NYC: Niagara Falls, Toronto, Philadelphia & DC 5-Day Tour

Overview

This 5-day guided tour departs from New York City, visiting Niagara Falls, Toronto, the 1000 Islands, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Amish Country. It suits travelers seeking an organized multi-city excursion with included accommodations and attractions.

Highlights

• Explore Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes region
• Tour the American side of Niagara Falls
• View Horseshoe Falls up close
• Cruise through the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River
• Visit Washington DC's historic museums and memorials

Itinerary

Day 1: New York – Finger Lakes – Niagara Falls
Depart New York City heading north. Visit Watkins Glen State Park to walk through the canyon and see waterfalls. Continue to Niagara Falls via Seneca Lake. Tour the U.S. side including American Falls, Goat Island, and Luna Island. Experience Maid of the Mist boat ride and view the falls illuminated at night. Overnight at Ramada by Wyndham.

Day 2: Niagara Falls – Toronto – 1000 Islands
Begin with Horseshoe Falls. Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake village before traveling to Toronto. See HTO Park, Brookfield Place (Hockey Hall of Fame), City Hall, and The Distillery Historic District. Depart Toronto along Lake Ontario to the 1000 Islands area. Overnight at Gananoque – Comfort Inn (April: Niagara Falls – Ramada by Wyndham).

Day 3: 1000 Islands – New York
Cruise the 1000 Islands along the St. Lawrence River. View private island homes including Boldt Castle. Stop at an outlet mall for shopping. Overnight at La Quinta Inn and Suites, New Jersey.

Day 4: New Jersey – Philadelphia – Washington DC
Travel to Philadelphia to visit the Liberty Bell, Constitution Square, and Congress Hall. Panoramic city tour includes Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Historic Philadelphia. See the “Rocky Steps”. Continue to Lancaster Amish Country for an authentic buggy ride. Arrive in Washington DC for overnight at Fairfield Inn and Suites Alexandria.

Day 5: Washington DC – New York
Visit Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery (Changing of the Guard, Kennedy gravesite). See Capitol Hill, US Capitol, and White House. Visit Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials. Return to New York City in the evening.

Inclusions

• 4 nights hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast
• Professional guides providing commentary throughout
• Air-conditioned bus or van transportation
• Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, 1000 Islands, Philadelphia, and Washington DC
• Maid of the Mist boat tour
• 1000 Islands cruise (May to October only)
• Amish buggy ride
• Entry to Air & Space Museum (subject to availability)
• Admission to Arlington National Cemetery (U.S. ID or passport required)

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Meals

Important Information

• Air and Space Museum admission depends on availability
• Guides fluent in your preferred language will accompany the tour
• All ages welcome; infants require a backpack or chest carrier
• Wi-Fi available on buses (not vans)
• Departures every Sunday from April to October

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Book early for Sunday departures between April and October. Bring comfortable walking shoes and valid identification, especially for U.S. national sites. Prepare for variable weather across destinations.