New York City: The Big Apple

4 or 6 days

New York City | NYB

Immerse yourself in the pulsating heart of American culture, where the stage is set and the torch is lit for an unforgettable soirée. Be swept away by the magic of a Broadway show, where the lights, music, and talent fuse into a spectacle that captures the essence of New York’s artistic soul. Hop on the ferry to Ellis Island, a main port of call for the untold millions who journeyed to The New World in search of prosperity, and hope. Marvel at the vast collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a far-spanning showcase of human creativity across thousands of years and countless civilizations. For a taste of local life, the optional Turnstile Food Cart Tour offers a culinary mosaic as diverse as the city itself, and the exclusive 9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour provides a poignant glimpse into resilience and remembrance. This tour is your gateway to the myriad wonders of New York City, promising a rich blend of education and excitement that just might have you and your travellers admitting "I Love New York!".

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Day 1: Travel to New York City

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Walking Tour of Midtown

Grand Central Terminal
Fifth Avenue
Rockefeller Center
St. Patrick's Cathedral

Enjoy views of New York City from one its iconic skyscrapers, which may include:

Empire State Building Observatory
Edge at Hudson Yards
One World Observatory

Day 2: New York City

Embark on a scenic ferry ride to Liberty Island to marvel at the iconic Statue of Liberty, then explore the poignant history of immigration at the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum.

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9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour

Take a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial and hear powerful stories from survivors as they share their experiences before, during, and after the September 11 attacks.

Visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum

Day 3: New York City

Take a guided tour of New York City

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Chinatown
Little Italy

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Turnstile Food Cart Tour

Enjoy an immersive food cart tour led by our partner, Turnstile Tours. You’ll sample foods ranging from Bengali kati rolls to halal chicken and rice, meet working street vendors, and discover how vendors play an essential role in feeding their communities.

Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Visit Times Square

Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

Day 4: New York City • Depart for home

Visit the American Musuem of Natural History

Stop to see Central Park

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Day 4: New York City

Visit the American Musuem of Natural History

Stop to see Central Park

Day 5: New York City

Tour of Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall

Take a guided tour of Harlem

General Grant National Memorial
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Columbia University

Take a tour of the Apollo Theater

Day 6: New York City • Depart for home

Take a tour of the Museum of the Moving Image

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Transportation

Hotels

Meals

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Customary gratuities

Overnight security

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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