The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival. 

Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet you at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight; for an international flight, please arrive at the Passenger Waiting Area for pick up. (Passengers, who arrive at Terminal 7of JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area.) 

New York Morning Tour

For guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 9:00am at JFK/LGA airport.

 Itinerary: New York City Hall & Brooklyn Bridge (80 mins) → Lunch (45 mins, at your own expense) → New York Chinatown & Little Italy & Manhattan Bridge (60 mins) → SoHo (30 mins)

Note: Minimum of two people to be operated, and seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. It will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.

New York Night Tour

All guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 4:30PM can join our tailored night tour to experience the charm of "the city that never sleeps"!

Itinerary: Times Square & Broadway (45 mins) → Rockefeller Center & Fifth Avenue & St. Patrick's Cathedral & Saks Fifth Ave Lighting Show (40 mins) → Manhattan Night View: Long Island City (30 mins)

Note: Minimum of two people to be operated, and seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. It will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.

Today, we will go to Columbia University in Upper Manhattan and take a tour of this Ivy League school. Then, we will head to Central Park, the first man-made landscape park in the United States. There is a park called Strawberry Fields built to commemorate John Lennan. Next, we will drive to the New York Public Library which contains rich collections and visit Bryant Park, an oasis in the downtown area. You may taste delicious cakes and coffee in Lady M cake and Blue Bottle Coffee at your own expense. Finally, we’ll take a stroll in Times Square, which is known as the "crossroads of the world," and you may choose to enjoy a classic Broadway musical at your own expense!

Columbia University (1 hour, official guide included) → Central Park (1.5 hours) → New York Public Library & Bryant Park (1 hour) → Times Square (30 mins) → Broadway

Note: Broadway Musical tickets cannot be refunded or changed once booked.

Rise and shine! We will first go to visit New York University. Next, follow us and take a visit to the Little Island. Covering an area of 2.4 acres, the Little Island is a man-made island with beautiful scenery. You can see the Hutson River and the skyline of Manhattan when you climb high. Then we will take a cruise and travel around the Statue of Liberty! In the afternoon, we will visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA). It is recognized as one of the top four museum along with British Museum, the Louvre and the Hermitage Museum. Finally, let's enjoy our time in the popular Hudson Yards! You may take a visit to the Vessel and The Edge, the suspended viewing platform. You can also enjoy delicious food here.

New York University & Washington Square Park (45 mins, guided campus tour included) → Little Island (40 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 1 hour) → Metropolitan Museum of Art (Optional, 2 hours) → Hudson Yards & Vessel & The Edge (2 hours, The Edge is at your own expense)

Today, we will drive to Philadelphia. We will begin our tour by taking a visit to the University of Pennsylvania. One-hour will be arranged to learn about the history and achievements of this famous school. The rest of the three hours will be used to visit the Penn Museum which contains rich collections and then we will dine in the campus cafeteria. Enjoy your leisure time at the University of Pennsylvania! Following, we will head to one of the National Historic Sites of the U.S. - Independence National Historical Park and have a look at the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell which symbolizes freedom. Finally, we will leave Philadelphia for Baltimore to visit the famous Johns Hopkins University.

Philadelphia → University of Pennsylvania (4 hours, fee included: an official campus guided tour+ a Penn Museum ticket+ a lunch) → Independence National Historical Park & Philadelphia Congress Hall (60 mins) → Baltimore → Johns Hopkins University (1 hour, guided tour included)

In the morning, we will first head to the Baltimore Inner Harbor, one of the world's famous seaports and one of the most popular tourist attractions of Baltimore. You will see numerous shopping malls and trendy bars located in the harbor. Next, we will drive to Princeton University, one of the 14 founding institutions of the AAU and a member of the Ivy League. As of 2019, Princeton University has contributed two presidents, twelve Supreme Court justices and numerous congressmen to the U.S. Finally, we will drive to the American Dream Shopping Mall! You can not only shop here, but also participate in various projects in the shopping center at your own expense.

Baltimore Inner Harbor (45 mins) → Princeton → Princeton University (1.5 hours, guided tour included) → American Dream (3 hours) → The Rockettes show

Special Notes: The Rockettes dance show will be performed in the 3rd Mezzanine area, please refer to the actual arrangement on the day.

In the morning, we will visit the Met Cloisters, situated in Fort Tryon Park, specializes in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods. After lunch, you can freely move around and have ample time to prepare for the New Year.

Lunch recommendation (at your own expense): You can choose to have simple meals such as sandwiches, salads, etc. in the Met Cloisters; or you can enjoy food arrival at Times Square or SOHO.

* You will have 2 options for the countdown:

Option 1: You may walk to Times Square and watch performances before the countdown. At the same time, the countdown zone will be closed for pedestrians only; you may experience the world-famous New Year street celebrations to witness the historic moment. (Free of charge)

Option 2: New York Countdown Dinner Cruise. Cruise into the New Year in style aboard our New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise!

 - Three-hour New Year's Eve dinner cruise on New YorkHarbor

 - Chef-prepared buffet-style dining

 - Spectacular views of the ManhattanBrooklynand New Jersey skylines and iconic sights including the Empire State BuildingOne World Trade the Brooklyn Bridge,and Statue of Liberty

 - Sparkling wine toast(21+)

  - DJ entertainment

  - Fireworks display

  - Complimentary coffee,hot teaand iced tea

Silver Package: Includes: Platinum Open Bar

Gold Package: Includes: Platinum Open Bar, Bottle of Champagne (1 per 2) , Keepsake Flute

VIP/Platinum Package: Includes: .Platinum Open Bar, Bottle of Champagne (1 per 2), Keepsake Flute, Window Table.

Including a round-trip transportation fee of $150 per person to the port.

If you visit Times Square and welcome the New Year with millions of people, we also provide an indoor rest service center with dedicated staff to receive you.

After the countdown, guests can choose to return to the hotel and rest or use a free airport drop-off service directly to the three major airports (LGA, JFK and EWR), taking flights after 4:00 AM on 1 January 2024. If the room is not occupied at that night (count by room), Tour fee does not change; If room is occupying, and drop-off service is provided for guests who shared the room, there will be a one-time charge of $20/person, please inform your tour leader in advance.

Exclusive countdown service details: Hotel shuttle bus: departure at 18:00/21:00/01:30.

After a beautiful sleeping, you can start to return to your home.

1) Flights before 2:00PM: Drop-off service to three major airports (LGA, JFK or EWR, EWR is highly recommended.) will be charged at $160/Ride for Maximum 4 passengers.

2) Flights after 2:00PM: Free airport drop-off service to three major airports (LGA, JFK or EWR, EWR is highly recommended). Passengers of flights before 7:00PM will NOT go shopping.

3) Flights after 7:00PM, tourists can go shopping at the Jersey Garden Outlet. The merchandises will be on sale for 20% to 70% savings with assorted designer and named brands.