Day 1: Travel to Scranton, PA
Board the coach and relax as you cross the border, heading towards Scranton, Pennsylvania. Check into the hotel and enjoy a cocktail reception and a relaxing dinner while getting to know your fellow travellers.
Stay: Hilton Hotel, Scranton, PA (1 night)
Meals: D
Day 2: Welcome to the Big Apple
Start your day with a full breakfast before departing for New York City. Feel the excitement and energy of Times Square as you explore this famous district. For lunch, walk a few blocks to Restaurant Row, this culinary destination offers something for everyone, and the way-finding kiosks located at the end of each block, have a full listing of restaurants. Don’t worry, your tour director can help point you in the right direction. After lunch, board the coach for a 3-hour guided tour through the different neighbourhoods of New York City, including Central Park. Return to Times Square and check in to your centrally located hotel. Freshen up, rejoin the group, and walk to Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a retro 1950s-inspired restaurant with a world-famous, singing, waitstaff.
Stay:
Marriot Marquis Times Square, Manhattan, New York City
(3 nights)
Meals:
B, D
Day 3: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, One World Observatory, Broadway Musical
After a restful evening, depart for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. This commemorative location celebrates and honours the lives lost during both terrorist attacks (1993 and 2001) and educates people on the impacts of terrorism. Pause at Memorial Plaza, a place for gathering, remembrance, and reflection before entering the 9/11 Museum. During the guided tour, learn from experts about what transpired that day and see artifacts recovered from Ground Zero. After lunch, meet at the One World Observatory
and ride the SkyPod elevators to the highest point in the city. Take in the New York skyline with 360 ° views and enjoy the many interactive displays showcasing New York from a different perspective. With a short time to freshen up, rejoin the group and walk to Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a retro 1950s-inspired restaurant with a world-famous, singing, waitstaff. After dinner, celebrate live theatre with a magical Broadway performance (TBA).
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Free time in New York City and a Second Broadway Show
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before you head out to experience New York City. Whether you take a scenic carriage ride through Central Park, explore world-renowned museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Guggenheim, or uncover hidden gems throughout the city, today is yours to experience New York Your Way! With so much to see and do, the possibilities are endless. In the evening, come together with your fellow travellers for an included dinner, followed by an unforgettable Broadway show (TBA). It's the perfect way to cap off a day of discovery, filled with the magic and wonder of the city that never sleeps.
Meals:
B, D
Day 5: The Journey Home
Sadly, the time has come to bid farewell to the vibrant energy of the Big Apple. After a final breakfast, board the coach and begin your journey home. As the day winds down, join your fellow travellers for a heartfelt farewell dinner. Share stories, favourite memories, and the unique discoveries you made in the city that never sleeps.
Meals: B, D
