Grand USA W/Bahamas cruise 20D/19N
Arrival in NY (JFK)
Note for Booking Flight: Arrival will be on Thursday in New York. Departure will be from BUF on Wednesday if choosing our Thursday departure date.
Welcome to New York!!!
Today your driver will meet you at JFK airport (currency exchange for international passengers & baggage claim for domestic passengers). Airport pickups are available for passengers arriving by flight only. Recommended arrival time is before 4 pm.
HOTEL CHECK IN TIME IS 3 PM. Early check in is at the hotel’s availability & discretion and cannot be guaranteed.
Your tour manager will meet you in the hotel lobby for meet & greet at 6 pm. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR FLIGHT IS COMING IN LATE, YOU WILL MISS THE ITINERARY SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
6:30 PM: Depart for dinner & free time at Times Square.
7:00 PM: Delicious dinner at Indian restaurant. Enjoy a fabulous array of mouthwatering dishes laid buffet style.
8:00 PM: Enjoy a breathtaking first view of Times Square, brightly adorned with billboards, advertisements & meeting place for people from many cultures, it is referred to as “crossroads of the world”. You will be given an hour to explore on own Times Square.
For passengers planning to stay back to enjoy the night life, transfer arrangements will be on own.
Overnight at the hotel
FULL DAY TOUR OF NEW YORK
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel & have an early start to full day of sightseeing.
You will stop at the popular Wall St Bull, the 3000 lbs. bronze statue famous for being the most iconic image of New York
10:00 AM: You will board the ferry to view the iconic Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France as a symbol of freedom and democracy. Ground access is included in your reservation (no crown & pedestal access). Lunch on own at cafeteria at Statue of Liberty
1:00 PM: Get an insider look at the legendary Radio City Music Hall. On this guided tour, you will see Art Deco masterpieces & learn the secrets of the great stage including the magnificent grand foyer, the 1.8 million cubic feet auditorium, Roxy suite & the fabulous lounges in an 80 minute walking tour.
3:00 PM: Enjoy a view of NY skyline from 102nd floor of the tallest building on the western hemisphere denoting a symbol of strength, solidarity & endurance “freedom tower”. It is built with an estimated cost of 3.8 billion dollars, making it the most expensive office tower in the world within the complex of Twin Towers of World Trade Center.
6:00 PM: Enjoy mouthwatering Indian dishes made to perfection at one of the best restaurants in New York.
7:30 PM: Board a double-decker bus to enjoy Manhattan’s skyline beautifully lit up with lights. Make your way through Manhattan Bridge, where you will see the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn waterfront. A guide will give you a detailed description of all the major landmarks. This is the time to relax & take in the beauty of the city.
Overnight at the hotel
Philadelphia – DC
Check out of the hotel after you enjoy a buffet breakfast & make your way to Philadelphia. (Approximately 3 hours).
11:30 AM: Ride through the historic city of Philadelphia in an amphibious vehicle for an 80 minute interactive tour that mixes history, fun & music. The ducks are the authentic replicas of duke, amphibious vehicles used to transport supplies & arms in World War II.
After lunch in Philadelphia, proceed to Washington DC.
3:00 PM: You will begin your tour of the capitol building, seat of United States congress, with a 13 minute film that will take you on a journey through the country’s struggle to establish democracy (THE CAPITOL TOUR IS INCLUDED SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY & IF TIMING PERMITS).
5:00 PM: A 3 hours city tour will cover White House, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam veteran’s memorial and much more. The tour will be conducted by a tour guide.
8:00 PM: End your day with buffet dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Air & Space Museum, Museum of natural history & Hershey’s
After breakfast today, you will check out the world famous Smithsonian museums- air & space museum & museum of natural history. The air & space museum is the largest of the Smithsonian museums & hosts over 60,000 artifacts ranging from world war to history of aeronautics. The museum of natural history boasts of over 126 million species of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks and much more. Don’t forget to check out the hope diamond from kollur mine in Golconda-India).
After lunch, you will proceed to Hershey’s (world famous chocolate factory) & enjoy a fun filled ride in the trolley learning about the history of chocolate making. Use your free time at Hershey’s to take home some deliciousness.
8:00 PM: End your day with array of Indian dishes spread out for your enjoyment.
Overnight at hotel.
Pennsylvania Capitol, Corning, Niagara
Start your day with a buffet breakfast spread at the hotel.
9:00 AM: The capitol of Pennsylvania is a priceless architecture & treasure, a majestic symbol of history & power and an icon of democracy & freedom. The capitol’s centerpiece is a 272 feet, 52 million pound dome structure inspired by Michelangelo’s design for St. Peter’s basilica in Rome. GUIDED TOUR WILL BE PROVIDED BASED ON TIMING & AVAILABILITY. If the Capitol is closed, the passengers will proceed directly to Corning
Proceed to corning (approximately 3 hrs. drive).
