Northeast Experience Extended Program Plus v3 — NAAR
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Set
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Characteristics
Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only
breakfast and some of the meals included
guaranteed departures until seats are sold out
less than 10 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — New York
I arrive and transfer freely to the hotel., New York is the largest and most fascinating city in the United States, and the island of Manhattan is the heart of the city, with an exciting variety of environments and lifestyles: Harlem, Central Park, magnificent museums, skyscrapers that symbolize our era, ethnic neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan, from Chinatown to the almost disappeared Little Italy, the revitalized SoHo, Tribeca, and Village, and the business hub on Wall Street.. Accommodation,
Giorno 2 — New York
Breakfast, meeting at 8.45 in the hotel lobby, You will recognize your guide by a sign with the red writing "Travalco" or because they are wearing a red t-shirt with the Travalco logo., departure from the hotel at 9.00, Orientation tour of Manhattan, crossing the most interesting neighborhoods with a view of the most significant buildings and monuments., the rest of the day available. Accommodation,
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Giorno 3 — New York → Boston
Breakfast, appointment with the guide (by 7.45) in the lobby of the hotel. The guide will accompany you during the tour, You will recognize your guide by a sign with the red writing "Travalco" or because they are wearing a red t-shirt with the Travalco logo., Departure for Boston at 8.15, The capital of Massachusetts, Boston is a fascinating blend of past and present: the wide avenues of the modern metropolis merge with the narrow and winding streets of the colonial city, futuristic skyscrapers stand alongside historic buildings. Founded in 1630 around the Boston Common, the communal pasture used for grazing livestock, in the following century it became the inspirational center of the revolution against England, and after independence it continued to develop as a commercial and cultural hub. The first free public school in America was opened here in 1635. Today, it is home to world-renowned educational and research institutions such as Harvard and MIT., free lunch, panoramic visit. Accommodation,
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Giorno 4 — Boston → Niagara Falls
Breakfast, departure to Niagara Falls, short stop at, From the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts, you enter the state of New York by first crossing the Hudson River Valley and then ascending the Mohawk River Valley between the two mountain ranges of the Adirondacks and the Catskill Mountains, until you reach the picturesque Finger Lakes region, famous for its vineyards., arrival at Niagara Falls, Even if you have already seen the waterfalls in countless photographs and documentaries, nothing prepares you for the live spectacle. The border between the United States and Canada cuts through the course of the Niagara River, and near the falls, the small Goat Island divides the current in two, effectively forming two waterfalls. The American Falls on the American side have a width of 320 meters, while the famous Horseshoe Falls (named for their horseshoe shape) are twice as wide on the Canadian side. The spectacle is even more extraordinary in winter, when the falls transform into a block of ice.. Accommodation InterContinental Wien,
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Giorno 5 — Niagara Falls
Breakfast, visit of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small, pleasant Victorian town, return to Niagara Falls, lunch at Skylon Tower, exciting boat ride at the foot of the waterfalls, time available for optional activities, possibility to take a helicopter flight over the waterfalls (not included). Accommodation InterContinental Wien,
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Giorno 6 — Niagara Falls → Lancaster
Breakfast, From Canada, you enter the USA again, crossing a variety of landscapes, from urbanized plains to the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, which are much older than the Alps., Arrive at ., Visit to the Glass Museum, interesting for the history of glass objects from the Egyptians to the present day and for the technique that produces it., lunch, continuation to, Brought to fame by the movie "Witness" (1985) and more recently by the reality show "Breaking Amish," the Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren communities live following their 18th-century traditions less than 100 km from Philadelphia, in Lancaster County - a region as large as Veneto - amidst immaculate farms, carriages, small shops, and markets. Some have succumbed to the pressure of the outside world by offering carriage rides, school visits, and family meals, but this timeless reality is not a staged reconstruction by actors, but rather real life., I ride on an authentic Amish carriage., typical dinner. Accommodation Ariti,
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Giorno 7 — Lancaster → Washington DC
