American Getaway

Cataratas Amish Elfreth’s Alley Watkins Glen State Park

Description

Program

Day 1:
New York - Finger Lakes - Niagara Falls
In the morning we leave the Big Apple heading to the north, where we will pass through the beautiful Delaware until the Watkins Glen State Park, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region (In winter the itinerary is modified to visit the waterfall of Montour). We will hike through the Canyon to visit the waterfall, then we will continue towards Niagara passing the Seneca lake, arriving in the afternoon, we will make a panoramic view on the American side of the falls, the goat island, and at the end, we will appreciate the colorful lighting of the water.

Day 2:
Niagara Falls - New Jersey
Departure from the hotel, we will view the torrents from the Horse Shoe Falls and its strength aboard the "Maid of Mist" (between May and October). During the winter until April, when the Maid of the Mist is closed, we will do the Scenic Tunnels instead.
At noon we will depart south on our way to New York, and on route, we will enjoy a shopping stop in a magnificent outlet! You can find the best offers in brand stores and designers. Arrival at New Jersey at dusk.

Day 3:
New Jersey - Philadelphia - Amish Country - Washington D.C.
Departure from New Jersey, until we reach Philadelphia, there is a panoramic tour that includes the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Elfreth’s Alley, the Liberty Bell, the Constitution Square and Hall and the Rocky Stairs. We continue the trip to Lancaster County, home of the Amish community where we will take a ride in an Amish buggy while we visualize their farms and learn how they live without the benefits of modern technology, afterwards stopping at one of their markets we route to Washington D.C.

Day 4:
Washington D.C. - New York
Start the day with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson monument in the basin, surrounded by the famous Japanese cherry trees, then we will visit the Arlingron cemetery where you can see “the changing of the guard” and the Kennedy family mausoleum. The visit continues with panoramic views of the Capitol, the White House and the Air and Space Museum, after a visit to the monuments of Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam we return to New York.

Price includes

- Bus, minibus or van with air conditioning
- Professional live guide. Sometimes in the same bus could be a maximum of 3 guides for different groups of languages, the usual number of guides in the bus is 2 (Available languages: English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese-Mandarin, Korean)
- Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Amish County and Washington D.C.
- Admission to the Maid of the Mist (summer) or the scenic tunnels (winter)
- Amish buggy ride
- Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery (U.S. ID or passport required)
- 3 nights lodging as per program with tax included and continental breakfast
- Lodging at Niagara Falls, for passengers with permission for the border crossing - Ramada by Wyndham Niagara Falls, ONT or similar
- Lodging at Niagara Falls, for passengers without permission for the border crossing - Comfort Inn The Pointe Niagara Falls, NY or similar
- Luggage limited to 1 suitcase of 25kg and one of 12.5kg per person

Price does not include

- Air Fares
- Insurance
- Optional services such as Personal expenses, phone calls, food or beverages, tips for driver and guide

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place