New York Encore

DAY 1: WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY!

Arrive in New York City where a local expert will welcome us and offer insights into the city's character, people, and magnificent burroughs to begin our NYC experience. Check into the Hotel Beacon for a 4-night stay, a gem on the Upper West Side and a perfect location from which to explore the Big Apple. This evening meet your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local iconic favorite. D

DAY 2: ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY & 9/11 MEMORIAL, MUSEUM

Today our journey begins with a visit to top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the new One World Observatory at One World Trade Center, for an incredible panoramic view of the city. Did you know OWO is 1776 feet high, as a tribute to the birth of our nation? After lunch, prepare to reflect while touring the poignant 9/11 Memorial and Museum. This evening, enjoy time on your own exploring and dining on the Upper West Side, or the borough of your choice. B, L

DAY 3: STATUE OF LIBERTY/BROADWAY

Head to Battery Park and board the ferry to cross the Hudson River to Ellis Island to tour the Statue of Liberty and her Pedestal. Via ferry, head to Ellis Island to tour the ground and see the American Immigrant Wall of Honor and National Museum of Immigration, where a record of America's immigration history is on display from as early as the 1500s. Later, delight in dinner and entertainment by the world-famous singing waitstaff of Ellen's Stardust Diner. After dinner, stroll Broadway’s “Great White Way” and enjoy the hit Broadway musical The Great Gatsby. B, D

DAY 4: MIDTOWN/DINNER CRUISE

This morning, explore Midtown Manhattan with a local expert and visit sites such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the famous flagship stores of 5th Avenue. Meet one of Broadway's most gifted artists in an intimate setting and hear about "show business," backstage anecdotes, and more. This afternoon is yours to explore the Big Apple. Later, compare stories of big city adventures as you enjoy scenic river views on a farewell dinner cruise. B, D

DAY 5: RETURN HOME

Spend the morning exploring NYC on your own one last time before an afternoon flight home. B

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Hotel Beacon, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY

Departure Cities:

• St. Louis
• Kansas City

Dates

• Departure: August 4, 2025
• Return: August 8, 2025

Price Per Person

• Double $2,799
• Triple/Quad $2,599
• Single $3,449

*Includes roundtrip flight from STL/MCI (call for other gateway cities)

Helpful Hints
Across the street from the Beacon Hotel is the Fairway Market, an iconic NYC grocery store that guests love to browse during free time.

The Beacon is a 3-minute walk to a Subway station from which you can take the #1 train downtown to Lincoln Center, Times Square, SOHO, Greenwich Village, or Battery Park, or uptown to the Cloisters Museum.

Just a few years ago, NYC’s LaGuardia Airport was known as the worst airport in the US. After an $8 billion renovation (work on which was sped along during the travel doldrums of COVID-19) it is now recognized as one of the best in the world.

Itinerary Notes
Tip: Think about how you want to spend your free day ahead of time and ask your Sunrise Tour Director or our local NYC Step-On Guide for advice about how best to plan your day. Most tickets need to be purchased in advance.

Pease note: additional activities during free time are not included.

Hotel Amenities
All rooms feature a fully-equipped kitchenette, marble bathroom with hair dryer, an iron and board, electronic safe, Keurig coffee maker, complimentary high-speed Internet, and The New York Times newspaper. The hotel features a bar, business center (24/7), and fitness center (24/7).

Walking Distance
Extensive walking will be required to get the most of your exploration of the Big Apple. Past guests have walked over 5 miles in a day exploring NYC with Sunrise Tours, so bring your walking shoes! Walking in New York City includes weaving through large crowds and keeping up with the Tour Director. While walking canes are allowed, we are unable to accommodate travelers using other mobility devices, including walkers and wheelchairs.

Time Zone
Eastern

Weather
Temperature averages range from the mid 60s to the low 90s.

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.