Breakfast, departure for, In July 1863, in the peaceful countryside on the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania, 70,000 Confederate soldiers clashed with 93,000 Union soldiers. After three days of fighting, there were a total of 51,000 casualties, including both dead and wounded. Today, Gettysburg is one of the most famous battlefields in the world, visited by thousands of people, especially during the reenactment of the battle, which takes place every year in the first days of July., battlefield visit, continuation to, Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, one of the largest natural bays in the world, Baltimore has a very pleasant historic center, particularly in the area of the old port along the Waterfront., free time for lunch (not included), arrival at Washington DC in the afternoon, available evening, The monumentality of Washington is enhanced at night with the illuminated buildings. That's why the evening tour is a must during your stay in the federal capital (not included).. Accommodation FD City tour & Prambanan,
Giorno 8 — Washington DC
Breakfast, Washington DC, the capital and political heart of the United States, presents itself as a monumental center with large white marble buildings, memorials, and splendid museums; but the city also has pleasant residential neighborhoods, with historic houses, parks, gardens, and a lively and multicultural life., External visit of the White House, Capitol, the main monuments and memorials along the National Mall, and Arlington Cemetery., afternoon available. Accommodation,
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Giorno 9 — Washington DC → New York
Breakfast, departure to New York, stop at, Philadelphia is a deeply American city and, true to its name as the city of brotherly love, it is also one of the most ethnically diverse in the USA. The highlight of any visit is a stop (only external) at Independence Hall - a UNESCO World Heritage site - and the Liberty Bell to remember Philadelphia's central role in the nation's history., continue to New York. Accommodation,
Giorno 10 — New York
Breakfast, day available for visiting the city. Accommodation,
Giorno 11 — New York
Breakfast, day available for visiting the city. Accommodation,
Giorno 12 — New York
Breakfast, day available for visiting the city. Accommodation,
Giorno 13 — New York
Breakfast, check-out in the morning, free transfer to the airport. End of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: includes handling of one medium-sized bag (max 23 kg) per person. Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee extra luggage on the bus. If there is space available, but this cannot be determined before the tour departure, the fee for each additional item will be $7 per day, collected by the tour guide at the beginning of the tour. For security reasons, it is not allowed to leave excess luggage in storage at the hotel where the tour departs from.
ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.. DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: a list of optional services, to be paid by credit card or in cash, will be offered to you on site. The courier is under no obligation to provide assistance to the passengers for excursions purchased before departure.. MINIMUM AGE: 8 years old, but not recommended for children under 12. Anyone under the age of 18 (21 in Las Vegas) must share a room with someone older, or hotels will not accept them as guests.
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: Anyone who has not yet turned 18 (21 in Las Vegas) must share the room with someone older, or hotels will not accept the guests.
HOTEL, SECURITY DEPOSIT: at check-in, a personal credit card is required as a guarantee for any additional expenses. If the credit card is corporate, prior authorization is necessary. The amount blocked as a guarantee for any additional expenses varies depending on the hotel category. The release of the blocked amount occurs within 3-10 business days from the check-out date, and even longer if the bank supporting the credit card is not American. It is recommended to bring at least two credit cards with you.
Starts from
10 days / 7 nights - from New York to New York
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Local guide in Italian, air-conditioned bus, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, hotel/airport transfer on departure, janitorial work, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Optional visits
Your guide will propose optional excursions to be paid locally (with no obligation to purchase) in cash or by credit card. We provide here an indicative list, and the prices will be communicated on-site. There is no guarantee that all the options listed here will be available: it will depend on the available time, reaching the minimum number of participants required, and various considerations.
helicopter in Niagara
Washington di notte
Cancellation policies
35 days or more from the start of the tour, no penalty, 34-20 days 50%, 19-10 days 75%, 9-1 days or no show 100%.,
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
TOUR START: meet at the designated location for departure at least 30 minutes in advance; punctuality and respect for the schedule are recommended. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delay.
TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. It is recommended: for the tour guide $5-$6 per day per person, for the driver $4-$5 per day per person.
MEALS: not included unless specified.
SEATS ON THE BUS: daily seat rotation.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, a supplement applies for private transfer in case of late evening/night/early morning arrival/departure (generally from 8 pm to 7 am); the supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone.,