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Sizzlin' in Manhattan!

Day 1: Home - New York

This morning, depart on your flight to the “Big Apple”. Upon arrival, enjoy a short panoramic tour of Manhattan. Settle in to your hotel, and expore Times Square at night!

Day 2: New York (B)
Today you will tour one of North America's top 40 culinary arts training centers. Afterwards, spend some time enjoying the endless shopping and sightseeing in Greenwich Village and SoHo. Tonight, you will see your first Broadway show!

Day 3: New York (B, L)
Experience a unique guided culinary tour of some of New York's most renowned districts to learn about the history, culture, and architecture of the areas while visiting some of their classic food establishments to taste some savory dishes. Later, enjoy some free time to further explore the areas from the culinary tour, or visit nearby Little Italy and Canal Street for some bargain shopping. Tonight is free for you to do some shopping at the world's largest department store, Macy's.

Day 4: New York (B, D)

Head to Rockefeller Center to see Radio City Music Hall, and the NBC Studios Gift Shop. Next, shop the prestigious Fifth and Madison Avenues where you will get a real-life look at Trump Tower and St Patricks Cathedral. This evening, participate in a hands-on cooking class where you not only get to create the food but eat it too!

Day 5: New York (B, L)

Start the day with breakfast before a guided culinary tour of Harlem. Enjoy some tastings of authentic "soul food" while touring the legendary Apollo Theater and other landmarks of African American culture. After, take some time to shop 125th Street in Harlem, or head to Central Park for a self-guided walking tour. In the evening, see your second Broadway show.

Day 6: New York

Venture down to lower Manhattan for a tour of the Statue of Liberty Observatory. Afterwards, have some lunch on your own in Battery Park and enjoy some free time to wander the Financial District, see Ground Zero, and the South Street Seaport. Later, ascend the Empire State Building at night to experience a view of New York City that is unparalleled anywhere else.

Day 7: New York - Home

Depart from New York for your flight home.

Tour Inclusions:

·         Return airfare: Home - New York

·         Roundtrip airport transfers: Airport to Hotel in New York

·         Guided panoramic sightseeing tour

·         6 nights hotel accommodation with private facilities - students in triples and quads, chaperone adults in twin bedded rooms

·         4 breakfasts

·         1 dinner and 2 lunches as shown

·         Tour of a culinary training institution

·         Guided culinary tour of areas of New York and food tastings at included establishments

·         Empire State Building Observatory Tour

·         Guided culinary tour of Harlem, including the Apollo Theater

·         Hands-on cooking class including materials, instruction, and meal

·         Statue of Liberty Observatory Tour

·         2 Broadway Shows

 

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