You will enjoy a museum dedicated to art, history and science of glass & hosts over 45,000 glass objects in its exhibition space.
After lunch at corning on own, you will proceed to Niagara Falls.
Join for a mouthwatering dinner at Indian restaurant.
Your eyes will get a visual treat as you watch the falls illuminate with rainbow colors at night. Check into hotel & stay overnight in Niagara.
Maid of Mist, IMAX, Cave of Winds (No Coach)
This morning after breakfast proceed to get some interesting facts while watching a 45 minute movie on the world’s most amazing natural wonder “Niagara falls” in IMAX.
Get up close & personal view of the Horseshoe Falls while abroad the maid of mist. Experience the force of the falls at the cave of the winds. Enjoy the convenient trolley ride in the park.
Your day will end with delectable Indian dinner while celebrating the beginning of new friendships. Overnight at the hotel.
Depart From Buffalo, NY & Arrive In Orlando
Breakfast at the hotel. (Check out is 11 AM). Your driver will pick you up from the hotel based on your departure flight to Orlando. No escort for Orlando portion (on fit basis)
Your tour manager will hand over all the details pertaining to park confirmations & pick up details.
You will be picked up by our representative from the baggage claim & dropped off at the hotel.
Dinner at Indian restaurant (walkable distance from the hotel). Please note that the restaurant closes at 10:00 PM. Please make sure you are at the restaurant before closing in order to be served.
Overnight at hotel.
Orlando – Epcot Center
After breakfast, please check with the front desk regarding shuttle timings. You will have to take the shuttle from the hotel to park & back. Confirmation will be given to you by the tour manager on east coast. You will need to carry your photo id to pick up tickets from will call window
Dinner at Indian restaurant (walking distance from hotel).
Overnight at hotel.
Full day at SeaWorld
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and proceed to get on a shuttle to SeaWorld. Please check the shuttle timings with the front desk. You will need to check the return transfers as well.
Experience a unique mix of thrilling rides and coasters, interactive exhibits and live entertainment. Explore the wild world of animals blending imagination with nature enabling the guests to connect, celebrate & care for all animals.
Evening dinner at Indian restaurant (walkable distance from the hotel).
Overnight at hotel.
3 Nights Bahamas Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel this morning. You will be picked up at 11 AM by our representative from the hotel lobby for your transfer to the cruise (Port Canaveral). Please make sure that you are carrying all your documentation for boarding.
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Orlando – free day for shopping
Our representative will pick you up from the terminal at 9 AM & drop off at the hotel in Orlando. Please note that check in time is 3 PM. Today is free day to explore on own. You can check out the outlet mall in the area to get discounted bargain shopping.
Evening dinner at Indian restaurant (walkable distance from the hotel).
Overnight at hotel.
Depart from Orlando & arrival in Las Vegas (no coach)
Breakfast at the hotel. (Check out is 11 AM). Your driver will pick you up from the hotel based on your departure flight to Vegas to join the west coast portion of the tour.
Welcome to Las Vegas!!!!!
Today your driver will meet you at las airport (baggage claim for domestic passengers). Your driver will wait for one hour at the airport for pick up. Request you to please not make any stops enroute to baggage claim.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR FLIGHT IS COMING IN LATE, YOU WILL MISS THE ITINERARY SCHEDULED FOR TODAY. NO REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
Hotel check in time is 4 PM. Please note that if you want to check in early, the hotel has a charge of approximately $20 towards early check in to be paid on own at the time of the check in.
Your tour manager will meet you on the mezzanine level located on second floor (this is the floor to convention) at 6 PM.
6:30 PM: Proceed to walk to Indian restaurant. It is time to make new friends & enjoy a fabulous array of mouthwatering dishes laid buffet style.
8:00 PM: When the darkness falls Vegas comes alive lighting up the desert sky with glowing neon sky, dazzling views & stunning visual effects. Learn the colorful history behind “sin city” in a fascinating city tour abroad a double decker bus. You will enjoy the breathtaking show at Freemont Street.
Overnight at the hotel
Coach transfer only for dinner & KA show
This is the day for Grand Canyon (optional tour). If you are planning to do one of our coach tours to canyon, you will be picked up at 6:05 am from your hotel. Packed breakfast from earl of sandwich will be given to you to enjoy enroute (3 hours). Please refer to attached optional sheet. Your timing will differ if you are doing the airplane tours with us and the tour manager will update you on the same.
