Premium Small Group 8-day Tour to Visit Top Schools from NYC

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Overview

Join us for an unforgettable East Coast education tour! Visit 9 top universities, explore two iconic libraries and museums, enjoy New York's morning and night tours, and savor delicious food from Hudson Yards to Boston’s Quincy Market. Plus, receive a Penn certificate!

Travel in Comfort – New vehicles equipped with onboard Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Stress-Free Small Group Experience – Enjoy a premium journey with no more than 12 or 13 guests.

Stay with Character – Handpicked hotels that reflect local culture and charm.

Daily Travel Guidebook – A handy pre-trip booklet to help you understand each day’s highlights.

Tailored Travel Video Clips – Personalized video materials to capture your journey.

Award-Winning Guides – Led by top-tier guides recognized in professional tour competitions.

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Edge NYC+View Boston at Prudential Center(if price option selected)
The Firsts of America Exploration Tour
7 nights in high-quality boutique hotels or scenic area hotels
30-second travel video clips for sharing on social media
Relaxed schedule: Depart after 8:30 AM, return by 6:30 PM (or 8:00 PM with dinner stop)
Unlimited bottled water during the trip
Experienced Chinese English Bilingual drivers
Exceptional and Top-rated tour guide
Boston Lobster Meal +West Point Tour+New England Aquarium (if price option selected)
Exclusive pre-departure handbook
New and Comfortable 7-seat vans or high-roof vehicles with Wi-Fi,charging ports, and cables
Tea bags and hot water provided in hotels
Free airport pick-up and drop-off — available upon flight arrival
An admission ticket to Penn Museum.
New York City Fortune Tour
Service fee for tour guide and driver or driver-guide.
Metropolitan Museum of Art ticket and 2-h guided tour+Liberty Cruise(if price option selected)
Official guided campus tours.

Partially Lunch and dinner not included in the fee
Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages etc
Any personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
Edge NYC+View Boston at Prudential Center(if price option not selected)
Boston Lobster Meal +West Point Tour+New England Aquarium (if price option not selected)
Metropolitan Museum of Art ticket and 2-h guided tour+Liberty Cruise(if price option not selected)

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What To Expect

Day 1

Home - New York City

5 Stops

New York City

Airport Pick-up Information:1. The first day of your tour from 08:30 to 24:00 (Please be aware of the listed times and meet there accordingly with our staff after claiming your baggage). We provide complimentary airport pick-up at two major airports of New York on the first day of your tour: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).2. Arrival procedure for domestic flights: Arrival→ Baggage claim area→ Meet the tour guide→ Tour guide will arrange for the shuttle bus service.3. Arrival procedure for international flights: Arrival→ Go through immigration→ Baggage claim area→ Go through customs→ Meet the tour guide→ Tour guide will arrange for the shuttle bus service.4. For those who do not require airport pick-up service on the first day, shuttle service will be provided at the following pick-up locations (please register when booking the tour): - 9:30 – 17:00 arrive at Flushing: 37-20 Prince St Flushing Suite 2E Flushing NY 11354

Admission Ticket Free

John F. Kennedy International Airport

The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival.Free airport pick-up service is included on the first day (excluding service fee $12/person).Thank you for choosing to vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA) when you book your flight. (Passengers who arrive at Terminal 7 in the JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area).

Admission Ticket Free

SoHo

New York Morning Tour• For guests who can meet the tour guide with claimed baggage before 9:00am at JFK/LGA airport.• Itinerary: New York City Hall & Brooklyn Bridge (80 mins) → Lunch (45 mins, at your own expense) → New York Chinatown & Little Italy & Manhattan Bridge (60 mins) → SoHo (30 mins)Note: Minimum of two people are required in order for it to be operated. Seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. This tour will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.

3 hours 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rockefeller Center

New York Night Tour• All guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 4:30PM can join our tailored night tour to experience the charm of “the city that never sleeps”!• Itinerary: Times Square & Broadway (45 mins) → Rockefeller Center & Fifth Avenue & St. Patrick's Cathedral (40 mins) → Manhattan Night View: Long Island City (30 mins)Note: Minimum of two people are required. Seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance.

1 hour 55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York City

For groups departing on 06/10/2025, 08/26/2025, 09/02/2025, and 09/09/2025, guests will stay at Holiday Inn Newark International Airport / Crowne Plaza Newark Airport / Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport / Holiday Inn Clark - Newark Area / Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport / Hilton Newark Airport on the day of travel, and each guest will be given a ticket to Liberty Cruise.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

New York City Tour

7 Stops

New York City

Today, explore New York’s financial landmarks, visit NYU, cruise to see the Statue of Liberty, discover Hudson Yards and its famous Vessel and The Edge, and enjoy an optional Broadway musical at night! Itinerary:New York City Fortune Tour (Mandatory fee, 150 mins) → New York University & Washington Square Park (45 mins, tour guide leads campus tour) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 1 hour) → Hudson Yards & Vessel & Edge NYC (2 hours, Edge NYC is optional) → Flushing Hotel → Broadway Musicals (Optional)

