Signature City New York

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Get an insider’s perspective on New York as you explore Ellis Island, The Met Museum, Harlem and learn about the city’s transition from a Dutch outpost to an American icon.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

What's this trip about?

    Get an insider’s perspective on New York as you explore Ellis Island, The Met Museum, Harlem and learn about the city’s transition from a Dutch outpost to an American icon.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNew York
End CityNew York

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Registration, Dinner, Orientation, Empire State Building New York

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

Program Registration: 4:00 p.m. The location of our Road Scholar meeting room will be posted in the hotel lobby on an LED board across from the Security Desk. Join us in the meeting room to register with the program staff, get any u...

Day 2 NYC History, Introduction to Ellis Island, Times Square New York

Taking the New York City subway; going up/down flights of stairs; crowded conditions. Walking 5 miles; city streets and sidewalks.

We’ll be joined by a historian for a lecture on the history of New York City; a city with its own unique personality that is, in ma...

Day 3 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Little Italy New York

Taking the subway to the ferry for traveling to/from the islands. Walking approximately 5 miles; city streets and sidewalks.

We’ll head straight out this morning to take best advantage of our time on Liberty and Ellis Islands where you may explore both iconic is...

Day 4 Midtown, Harlem, Free Time New York

Taking the subway; walking approximately 2-3 miles.

This morning, we’ll explore mid-town Manhattan. We’ll stroll south along 5th Avenue, perhaps recalling Fred Astaire & Judy Garland in the movie “Easter Parade” — an event that still happens each spring, clo...

Day 5 Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

Taking the subway; walking approximately 3-5 miles.

An art historian will join us to provide an overview of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We’ll get tips on navigating its galleries before heading up to the museum. On the way, we’ll traverse Central Park as our...

Day 6 What’s Happening Around the City, Program Concludes New York

Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon.

As a final highlight, we’ll be joined by a New Yorker who’s in touch with what’s happening around the city for a closing discussion. We expect the session to end by approximately 10:30 a.m. This concludes our program. If you are retur...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,749
Price per day$292
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 2
  • Number of Dinner: 4
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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