7 Days Cultural Excursion in New York with Day Trip to Philadelphia Day 1 “Welcome to the Big Apple“ 1. Luxury Motor-Coach or Mini-Coach for Arrival Airport transfer to Manhattan Hotel (JFK/LGA) 2. English speaking guide for meet & greet on arrival at the airport 3. Welcome Dinner at Morton’s Steakhouse • Morton’s 5th Avenue is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Nesteld between two of New York City’s iconic street 5th Avenue and Madison. Morton’s is the perfect place for a upscale dinner with quality food & beverages. • Three course plated dinner included • Beverages are not included. These will be billed per consumption and paid directly by the group leader on site. 1 1. Luxury Motor-Coach or Mini-Coach for Day 2 6-hour local service. 2. English Speaking Licensed NYC Expert Tour Guide for 6-hour local service. Times Square “Midtown Pearls” The Great White Way – is located at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd street to West 47th Streets. Don’t let the name fool you, it is actually more a triangle of intersecting major streets. It got its name when the NY Times building was built there, long before it was a showcase of neon lights and jumbo digital screens, and the name has stuck ever since. Rockefeller Center Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings and is NYC’s top tourist attraction. John D. Rockefeller Jr’s resolution to make Rockefeller Center contemporary and innovative can be felt with every artwork and attraction. Join us for an extraordinary look into the rich history and breathtaking artistry of New YorkPhilda’s most famous landmark. Your journey begins over 80 years ago with John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s unwavering vision for a cultural center and touches upon all the great works of art and architecture that comprise it today. Your guide will take you through the Center’s most significant buildings, gardens and spaces. 2 Grand Central Terminal New Yorkers in the early 1900s saw their city as the new cultural and commercial capital, deserving a majestic landmark. The vibrant City Beautiful movement, meanwhile, promoted architectural excellence. Grand Central satisfied both desires, invigorating midtown Manhattan, transforming regional transportation, and shaping the city we know today. Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare stretching from West 143rd Street in Harlem to Washington Square North at Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. It is considered among the most exclusive and elegant streets in the world. Central Park Central Park is more than just a green space in the middle of Manhattan Island. It is an 843-acre oasis, 150 years in the making and a favorite retreat for New Yorkers. An essential part of the urban landscape, Central Park is a place no New Yorker can live without. Your group will follow their guide on the park’s winding paths, over the bridges, through the tunnels, and learn how the architects Olmsted and Vaux created New York’s “backyard.” 3 Empire State Building Observatory Entrance The Empire State Building’s Observatory is the highlight of New York’s skyline, reaching 1,250 feet above the city. Experience stunning views of the city and beyond from the top of one of the most famous landmarks in the world. 4 Day 3 “The Journey to Freedom” 1. Luxury Motor-Coach or Mini-Coach for 8-hour local service. 2. English speaking NYC Licensed Expert Tour Guide for 8-hour local service. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Public Cruise (Ferry Ticket Included) The Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The views of the Statue from the water are breathtaking and reminiscent of what immigrants first saw entering NY Harbor. Ellis Island opened in 1892, and was the entry point for European immigrants for more than sixty years. Twelve million people passed through the halls that are now the historical Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Walk through the Great Hall as the new Americans once did - ancestors of more than half of the U.S. population. Lower Manhattan Explore where it all began – Lower Manhattan – or New Amsterdam. Walk back in time through history and rediscover the historic, political and cultural sites associated with the birth of New York and the nation. Highlights may include Bowling Green Park (the city’s first park); Battery Park (with views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island); Castle Clinton (a former fort, immigration processing center, concert hall, and aquarium); the former United States Custom House; the Promenade overlooking New York Harbor, Hanover Square; the Great Fire of 1835, Fraunces Tavern; St. Paul’s Chapel (the oldest church in Manhattan, it sustained relatively little damage notwithstanding its proximity to the WTC site and served as the heart of the massive rescue and relief effort after September 11, 2001); Trinity Church and its graveyard. 