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24 departures
- Thu 4 May 2028 → Wed 10 May 2028 from $5,999 pp twin share Enquire
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Experience the best of the "Big Apple” from Rockefeller Center to Greenwich Village and across the Brooklyn Bridge. Start spreading the news! Spend six nights in the heart of Midtown close to Central Park and Times Square. Take your seat and watch the curtain rise for two exciting Broadway shows. Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, see the Empire State Building and Central Park, and visit the poignant 9/11 Museum and 9/11 Memorial. Tap into NYC history at a Brooklyn seltzer museum, and take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, spending time along the waterfront in DUMBO. Enjoy plenty of free time to shop and explore this fabulous city on your own. Get ready to “start spreading the news!” This extended Spotlight on New York City tour makes the most of a single hotel stay to explore Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Itinerary
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New York City, New York
Thu 4 May“Start spreading the news,” because today you arrive in America’s most exciting metropolis for a getaway filled with shopping, sightseeing, and endless entertainment. Relax as you enjoy a single-hotel stay in the heart of the city. There are no included activities today, and dinner will be on your own. - 2
New York City
Fri 5 MayAn exciting day begins with breakfast at a local eatery before embracing the city’s energy on a locally guided tour of the “Big Apple.” Find yourself in Central Park, on Fifth Avenue, in Greenwich Village, and Chinatown. See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and many other time-honored landmarks. Starting at 1:00 p.m., you’ll have three hours of free time this afternoon to discover the city at your own pace. Your Tour Manager has countless suggestions on how to spend your time. Maybe you are up for a shopping spree at some of the world’s most legendary department stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Then, take your seat at a Broadway show!BreakfastDinner - 3
New York City
Sat 6 MayEnjoy breakfast at a local diner, then board a ferry for a cruise of New York Harbor. Take in the incredible views of the towering Statue of Liberty. Dock and get up close to “Lady Liberty.” She has welcomed immigrants and visitors to New York Harbor since 1886. Created as a token of friendship between the U.S. and France, the Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom. Then, it’s on to Ellis Island. Step back in time on a self-guided tour of the museum. Come to know the personal stories of the immigration boom of 1892-1924 when twelve million people passed through this station on their journey to America. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore “the city that never sleeps.” Tonight, choose to join an optional walking tour of Greenwich Village including dinner.Breakfast - 4
New York City
Sun 7 MayThis morning, drive through the Wall Street district on your way downtown. Reflect at the 9/11 Memorial and take a self-guided tour at the 9/11 Museum, two poignant tributes to the lives lost. This afternoon, the curtains rise for your second Broadway show. You’ll choose from a selection of Broadway’s biggest hits. Later, gather for another night out in the city for dinner.BreakfastDinner - 5
New York City
Mon 8 MayEnjoy a full day on your own today to explore the city. Visit a museum, take a walk in the park, go souvenir shopping, try a new restaurant — the possibilities are endless!Breakfast - 6
New York City - Brooklyn
Tue 9 MayThis morning, begin a Brooklyn adventure by heading downtown to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Just over a mile long, this impressive structure is pedestrian-friendly with separate driving and walking levels. Look out from the bridge in awe of the skyscrapers and Statue of Liberty as you leave Manhattan behind and enter a new borough. Spend some time in the trendy, waterfront Dumbo neighborhood and explore Bridge Park with free time for lunch. Maybe you’ll try some famous Brooklyn pizza. Then, step inside the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, located inside an active seltzer water factory, where you'll learn about a local, family-run business, the 2400-year history of the fizzy drink, and its cultural impact in both New York City and around the world. Then, gather for dinner this evening and toast to the end of your "Big Apple" journey.BreakfastDinner - 7
New York City - Tour Ends
Wed 10 MayYour tour comes to a close with many memories of fabulous "New York, New York."
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Venture over the Brooklyn Bridge to explore the hip and lively borough with views across the East River.
- Pay tribute to the lives lost during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and the 9/11 Museum.
- Join a local guide for a tour of New York City’s time-honored landmarks.
- Embark on a voyage to experience "Lady Liberty" up close.
- In the cultural treasure trove that is New York City, experience two Broadway shows of your choice.
- Tap into history at the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys factory, then try some seltzer or a classic NYC egg cream, a flavored milk and seltzer combo.
Accommodation
- Sheraton New York Times Square, New York, NY
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