Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New York
You'll arrive at the hotel and check in whenever works for you. The staff has a welcome letter ready with everything you need to know about the tour, plus they can point you toward good places to eat nearby. You're staying for 7 nights total.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
- Day 2
Midtown Manhattan and Chinatown
Grab a continental breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide at 8:45 am for a 4-hour coach tour through Midtown. You'll see Fifth Avenue, Broadway, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Flatiron District, Theater District, Union Square, and Times Square. The tour wraps up in Chinatown with an authentic Chinese lunch. After that, you can walk back to your hotel in about 20 minutes under the Brooklyn Bridge or take public transit if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown)
Included Activities
- Half-day (4-hour) coach tour of Midtown Manhattan including Fifth Avenue, Broadway, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Flatiron District, Theater District, Union Square, and Times Square
- Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown
Optional Activities
- Return to hotel via public bus
- Return to hotel via subway
Landmarks Fifth Avenue Broadway Empire State Building Grand Central Terminal Chrysler Building Flatiron District Theater District Union Square Times Square Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge 
- Day 3
Central Park and Harlem
Start the day with a walk through Central Park, the 800-hectare green space that really stands out against the city's concrete. Then you'll head to Harlem by bus to see its rich history and cultural sites. You'll walk through famous streets and buildings, and there's an authentic musical brunch included. The evening is free for you to do whatever you want, whether that's catching a Broadway show or trying out a trendy restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel), Brunch (Authentic musical brunch in Harlem)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Central Park
- Bus tour of Harlem
- Authentic musical brunch in Harlem
Optional Activities
- Broadway show
- Dinner at a trendy restaurant
Landmarks Central Park Harlem - Day 4
Brooklyn Neighborhoods and Landmarks
Your guide meets you at the hotel for a 6-hour Brooklyn tour by minibus. You'll start in North Williamsburg checking out trendy brownstones and modern lofts, then head to Domino Park on the waterfront for views of three Brooklyn-Manhattan bridges. After that comes DUMBO where you'll have famous Brooklyn pizza for lunch and see Manhattan views from Brooklyn Bridge Park. You'll walk through the park into Brooklyn Heights, then return to Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge or by ferry. The evening is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Brooklyn's famous pizza lunch with soft drink at one of the country's most famous pizzerias)
Included Activities
- Minibus tour of North Williamsburg
- Visit to Domino Park on the waterfront
- Stroll along the Domino Park esplanade
- Exploration of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Over Pass)
- Brooklyn's famous pizza lunch with soft drink
- Brooklyn Bridge Park visit and food scene exploration
- Walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park to Brooklyn Heights
- Walk back to Manhattan over Brooklyn Bridge or ferry option
Optional Activities
- Ferry return to hotel from Brooklyn Bridge Park
Landmarks North Williamsburg Domino Park Domino Sugar Factory DUMBO Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn Bridge Park Washington Street and Water Street intersection Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Bridge - Day 5
Lower East Side and Tenements
After breakfast, the morning is yours to spend however you like, shopping or walking around at your own pace. In the afternoon, meet your guide for a coach tour of the Lower East Side. You'll learn about the tenement architecture and the settlers who started their American lives here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In the early evening, you'll visit a speakeasy pub for a drink, a nod to the prohibition era when these were underground bars. Head back to the hotel on your own after.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel), Drink (Alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink in a speakeasy pub)
Included Activities
- Coach tour of the Lower East Side (approx. 3-4 hours)
- Exploration of tenement buildings and history
- Drink at a speakeasy pub
Optional Activities
- Personal shopping
- Individual exploration of the city
Landmarks Lower East Side - Day 6
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
This morning you'll have one last look at Manhattan from the Top of the Rock viewing platform. Get there on your own by subway or bus with your admission ticket. The rest of the day is completely open for you to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Admission to Top of the Rock observation deck
Landmarks Top of the Rock - Day 7
Free Day in New York
You have the full day free in the city. Use it for shopping or look into individual activities the tour operator has available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Individual activities and excursions
- Day 8
Departure
Head to the airport on your own or start an individual connecting program if you have one arranged.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental "Grab & Go" breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Individual connecting program
