From the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree flanked by its stunning ice rink, to some of the best Christmas markets in the country, to the Radio City Rockettes…nothing quite rings in the Holidays like a visit to New York City during December. Unpack and stay four nights at the iconic Hotel Beacon, located in Manhattan’s trendy Central Park West, as you take in the joyous sights and sounds of New York City at Christmastime.
- Enjoy one of the city’s top seasonal attractions—a walk through tinselfilled Rockefeller Plaza
- Get an up-close view of the beautiful decorations and sparkling lights at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
- Visit the Bryant Park Christmas Market
- Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Circumnavigate the island of Manhattan on a river cruise
- Visit to the World Trade Center Memorial
- Enjoy an evening at a New York City Broadway Musical
DAY 1: WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY!
Fly to New York where our time together begins at the Hotel Beacon, a haven of comfort amid the bustling excitement of New York City during the Christmas season. Feel just like a local on an optional short walk with your Sunrise Tour Director. We’ll explore our surrounding residential neighborhood conveniently located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Afterwards, enjoy the included evening welcome dinner. D
DAY 2: ROCKEFELLER PLAZA/ROCKETTES/MACY’S/CHRISTMAS MARKET
Begin your day with breakfast, then dive into NYC’s festive highlights: visit Rockefeller Plaza to admire the iconic Christmas Tree and enjoy the Radio City Rockettes’ magical Christmas Spectacular. Lunch is at Ellen’s Stardust Restaurant, known for its singing waitstaff. Explore the Bryant Park Christmas Market. Evening free to explore local eateries or catch a show at the Beacon Theatre (2024 schedule pending). B, L
DAY 3: RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL/MANHATTAN CRUISE/STATUE OF LIBERTY
Experience another day full of the essence of New York’s Christmas. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, renowned for its stunning architecture. Explore Radio City Music Hall on a guided tour and meet a Rockette! In the afternoon, check off many of the city’s iconic sights as we completely circumnavigate the island of Manhattan on a river cruise with an included lunch. This evening is free to catch a Lincoln Center performance or explore the Upper West Side’s Christmas lights. B, L
DAY 4: WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL/ BROADWAY!
Today our visit to the World Trade Center site starts at St. Paul’s Chapel and continues to the powerfully moving waterfall set in the footprint of both towers. Later, visit the recently opened World Trade Center Memorial Museum, which tells the story of 9/11 through media, personal narratives, and a riveting collection of monumental and authentic artifacts from the fateful day. Enjoy an included dinner before heading to a dazzling Broadway show, A Wonderful World: the Louis Armstrong Musical. B, D
DAY 5: FAREWELL
Seeing New York City decked out in the greens and reds of Christmas time will no doubt give a whole new meaning to your holiday season…one you will soon never forget. B
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel Beacon, New York
Dates:
- Departure: December 11, 2024
- Return: December 15, 2024
Pricing:
- Double: $3,199
- Single: $3,979
*Travel prices per person
*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.
This tour includes a showing of the Broadway hit A Wonderful World: the Louis Armstrong Musical. Learn more about the show here: https://www.broadwayinbound.co...
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.
Average Temps
High of 44°, low of 31°
Time Zone
Eastern
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).
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.
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