3-Day Tour: Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, Syracuse and 1000 Islands from NYC

Head north from New York City in a climate-controlled coach on this exciting 3-day tour to experience the best of the Niagara Falls region and upstate New York. Along with exploring the majestic Niagara Falls, you’ll visit the 1000 Islands, Syracuse University and Delaware Water Gap. At Niagara Falls, you’ll tour the American side at night and ride the famous ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat the next day. You’ll then see Syracuse University and go shopping at premier Destiny USA. After that we take a cruise on the St Lawrence River and more. Accommodation at an Wyndham Super 8 or similar included for two nights.

Itinerary

Day 1: NEW YORK – FINGER LAKES – NIAGARA FALLS

Stop At: Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1432
This morning we depart from the Big Apple heading north where we will pass the beautiful Delaware water Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake, arriving in the late afternoon.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
Tour the US side of Niagara including the American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. Experience the power of Niagara aboard the Maid of the Mist.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: She-Qua-Ga Falls, S Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY 14891
Mostly in APRIL and OCTOBER depending on weather conditions: We go to Montour Falls instead of Watkins Glen State Park and to Journey behind the falls instead of Maid of the Mist
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
At night, we can appreciate the colorful lighting of the waters.

Overnight: Niagara Falls – Ramada by Wyndham
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Niagara Falls, NY, USA
This itinerary reflects amended offerings due to the closed Canadian border crossing due to Covid-19. Upon border reopening the tour will resume touring the Canadian side.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Quality Inn Lockport

Day 2: NIAGARA FALLS – SYRACUSE– 1000 ISLANDS

Stop At: Syracuse, Syracuse, Finger Lakes, New York
Our day starts with a campus tour of Syracuse university known for its school of business and beautiful campus.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: 9090 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204-9098
We continue to Destiny USA. A 6 story premier shopping and entertainment complex on the shore of Onondaga Lake in the city of Syracuse for shopping excursion. Here you can find your own bargain with brand name stores for less.

Next we continue to the Fort Drum area for the evening in preparation for Day 3.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Evans Mills/Fort Drum – Days Inn by Wyndham

Day 3: 1000 ISLANDS – NEW YORK

Stop At: Uncle Sam Boat Tours, 45 James St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, USA
We start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River that was navigated about 500 years ago by the French explorer Jacques Cartier. See the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands - such as Boldt Castle and Heart Island.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, River Rd, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18302
After the Cruise we embark back to New York, on the way we will stop at the Delaware Water Gap. Here the Delaware river cuts a scenic gap in the Kittatinny Ridge, famous for Hiking trails, camping, and white water rafting excursions, you get to see the beautiful landscape of the northeastern United States.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.