Itinerary
- Day 1
New York City
You'll arrive in New York City on your own and head to the Hyatt Centric Wall Street to check in. The hotel staff will give you the rundown on what to expect during your stay and can point out some good restaurants nearby if you're hungry.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants in the hotel vicinity
- Day 2
Manhattan
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll meet your tour guide at 8:30 am for a 4-hour bus tour through Midtown Manhattan. You'll see Fifth Avenue, Broadway, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, and the Chrysler Building, then finish with lunch in Chinatown. Later you can use your ticket to head up to the Top of the Rock observation deck, then return to your hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown)
Included Activities
- City tour of Manhattan (approximately 4 hours) by bus covering Midtown
- Visit Fifth Avenue, Broadway, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Vanderbilt - One Summit, Flatiron District, Theater District, Union Square, Times Square
- Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown
- Admission to Top of the Rock observation deck
Optional Activities
- Additional sightseeing after tour ends
- Return to hotel by public bus, subway, or on your own
Landmarks Fifth Avenue Broadway Empire State Building Grand Central Terminal Chrysler Building Vanderbilt - One Summit Flatiron District Theater District Union Square Times Square Chinatown Top of the Rock - Day 3
Central Park - Harlem
Start the morning with a guided walk through Central Park, checking out the 800-hectare green space in the center of the city. From there, head to Harlem to learn about its cultural history and heritage. Your tour wraps up with brunch and live jazz music. You'll have the evening free to explore more neighborhoods, catch a Broadway show, or try out a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch with jazz music in Harlem)
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Central Park
- Harlem tour
- Brunch with jazz music in Harlem
Optional Activities
- Broadway show
- Dinner at a trendy restaurant
- Individual exploration of the city in the evening
Landmarks Central Park Harlem - Day 4
Brooklyn
A minibus takes you to North Williamsburg in Brooklyn so you can walk through the brownstones, modern lofts, and shops. You'll head to Domino Park along the East River for views of the three bridges. Next stop is DUMBO for pizza and a soft drink, then you'll walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park toward Brooklyn Heights. By evening you can either walk back to Manhattan across the Brooklyn Bridge or take a ferry instead. After that, the rest of the night is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pizza lunch with soft drink at one of Brooklyn's most famous pizzerias)
Included Activities
- Minibus travel to North Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- Walk in North Williamsburg neighborhood
- Walk along East River to Domino Park
- Visit DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass)
- Snack with Brooklyn's famous pizza and soft drink at a famous pizzeria
- Walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Walk to Brooklyn Heights
Optional Activities
- Cross Brooklyn Bridge on foot back to Manhattan
- Individual ferry ride back to Manhattan
Landmarks North Williamsburg Domino Park Manhattan Bridge DUMBO Washington Street and Water Street intersection Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Bridge East River - Day 5
Lower East Side - Manhattan
Start your day with a 'Secrets of Grand Central' tour that goes into the history and hidden features, including a famous building mistake, a hidden tennis court, and remnants of an old movie theater. In the afternoon, take a bus to the Lower East Side to see the historic tenement buildings where immigrants lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You'll finish with an early evening drink at a speakeasy, one of the secret bars from the Prohibition era. Head back to your hotel on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Secrets of Grand Central special tour (approximately 75 minutes)
- Lower East Side tour by bus
- Visit to speakeasy bar with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink
Optional Activities
- Return to hotel on your own
Landmarks Grand Central Terminal Lower East Side - Day 6
Harlem
You'll have about 4 hours for a Harlem Gospel Tour that takes you through the neighborhood's culture and history, plus an a capella gospel concert in a historic church. You'll get to your hotel and back on your own. The rest of the day is open for whatever you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Harlem Gospel Tour (approximately 4 hours)
- A capella gospel concert in a historic church
Landmarks Harlem - Day 7
Washington DC
A coach takes you to Washington DC for a full-day tour of the nation's capital. You'll see the Capitol, the White House, and the monuments and memorials along the National Mall. Your tour guide will explain the historical events and stories behind these important landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Washington DC
- Visit Capitol
- Visit White House
- View monuments and memorials on the National Mall
Landmarks United States Capitol White House National Mall - Day 8
New York City
Have breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Take one last look at Manhattan, then you can leave on your own or arrange an extension to your tour if you'd like to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour extension
- Individual departure
