New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC with Extended Stay in New York City 2026 - 11 days from New York City to New York City

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New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC with Extended Stay in New York City 2026

11 days from New York City to New York City



Tour Description:

Historic sites, thrilling cities, and awe-inspiring scenery…these are the perfect words to describe this East Coast. You’ll spend four nights in New York City and two nights in Niagara Falls and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in Corning and Philadelphia. Sightseeing or an orientation tour is included in each city on this affordable vacation. In New York City, see major attractions, including Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then travel into Canada to experience breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy an exhilarating sightseeing cruise that gets you up close to the thundering falls. Have free time to visit the Botanical Gardens, ride the aerial cable car, or go on an unforgettable optional helicopter tour over the falls with a view like no other! Head to Corning and visit the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass at the Corning Museum of Glass. Continue on through the picturesque Poconos and beautiful Appalachian Mountains en route to Philadelphia, where you’ll see landmarks like the Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park. In Washington DC, visit the Lincoln Memorial, see the Washington Monument and Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. In your free time, choose to visit the museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Then return to New York City for additional time to explore the “Big Apple” on your own. From bustling cities to beautiful scenery and historic landmarks to the amazing natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, this East Coast tour is a great vacation for savvy travelers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 27 Mar 26 — Monday 06 Apr 26Starting at $2,998Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 17 Apr 26 — Monday 27 Apr 26Starting at $2,998Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 01 May 26 — Monday 11 May 26Starting at $3,079Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 22 May 26 — Monday 01 Jun 26Starting at $3,149Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 05 Jun 26 — Monday 15 Jun 26Starting at $3,079Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 10 Jul 26 — Monday 20 Jul 26Starting at $3,048Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 31 Jul 26 — Monday 10 Aug 26Starting at $3,048Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 21 Aug 26 — Monday 31 Aug 26Starting at $3,048Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 11 Sep 26 — Monday 21 Sep 26Starting at $3,280Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 25 Sep 26 — Monday 05 Oct 26Starting at $3,230Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 02 Oct 26 — Monday 12 Oct 26Starting at $3,230Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 09 Oct 26 — Monday 19 Oct 26Starting at $3,230Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Travel on our April 4 departure and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. (Mother Nature permitting).

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors on our special fall foliage departures from September 19 to October 10 (Mother Nature permitting).
Notes:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted by a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary.

Travel on our April 4 departure and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. (Mother Nature permitting).

Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 19 through October 10 (Mother Nature permitting).

ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand from 3pm-6pm to answer any questions

Day 2
New York City is one of the world’s most exciting cities, buzzing with atmosphere and packed with fascinating sights. On today’s guided sightseeing tour, see the major attractions—Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the 9/11 Memorial. This evening, choose from the city’s many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show

Day 3
Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Pocono Mountains and into upstate New York. Late this afternoon, cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls

Day 4
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing cruise where you’ll get up close views of the thundering world-famous Niagara Falls. Fall in love with the falls even more with an optional flightseeing excursion by helicopter or an optional lunch at the soaring Skylon Tower. Your afternoon is at leisure. Consider visiting the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens, or maybe ride the aerial cable car. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted

Day 5
Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the town of Corning, NY, known as the “Crystal City.” Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, with over 50,000 objects representing more than 3,500 years of history. This evening is free for you to enjoy this charming town. Perhaps take a stroll to Centerway Square which was once voted Best Public Square in the country

Day 6
Travel south through the Pocono Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley, then on to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence. The “City of Brotherly Love” is steeped in history from Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, to the Liberty Bell. Your orientation tour focuses on the historic landmarks as well as more current ones, like the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art made famous in the movie ‘Rocky.’ Stop at Reading Terminal Market, one of America’s largest and oldest public markets, for lunch where you can experience local favorites like Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches or traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food. This evening, join an optional excursion to dine aboard the Tall Ship Moshulu, and let your imagination sail on the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat

Day 7
Travel to Washington, DC, the U.S. capital and seat of government, for a 2-night stay. Have the afternoon to enjoy the world-renowned, and free, Smithsonian museums or take a stroll around the National Mall. Later, an optional evening out features dinner and an illumination tour shining a light on the city’s most famous monuments and memorials

Day 8
The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Ford Theatre and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. The afternoon is free for exploration. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American History to see Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, the National Museum of Natural History to see dinosaur bones and the Hope Diamond, or the National Gallery of Art to see the only Da Vinci oil painting in the western hemisphere

Day 9
Say goodbye to your Tour Director today and continue by motorcoach to New York City and check into your hotel for the next two nights. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining

Day 10
The “Big Apple” beckons. Stay a little longer and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants

Day 11
Your vacation ends this morning.

Accommodations

New York CityNiagara FallsCorningPhiladelphiaWashington DC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park
Superior Tourist-Class





Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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