3-DAY NYC SCHOOL TRIP
Presented by GlobalEducationalTours.com
DAY 1: ICONIC LANDMARKS & SKYLINE VIEWS
Did you know? The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1886 and was originally copper-colored, turning green from oxidation over time.
- ↳ 1:00 PM – Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
- Ferry ride with skyline views
- Guided tour of immigration museum
- See the original “New Colossus” poem
- ↳ 3:00 PM – 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Guided reflection at twin reflecting pools
- Option to visit Museum or Freedom Tower
- Group photo at The Oculus
- ↳ 6:00 PM – Dinner at John’s Pizzeria or Carmine’s
- ↳ 8:00 PM – Top of the Rock Observatory
- 360-degree panoramic views
- See Empire State Building and Central Park
- Nighttime skyline photography
DAY 2: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & CULINARY ADVENTURE
Did you know? The United Nations headquarters sits on international territory, meaning it doesn’t belong to any single country.
- ↳ 9:15 AM – Arrive at United Nations (security check)
- 10:00 AM guided tour
- General Assembly Hall visit
- Security Council chamber
- ↳ 12:00 PM – Lunch on own at Grand Central Terminal
- ↳ 1:00 PM – Greenwich Village Food Tour
- Original Greenwich Village culinary walk
- Sample diverse NYC food specialties
- Historic neighborhood exploration
- ↳ 5:00 PM – Return to hotel
- ↳ 6:30 PM – Group Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner
- Singing waitstaff entertainment
- 1950s-themed dining experience
DAY 3: CULTURAL IMMERSION & DEPARTURE
Did you know? The Metropolitan Museum of Art spans 5,000 years of world culture and contains over 2 million works of art.
- ↳ 9:00 AM – Subway or walk to Central Park
- Casual walk through Central Park
- Arrive at Met Museum for 10:00 AM opening
- ↳ 10:00 AM – The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Guided highlights tour including Temple of Dendur
- Free time to explore collections
- ↳ 1:00 PM – Lunch near Museum
- ↳ 2:00 PM – Free time for souvenir shopping
- Fifth Avenue stores
- Rockefeller Plaza
- ↳ 3:00 PM – Departure from NYC
TOUR DETAILS
Transport: Deluxe motor coach throughout, subway training with MetroCards
Accommodations: Edison Hotel or downtown city center hotel, Financial District (2 nights)
Meals Included: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners (lunches available as add-on)
Tour Leadership: Dedicated educational tour leader throughout
Included Admissions: Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry, 9/11 Memorial, Top of the Rock, UN tour, Greenwich Village Food Tour, Met Museum
TBD
Based on 46 students + 4 chaperones
Optional lunch package available, based on requests
Statue of Liberty
Ferry access with pedestal tickets
Top of the Rock
Observatory with skyline views
UN Tour
General Assembly Hall access
Greenwich Village Food Tour
Culinary walking experience
Met Museum
Timed-entry admission
Transportation
Motor coach & subway training
Not Included:
- Lunches (available as add-on package)
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- Anything not specifically mentioned above
