Celebrating New Years in New York is always an exciting experience. With all the flashing lights, performers and the traditional ball drop, makes New York the perfect place to celebrate the New Year with a bang. Celebrate the next New Year in New York with a tour from Comfort Tour! On the 4-day tour you get a chance to experience the best that New York has to offer and a chance to celebrate New Years at time square.
How it all Began
Since 1904, New Years has been celebrated on Times Square. Originally the first celebrations was a duo celebration, one for the New Year and the other for the opening of the headquarters of The New York Times newspaper. Due to the success of this first celebration, it has become yearly tradition to celebrate New Years on Times Square.
In 1907, the time ball was introduced to Times Square. Originally time balls were made to help signal nearby ships and captains to set their navigational equipment, although this is not the purpose of the New York Time Ball. This ball was made when fireworks were banned in New York as a replacement to celebrate the New Year. The Ball has been changed several times since 1907 and now has been redecorated with Waterford Crystals. The ball has over 2,ooo crystal, each crystal being in the shape of a triangle and with a design. Today, people still come to Time Square to celebrate the new year. Ditch the TV broadcasting of this event and come see it live! Comfort Tour offers a 4-day trip to New York on New Years. Book your trip today at www.comforttour.com and receive $10 off your online booking!
Day 1
Toronto » New York City
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7:00 – 9:00 AM Board the coach at your chosen pick-up location (pick-up times vary) and travel to Niagara Falls Canada/U.S. border (proper documents required subject to U.S. entry laws).
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10:00 – 11:00 AM Border crossing and coffee break to follow.
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1:00 – 1:30 PM Stop for lunch en route (cost of lunch is not included).
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4:00 – 5:00 PM Stop for dinner en route (cost of dinner is not included).
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8:00 PM Approximate arrival time at your luxury hotel located in New Jersey, a short distance from Manhattan. Enjoy the evening at your leisure
Day 2
New York City Tour
(Guided Midtown Tour & Free time)
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6:30 – 7:45 AM Buffet breakfast at the hotel (included). Bus leaves the hotel at 8:00 AM.
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Enjoy a fully-guided Midtown Manhattan Tourwith your local New York City guide.
Tour Highlights Include:
Tour is a combination of bus and walking.
Walking Tour Points of Interest:
» Strawberry Fields
» Dakota House
» Central Park
» Grand Central Terminal
» World Trade Center Site
Drive-By Points of Interest:
» Columbus Circle
» Metropolitan Opera
» Museum Mile
» Fifth Avenue
» Plaza Hotel
» St. Patrick’s Cathedral
» Rockefeller Center
» Times Square
» Broadway Theaters
» Financial District
» Wall Street
» 42nd St.
» Macy’s
» Flat Iron Building
» Greenwich Village, Soho East Side
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At noon, you will have time for lunch at Grand Central Terminal.
Gratuities to your city tour guide are optional and at your discretion.
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3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Drop-off in central Manhattan for free time.
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8:00 PM SHARP Pick-up – Bryant park at 6th Av and 40th street and return to your New Jersey hotel.
Day 3
New York City Tour
(Statue of Liberty Cruise & Free time)
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6:30 – 7:45 AM Buffet breakfast at the hotel (included). Bus leaves the hotel at 8:00 AM.
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8:00 AM Depart hotel for Statue Cruise with stops at Liberty and Ellis Islands (Extra fee: $19 U.S/adult, $14 U.S/senior (age 62+) & $9 U.S/child (age 5-12). If you wish to join the cruise, you will pay for the tickets on the coach. Cash only (USD).)
The cruise departs from/returns to Pier 83 in Manhattan. (Cruise Extra fee: $22 U.S +/adult)
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Enjoy a Statue Cruise including stops at Liberty and Ellis Islands (Cruise Extra fee: $19 U.S/adult, $14 U.S/senior (age 62+) & $9 U.S/child (age 5-12). We will board the Ferry at Liberty State Park in NJ.
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1:00 PM Drop-off for lunch, followed by free time in Manhattan. The bus will offer several drop-offs in Manhattan after your cruise.
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8:00 PM SHARP Pick-up – Bryant park at 6th Av and 40th street and return to your New Jersey hotel. New Years eve, will be at 5 pm
You may stay longer in Manhattan for the nightlife; however, you must arrange your own transportation back to the hotel.
Day 4
NYC » Toronto
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6:30 – 7:45 AM Buffet breakfast at the hotel (included), followed by hotel check-out.
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8:00 AM Departure from your New Jersey hotel for Toronto via scenic routes.
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11:00 AM Coffee and restroom break en route.
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2:00 – 4:00 PM Stop at Waterloo Premium Outlets in Waterloo, NY for lunch and shopping.
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7:30 – 9:30 PM Expected arrival time (Drop off location is the same as your selected pick-up location).
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Gratuities to your tour director are optional and at your discretion.
- 7:00am Scarborough Town Centre (LA-Z Boy Furniture Parking Lot – 530 Progress Ave, ON M1P 2K2)
- 7:30am North York – Dufferin and Wilson “Costco Plaza” (Second Cup Coffee Shop – 693 Wilson Ave) Subway Station – Wilson Subway Station is across from the pick up location.
- 7:55am Toronto Airport – Tim Hortons (638 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON)
- 8:20am Mississauga – Square One Mall Mississauga, beside Panera Bread coffee shop/LCBO Store – 65 Square One Drive) ***Please do not park in the Square One Plaza***
- 9:15am Grimsby – Gateway Niagara Information Centre – 424 South Service Rd (exit 74 off QEW)
- After 3pm New Jersey – Arrive at the New Jersey Hotel on your own
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