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Meals

Breakfast: 7 Lunch: 0 Dinner: 0

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)

Accommodation

Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges

HighLights

New York City
Times Square, New York
Sightseeing Cruise, Niagara Falls
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Washington DC
Washington Monument

DAY 1: NEW YORK CITY
Welcome to the "Big Apple!" Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. this afternoon to answer any questions. Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring the `city that never sleeps? with its world-famous shopping and restaurants that represent nearly one hundred different national cuisines.
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 Centre, 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: NEW YORK CITY-NIAGARA FALLS
Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos Mountains 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: NIAGARA FALLS
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing cruise where you'll get up close views of the thundering world-famous Niagara Falls. Fall in love with the falls even more with an optional flightseeing excursion by helicopter or an optional lunch at the soaring Skylon Tower. Your afternoon is at leisure. 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 favourable weather and/or river conditions. Favourable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavourable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
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 once voted Best Public Square in the country.
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 Favourites like Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food.
DAY 7: PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON DC AREA
Travel to Washington, DC, the U.S. capital and seat of government, 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, an optional evening out features dinner and an illumination tour shining a light on the city's most famous monuments and memorials. (B)
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 Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Ford Theatre and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. The afternoon is free for exploration. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American History to see 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 oil painting in the western hemisphere. (B)
DAY 9: WASHINGTON DC AREA-NEW YORK CITY
Say goodbye to your Tour Director today and continue by motorcoach to New York City and check into your hotel for the next two nights. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. (B)
DAY 10: NEW YORK CITY
The "Big Apple" beckons. Stay a little longer and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants. (B)
DAY 11: NEW YORK CITY
Your holiday ends this morning. (B)

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Historic sites, thrilling cities, and awe-inspiring scenery…these are the perfect words to describe this East Coast tour featuring New York City, Niagara Falls, Corning, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. You’ll spend four nights in New York City and two nights in Niagara Falls and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in Corning and Philadelphia. On this affordable holiday, sightseeing or an orientation tour is included in each city. In New York City, see major attractions, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more. In Corning, visit the Corning Museum of Glass, home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass. In Philadelphia, see the historic landmarks like Independence Hall. In Washington DC, visit the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials the Washington Monument and see Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Also enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. In your free time, choose to visit the museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or spend time in Arlington National Cemetery and see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard.

This East Coast tour also features gorgeous scenery. Enjoy drives through the picturesque Poconos and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains into the Susquehanna River Valley. But that’s not all...wait until you witness breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous falls. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car.

From the bustling cities to the majestic scenery, this East Coast tour is a great holiday for savvy travelers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- Enjoy the fall colours of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 19 to October 10 (if Mother Nature permits).
- CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Travel on April 4 and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

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2025

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Countries

Canada, United States

Meals

7breakfasts;

0lunches;

0dinners;

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)

Accommodation

Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges

Tour Code

8002

Price

*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 22 August 2025 departure

CAT

~Each person on the booking will earn 1 point per $1 spent on their portion of the booking.

Highlights

New York City

Times Square, New York

Sightseeing Cruise, Niagara Falls

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Washington DC

Washington Monument

Itinerary

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Day 1

NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to the "Big Apple!" Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. this afternoon to answer any questions. Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring the `city that never sleeps? with its world-famous shopping and restaurants that represent nearly one hundred different national cuisines.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

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 Centre, and the 9/11 Memorial. This evening, choose from the city's many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 3

NEW YORK CITY-NIAGARA FALLS

Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos Mountains 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)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 4

NIAGARA FALLS

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing cruise where you'll get up close views of the thundering world-famous Niagara Falls. Fall in love with the falls even more with an optional flightseeing excursion by helicopter or an optional lunch at the soaring Skylon Tower. Your afternoon is at leisure. 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 favourable weather and/or river conditions. Favourable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavourable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

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 once voted Best Public Square in the country.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

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 Favourites like Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 7

PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON DC AREA

Travel to Washington, DC, the U.S. capital and seat of government, 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, an optional evening out features dinner and an illumination tour shining a light on the city's most famous monuments and memorials. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

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 Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Ford Theatre and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. The afternoon is free for exploration. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American History to see 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 oil painting in the western hemisphere. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 9

WASHINGTON DC AREA-NEW YORK CITY

Say goodbye to your Tour Director today and continue by motorcoach to New York City and check into your hotel for the next two nights. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 10

NEW YORK CITY

The "Big Apple" beckons. Stay a little longer and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 11

NEW YORK CITY

Your holiday ends this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW

TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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Start trip: New York

End trip: Washington D.c.

Start trip: +2 days in New York

End trip: New York

From Broadway shows to museums, shopping and restaurants, the Big Apple has it all - explore all this city has to offer by extending your East Coast adventure with 2 nights in New York City. (8002)

Tour directors

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. We’d like you to meet a Tour Director who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your tour.

Jenkins, Daryl

After a trip to Moscow in 2006, I developed an insatiable desire for travel. I really enjoy working with people, so tour directing seemed like a natural fit. I believe travel is vital to becoming a more well-rounded person. Exposure to other people and cultures gives us a better understanding of just how much we all have in common. I enjoy being able to share places and experiences that I love with others-I look forward to seeing you on the road!

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Canada, United States

Meals

7breakfasts;

0lunches;

0dinners;

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)

Accommodation

Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges

Tour Code

8002

Price

*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 22 August 2025 departure

CAT

~Each person on the booking will earn 1 point per $1 spent on their portion of the booking.

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New York, Niagara Falls & Washington Dc With New York City

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NEW YORK CITY

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