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Each Trip Is Identical! New York City Flyaway July 9-14 or 16-21 or 23-28 Go to the city that never sleeps for an amazing trip you’ll never forget! We have THREE dates to choose from. Each trip is identical! Spend 6 days and 5 nights with Steve Crawford and let him show you the town! You’ll see darn near everything! This is the BEST New York trip you’ll find! Stay at the historic Hotel St. James just a few steps from Times Square! Included in the trip: . Round trip air from Omaha, Des Moines, Minneapolis & Kansas City. Prices vary from other airports. Airport transfer to and from hotel . 5-nights stay at St. James Hotel (Just steps from Times Square) . Ferry Cruise of the Hudson and East Rivers . Early morning visit to TODAY Show, Fox & Friends and Good Morning America . Walk the Brooklyn Bridge . Visit Trinity Church and see Alexander Hamilton’s final resting place . Wall Street walk including the bull and George Washington Inauguration place . Uptown Tour through Harlem, includes Seinfeld Restaurant, Grant’s Tomb and the Apollo Theatre . Downtown Tour to lower Manhattan . Night Tour across the George Washington Bridge! . Statue of Liberty & Museum . Ellis Island . Grand Central Terminal . NYC Library . Bryant Park . Ride the Staten Island Ferry . Take a walk in Chinatown and Little Italy . St. Patrick’s Cathedral . Trump Tower . Strawberry Fields . 911 Memorial In addition, you will receive SEVEN attraction tickets that are good for the following: . Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry . Rockefeller Center Tour . Go to the top of One World Trade . 911 Museum . Go to top of the Rock . Tour Radio City Music Hall . Madame Tussauds Wax Museum . Ripley’s Believe it or Not . Tour the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum . Tour Madison Square Garden . Several restaurants . Lotsa museums The following options are NOT included in the price of the trip, but can be added: . See a Broadway Show ($150 depending on the show) . Go to a New York Yankees baseball game ($85) . See NYC from the Empire State Building Observation Deck ($38) . Hard Hat Tour at Ellis Island: See the buildings that aren’t normally available to the general public ($45) . Take a carriage ride through Central Park (Negotiable with carriage driver) Your trip will be hosted by Steve Crawford. He will be available for questions/directions every step of the way. Day 1 Morning: Fly to NYC Airport Transfer to hotel Noon: Lunch on your own in Times Square/Explore 3pm: Check in at Hotel St. James Group meeting in hotel lobby 4pm: The Steve Crawford Victory March: This is a walking tour! You will see Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick Cathedral, Trump Tower, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, the Ed Sullivan Theatre, the Soup Man and so much more! 6pm: Dinner on your own Rest up, enjoy the rest of the night Day 2 7am: Visit the early morning television shows: Good Morning America/ TODAY Show / Fox & Friends 9am: Take the subway and experience Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library, the world’s most fancy public restroom, Bryant Park Lunch: On your own 2pm: Rockefeller Center tour: This is an awesome walking tour of several Rockefeller Center buildings/the area. Dinner: On your own 5pm: Take subway to Yankee Stadium for Yankees game (Optional Extra $$ for 1st and 3rd week) 9pm: Enjoy the Top of the Rock (Free Style Ticket) or Empire State Building (***Optional/Extra for 2nd week) Day 3 8:30am: Meet in hotel lobby – Hop on, Hop off Uptown Tour (Special Option: Jump off with Steve Crawford and visit St. John’s Church of the Divine, the Seinfeld Restaurant, Grant’s Tomb and the Apollo Theatre in Harlem Lunch: On your own Afternoon: Walk (or take uber/taxi) to Pier 78 for an awesome 2pm or 4pm ferry cruise of Hudson and East Rivers! Plus, using your freestyle ticket, you may visit the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier. 5pm: Take subway to Yankee Stadium for Yankees game (Optional Extra $$ for 2nd week) 8pm: (Optional Extra $$) Broadway Show Day 4 8am: Hop on, Hop off bus Downtown tour 9am: Picture opportunity with the Wall Street Bull; board Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry & spend time on Statue Island and visit the brand NEW museum. There is so much to see at Ellis Island! You might consider purchasing the ‘Hard hat tour’! Lunch: On Statue of Liberty Island or at Ellis Island Afternoon: On your own to use your (Free Style ticket) 6:30pm: Take a night tour of NYC via Hop on Hop off bus Day 5 8am: We’ll take the subway to Battery Park! 10am: Visit Trinity Church and view Alexander Hamilton’s grave, you’ll also visit Federal Hall (site of George Washington’s Inauguration), Fearless girl and the New York Stock Exchange. 11am: Tour 911 Memorial (free), then the 911 Museum (Optional with a free style ticket) Lunch: On your own in the area 2:30pm: Go to the top of One World Trade (Optional with free style ticket) Return to hotel via hop on, hop off bus 5pm: Take subway to Yankee Stadium for Yankees game (Optional Extra $$ for 2nd week) 9pm: Enjoy the Top of the Rock (Free Style Ticket) or Empire State Building (***Optional/Extra) Day 6 Morning: On your own to see any last minute attractions and to enjoy your final day in NYC Afternoon/Evening: Shuttle to airport Fly home Price: $2,199 per person double; $2,099 per person triple; $1,999 per person quad; $2,699 per person single. (Please add $100 per person if you need two beds) . Prices based on a flight out of Omaha, Des Moines and Minneapolis. Call to fly out of other locations. Full payment due at booking . Itinerary subject to change. Trip Assurance is available for $75 per person. With Trip Assurance, if you have to cancel because of a immediate family medical condition or death less than 45- days prior to the trip, we’ll refund 40% of your payment; plus you’ll receive another 40% of your payment in the form of a future trip credit, minus the Trip Assurance charge. You may cancel outside of 45-days with a full refund, minus the flight price and Trip Assurance. If you have questions about the trip or if you are ready to sign-up, call Clarke Sanders at 785-823-1111 or 785-577-4604 or e-mail Clarke at [email protected] TRIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS General Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. Alternatives may be offered due to closure or unexpected events. Tour prices are subject to increased rate until booked with a deposit. Booking a tour indicates you have read and agree with the terms. Air Travel Air fare is booked at Economy class group rate. Upgrades may be requested at additional cost. One carry-on bag, meeting the airline specifications, is included in the trip price. Additional charges for checked bags may be imposed by the airline and is the responsibility of the traveler. Airlines may change departure times and/or layover sites. Please check the status one day prior to the flight. Ground Transportation Ground transportation is provided by air-conditioned motor coach. Seat rotation is not enforced. If you need special accommodations or have concerns during the trip, please speak with the host and every effort will be made to make suitable arrangements. All items brought onto the motor coach must be kept clear of the aisle. Please ensure luggage brought on the motor coach is not excessive and allows for all passengers to be accommodated. Hotel Accommodations Hotels are subject to change based on availability at time of reservation. Elevators are not guaranteed at all properties. Traveler is responsible for his/her luggage and may have to walk a short distance with their bag. Special Requirements All tours require some walking and traveler is responsible for their own luggage. Please request help from the host if needed. If special accommodations are needed, please communicate this before booking. Arrangements for special requirements may incur additional costs to the traveler. .
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