Day
1 Flight Vancouver to New York. Arrive New York
City (6 Nights)
Look up and see the impressive skyline which will be your
companion throughout this in-depth exploration of New
York, the city that never sleeps. You'll want to get stuck
in immediately with a free evening Hotel - Shelburne Hotel
Suites by Affinia
Day 2 Free day to explore to your heart's
content before joining your Travel Director and fellow
travellers this evening for a rooftop Welcome Reception
at your centrally located midtown Manhattan hotel. Included
Meals - Welcome Reception
Day 3 New York City Guided Sightseeing
See New York through the eyes of a Local Specialist, who
will guide your journey through the Big Apple's iconic
sights. Visit Battery Park, the former gateway for immigrants
coming to America in search of a new life, and see South
Street Seaport, a designated Historic District featuring
some of Manhattan's oldest architecture. You'll also come
across New York's cultural diversity in Chinatown and
see Times Square and the United Nations before heading
to Rockefeller Centre, where you'll ascend to the Top
of The Rock for dramatic views over the Manhattan skyline.
After some time for lunch, head to the trendy Upper West
Side for a private guided tour of Lincoln Center. The
famous performing arts venue serves as the home for resident
arts organizations such as the New York Philharmonic,
New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, Julliard School,
and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Only a few blocks away lies
Central Park, New York's favorite playground and the most
visited urban park in the United States. Break into groups
of two and enjoy your own personal pedicab guided tour
with a Central Park Local Expert. See the Bethesda Terrace
& Fountain, Tavern on the Green, The Carousel, and
the John Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields. YOUR CHOICE
OF: DINNER Enjoy your choice of dinner this evening. Choose
to dine on a dinner cruise along New York Harbor seeing
the skyline from a different perspective. Or if you prefer,
a three-course dinner with wine at a local Midtown Manhattan
restaurant popular with locals. Your day of guided exploration
of New York City comes to a close after dinner unless
you decide to hit the town and see the lights on your
own. Included Meals - Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 4 New York City Your Choice Sightseeing
and Free Time
Come hungry! Choose from lots of delicious goodness as
you start your day at a local New York diner. YOUR CHOICE
OF: SIGHTSEEING Enjoy your choice of sightseeing this
morning. Embark on a behind-the-scenes walking tour of
Broadway, during which you'll learn how a show is created
from the first rehearsal to when the curtain rises and
all the craziness in between. You'll also have the chance
to get up close and personal with one of the performers
from the hit show "Hamilton." You could instead
choose a guided tour of Manhattan's west side, from the
historic Meatpacking District up to the growing Hudson
Yards neighborhood via popular High Line park. See how
the Meatpacking District has been preserved while also
evolving into a trendy neighborhood of boutique shops
and restaurants. Visit the famous Chelsea Market and stop
at a few "must-sees" among dozens of shops and
food and wine purveyors. Walk along the High Line, discovering
the history of the rail line and some hidden secrets of
the park, set along the Hudson River. Make your way north,
viewing fascinating historic architecture as the Hudson
Yards comes into view. This $25 billion private development,
the largest in US history, is an entirely new neighborhood
on top of the old Hudson rail-yards, with 16 new skyscrapers
designed by world renowned architects, including Frank
Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Bjarke Ingels, to name a few. The afternoon
and evening are free to experience New York on your terms.
Your Travel Director will have options to help you plan
the rest of your day. B
Day 5 New York City Your Choice Sightseeing
and Free Time
Another day begins in this amazing city for you to explore.
YOUR CHOICE OF: SIGHTSEEING Enjoy your choice of sightseeing
this morning. Choose a visit to the poignant National
September 11 Memorial Museum where multimedia displays
share the story of 9/11. After visit Eataly - this sprawling
Italian food complex will have all of your Italian food
cravings covered! If you'd rather, head to Brooklyn for
walking tour. Your introduction to this leafy borough
begins with a walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge before
hitting all the popular spots with your Local Specialist
celebrity guide. See the DUMBO district and visit historic
Gleason's Gym where you'll step into the ring to learn
about their history, their champions and the movies. Then,
'Dive Into Culture' experience featuring the local hip
hop scene. This afternoon is free to take a bite of the
Big Apple before joining your travel companions for a
lively Farewell Dinner. Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell
Dinner
Day 6 Free day to explore
Day 7 Depart New York City Included Meals
- Breakfast
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