5 9/11 Memorial The 9/11 Memorial is a national tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,983 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Occupying eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center, the Memorial is a tribute to the past and a place of hope for the future. Wall Street Wall Street is an eight-block long street in the financial district of New York City. Over time, the term has become the equivalent of the financial markets of the US as a whole, the American financial sector, or signifying New York-based financial interests. 6 Day 4 “Harlem Highlights” Private Harlem Sightseeing Program, Brunch and Morning Gospel Performance This Harlem tour will take you past some of Harlem’s most famous landmarks - nostalgic reminders of Harlem’s Golden Age. The guided bus tour will take you through Harlem’s charming tree-lined streets and historic districts by motor coach and introduce you to one of New York’s most picturesque and notable neighborhoods. Choir - The Arc Gospel Choir, named after the Addicts Rehabilitation Center, is made up of former drug abusers that have been given a second chance in life. Their inspirational voices will move you to tears with the limitless power of their song. This group of 32 melodious voices will evoke stomping, shouting and an appreciation of life’s gift. Witness the beautiful a capella sounds of the ARC gospel choir hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience, strength, and hope. Includes: Private bus and guide for Harlem sightseeing + soul food lunch Beverages are not included. These will be billed per consumption and paid by the group leader on site. 7 Day 5 “City of Brotherly Love” Luxury Motor-Coach or Mini-Coach for full day service (11-hours) for day trip to Philadelphia. Philadelphia Sightseeing Program 4-hours with Licensed Philadelphia Expert Tour Guide Philadelphia is known for its arts and culture. The cheesesteak and soft pretzel are emblematic of Philadelphia cuisine, which is shaped by the city’s ethnic mix. The city has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city. Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park is the largest landscaped urban park in the world. Since Philadelphia is best seen by foot, part of the tour can be done on foot to explore Highlights such as Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, the First Bank of the United States, National Constitution Center. 8 Three Course Lunch at McGillin’s Olde Ale House McGillin’s Olde Ale House, the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia and one of the oldest in the United States. The historic tavern is known for its friendly atmosphere, fresh, homemade comfort food at reasonable prices and a long list of regional, craft beers. 9 Day 6 “Best of Brooklyn” 1. Luxury Motor-Coach or Mini-Coach for 5-hour local service. 2. English Speaking Licensed NYC Expert Tour Guide for 5-hour local service Brooklyn Sightseeing with Brooklyn Pizza Slice Traditional and hip, city and suburb, historic and cutting edge, cultured and gritty Brooklyn is a city unto itself (if it were to be a separate city, it would be one of the most populated in the USA and one of the most culturally diverse). It is home to the neighborhoods of D.U.M.B.O., Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Park, Park Slope and the Promenade overlooking Lower Manhattan. Come discover what so many New Yorkers already know: Brooklyn is the real crossroads of the world. • 2 slices of Brooklyn Pizza + bottled water 10 Bateaux Dinner Cruise You’ve never seen New York’s world- renowned skyline quite like this. The closest views separated only by glass windows and water. An elegant experience of creative plated dining prepared fresh on board daily. Enjoy a variety of live music for dancing and outstanding service. All aboard our European-inspired Bateaux New York; you can be certain our magnificent all-glass vessel will leave a lasting impression. Includes: Dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, iced tea 11 Day 7 “Safe Travels” Luxury Motor-Coach or Mini-Coach for Departure Airport transfer from Manhattan Hotel (JFK/LGA). 12 Included: Not Included: • Meal Taxes and Service • Items of Personal Nature • Driver Gratuities • Meals Not Mentioned • English Speaking Guide & • Transportation Not Mentioned Gratuities (except for staff or • Airfare docent guides) • Hotel, breakfast & porterage • BTSQ 24/7 Support Line • Gratuity for any staff or docent tour guides Package Rates: Rates are NET per person.