New York, New Year

Celebrate a New York New Years in Time Square, what many consider the 'Center of the Universe'. Don't worry...you'll still take in everything New York has to offer, as we'll go sightseeing the day before the New Year's event. See the Statute of Liberty, take a walk in Central Park, shop till you drop along Fifth Avenue, and experience New York's crazy nightlife!

Length:	5 days
Accommodations:	Hotel as per itinerary
Meals:	Dinner, Breakfast as per itinerary
Sightseeing:	New York City
Transportation:	Metro

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Itinerary

Day Hello Big Apple!

Meet up with your Contiki Crew in larger-than-life New York City and sightsee some the city’s ultimate icons. Get a bird’s eye view of it all in the afternoon on a fantastic optional helicopter flight. After dinner, hit the streets for the electric atmosphere of Times Square and a big night out in the city that never sleeps.
Day New Year's Eve in New York

This morning, you’ll cruise out to Lady Liberty with time in the afternoon to retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle in the urban oasis of Central Park. Tonight, bundle up, and get set to see the ball drop in Times Square - one of the most famous New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world.
Day New York

Happy New Year! Today is yours to just chill in the Big Apple. Spend the afternoon shopping up a storm on trendy Fifth Avenue or exploring NYC’s cool and vibrant neighborhoods. Later on, catch a Broadway show or find some other excitement in this high-energy town!
Day More New York sightseeing

Even after all you’ve seen so far there's still more! Peruse through the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, cross the historic Brooklyn Bridge, or ice skate at the festive Rockafeller Center. After a farewell dinner, it’s straight to the top of the Empire State Building for an unforgettable view.
Day New York

This morning the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included

Accomodations

4 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) – as per itinerary

Contiki Difference

Experienced Tour Manager
1 week metro pass

Optional Excursions

New York

The Big Apple Helicopter Ride (USD$132.00): See the Statue of Liberty, the Financial District, Empire State Building, Chrysler, Woolworth and Pan Am Buildings.
New York, New York Helicopter Ride (USD$185.00): An enhanced Harbor tour that includes view's of New York City's five Boroughs! Your tour begins down the Hudson River, Manhattan's Financial District, Woolworth Building and Ellis Island, allowing for a birds-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, Verrazano Bridge, which joins Brooklyn and Staten Island before returning up the Hudson passed the Air Craft Carrier-USS Intrepid to view Midtown's famous skyscrapers: Empire State, Chrysler and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings, along with Central Park, Yankee Stadium-Home of the New York Yankees, St. John the Devine Cathedral, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge and the Palisade of New Jersey.
New York TV & Movie Tour (USD$34.00): Lights! Camera! Action! Take a bus tour to over 60 sights of your favorite movies and television shows.
New Year's Eve Cruise (USD$115.00): Move over Dick Clark because the action is on the water rockin' in the New Year. Enjoy a full open bar, hors d'oeuvres and non-stop DJ. Party favours add to the fun with a champagne toast at mignight.