Day Trips

Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York by Air

Discover the beauty and awesome power of Niagara Falls on a day trip from New York. You'll fly to Upstate New York, tour the falls on both the US and Canadian sides (don't forget your passport!), see all the sights, including a ride on the historic "Maid of the Mist" boat or the Journey Behind the Falls. And at the end of an amazing day you'll take an evening flight back to New York.

After being collected from your Midtown Manhattan hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Upstate New York (approximately one hour). On arrival, you will be met by your guide for the day to board the bus to Niagara Falls.

After lunch, it's time to board the famous "Maid of the Mist" boat for an up-close Niagara Falls experience. The 30-minute cruise takes you through the foaming waters to the base of the American Falls and the basin of Horseshoe Falls. You will get close enough to the falls to feel their cool mist on your skin.

The "Maid of the Mist" operates only in the warmer months, from May to October, so if you are traveling from November to April you will visit the Journey Behind the Falls instead. An elevator takes you behind the great sheet of Niagara Falls for a thunderous up-close view of Niagara Falls.

This tour is likely to sell out! The Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York by Air regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book ahead to avoid disappointment!

Washington DC Day Trip from New York

Explore beyond the Big Apple with a full-day tour to Washington DC from New York City. You'll capture the spirit of "the home of the brave and land of the free" as you visit the monuments and memorials of Washington DC.

Heading south from New York, you will pass through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving at Capitol Hill. Here, you'll see the Capitol, Senate and White House, the core of the US government. Your tour of Washington DC continues to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum before visiting the Washington, Lincoln, Vietnam and Korea memorials.

Late in the afternoon you'll embark on a panoramic city tour before departing Washington DC for an early-evening arrival in New York City.

Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York

Explore the countryside outside New York on a day trip to Philadelphia and Lancaster County, home of the Amish people. You'll drive through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside, tour Philadelphia and its famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and take an ride in an authentic Amish buggy.

Departing New York City, you'll drive through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. It's the second largest city on the East Coast, and only 100 miles (160 kilometers) from New York City.

Upon arrival in Philadelphia, you will embark on a panoramic tour that includes Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Elsert Alley (the oldest inhabited street in America) and more. Arriving in the historic heart of Philadelphia, you'll visit the famous Liberty Bell and Constitution Square and Hall, symbols of freedom in America.

Departing Philadelphia you will see the famous "Rocky Steps" before continuing to Lancaster County. After a break for lunch at the Amish marketplace (lunch not included), you'll have an authentic Amish buggy ride through Amish farm country. During the ride you'll learn how the Amish live without modern technology - no electricity, running water, telephone service or appliances.

In the late afternoon your tour heads east for an evening arrival in New York.

Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise

Escape NYC and take a leisurely cruise up the Hudson River to historic Bear Mountain. You'll enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise each way, and have three hours to enjoy Bear Mountain's natural beauty and attractions.

On your cruise to Bear Mountain you'll sail past the Palisades, Grant's Tomb, the George Washington Bridge and the Cloisters before cruising up the Hudson River. This trip is especially gorgeous in the fall, when the trees lining the river put on a spectacular display of russet and gold. Plus, every Saturday in October is Oktoberfest in Bear Mountain, with dancing, music and food.

Bear Mountain is 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of New York City, in the Hudson Highlands. Highlights you can explore during your two-hour visit include Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower, the merry-go-round and pavilion.

Pre-order a picnic lunch and enjoy a great day on the water! Beverages, wine, beer, cocktails, sandwiches, hotdogs, and snack foods are available for purchase on board.

Boston Freedom Trail Day Trip from New York

Take a day trip from New York to explore Boston, a city of culture and old world charm. You'll follow the famous red-brick Freedom Trail through downtown Boston, passing 16 sights including Paul Revere's House and Boston Common.

Departing New York, you'll take a picturesque drive along the eastern coast through Connecticut to Massachusetts and its capital, Boston. Your time in Boston starts with a walk along the Freedom Trail. As well as downtown sights, the Freedom Trail leads to Boston harbor, site of the famous Tea Party, the navy ship Constitution and Bunker Hill.

After lunch at Quincy Market and a visit to Boston Common, you'll cross the Charles River to stroll in the squares of the universities of Cambridge, Harvard and MIT, before returning to New York.

Washington DC by Train from New York

Travel by train from New York on an unescorted day trip to Washington DC, capital of the USA! Everything is pre-arranged, including round-trip transfers from your hotel to Pennsylvania Station, your return train tickets to Washington DC, lunch and a four-hour fully guided sightseeing tour of the US capital.

When you arrive in Washington, you'll meet your tour representative at Union Station and receive a food voucher for lunch at the station's food court. Your four-hour guided sightseeing tour begins after lunch, with highlights including:

• Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean and Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) memorials
• Arlington Cemetery and Tomb of the Unknowns for Changing of the Guard
• US Capitol
• Library of Congress
• FBI Building
• White House
• Embassy Row
• Georgetown
• US Navy Memorial

Philadelphia by Train from New York

Philadelphia Trolley Works City Tour:
Experience the history! You make the choice! Step aboard one of the signature burgundy and green Victorian-style "open-air" trolleys or climb on top of a New Stars and Stripes Double Decker Buses. Enjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of an experienced tour guide, bringing old and new Philadelphia to life on a 90 minute fully-narrated "City Tour". Enjoy the entertaining, humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia's famous sights and attractions. You have the freedom of unlimited on-and-off privileges between the Trolley and the Stars & Stripes at any of the 20 stops throughout the day.