New York City
Spend time in "The Big Apple," where you will not only experience America's most cosmopolitan city, but perhaps also come to appreciate the meaning of the phrase, "a New York state of mind." Discover the city's fascinating history and pay tribute to its determination and independent spirit. During your visit, you will explore a variety of famous landmarks and excellent museums and enjoy a Broadway musical.
Dates: June 15-20, 2008
Farwell Tour: June 15-20, 2008
Arrival: Newark Airport (EWR) - between 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Departure: Newark Airport (EWR) - between 9:00am and 1:00pm
Itineraries are subject to change
Day 1
Arrival on own / meet trip leader
Transportation to hotel
Hotel check in
Dinner at hotel
Group orientation & introductions
Day 2
Breakfast at hotel.
Tour Lower Manhattan, including Ground Zero and St. Paul's Chapel (site of several 9/11 memorabilia and impromptu fire fighter memorials). See the famous Wall Street bull and explore the city's famous Financial District before having lunch on your own-maybe at the only McDonald's that features a grand piano. Walk through Battery Park on our way to the ferry landing. Catch the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands and see the Statue of Liberty. Have dinner in Chinatown and enjoy some shopping time in this colorful part of New York.
Day 3
Breakfast at hotel.
Explore the fascinating American Museum of Natural History and have lunch on your own (perhaps at the food court at the museum). Enjoy spectacular Central Park, on of New York's most popular and beautiful spots. No visit to New York City is complete without a shopping trip down Fifth Avenue-even if it is only to window shop and pick out the famous names-Macy's, Tiffany's, Sak's. After dinner, take in the magnificent view of the city at night from the Top of the Rock, a three-floor panoramic experience on the 70th floor of the GE Building at Rockefeller Center. At Christmas time, this is the site of the spectacular tree lighting ceremony that begins the holiday season for many New Yorkers.
Day 4
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of NBC studios and find out how about the history and operations of this major television network studio. See beautiful St. Patrick's Cathedral and have lunch at one of the many options in the area or maybe at a New York hot dog stand. Tour some of the characteristic neighbors of New York City, such as Little Italy, Greenwich Village, Soho and Tribeca. After a pre-show dinner, we will attend a Broadway play.
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a tour of Radio City Music Hall and the amazing Metropolitan Museum of Art, with it's acclaimed collection of artwork. Enjoy lunch on your own, and later, tour the New York headquarters of the United Nations and learn about the work of the UN and see the Council Chambers and the General Assembly Hall. Have dinner in a popular New York pizza restaurant.
Day 6
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a walking tour of New York University and have lunch on your own in a local restaurant. Enjoy some free time for last minute shopping this afternoon. After our festive farewell dinner, explore Times Square, an iconic world landmark and a symbol of New York.
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel.
Individual departures facilitated by EDT staff.
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