April 2013 Tour

“See New York with a New Yorker”
April 25 to April 30, 2013

Your Travel Package Includes:

  • Round trip airfare to/from New York City via Delta Airlines
  • Airport transfers in New York City
  • 4 nights at the Grand Hyatt Times Square
  • Group Welcome Dinner at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant
  • 4-hour private tour of Harlem and Uptown
  • 2-hour private tour of Manhattan
  • 90-minute New York City Harbor Cruise
  • 72 hours of sightseeing via City Sightseeing Tour
  • Tickets to one hit Broadway show and one off-Broadway show, TBA
  • Portage of one suitcase per person at hotel

NOTE: You are responsible for all Delta Airlines baggage fees: Click Here to Review 

See New York with a New Yorker” Itinerary (April 26 – May 1)

 

April 25 — Travel Day

8:45 p.m.        Arrive Sacramento International Airport  (You will need to show your I.D. at the counter to check-in.)

10:45 p.m.      Depart Sacramento

 

April 26 — Day 1: Welcome to New York City

9:40 a.m.         Arrive in New York City and travel via private shuttle to the New York Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Note: The Grand Hyatt will provide the group with a couple of courtesy rooms so we can freshen up. You’ll be able to store your bags with the bell staff.

11:55 a.m.      Meet in the lobby

12:00 p.m.      4-hour private tour of Harlem and Uptown with our favorite tour guide, Darryl Milton, who was born and raised in the heart of Harlem (included)

4:00 p.m.        Check in

8:30 p.m.        Meet in Grady’s Suite for Welcome Reception (optional)

9:00 p.m.        Meet in lobby and take subway from Grand Central Station to Times Square

10:00 p.m.      Enjoy Group Welcome Dinner at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant (included)

 

April 27 — Day 2: Explore New York City via City Sightseeing Tours

8:45 a.m.         Meet in lobby

9:00 a.m.         Private 2-hour tour of Manhattan with City Sighting Tours (included)

11:00 a.m.      Lunch on your own

12:45 p.m.      Meet in lobby

2:00 p.m.        75-minute NYC Harbor Cruise (included)

6:30 p.m.        Meet in lobby

8:00 p.m.        Broadway Play TBA (included)

10:30 p.m.      Visit Pazzo Nottes martini bar (optional)

 

April 28 — Day 3: Explore New York City via City Sightseeing Tours on your own.

OR: Enjoy a Day Trip to the Capitol of the United States of America ($199/person)

Washington, D.C., Tour includes:

  • Round-trip rail ticket between New York & Washington, D.C. — Your train arrives at Union Station where you begin your special day at the nation’s capital
  • Double Decker bus sightseeing tour — Hop-on, hop-off at the sights on your “to-see” list. Choose your own way with many stops at or near these iconic landmarks:
    • Capital Hill
    • White House
    • Smithsonian Institution
    • Supreme Court Building
    • Embassy Row
    • Lincoln Memorial
    • Jefferson Memorial
    • Arlington Cemetery

Please note: Due to new security policies on AMTRAK, all passengers will be required to have a valid photo ID for boarding the train.

Washington, D.C., Itinerary

6:45 a.m.          Meet in lobby

7:00 a.m.          Subway from Grand Central Station to Penn Station

8:05 a.m.          Travel via Amtrak to Washington, D.C.

11:30 a.m.      Arrive Washington, D.C., (Union Station)

12–6:45 p.m. Sightseeing via Hop-on Hop-off Tour Company

7:00 p.m.        Arrive Union Station

7:20 p.m.        Depart Washington, D.C., via Amtrak

10:49 p.m.      Arrive NYC Penn Station

11:00 p.m.      Penn Station to Grand Central Station

 

April 29 — Day 4: Explore New York City via City Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy the Day Exploring NYC with City Sightseeing Tours on your own (included)

6:45 p.m.       Meet in lobby

8:00 p.m.       Broadway Play — TBA (included)

10:30 p.m.      Visit either Lennox Lounge Jazz club in Harlem or The Blue Note (optional, price TBA)

 

April 30 — Day 5: Last day in NYC and Travel Day

1:00 p.m.       Depart hotel via private shuttle to JFK

3:35 p.m.       Depart NYC on Delta

9:05 p.m.       Arrive Sacramento

END OF TOUR