For passengers not doing the canyon tour, this will be a day for them to explore Vegas on own. They will be given a voucher from earl of sandwich ($12) towards breakfast valid at earl of sandwich.
7:30 PM: Meet the tour manager at the hotel lobby. You will be picked up from the hotel for your transfer to Indian restaurant where you can enjoy a wide array of Indian dishes.
9:30 PM: Enjoy KA show by cirque de soleil played at MGM Grand -the most spectacular & lavish show that defies gravity. Be awed by a dynamic theatrical landscape that brings to life an entire empire on a colossal stage. This show has been dubbed as the most lavish production in the history of western theater. Please see exclusions below *
Overnight at the hotel
Proceed to Los Angeles, city tour
Check out of the hotel after you enjoy a buffet breakfast & make your way to Los Angeles-the largest city in California & also the entertainment capital of the world.
You will stop at the Barstow to grab a quick lunch. Our bus will also make a stop at tangier outlet for you to enjoy couple of hours of retail therapy. Browse through international brands like Nike, Gap, Coach, Calvin Klein & many more.
5:00 PM: Enjoy a guided tour of Los Angeles by our experienced tour guide. Drive through the busy streets of avenue of stars & Kodak theatre. Get an unforgettable picture of the Hollywood sign & check out the high end shops on rodeo drive as the bus drives past all the famous locations.
8:00 PM: End your day with buffet dinner at Indian restaurant.
Check into hotel & overnight stay.
Full day at Universal Studios
After breakfast today, you will spend a full day at sprawling amusement park with cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops and shows. Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the oldest and most famous fil studios in use
Enjoy lunch on own at the many restaurants universal has to offer.
8:00 PM: End your day with array of Indian dishes spread out for your enjoyment buffet style at Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel
17 mile drive & overnight at San Francisco
Start your day with a buffet breakfast spread at the hotel & proceed to Monterey.
Stop at the scenic town of San Luis Obispo to grab lunch on own.
Enjoy breathtaking view of 17 mile drive stretching through pebble beach to Pacific Grove on Monterey peninsula in California. The drive curves & meanders through famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions including lone cypress, bird rock & acres of cypress trees.
Proceed to San Francisco & enjoy dinner at Indian restaurant.
Check into hotel & stay overnight.
San Francisco – Cable Car – Bay Cruise – City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to fisherman’s wharf to board the bay cruise to stunning views of premier landmarks including Alcatraz and golden gate bridge. The cruise is a true San Francisco original accompanied by insightful narration of the city’s history in multi languages.
After relaxed lunch on own, you will do a 3 hour city tour with our guide. You will see San Francisco at its best covering Lombard Street & awe inspiring views of Pacific Ocean. Drive through Chinatown & golden gate bridge.
Enjoy an exhilarating ride on cable car. San Francisco’s cable car system constitutes the oldest & the largest manual system in operation
Your day will end with delectable Indian dinner while celebrating the beginning of new friendships. Overnight at the hotel.
San Francisco – departure
Breakfast at the hotel. (Check out is 11 AM). Your hotel offers shuttle service to the airport. Please check with the front desk regarding shuttle transfers. If your flight is early in the morning when the shuttle service is not available, please take a taxi on own to the airport (available at the hotel’s taxi stand). Packed breakfast option is not available.
Bon voyage & thank you for traveling with us.
- 6 delicious breakfasts & 6 dinners
- Iconic wall St. Bull
- Statue of Liberty Park & ferry ride (crown & pedestal not included.)
- Freedom tower 102nd floor (we do not guarantee tickets for last minute bookings).
- Guided tour of radio city music hall
- Illuminated tour of Manhattan, New York in a double-decker bus.
- Philadelphia duck tour
- Us capitol tour– Washington dc
- Guided city tour of Washington dc. – White Couse, Capitol, Washington, Lincoln, Vietnam memorial, etc.
- Museum of natural history
- Smithsonian air & space museum
- Hershey’s great American chocolate tour ride
- Pennsylvania state capitol
- Corning glass museum
- Niagara maid of the mist
- Niagara cave of the winds
- Niagara Adventure Theater (IMAX show)
- Niagara falls by night
- One day Disney park (choice of epcot, magic kingdom, animal kingdom and Hollywood studios)
- One day SeaWorld
- Rt private transfer to port Canaveral
- KA cirque de soleil show
- Double-decker city tour of Las Vegas
- City tour of Los Angeles
- Universal studios Hollywood
- 17 mile drive
- Bay cruise
- Cable car (if operational)
- City tour of San Francisco
- Your tour price does not include:
- Domestic or international airfare
- Passport, visa or other consular fees
- Lunches will be on own.
- Any other items not mentioned in this itinerary
- Travel and medical insurance