Washington, DC & New York City Tour at Cherry Blossom Time
April 5-15, 2010 ~ 11 Days
$1599-Dbl; $1579-Tpl; $1559-Qd; $2099-Sgl

Tour Code-wdap05  Deposit Amt-$200 per person  Final Due by-2/19/10

 

Motorcoach Transportation • Hotel Accommodations • Fully Escorted • Baggage Handling • Monroeville, PA • Gettysburg, PA • Gettysburg Battlefield - Guided Tour • Gettysburg Visitor’s Center • Meal • Washington, DC (3 nights) • Washington Cathedral • Embassy Row • American History Museum • Lincoln, Korean & Vietnam Memorials • World War II Memorial • Iwo Jima Memorial • Arlington Cemetery / Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Air & Space Museum • Ford Theatre • Capitol • Washington Landmarks lit up at night • Mount Vernon (George & Martha Washington’s Estate) • Holocaust Museum • Kennedy Center • New York, NY • Secaucus, NJ (2 nights) • South Street Seaport • Manhattan Island / Battery Park • Ferry • Statue of Liberty • Ellis Island • Guided City Tour: Bowery, Wall Street, Garment District, Central Park, Theater District, Ground Zero • Elyria, OH • Shipshewana, IN • Das Dutchman Essenhaus - Meal • Rockford, IL • 10 Continental Breakfasts • 2 Dinners
*Option (not included in price of tour): Broadway Play

Mon., April 5: Chicago, IL, area
Journey to the East Coast experiencing the history of our Nation’s Capital, and the Big Apple. We will become acquainted with our traveling companions enroute to the Chicago area, our overnight destination.

Tues., April 6: Monroeville, PA (CB)
We continue eastward today enjoying the countryside as we drive through Indiana and Ohio to Pennsylvania. We will be spending the night in Monroeville, PA.

Wed., April 7: Gettysburg, PA (CB, D)
This morning we drive through scenic Pennsylvania on our way to Gettysburg, PA. Upon arrival a local guide will join us for a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The bloodiest and most decisive battle of the Civil War was fought here on July 1, 2 & 3, 1863, resulting in 50,000 casualties. Time will also be spent at the new Gettysburg Visitor’s Center. Our overnight is here in Gettysburg. We get together for an included meal this evening.

Thurs., April 8: Washington, DC (CB)
We’ll leave for Washington, DC, this morning. Upon arrival we will tour the Washington National Cathedral. Then travel Embassy Row. Enjoy lunch (on your own) during our visit to the American History Museum, which was recently renovated. Then we will tour the Lincoln, Korean and Vietnam Memorials, FDR Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. Enjoy the pink and white Cherry Blossoms in the area while in D.C. for the next three nights.

Fri., April 9: Washington, DC (CB)
This morning we make a stop at the Iwo Jima Memorial on our way to Arlington National Cemetery. Here you will find the gravesites of John F. and Robert Kennedy, and the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Row upon row of simple markers remind us of the true cost of war, peace and freedom. Lunch will be on your own as we spend time at the Air & Space Museum next. Then on to tour Ford Theatre and the Capitol. Sure to be a day filled with history, heritage, and pride in our veterans and our country. After going to Union Station to eat this evening you will enjoy a night driving tour of our nation’s capital. Washington, DC, at night is truly a sight you must see.

Sat., April 10: Washington, DC (CB)
This morning we will walk in the footsteps of our first president and better understand the life and times of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon, their 18th century estate. We then tour the Holocaust Museum, see the Kennedy Center, and more as time allows while here in DC.

Sun., April 11: New York, NY (CB)
Departing Washington, DC, this morning we travel to New York City. We will then continue to our accommodations just outside of New York City in Secaucus, NJ, for two nights. Upon our arrival we will make a stop at South Street Seaport for time on your own. Tonight enjoy an evening meal (on own) in the Times Square Area. You also have the option of attending a Broadway Play this evening (price of tickets not included in cost of tour) (show t.b.a.).

Mon., April 12: New York, NY (CB)
Today we go back to Manhattan Island to board our ferry in Battery Park taking us to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Back on Manhattan Island a local guide will board our coach for a city tour, starting in Battery Park, that will take us “uptown, downtown, east side, west side and all around the town.” We’ll enjoy seeing the Bowery, Wall Street, the Garment District, Central Park, Theater District, and Ground Zero.

Tues. April 13: Elyria, OH (CB)
Leaving New York City behind, our scenery will change from skyscrapers to gentle rolling hills and deep forests as we make our way to Elyria, OH.

Wed., April 14: Rockford, IL (CB, D)
From Elyria we travel to Shipshewana, IN, which is the third largest Amish community in the United States. We will have a delicious meal at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, IN. Then continue on to Rockford, IL.

Thurs., April 15: Home (CB)
We are homeward bound today as we return from our Washington, DC, and New York City Tour, enjoying the country and big city skylines, DC Cherry Blossoms, historic places and museums, and much more in this fun Spring Tour. Meal and comfort stops will be made along the way, arriving home early afternoon. Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours.



•Deposit is due within 5 days of sign-up to hold reservation. Coupons / discounts are to be taken off of the final or full payment, not the deposit.
•FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approx. 10 days prior including hotel list, time/place of departure.
•Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Brochures available for more information.
TOUR INCLUDES: See “Price Includes” Section. All sightseeing admissions, transportation, transfers, guide fees, tour director services, events included in tour itinerary, lodging, baggage handling (for one piece of luggage per person), taxes, tips for services included in tour, meals mentioned in "Price Includes" section of itinerary. NOT INCLUDED: Tips for meals or services not included in tour price; also, gratuities to Tour Director and Driver are customary.
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.

General Tour Information
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Receive a 100% refund when canceling, for any reason, up to final payment due date. After final payment due date (listed on individual brochure) and up to 7 business days prior to departure receive 75%, less non-recoverable fees; this is for medical reasons only, need note from doctor. (Travel companions are also covered) Tour cost is non-refundable 7 business days prior to departure. There are no refunds on the air or cruise portion of the tour after 61 days prior to departure. No refund to no shows and for non-covered cancellations. If client cancels reservation, any refund processed by credit card will be less a 3% processing fee. Call us for information on Optional Insurance. The purchase of optional trip cancellation or interruption insurance is highly recommended. Optional insurance can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain deadlines apply for waiving pre-existing medical exclusion. Optional Insurance premium is non-refundable. See Coverage Policy Sheet for more details. FUEL SURCHARGE: Utopia Tours reserves the right to add a fuel surcharge to the cost of the tour. Notice will be given prior to departure. AIRFARE INCLUDED: The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Utopia Tours reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. PERSONALLY ESCORTED: A congenial and trained tour director will handle every detail, attend to the comfort and pleasure of each individual and provide expert guidance throughout the tour.  LUGGAGE: Provision is made for handling one piece of luggage per person. You may also take another travel bag to be handled by yourself.  SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: No seats are reserved on our motorcoach tour except the seat behind the driver which is reserved for the Tour Director. A seat rotation procedure will be followed.  IDENTIFICATION: For tour members entering Canada or foreign ports, passports are required starting 6/1/09. UTOPIA TOURS reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the printed itinerary, dates, routings, or included features prior to or during the tour as may be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour without prior notice and assumes no responsibility for delays and/or expenses due to such modification. SMOKING: No smoking is allowed on the motorcoach. RESPONSIBILITY: Utopia Tours is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal property or for injuries, expenses or damages whatsoever incurred or claimed by any tour member.