Have you ever wanted to celebrate New Year's Eve in the heart of a famous metropolis? Then let's travel to New York! With the dazzling lights and projections of Astra Lumina in full swing, and eyes fixed on Times Square for the legendary annual Ball Drop, we'll be right in the center of the action, immersed in the party spirit of the city that never sleeps.
We have a few magical days ahead, during which we'll explore Manhattan and New York's most important landmarks, such as the classic Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, as well as other iconic American attractions in two extra trips to Washington and New Jersey. Shopping, glamour, shows, street or fine dining, you set the limit!
ATTRACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES
- Festive atmosphere: The famous crystal ball drop in Times Square, live concerts, unique shows with light and sound installations at Astra Lumina, the Christmas markets at Bryant Park Winter Village, the giant tree and ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center.
- Iconic landmarks: New York city tour - Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial, Metropolitan Museum of Art; White House, Capitol in Washington; Atlantic City in New Jersey.
- American city specialties: New York dynamic, eclectic, electrifying; New Jersey picturesque beaches and varied natural landscapes; Washington D. C. iconic monuments, culture, history, elegance.
- Cuisine: Bon Jovi Restaurant, street food, juicy burgers, hot dogs from street vendors, New York-style pizza, traditional apple pies.
Entertainment: Shopping on Fifth Avenue, Broadway theater shows, ice skating and strolls in Central Park.
TRIP DETAILS
- Meeting place: 28.12.2024, at the hotel in New York (If you require transfer to/from the airport, please mention it at the time of booking)
- Tour starts: 29.12.2024
- Tour ends: 03.01.2025
ACCOMODATION
- New York: Wingate by Wyndham Long Island City 3* or similar
ITINERARY
Here is a day-by-day description of the tour:
Day 1: Arrival in New York. Meet the tour leader at the hotel. The rest of the day/evening is free for relax.
Day 2: New York
Breakfast. Half-day city tour of New York with a local guide. Discover the main attractions of New York: Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, and Wall Street in Manhattan. Free time after the city tour.
Day 3: Excursion to Washington
Breakfast. Excursion to Washington, D. C. A half-day city tour with a local guide exploring iconic landmarks such as the White House, Washington National Cathedral, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Return to New York.
Day 4: New York
Breakfast. Continue exploring New York with a half-day city tour with a local guide, covering iconic sites such as the Empire State Building, Ground Zero, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, St. John The Divine Cathedral, and Brooklyn Bridge. Free time after the city tour.
PARTY NIGHT IN THE STREET
Day 5: New York
Breakfast. Free time for shopping. Enjoy New York's shopping scene at locations like Saks on 5th Avenue, Tribeca, Soho, and Greenwich Village. Experience New York's vibrant nightlife, especially on Broadway.
Day 6: Excursion to New Jersey
Breakfast. Excursion to New Jersey with a guide.
Day 7: New York
Breakfast. Your trip comes to an end and your are free to depart from NY at any time.