ITINERARY

Here is a day-by-day description of the tour:

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at the destination and meet the tour leader at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and and prepare for your exploration of this astonishing city.

Day 2 - Midtown Manhattan
The day begins in the heart of Manhattan, where every street bears the imprint of history and innovation. We explore the Empire State Building, the symbol of American ambition, and pass by the Flatiron Building, one of the most photographed buildings in the world due to its unusual shape. At Grand Central Terminal, we discover its imposing architecture and the famous starry painted ceiling, while the Chrysler Building impresses us with its Art Deco details. We venture onto Broadway, the boulevard where theater and performance define the city, and stop at Bryant Park, a green oasis hidden between skyscrapers. In the evening, the dazzling lights of Times Square turn the night into a mesmerizing show, where we truly feel the pulse of the metropolis.

Day 3 - Downtown Manhattan & Brooklyn
We start the day in the world’s financial district, where the New York Stock Exchange exudes the economic power of the metropolis, and Charging Bull, the famous symbol of the capital market, attracts visitors from around the globe. We reach the World Trade Center, where recent history and modern architecture intertwine, and the 9/11 Memorial reminds us of the moments that changed the city’s course. We stop at the Oculus, Santiago Calatrava’s masterpiece, a white, organic structure that seems ready to take flight. From here, we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the most impressive engineering feats of the 19th century, and continue exploring Brooklyn, where innovative architecture and an artistic atmosphere create a fascinating contrast with the noise and frantic pace of Manhattan.

Day 4 - Midtown & Central Park
We start a new day of discoveries with the skyscrapers of Billionaire’s Row, where architecture redefines luxury, then head to Hearst Tower, the city’s first green building, with its spectacular steel structure. At the MoMA, we lose ourselves among masterpieces of modern art, admiring works by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Warhol, then continue with the Seagram Building, an emblem of architectural modernism, and Rockefeller Center, where art and architecture come together in a grand complex. We ascend to the Top of the Rock for one of the most stunning panoramic views of Manhattan, and in the afternoon, we relax in Central Park, where the natural landscapes create a striking contrast with the urban jungle surrounding it.

Day 5 - Chelsea & Hudson Yards
A day where we will explore a remarkable part of the metropolis that has transformed a former industrial area into a hub of futuristic architecture. We begin with a walk on the High Line, the former railway turned into a spectacular suspended garden. We visit the Whitney Museum, designed by Renzo Piano, then discover a series of architectural masterpieces: The XI, IAC Building (Frank Gehry), and the ultra-modern 520 W 28th Street (Zaha Hadid). We stop at The Vessel, the impressive sculptural structure at Hudson Yards, and explore the innovative space of The Shed, dedicated to contemporary art. The day ends with a view from The Edge, the highest suspended platform in the Western Hemisphere.

Day 6 - Upper East Side
We begin the day by crossing Central Park to the sophisticated Upper East Side, where some of the world’s most prestigious museums await us: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a visual encyclopedia of the world’s civilizations, followed by the famous Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece. We also explore the fascinating modernist space of Met Breuer. The afternoon is dedicated to a unique experience: a Broadway show, where the magic of New York theater comes to life.

Day 7 - West Village, Tribeca & Soho
The final day is dedicated to relaxation and exploring historic neighborhoods. A walk through Greenwich Village and West Village introduces us to the bohemian atmosphere of New York. In SoHo, we admire both classic and modern architecture, passing by architectural gems like 152 Elizabeth (Tadao Ando). After a brief stop in Little Italy and Chinatown, we board a sunset cruise towards the Statue of Liberty, a spectacular ending to our adventure.

Day 8: Departure
Your journey comes to an end today. If you'd like, you can spend some time exploring the city at your own pace or shopping for souvenirs before departing from New York at your convenience.

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