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New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC with Extended Stay in New York City

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Start and end in New York City
4.9 (80 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    New York City

    New York City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore world-class shopping
    • Dine at restaurants representing nearly 100 different national cuisines
    • Experience the nightlife of the city that never sleeps
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  3. Day 2

    New York City

    New York City

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of major NYC attractions
    • See Broadway
    • See Empire State Building
    • See Rockefeller Center
    • See 9/11 Memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a museum
    • Shop
    • Walk in Central Park
    • Take in a Broadway show
    Landmarks
    Broadway
    Empire State Building
    Rockefeller Center
    9/11 Memorial
    Central Park
  4. Day 3

    New York City to Niagara Falls

    New York City to Niagara Falls
    Landmarks
    Niagara Falls
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  5. Day 4

    Niagara Falls

    Niagara Falls

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing cruise with views of Niagara Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Niagara Helicopter Sightseeing
    • Dine at Skylon Tower with magnificent views
    • Visit Butterfly Conservatory
    • Visit Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens
    • Ride on the Whirlpool Aero Car over the Niagara Gorge
    Landmarks
    Niagara Falls
    Butterfly Conservatory
    Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens
    Whirlpool Aero Car
    Skylon Tower
  6. Day 5

    Niagara Falls to Corning - Elmira

    Niagara Falls to Corning - Elmira

    Included Activities

    • Visit Corning Museum of Glass
    • Visit Centerway Square in downtown Corning
    Landmarks
    Corning Museum of Glass
    Centerway Square
  7. Day 6

    Elmira to Philadelphia

    Elmira to Philadelphia
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Reading Terminal Market with local favorites like Philly Cheesesteaks or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Philadelphia historic landmarks
    • Visit Independence Hall
    • See the Liberty Bell
    • Visit Philadelphia Museum of Art steps (Rocky steps)
    • Stop at Reading Terminal Market
    Landmarks
    Independence Hall
    Liberty Bell
    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    Reading Terminal Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Philadelphia to Washington DC Area

    Philadelphia to Washington DC Area
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Smithsonian museums
    • Stroll around the National Mall
    • Dinner and National Monuments by Night tour
    Landmarks
    National Mall
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  9. Day 8

    Washington DC Area

    Washington DC Area
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour with Local Guide
    • Visit Lincoln Memorial
    • See Washington Monument
    • Visit Ford Theatre
    • Photo stop at Capitol Hill
    • Photo stop at White House

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum of American History
    • Visit National Museum of Natural History
    • Visit National Gallery of Art
    Landmarks
    Lincoln Memorial
    Washington Monument
    Ford Theatre
    Capitol Hill
    White House
    National Museum of American History
    National Museum of Natural History
    National Gallery of Art
  10. Day 9

    Washington DC Area to New York City

    Washington DC Area to New York City
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 10

    New York City

    New York City

    Optional Activities

    • See Broadway shows
    • Visit museums
    • Shop
    • Dine at restaurants
  12. Day 11

    New York City

    New York City

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  • Insurance
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4.9
Overall rating based on 80 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
    3.8
  • 4.9

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  • Lee4.0•July 2025
    Daryl was a very helpful and knowledgeable guide, tour covered a lot
    Traveled in June 2025
  • Geraldine
    Geraldine4.0•July 2025
    Loved all the places we went. Hotels were all good. The location of the hotel in Virginia was way off the beaten path...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Rachel5.0•October 2023
    It was very well-organised. Everything seemed to be well planned in advance.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Pranavi5.0•October 2023
    Good. Communication was good via email but could be better prior to the tour. Very approachable and helpful tour...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Janet5.0•October 2023
    Nothing is perfect, but I enjoyed our tour overall very much
    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anne5.0•October 2023
    The tour was great if you made the most of the free time .our Tour Director was helpful and knowledgeable. Prior to...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Mercedita5.0•October 2023
    As this is already our 3rd time doing our travel with cosmos, it has always been a good and exciting experience to...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Paul5.0•October 2023
    Well organised and professional. We were well looked after
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Marissa5.0•October 2023
    We had a great time on our Cosmos Trip. We started the trip out on our own a few days before we met up with the...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Paul5.0•October 2023
    This was our first ever coach holiday Tour Director Susan Nesbitt was excellent. Her knowledge and experience made...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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    Cheryl

    Asked on May 5th, 2025

    Could you please provide me with detailed itinerary? And also can you clarify what the price covers and what additional costs I should expect?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2025

      The pricing includes the cost of the tour, 7 included breakfasts, nightly accommodations, transportation by motorcoach to each destination and some included sightseeing's. You will have to pay additional for any meals that aren't, any optional excursions that may become available, and transportation to and from the airport.

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    Cristina

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    My partner has a variant of ELA disease so he needs his electric wheelchair so if it's possible?

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    Travel Support
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2025

      We will require some information pertaining to the wheelchair you will be bringing while on tour. We can gather that information once your booked. Also, please know that we can only request that your wheelchair is accommodated while on tour.

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    Jane

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    I would like to ask for this tour, it mention out that flight ticket is not included in the price, so I just want to make sure the tour route from New York, Niagara Falls and Washington DC and back to New York is it done with land transport or require some flight to move interstate?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written January 2025

      This tour is all land based travel. The flights that are not included would be arriving and departing New York before and after the tour.

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    Vincent

    Asked on December 25th, 2024

    Would you arrange customised tour by Car with child seat

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    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2024

      We do not provide child seats for the guest. You will be responsible for providing child seats. Arranging a customised tour will require additional fees and must be for a group of 20 or more guest. There is a minimum age limit of 5 years of age for children on our tours.

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    Charles

    Asked on August 17th, 2024

    What are the options if visas are rejected? Could you allow a free cancellation?

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      Charles

      Traveler•Written August 2024

      What is the price if the travelers would like to add an arrival and departure transfer?

    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2024

      Should a visa application be rejected, we are unable to offer a full refund, as deposits are non-refundable and, given that we are past the final payment deadline, cancellations will incur penalties.

    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2024

      We do not provide transportation services within North America. We recommend that passengers arrange their own transfers to and from the start and end of the tour.

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    Lynne

    Asked on May 13th, 2024

    Would like to check if this 11 days tour includes meals? Can you provide special meals for Muslim and Vegetarian diets?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2024

      This tour has breakfast included on days 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. While some hotels and restaurants may be able to accommodate special diets, there is no way for us to guarantee this. Guests will need to work directly with hotel manager or restaurant staff to ensure dietary needs are met.

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      Lynne

      Traveler•Written May 2024

      Which hotels are recommended to book in New York city for the night before the tour? What time does the tour start and end?

    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2024

      We recommend Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park. Pre-night accommodation can be arranged at $179 per person for the night of June 20, 2024. Full hotel list will be provided once booked.

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    Bianca

    Asked on January 14th, 2024

    Do you stop at the liberty bell and all historic sites in Philadelphia?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written January 2024

      This tour does include a stop in Philadelphia. You will have some time to do some site seeing on your own to visit some of the locations that are not included in the tour. We do not know the exact locations you will get to see. This information is not provided until on tour.

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