Admission Ticket Free

Canyon of Heroes

New York City Fortune Tour (Mandatory fee, 150 mins) First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower) Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite Notes: 1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions. 2. The above attractions are all outside visited.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New York University

New York University & Washington Square Park (45 mins, tour guide leads campus tour) New York University NYU is one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world, featuring top-ranked academic programs. Now among the largest private universities in the US, NYU provides a rigorous, demanding education to more than 50,000 students and undertakes nearly $1 billion in research annually. It counts among its faculty recipients of the highest scholarly honors.Washington Square Park Well-known for its arch, honoring George Washington, the man for whom the park is named after, and its fountain, the arch's elder by 43 years and a popular meeting spot, Washington Square Park also houses several other monuments and facilities.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Cruise (Optional, 1 hour) Liberty Cruise Any trip to New York City must include a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has stood in the city that never sleeps for more than 100 years, built initially as a joint effort between the United States and France to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence. You will ride on this amazing sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Edge NYC

Hudson Yards & Vessel & Edge NYC (2 hours, Edge NYC is optional) Hudson Yards Hudson Yards Is Manhattan’s Biggest, Newest, Slickest Gated Community. You can see it on the skyline or along the Hudson River, upending Manhattan’s silhouette.Hudson Yards - Vessel The huge structure at the Hudson Yards landscape gallery, the center of the square and the visual focus is the Vessel, which looks like a huge honeycomb. Some people regard it as "the Eiffel Tower of New York," and some people think it is the "real version of the Monument Valley." Come and appreciate the architecture from different angles to truly discover this one-of-a-kind structure.Edge NYC Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere located at 30 Hudson Yards, with a one-of-a-kind design. It’s suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can’t get anywhere else.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Broadway Theatre

In the evening, you can choose to attend a Broadway musical at your own expense.Broadway Theatre Broadway has been the heart of the New York's live theater scene for over a century. There is always a plethora of plays in production, ranging from classics to modern experiments, so visitors can always catch a show.

Admission Ticket Free

New York City

For flights departing on 06/10/2025, 08/26/2025, 09/02/2025, and 09/09/2025, guests will stay at Holiday Inn Newark International Airport / Crowne Plaza Newark Airport / Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport / Holiday Inn Clark - Newark Area / Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport / Hilton Newark Airport on the day of travel.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

New York City Tour

5 Stops

New York City

Today, we will go to Columbia University in Upper Manhattan and take a tour of this Ivy League school. Then, we will head to Central Park, the first man-made landscape park in the United States. Also, there is a park called Strawberry Fields built to commemorate John Lennon. Afterwards, we will come to the largest art museum in the United States - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is one of the four largest museums in the world, along with the British Museum in London, England, the Louvre in Paris, France, and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Then we will visit the New York Public Library, which has a rich collection of books, and Bryant Park, an oasis in the downtown area.Itinerary:Columbia University (1 hour, official campus tour included) → Central Park (90 mins) → The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2 hours, guests can visit at their own expense or we provide paid Chinese tour guides) → New York Public Library & Bryant Park (30 mins)

Admission Ticket Free

Columbia University

Columbia University (1 hour, official campus tour included) Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university located in New York City. Established in 1754 as the King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded prior to the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Central Park

Central Park (90 mins) Central Park has so much to offer, and its options are endless! You can take a tour with a bike rental, enjoy a yoga or fitness session, walk the paved roads, take a few pictures with the city buildings in the background, and if you are lucky enough, you can even sight cherry blossom trees at certain times during the year!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2 hours, guests can visit at their own expense or we provide paid Chinese tour guides) The Metropolitan Museum of Art contains over two million masterpieces of artworks, some dating to over five thousand years old and hailing from all around the world! It is one of the largest art museums in the world and you surely don’t want to miss out on it. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s mission is to encourage and educate the future generations of tomorrow to continue the study of fine arts. The museum also offers a variety of events every month and exhibitions for everyone to enjoy.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

New York Public Library

New York Public Library & Bryant Park (30 mins)New York Public Library It is the representing building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions. The structure has four stories open to the public. The main entrance steps are at Fifth Avenue at the intersection with East 41st Street. As of 2015, the branch contains an estimated 2.5 million volumes of books in its shelves.Bryant Park Bryant Park is a beloved, year-round New York City destination. Known as Manhattan's Town Square, the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, free activities, world class restrooms, and al fresco dining. Located adjacent to the New York Public Library and surrounded by iconic skyscrapers, Bryant Park is visited by more than 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 4

Pennsylvania - Baltimore

4 Stops

Pennsylvania

Today, we will drive to Philadelphia. We will begin our tour by taking a visit to the University of Pennsylvania. One-hour will be arranged to learn about the history and achievements of this famous school. The rest of the three hours will be used to visit the Penn Museum which contains rich collections and then we will dine in the campus cafeteria. Enjoy your leisure time at the University of Pennsylvania! Following, we will head to one of the National Historic Sites of the U.S. - Independence National Historical Park and have a look at the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell which symbolizes freedom. Finally, we will leave Philadelphia for Baltimore to visit the famous Johns Hopkins University.Itinerary:Philadelphia → University of Pennsylvania (4 hours, fee included: an official campus guided tour+ a Penn Museum ticket+ a lunch) → Independence National Historical Park & Philadelphia Congress Hall (60 mins) → Baltimore → Johns Hopkins University (1 hour, guided tour included)

