6 Day NYC & Niagara Falls Multi-Gen Family Trip

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Francine Leon, Travel Agent in Moorpark, CA

Francine Leon

Moorpark, CA Travel Agent

Francine Leon

Moorpark, CA · 3 Years of Experience

Postcard Memories Travel , an independent agent with Dugan's Travels, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:New York, Ontario
PLACES VISITED:Buffalo, New York City, Niagara Falls
SUGGESTED DURATION:6 Days
Two grandparents and their two teen grandchildren embarked on a trip to New York City, including a visit to the Statue of Liberty and an Ellis Island tour. They also had tickets for the Empire State Building, 9/11 Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, and One World Observatory. They traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada, where they enjoyed panoramic views of the falls. On the fifth day, they visited Niagara Falls in One Day: A Tour of the American and Canadian Sides, including viewing locations, a "Journey Behind the Falls" experience, and a visit to Niagara Falls State Park. The final day was spent relaxing before their private transfer to the US side.
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DAY1
New York City
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Travel To NYC
When they arrived in Newark, New Jersey at EWR, they were met by their Private Luxury Transfer. The driver contacted them, told them where to meet, and was waiting with a sign bearing their family name. This transfer included air arrival monitoring, meet & greet, gratuity, tolls, parking, and taxes. He took them to the Riu Plaza New York Times Square. Their rooms included breakfast throughout their stay.
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Private Luxury Transfer
DAY2
New York City
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Day two activities included a visit to the Statue of Liberty and an Ellis Island tour. This comprehensive four-hour tour includes Reserve Line access and round-trip ferry tickets. It contains the following sites: Visit Battery Park's old fortress, which was once a theater and immigration center. Enjoy a guided tour of Liberty Island and access to the new Statue of Liberty Museum! Enjoy a guided tour of Ellis Island's grounds! The Ellis Island Immigration Museum will be accessible to guests. The tour concludes on Ellis Island, allowing guests to stay longer in the museum if they wish.
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Statue of Liberty
DAY3
New York City
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Empire State Building & All-Access 9/11:Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory
In the morning they visited the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, enjoying its stunning views of New York City and immersing themselves in its history. The teens enjoyed a comprehensive 9/11 tour of New York City, visiting St. Paul's Chapel, Oculus, FDNY Memorial Wall, Survivor Tree, National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and One World Observatory.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The grandkids favorite was seeing all the 9/11 sites
DAY4
Niagara Falls
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Travel to Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Day four was spent checking out before leaving for Niagara Falls, Canada. This allowed the grandparents to relax during their private transfer from the Riu to Moynihan Hall at Penn Station to catch the Amtrak train to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. This is a long 9-hour ride, giving the grandparents a bit of recuperation after the previous two days. The family enjoyed the scenery as they traveled. When they arrived in Canada, a private transfer was waiting to take them to the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa, where they had large rooms with panoramic views of Niagara Falls and saw the falls illuminated at night. The kids were in awe and loved it!
HIGHLIGHTS:
The panoramic views from hotel room of Niagara Falls
DAY5
Niagara Falls
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Full day tour of Niagara Falls American & Canadian Sides
After hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned sightseeing shuttle, an expert guide led a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, Canada, including a close-up view of Horseshoe Falls and a thrilling descent to the Cave of the Winds exhibit. They experienced a wet and wild time on the Maid of the Mist boat and enjoyed some amazing aerial views from the top of the Skylon Tower. Next visited Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the United States of America. Passed by Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and Niagara Falls on the American side, as well as Bridal Veil Falls, the falls that form the famous Niagara Falls. Pass by Three Sisters Island. Table Rock Welcome Centre offered the best views and more. Then they were returned to their hotel for the evening.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Best part of whole trip!
DAY6
Buffalo
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Return Home
On their final day, they were able to sleep in, explore the area around their hotel, and relax before their private transfer to the US side in the late afternoon for their evening departure from Buffalo International Airport.
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Leisure time before heading home