New York City, Washington DC & Niagara Falls (8000)

8 days from New York City to Toronto

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Experience vibrant cities, historic sites, and iconic natural wonders on this value-minded journey in the eastern United States and Canada. Explore New York City with a Local Guide, including highlights such as Broadway, Times Square, and the Empire State Building, before visiting Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy and home to the famous Liberty Bell.

Continue to Washington, DC, to see famous landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, with free time to explore the museums of the Smithsonian Institution. In Pennsylvania Dutch Country, learn about Amish traditions in Lancaster County and how chocolate is made in Hershey, known as the “Sweetest Place on Earth.”

Experience the power and beauty of Niagara Falls on an included sightseeing cruise before continuing to Toronto for an orientation tour featuring the CN Tower and other city highlights. Extend your stay in Toronto or depart with lasting memories of some of North America’s most popular destinations.

The world is within reach 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 (where available).

Your Tour Includes:

• Guided city sightseeing in New York City and Washington, DC, featuring iconic landmarks, monuments, and neighborhoods
• Orientation tour of Philadelphia, Hershey, and Toronto
• Admission to the Lancaster Amish Farm & House for a glimpse into Amish heritage, traditions, and way of life
• Visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World to learn how chocolate is made
• Sightseeing cruise with spectacular views of Niagara Falls

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New York City, Washington DC & Niagara Falls map

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

1 Breakfast

Notes:

Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted by a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary.

Enjoy the fall colors of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures from the end of September to early October (if Mother Nature permits).

Select departures connect with our Ontario & French Canada tour (8330) or Canadian Train Odyssey with/without Alaska cruise tour (8960/8965).

Itinerary

Day 1 NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this afternoon to answer any questions.

Settle in and perhaps begin exploring New York City, home to world-famous landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, and restaurants serving cuisine from around the globe.

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Day 2 NEW YORK CITY

Discover New York City on a guided sightseeing tour featuring some of its most recognizable landmarks, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the 9/11 Memorial. This afternoon and evening are free to explore on your own. Visit a museum, browse the city’s famous shops, stroll through Central Park, or take in a Broadway show. With so many options, it’s hard to choose!

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Day 3 NEW YORK CITY–PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON, DC AREA

Depart Manhattan and travel across New Jersey to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence. The “City of Brotherly Love” is home to some of the nation’s most important historic landmarks, including Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, and the Liberty Bell. Your orientation tour also features modern city highlights, including the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art made famous in the movie Rocky.

Stop for lunch at Reading Terminal Market, one of America’s largest and oldest public markets, where you can try local favorites like Philly cheesesteaks or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. Continue to Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, for a 2-night stay. This evening, consider joining an optional dinner and illumination tour that showcases the city’s most famous monuments and memorials after dark.

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Day 4 WASHINGTON, DC AREA

Discover the landmarks and monuments that define the nation’s capital on a half-day sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, see the Washington Monument and Ford’s Theatre, where President Lincoln was assassinated, and stop for photos at Capitol Hill and the White House.

The afternoon is free for independent 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 fascinating dinosaur exhibits and the Hope Diamond, or the National Gallery of Art, home to the only original Leonardo da Vinci oil painting in the Western Hemisphere.

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Day 5 WASHINGTON, DC AREA-LANCASTER, PA-HERSHEY, PA

Travel this morning to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for a visit to the Amish Farm & House. Learn about the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home.

Continue to Hershey, Pennsylvania for an overnight stay in the “Sweetest Place on Earth.” Founded by Milton Hershey in 1903, the town remains closely connected to its chocolate-making heritage, from the famous Hershey’s chocolate products to the streetlamps on Main Street shaped like Hershey Kisses! Take a tour at Hershey’s Chocolate World and follow the journey from a cocoa bean to a chocolate bar.

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Day 6 HERSHEY, PA-NIAGARA FALLS, ON

Travel north through the Susquehanna River Valley, across the Appalachian Mountains, and through western New York State to the Canadian border. Cross into Ontario and continue to Niagara Falls for a two-night stay.

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Breakfast

Day 7 NIAGARA FALLS

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing cruise for an up-close view of world-famous Niagara Falls and experience the power of one of North America’s most iconic natural wonders. For a different perspective, consider an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion or an optional visit to the Skylon Tower, where you can dine while enjoying panoramic views of the Falls and the surrounding region.

Your afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, explore Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens, or ride the Whirlpool Aero Car above the Niagara Gorge.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions typically exist from May through October. When conditions are unfavorable, the cruise will be substituted with a visit to Journey Behind the Falls.

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Day 8 NIAGARA FALLS-TORONTO

Travel to Toronto, Canada’s largest city, located on the shores of Lake Ontario. Your orientation tour includes the harbourfront, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and other city landmarks.

A complimentary transfer to Toronto Pearson International Airport will be provided for those with departing flights. Please schedule flights after 3:00 p.m. Guests with extra nights will be taken to our host hotel.

Have more time? Extend your vacation with select departures that connect with our Ontario & French Canada Tour (8330) or Canadian Train Odyssey Tour with/without Alaska cruise (8960/8965).

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Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

DARYL JENKINS

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

“After a trip to Moscow in 2006, I developed an insatiable desire for travel. I really enjoy working with people, so tour directing seemed like a natural fit. I believe travel is vital to becoming a more well-rounded person. Exposure to other people and cultures gives us a better understanding of just how much we all have in common. I enjoy being able to share places and experiences that I love with others-I look forward to seeing you on the road!”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Washington DC

Niagara Falls

Washington DC

Dinner and National Monuments by Night

The evening starts with dinner at a favorite local restaurant and is capped off with an illumination tour of several of DC's most famous memorials. A beautiful city any time of day, it is especially beautiful at night! ***Due to availablity it is highly recommended to pre-book this excursion.

Price Range: $$

Niagara Falls

Niagara Helicopter Sightseeing

Take a thrilling ride over the most famous falls in North America. As the helicopter gently lifts off the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region begin to appear below.

Price Range: $$$$

The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include International airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos).