New York, Niagara Falls & Washington Dc
9 Days
Tour Description
Historic sites, thrilling cities, and awe-inspiring scenery…these are the perfect words to describe this East Coast tour featuring New York City, Niagara Falls, Corning, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. You’ll spend two nights each in New York City, Niagara Falls, and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in Corning and Philadelphia. On this affordable holiday, sightseeing with a Local Guide or an orientation tour is included in each city. In New York City, see major attractions, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more. In Corning, visit the Corning Museum of Glass, home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass. In Philadelphia, see historic landmarks like Independence Hall. In Washington DC, the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials, the Washington Monument, and see Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Also enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. In your free time, choose to visit the museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or spend time in Arlington National Cemetery and see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard.
This East Coast tour also features gorgeous scenery. Enjoy drives through the picturesque Poconos and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains into the Susquehanna River Valley. But that’s not all...wait until you witness breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous falls. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car.
From the bustling cities to the majestic scenery, this East Coast tour is a great holiday for savvy travellers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!
Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- Enjoy the fall colours of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 19 to October 10 (if Mother Nature permits).
- CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Travel on April 4 and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
This East Coast tour also features gorgeous scenery. Enjoy drives through the picturesque Poconos and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains into the Susquehanna River Valley. But that’s not all...wait until you witness breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous falls. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car.
From the bustling cities to the majestic scenery, this East Coast tour is a great holiday for savvy travellers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!
Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- Enjoy the fall colours of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 19 to October 10 (if Mother Nature permits).
- CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Travel on April 4 and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Priced From:
$ 3611pp *
Start Location: New York, United States
End Location: Washington D.c., Canada
Major Destinations: New York City ,Times Square, New York,Sightseeing Cruise, Niagara Falls,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,Washington DC,Washington Monument
Breakfast Meals Included:
5
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
0
Itinerary
Day
1
NEW YORK CITY
Welcome to the "Big Apple!" Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day
2
NEW YORK CITY
New York City is one of the world's most exciting cities, buzzing with atmosphere and packed with fascinating sights. On today's guided sightseeing tour, see the major attractions-Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, and the 9/11 Memorial. This evening, choose from the city's many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show. (B)
Day
3
NEW YORK CITY-NIAGARA FALLS
Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos Mountains and into upstate New York. Late this afternoon, cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. (B)
Day
4
NIAGARA FALLS
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing cruise where you'll get up close views of the thundering world-famous Niagara Falls. Fall in love with the falls even more with an optional flightseeing excursion by helicopter or an optional lunch at the soaring Skylon Tower. Your afternoon is at leisure. Consider visiting the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens, or maybe ride the aerial cable car.
NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. Favourable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavourable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Day
5
NIAGARA FALLS-CORNING
Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the town of Corning, NY, known as the "Crystal City." Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world's most comprehensive collection of glass, with over 50,000 objects representing more than 3,500 years of history. This evening is free for you to enjoy this charming town. Perhaps take a stroll to Centerway Square which was once voted Best Public Square in the country.
Day
6
CORNING-PHILADELPHIA
Travel south through the Pocono Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley, then on to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence. The "City of Brotherly Love" is steeped in history from Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, to the Liberty Bell. Your orientation tour focuses on the historic landmarks as well as more current ones, like the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art made famous in the movie `Rocky'. Stop at Reading Terminal Market, one of America's largest and oldest public markets, for lunch where you can experience local Favourites like Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food. This evening, join an optional excursion to dine aboard the Tall Ship Moshulu, and let your imagination sail on the world's oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat.
Day
7
PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON DC AREA
Travel to Washington, DC, the U.S. capital and seat of government, a 2-night stay. Have the afternoon to enjoy the world-renowned, and free, Smithsonian museums or take a stroll around the National Mall. Later, an optional evening out features dinner and an illumination tour shining a light on the city's most famous monuments and memorials. (B)
Day
8
WASHINGTON DC AREA
The nation's capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Ford Theatre and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. The afternoon is free for exploration. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American History to see Dorothy's ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, the National Museum of Natural History to see dinosaur bones and the Hope Diamond, or the National Gallery of Art to see the only Da Vinci oil painting in the western hemisphere. (B)
Day
9
WASHINGTON DC AREA
Your holiday ends this morning. Consider extending your stay with extra nights to further explore Washington DC. For passengers who would like to return to New York City, the motorcoach will transfer you to our New York hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Manhattan/Central Park, at no additional cost. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2025-10-10
Return Date :
2025-10-18
Single :
5677 NZD
Triple :
3821 NZD
Twin :
4199 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-10-03
Return Date :
2025-10-11
Single :
5677 NZD
Triple :
3821 NZD
Twin :
4199 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-26
Return Date :
2025-10-04
Single :
5677 NZD
Triple :
3821 NZD
Twin :
4199 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-19
Return Date :
2025-09-27
Single :
5677 NZD
Triple :
3821 NZD
Twin :
4199 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-05
Return Date :
2025-09-13
Single :
5677 NZD
Triple :
3821 NZD
Twin :
4199 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-08-22
Return Date :
2025-08-30
Single :
5403 NZD
Triple :
3715 NZD
Twin :
4059 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-08-01
Return Date :
2025-08-09
Single :
5403 NZD
Triple :
3715 NZD
Twin :
4059 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-07-11
Return Date :
2025-07-19
Single :
5403 NZD
Triple :
3715 NZD
Twin :
4059 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-06-27
Return Date :
2025-07-05
Single :
5403 NZD
Triple :
3715 NZD
Twin :
4059 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-06-20
Return Date :
2025-06-28
Single :
5403 NZD
Triple :
3715 NZD
Twin :
4059 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-05-23
Return Date :
2025-05-31
Single :
5624 NZD
Triple :
3809 NZD
Twin :
4179 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-04-18
Return Date :
2025-04-26
Single :
5233 NZD
Triple :
3611 NZD
Twin :
3939 NZD
Open