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- Empire Vacations
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese
- Group Size 1 - 99
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Experience the Majesty Niagara Falls from both the US and Canadian sides and enjoy the Power of the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (summer) or from the Cave of the Winds (winter)
- Visit Philadelphia to see the Birth of a nation with iconic stops like Congress Hall and the Liberty Bell.
- Explore a people that have “stopped” time by visiting the Amish in Lancaster PA, a people who live life without the burden of modern technology.
- Witness the History of a nation in Washington DC, visiting the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam and Korea War memorials, National Air and Space museum, as well as the White House and Capitol Building.
- Saturday departures are reverse itinerary.
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 NEW YORK – FINGER LAKES – NIAGARA FALLS
- Day 2 NIAGARA FALLS – NEW JERSEY
- Day 3 NEW JERSEY – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC
- Day 4 WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Empire Vacations
Number of tours
25
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- RJRichelle· November 29th, 2025Loved seeing both sides of Niagara. The outlet shopping was unnecessary. Would have rather had more time elsewhere. Okee your guide was kind but needed to provide more historical info. Mosimo was a great bus driver. Carlo was a FANTASTIC tour guide. Very informative. The bus driver during the part Carlo did was terrible. Carlo kept having to help with directions,,where to park etc. We needed more time at the Amish market. The last hotel was very clean and beautiful. I did not like the other hotels as much. I would have rather paid a little bit more for them to be one star better.Show moreTrip date: November 2025
- Nasreen· September 29th, 2025We booked the 3-night American Getaway for two couples, but upon arrival we were disappointed to find only one room had been booked for all of us to share. This made the first day a bit stressful, as it wasn’t the experience we were expecting. Thankfully, the issue was sorted out the next day and we were provided with two rooms, which made the rest of the trip much more enjoyable. Overall, once the accommodation issue was resolved, the getaway was a nice experience, but I wish the room situation had been correct from the start.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- AGiuseppe RECUPERO· May 16th, 2025It was a well organized tour the best experience was Niagara Falls and the finger lakesShow moreTrip date: May 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AMaria Grazia Di Blasi· May 16th, 2025My family and I had a great time. The tour was well-organized, well-timed, and the guides were very pleasant.Show moreTrip date: May 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AMilena Di Blasi· May 16th, 2025Great experience and fun tour guide!Show moreTrip date: May 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AMario Di Blasi· May 16th, 2025Great time beautiful places and kind tour guides full of knowledge about the different locations!Show moreTrip date: May 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AGraziella Barone· May 16th, 2025We had a very good time very nice tour guides and amazing location! Everything went smoothly!Show moreTrip date: May 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- ASebastiano Facciala· June 10th, 2025The staff were very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable, definitely recommended.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AGiovanni Mastrorilli· June 10th, 2025Fantastic experience so far, nothing to say, nice and very funny guideShow moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AFrancesca Campanale· June 10th, 2025It was nice but a little tiring, the journey was a bit longShow moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Naomi
Asked on November 6th, 2025Could you please provide the pricing details for 2 adults and an 11-month-old baby?
Empire VacationsOperator•Written November 2025Children under 2 years of age are free of charge. The price of the tour for a double room is $825 per person. Please note that if there is a child included in the reservation, it is important to let us know in advance so we can provide an appropriate car seat.
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Kate
Asked on November 1st, 2025We want to visit usa in group of 30 applicants plus, we need invitation letter. Day to day travel plan from 28th december 2025 to 5th january 2026 and hotel reservation.
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written November 2025
We would be delighted to host your group on our tour! Please note that we do not assist with visa applications. Once your booking is confirmed, we will be happy to provide you with a booking reference number. Although we are unable to issue invitation letters for visa purposes.
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Eileen
Asked on September 27th, 2025I would love to have information about the Empire vacation tour. If I choose this tour, what options are available for me?
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Eileen
Traveler•Written September 2025Can you provide details about the tour? How many people are included in this tour? How can I find the tour leader or group?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written September 2025
The 4-day tour to Niagara Falls, Philadelphia and Washington DC departs from the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 PM. There are three major airports in the New York City area: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written October 2025
We do not provide accommodation before or after the tour, nor do we arrange flight transportation. We recommend checking online for the best rates and availability to suit your needs.
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Lucy
Asked on September 22nd, 2025where is the drop off location on 27 November, and what is the rough estimate of arrival time?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written September 2025
This tour is designed to the NY Port Authority Bus Terminal return on November 27th around 8:30 PM, however due to traffic, weather and local conditions there may be delays, so the end time cannot be guaranteed.
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Gloria
Asked on September 16th, 2025Is it possible to bring an infant on the tour without paying full price?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written September 2025
Children travel free of charge if they are under 2 years old. For children 2 years and older, the regular rate will be applied.
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Brenda
Asked on September 16th, 2025If i take this package with me and wife. We have 2 year old kid with me. He will be free of cost can join with us in this tour right?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written September 2025
Children 2 and up will be charged a regular fee.
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Olga
Asked on August 12th, 2025Does it involve domestic flight from New York to Philadelphia? If yes, is the cost of domestic flight included in this package? Does the tour package is described as "fully guided". Does this include transport from hotel to airport (to and fro?)
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written August 2025
Transportation will be provided by bus or van, depending on the group size. Please be aware that private transportation is not available.
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Olga
Traveler•Written August 2025Does that there is no domestic flight within this 4 day tour? All transport will be provided by bus or van. At start of tour, I will need to assemble at Port Authority Bus Terminal, Day 1, 06:30. During the tour, the bus will bring me to tour assigned hotel at end of day, and pick up from same hotel at start of next day. At end of tour, the bus will drop me off at Port Authority Bus Terminal, Day 4, 21:00. Is my understanding correct?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written August 2025
That is all correct.
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Josh
Asked on April 8th, 2025What time will we be leaving NYC on the first day? Is it possible for me to stay behind in DC on the last day?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written April 2025
The departure time is at 6:30 AM from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York. Additionally, you are welcome to stay in Washington DC on the last day of the tour, and you are not required to return to NYC with the rest of the group.
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Karel
Asked on March 26th, 2025What kind of food is available during the tour?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
Breakfast is often included, with recommendations for lunch and dinner available from the guide.
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Dale
Asked on March 21st, 2025Looking to book an East coat trip American Gateway. I was wondering if it is possible to stay in Washington DC on the last day, instead of making the trip back to New York on the bus? There is no flights leaving late at night on 10/16 from New York.
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
Regarding your question, you are free to stay in Washington, D.C., on the last day of the tour instead of returning to New York with the rest of the group. We will just need to note it on the booking once it is made. Please note that there are no refunds for partial use of the tour.
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