Admission Ticket Free

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania fee included: an official campus guided tour+ a Penn Museum ticket+ a lunch The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a member of the Ivy League. The university claims a founding date of 1740 and is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, Penn’s founder, and first president advocated an educational program training leaders in commerce, government, and public service, similar to a modern liberal arts curriculum. Penn Museum Discover the Penn Museum, one of the world’s finest archaeological and anthropological museums. From stone tools and household items to architectural monuments and rare art objects, the museum illustrates the story of humanity’s history and achievements. Take a look at the unique materials from ancient Egypt, Asia, Mesopotamia, the Americas and ancient Greece and Italy.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park This National Historical Park located in Philadelphia, serves as a way of preserving the importance of the Revolutionary War sites for future generations.Independence Hall One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the United States.Liberty Bell The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752 - more than over 250 years ago.Philadelphia Congress Hall Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800 is the Philadelphia Congress Hall.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University (1 hour, guided tour included) John Hopkins University is a private research university located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, the university was named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur, abolitionist, and philanthropist John Hopkins. The John Hopkins School of Medicine consistently ranks among the nation's very best in education. The architectural style of the campus follows the federal style of Homewood House.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 5

Baltimore - Princeton - Springfield

2 Stops

Day 6

Boston

4 Stops

Boston

Today, we will first start our first trip to the United States, exploring Boston's "number one" attractions. Then we will go to the Cloud Walk Observation Deck on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Building to get a panoramic view of the Boston city! After that, we go to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to experience the atmosphere of a top university.Itinerary:The Firsts of America Exploration Tour (Mandatory, 3 hours) → View Boston at Prudential Center (Optional, 50 mins) → Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1 hour, offical campus tour included)

Admission Ticket Free

Harvard University

The Firsts of America Exploration Tour (Mandatory, 3 hours) The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University (1 hour, offical campus tour included) → The Old State House (the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published) → The Tremont Street Subway Marker (the first subway system) → Boston Common (the first public park) → Boston Public Garden (the first public botanical garden) → Boston Public Library (the first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public) → Boston Trinity cathedral (Outside visit)

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Prudential Center

View Boston at Prudential Center View Boston is a 360° taste of the city, offering breathtaking views atop one of the tallest buildings in New England. You will find plenty of photo opportunities as you roam the 360-degree open air roof deck and stop to enjoy beverages with a view at Stratus. Explore the remarkable 3D model of the city with projection-mapping to dramatically reveal the seasons, spirit, and celebrations that bring Boston to life. Be enveloped by the 270-degree immersive theater screen showcasing street-level exploration of various neighborhoods and behind-the-scenes perspective from some of Boston’s most beloved attractions, including Fenway Park!

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1 hour, offical campus tour included)The Massachusetts Institute of Technology located in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known for its highly selective and intense academics. MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 7

Boston - Yale University

4 Stops

Boston Harbor Islands State Park

Today, we will first head to Boston Harbor to admire the wonderful skyline from a unique perspective. There will be a chance to take many amazing pictures here! Then we'll head to the New England Aquarium. There is a huge tank with 200,000 gallons of seawater that directly communicates with the ocean, extending spirally to the ceiling. So, you can see the lively sea creatures swimming just alongside you! After that, we will take a visit to Quincy Market, you can enjoy the local Boston lobster at Quincy Market. Finally, we will drive to Yale University, also a member of the Ivy League. Yale University is one of the most influential private universities in the United States and the third university established in American history.Itinerary:Boston Harbor → New England Aquarium (Optional, 75 mins) → Quincy Market (75 mins, Boston lobster is optional) → Yale University (1.5 hours, official campus tour included)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium Considered one of the most amazing aquariums in the country, the New England Aquarium houses all manner of aquatic life in its Giant Ocean Tank and also features a large IMAX theater. Discover with us today what makes this aquarium so unique.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quincy Market

Quincy Market (75 mins, Boston lobster is optional)Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston, it is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yale University

Yale University (1.5 hours, official campus tour included)Yale University founded in 1701, this world-famous university is the fourth-oldest in the United States. This Ivy-League school is consistently ranked as one of the best institutions of higher learning in the entire world, and admission is extremely competitive.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Day 8

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - United States Military Academy - New York

3 Stops

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
For all customers arrive at Newark Airport(EWR) will not have chance to join the new york morning tour and night tour.
For guests arriving at the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you may take a taxi to your hotel. Please contact tour operator in advance for more information.
West Point Tour: Official tour guide is included with the tour purchased, and a vaild passport is required for entrance.
Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.

Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
For guests joining this tour, we offer complimentary airport transfers. No matter what time you arrive, you’ll be picked up without waiting for other passengers. If you require airport pick-up, please contact the tour operator in advance.
Each guest is permitted to bring only one carry-on luggage item (maximum dimensions approximately: length 65cm × width 45cm × height 28cm or smaller, similar to a 26-inch suitcase).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Premium Small Group 8-day Tour to Visit Top Schools from NYC?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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