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New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC 9 Days

9 days
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New York City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Complimentary buffet breakfast at hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore world-famous shopping and dining districts
    • Visit restaurants representing nearly 100 different national cuisines
    Landmarks
    Central Park
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  2. Day 2

    New York City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Complimentary buffet breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums
    • Shopping
    • Walk in Central Park
    • Broadway show
    Landmarks
    Broadway
    Empire State Building
    Rockefeller Center
    9/11 Memorial
    Central Park
  3. Day 3

    New York City to Niagara Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast (Complimentary buffet breakfast at hotel)
    Landmarks
    Niagara Falls
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  4. Day 4

    Niagara Falls

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing cruise of Niagara Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flightseeing excursion
    • Skylon Tower visit with dining
    • Butterfly Conservatory
    • Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens
    • Whirlpool Aero Car ride over Niagara Gorge
    Landmarks
    Niagara Falls
    Butterfly Conservatory
    Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens
    Whirlpool Aero Car
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    Elmira to Philadelphia

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Reading Terminal Market featuring local favorites like Philly Cheesesteaks and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Philadelphia historic landmarks
    • Visit Independence Hall
    • View the Liberty Bell
    • Visit Philadelphia Museum of Art steps (Rocky steps)
    • Lunch at Reading Terminal Market
    Landmarks
    Independence Hall
    Liberty Bell
    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    Reading Terminal Market
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  7. Day 7

    Philadelphia to Washington DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Washington DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • National Museum of American History
    • National Museum of Natural History
    • 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
  9. Day 9

    Washington DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Washington DC
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4.9
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
    3.8
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    July 15th, 2025
    4.0
    Daryl was a very helpful and knowledgeable guide, tour covered a lot
    Traveled in June 2025
  • New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC 9 Days reviewer 2
    July 1st, 2025
    4.0
    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
  • A
    October 24th, 2023
    5.0
    It was very well-organised. Everything seemed to be well planned in advance.
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    October 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Good. Communication was good via email but could be better prior to the tour. Very approachable and helpful tour...
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  • A
    October 14th, 2023
    5.0
    Nothing is perfect, but I enjoyed our tour overall very much
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    October 13th, 2023
    5.0
    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
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  • A
    October 12th, 2023
    5.0
    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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  • A
    October 11th, 2023
    5.0
    Well organised and professional. We were well looked after
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    October 11th, 2023
    5.0
    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
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    October 8th, 2023
    5.0
    This was our first ever coach holiday Tour Director Susan Nesbitt was excellent. Her knowledge and experience made...
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    Naomi

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    Is there any way a Disney tour can be arranged separately?

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2026

      We do not offer any tours that include Disney. You may be able to look on the website to see if there are any tours that include Disney.

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    Tyler

    Asked on September 3rd, 2025

    Would the payments already made be refunded if her niece's visa application is denied by the authorities? Could you provide a quote for extending stay in New York by 1–2 nights?

    Travel Support
    Visa
    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2025

      If the VISA application is denied and you cancel the booking your deposit will be applied towards your cancellation fee of $250 USD per person. You may switch to our New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC with Extended Stay in New York City tour to return to New York City at the end of the tour.

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    Carolyn

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    I want to also see the Statue of Liberty ? is this also included?

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      This tour does not include a stop at the Statue of Liberty. At the end of the tour, you will be able to return to the hotel in New York and extend your trip to add the Statue of Liberty.

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    Brenda

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    Do you have any trips available for just 3-4 days in New York?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      All of our tours in New York are 9 - 24 days.

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    Donna

    Asked on November 30th, 2024

    We are traveling to US as a tourist, looking for 10 days plus tour package from NY

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      We can add up to three additional nights at the beginning or end of the tour. The rates will be $122 USD per person per night for the pre night and $81 USD per person per night for the post night. Some countries also require a visa. We can help with visa requirements.

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    Dean

    Asked on April 5th, 2024

    What are the rates for singke traveller

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2024

      The Single Supplement will be an additional $788. As of today, we have a promotion that will waive that the Single Supplement.

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    Nicola

    Asked on March 7th, 2024

    I am a solo traveller but am happy to share accommodation and therefore pay the per person amount only. Is this possible with this tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2024

      Unfortunately we do not offer a share option and as a single traveller, you would have to pay the single supplement rather than the twin share price.

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      Nicola

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      My question was whether I can leave the tour at Newark to fly to Asheville which is my plan. When the tour returns to New York, does that include the hotel for that night?

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    Harry

    Asked on September 27th, 2023

    Would like to join a Tour group covering East Coast of USA in a week or so as a Solo Traveller. Can you please share the tour dates if organising any during the month?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2023

      The requested tour is completely booked for the month of October. We will not have availability on this tour until our 2024 departure dates. Please take a look at our website to see if any of our other tours interest you.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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