NYC: Niagara Falls, Toronto, Philadelphia & DC 5-Day Tour

Multi-City 5-Day Tour from New York: Niagara Falls, Toronto, 1000 Islands, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Amish Country

This 5-day guided tour departs from New York City and is ideal for travelers interested in natural wonders, historic sites, and cultural experiences across the Northeastern US and Canada.

Highlights

• Explore Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes region
• Tour the American side of Niagara Falls
• View Horseshoe Falls up close
• Cruise through the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River
• Visit historic Washington DC museums and memorials
• Experience an authentic Amish buggy ride in Lancaster County

Itinerary

Day 1: New York – Finger Lakes – Niagara Falls
Depart New York City heading north, passing Delaware Water Gap to reach Watkins Glen State Park. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon and see its waterfalls. Continue past Seneca Lake to Niagara Falls, arriving late afternoon. Tour the US side of Niagara Falls, including American Falls, Goat Island, and Luna Island. Take the Maid of the Mist boat tour to experience the falls' power. Evening stay at Ramada by Wyndham.

Day 2: Niagara Falls – Toronto – 1000 Islands
Begin with views of Horseshoe Falls, then visit Niagara-on-the-Lake village. Travel to Toronto to see HTO Park, Brookfield Place (Hockey Hall of Fame), City Hall, and The Distillery Historic District. In the evening, travel east along Lake Ontario to the 1000 Islands area. Overnight at Gananoque – Comfort Inn (April: overnight in Niagara Falls at Ramada by Wyndham based on weather).

Day 3: 1000 Islands – New York
Take a morning cruise through the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, viewing private island estates like Boldt Castle and Heart Island. Stop at an outlet mall for shopping before traveling to New Jersey. Overnight at La Quinta Inn and Suites.

Day 4: New Jersey – Philadelphia – Washington DC
Travel to Philadelphia to visit the Liberty Bell, Constitution Square, and Congress Hall. Enjoy a panoramic city tour covering the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Historic Philadelphia, including the Rocky Steps. Visit Lancaster County for an Amish buggy ride through farmland. Arrive in Washington DC in the evening. Overnight at Fairfield Inn and Suites Alexandria.

Day 5: Washington DC – New York
Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial by the Tidal Basin, surrounded by cherry blossom trees. Tour Arlington National Cemetery, including the Changing of the Guard and Kennedy family gravesite. See Capitol Hill, US Capitol, and the White House. Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and memorials for Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam. Depart for New York City in the late afternoon.

Included

• 4 nights hotel accommodation with tax and continental breakfast
• Professional bilingual guides offering commentary throughout the tour
• Air-conditioned bus or van transportation
• Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, 1000 Islands, Philadelphia, and Washington DC
• Admission to the Maid of the Mist boat tour
• 1000 Islands cruise (May to October only)
• Amish buggy ride
• Entrance to Air & Space Museum (subject to availability)
• Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery (U.S. ID or passport required)

Excluded

• Gratuities
• Meals

Important Information

• The Air and Space Museum visit depends on availability
• Guides provide commentary in your preferred language
• All ages welcome; infants require a backpack or chest carrier
• Wi-Fi available on all buses (not on vans)
• Tour departs every Sunday from April to October

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, a valid passport or U.S. ID, and weather-appropriate clothing. Booking early is advised due to limited weekly departures.