Accommodation

NEW YORK CITY Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park Centrally located, the Fairfield Inn & Suites offers on onsite bar, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and complimentary buffet breakfast. NIAGARA FALLS Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel This resort-style Niagara Falls hotel is just one and a quarter mile from one of the world’s natural wonders-Niagara Falls and is central to the Niagara Falls Entertainment district. CORNING Doubletree By Hilton Corning Downtown PHILADELPHIA Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown Travel smarter in the City of Brotherly Love at the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown. Enjoy spacious rooms in Philadelphia¿s popular Midtown Village, surrounded by the vibrant energy of downtown and the historic district. The hotel is within walking distance of the Pennsylvania Convention Center and close to shops and restaurants. WASHINGTON DC Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir, an IHG Hotel, you’ll be within a 10-minute drive of MGM National Harbor Casino and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Mall are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Guide

Expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

Meals

5 breakfasts

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

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Broadway Shows New York City 3h 35m No trip to New York is complete without attending a Broadway show. From the newest musical sensation to perennial favorites, there is something for everyone on Broadway! Price Range: $$$ ($101 - $150 USD) Niagara Helicopter Sightseeing Niagara Falls 0h 10m Take a thrilling ride over the most famous falls in North America. As the helicopter gently lifts off the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region begin to appear below. Price Range: $$$ ($101 - $150 USD) Niagara Parks Power Station Niagara Falls 2h 0m From the most towering turbine to the tiniest detail, uncover fascinating stories hidden within the historic Niagara Parks Power Station, our newest must-see attraction. New this year, descend 180 feet in a glass-paneled elevator and explore the 2,200-foot long tunnel, leading to an observation deck at the river’s edge. Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under) Dinner and National Monuments by Night Washington DC 5h 0m 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: $$ ($51 - $100 USD)

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: New York City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: New York City

Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions./.
Day 2 Day 2: New York City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: New York City

New York City is one of the world’s most exciting cities, buzzing with atmosphere and packed with fascinating sights. On today’s guided sightseeing tour, see the major attractions—Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the 9/11 Memorial. This evening, choose from the city’s many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show. (B)
Day 3 Day 3: New York City–Niagara Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: New York City–Niagara Falls

Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos and into upstate New York. Late this afternoon, cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. (B)
Day 4 Day 4: Niagara Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Niagara Falls

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls that includes a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous Niagara Falls. Your afternoon is free, so consider visiting the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens, or maybe ride the aerial cable car.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Day 5 Day 5: Niagara Falls–Corning
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Niagara Falls–Corning

Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the town of Corning, NY, known as the “Crystal City.”
Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, with over 50,000 objects representing more than 3,500 years of history. This evening is free for you to enjoy this charming town. Perhaps take a stroll to Centerway Square which was voted Best Public Square in the country.
Day 6 Day 6: Corning–Philadelphia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Corning–Philadelphia

Travel south through the Pocono Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley, then on to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence. The “City of Brotherly Love” is steeped in history from Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, to the Liberty Bell. Your orientation tour focuses on the historic landmarks as well as more current ones, like the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art made famous in the movie ‘Rocky’. Stop at Reading Terminal Market, one of America’s largest and oldest public markets, for lunch where you can experience local favorites like Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food.
Day 7 Day 7: Philadelphia–Washington Dc Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Philadelphia–Washington Dc Area

Travel to Washington, DC, the U.S. capital and seat of government for a 2-night stay. Have the afternoon to enjoy the world-renowned, and free, Smithsonian museums or take a stroll around the National Mall. Later, join the optional outing, featuring dinner and an illumination tour of the city’s most famous monuments and memorials. (B)
Day 8 Day 8: Washington Dc Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Washington Dc Area

The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials, the Washington Monument, the Ford Theatre and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. The afternoon is free for exploration. Perhaps a visit to the National Museum of American History to see the Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, the National Museum of Natural History to see dinosaur bones and the Hope Diamond or the National Gallery of Art to see the only Da Vinci in the western hemisphere. (B)
Day 9 Day 9: Washington Dc Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Washington Dc Area

Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Washington DC further. For passengers who would like to return to New York City, the motorcoach will transfer you to our New York hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Manhattan/Central Park, at no additional cost. (B)

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New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington Dc

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Itinerary of your trip New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington Dc

Day 1: New York City

Day 2: New York City

Day 3: New York City–Niagara Falls

Day 4: Niagara Falls

Day 5: Niagara Falls–Corning

Day 6: Corning–Philadelphia

Day 7: Philadelphia–Washington Dc Area

Day 8: Washington Dc Area

Day 9: Washington Dc Area

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