Explore Philadelphia & New York City

Overview

On the Explore Philadelphia & New York City tour, your group will have a blast exploring two of the oldest cities in America! Kick off your journey in the City of Brotherly Love where your group will visit historic sites including the Franklin Institute Science Museum, Congress Hall, and the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art before serving the local community with a day of ministry. Continue on to NYC where your group will feel the pulse of the City That Never Sleeps as you explore famous sites including Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. You won’t want to miss a moment on this exciting northeastern journey!

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day / Franklin Institute / Rocky Steps / Fairmont Park

Day 2 - City Hall / Congress Hall / Franklin Court / Christ Church / National Constitution Center

Day 3 - Transfer to NYC / Ministry / Midtown / Times Square

Day 4 - Ellis Island / Lower Manhattan / Empire State Building

Day 5 - Museum / Central Park / Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day / Franklin Institute / Rocky Steps / Fairmont Park

Arrive in Philadelphia & meet your JE Tour Director
Self-guided visit to the Franklin Institute Science Museum
Visit the “Rocky Steps” & attempt your best impression
Late afternoon stroll through Fairmont Park
Dinner in the area
Depart for hotel & check-in

Day 2 - City Hall / Congress Hall / Franklin Court / Christ Church / National Constitution Center

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit to City Hall and Congress Hall
Walk over to visit Franklin Court & the Franklin Post Office
Head over for an exterior visit to Christ Church in the Old City area
Lunch on your own
Enjoy a visit to Betsy Ross House & a self-guided tour of Elfreth’s Alley (museum not included)
Afternoon self-guided visit to the National Constitution Center
Enjoy Independence National Historic Park & the Liberty Bell Center
Dinner in the area
Return to hotel for devotions

Day 3 - Transfer to NYC / Ministry / Midtown / Times Square

Breakfast at the hotel
Depart for NYC & have a safety orientation with your JE Tour Director
Check into hotel & drop off luggage
Lunch on your own
Ministry with a local organization
Walking tour of Midtown Manhattan (Bryant Park, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, & Rockefeller Center)
Dinner in the area
Time to explore Times Square
Return to hotel for devotions

Day 4 - Ellis Island / Lower Manhattan / Empire State Building

Breakfast at the hotel
Ferry to Ellis Island Immigration Museum for self-guided visit (pass by Statue of Liberty)
Lunch in Lower Manhattan on your own
Walking tour of Lower Manhattan (Trinity Church, Battery Park, Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, & 9/11 Memorial – museum admission not included)
Shopping in Little Italy/Chinatown
Walking tour of Soho & Greenwich Village
Dinner in the area
Visit the 86th-floor observatory of the Empire State Building
Devotions at the hotel

Day 5 - Museum / Central Park / Travel Day

Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out & store luggage
Depart for a self-guided visit to Metropolitan Museum of Art OR the Guggenheim
Lunch on your own
Time to explore 5th Avenue/ Central Park (optional activities: shopping, Central Park Zoo, rowboat rides, carriage rides, etc)
Return to your hotel for airport transfer

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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