Zonta Friendship Tour

Post Convention 2004

Friendship Tour

7 Days, July 9-July 15

• Day1: (Fri.) New York-Binghamton-Corning

  • Depart Manhattan, heading northwest across New Jersey
    through the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania

  • Shop in our famous outlet stores

  • Continue into upstate New York, arriving in Corning New
    York to tour Corning Glass

  • Free evening at your hotel in Corning 
     

• Day2: (Sat.) Corning-Niagara Falls

  • Depart in the morning and cross the Appalachian
    Mountains

  • Cross the US-Canadian border at the Rainbow Bridge

  • View scenic natural areas around Niagara Falls

  •  We may stay on the Canadian side of the Falls

    • Passports required for non-US. guests

    • Passports are strongly recommended for U.S.
      citizens too
       

• Day3: (Sun.) Niagara Falls

  • On this morning’s sightseeing tour behold the spectacular
    falls from table Rock.

  • Then board the "Maid of the Mist" for the thrilling ride
    to view the thundering falls from river level.

  • Balance of the day at leisure.

  • Tonight, optional, fun-filled tours.

  • If conditions are favorable, a walking tour through the
    scenic tunnels will be substituted.
     

• Day4: (Mon.) Niagara Falls-Lancaster, Pennsylvania

  • Travel to Buffalo to see the birthplace of Zonta and the
    home of the Zonta Club of Buffalo, the first club.

  • We have invited the Erie Club and the other 8 original
    clubs to join us in fellowship.

  •  Then journey into Pennsylvania and follow the
    Susquehanna River through the rolling Appalachian
    Mountains and on to Lancaster.

   

• Day5: (Tues.) Lancaster, Pennsylvania-Washington DC

  • Lancaster County, home of the  Amish and Mennonite
    religious sects, in one of Pennsylvania’s most active
    farming communities.

    • This morning enjoy a stop at the Amish Farm and
      House

    • A local guide will explain this unusual culture, one
      that excludes the use of modern conveniences such
      as electricity or  telephones.

  •  Journey to Washington DC and enjoy an optional evening
    out, featuring a delicious dinner at one of the Washington’s
    most popular restaurants.
     

• Day6: (Weds.) Washington DC

  •  The US capital is a sightseeing treasure. Your half day tour features

    •  Arlington National Cemetery with a visit to the
      Kennedy gravesite

    • The  Korean War Memorial

    • The Vietnam War Veterans Memorial

    • Many other well-know site

  • Your tour includes a stop for photos at The White House
    and Capitol Hill.

  • Your Tour Director will suggest independent activities to
    explore during your free afternoon.
     

• Day7: (Thurs.) Washington DC-Philadelphia-New York City

  • This Morning begins our travel north to Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia Sightseeing focuses on historic significance of
    the city

  • Major attractions to explore on your own include the Liberty
    Bell and Independence Hall.

  • Next stop is at Newark International Airport, New Jersey
    to accommodate guests with homebound flights from that airport.

  • The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon to The
    Marriot Marquis Hotel.