New York, the Big Apple 2026-27
New York, the Big Apple 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in United States: 7 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 10 departures scheduled, from 10 October 2026 to 26 April 2027. Participation fee from 3.100,00 € per person. Required document: Passport + ESTA online visa waiver.
New York, the Big Apple 2026-27

7 days starting from
3.100,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- 4-star superior hotel in the very heart of the city, on Times Square
- 3 dinners at restaurants
- 4 by-night excursions with tour leader
- all scheduled admission fees included
- American buffet breakfasts
- family accommodation with the option of a quadruple room for children up to 18
- (family accommodation normally means a room with two standard double beds or two small double beds)
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 30 people
Why this tour?
- to visit the “Big Apple” with a tour leader at your side at all times
- to discover at Ellis Island where the American adventure of so many grandparents began
- to stroll through the heart of Manhattan gazing up at the skyline
Description
Staying on Times Square: an exclusive experience
Staying at a hotel on Times Square means being in the beating heart of New York, just steps away from the city's main attractions. Times Square is famous for its dazzling lights and the vibrant energy that captures the essence of New York. Its central location gives easy access to Broadway, where you can see the finest theatre shows, and to the area's luxury boutiques and restaurants. Its proximity to many subway lines and public transport makes exploring other parts of the city quick and convenient. The atmosphere of Times Square over New Year is electric and lively, creating a festive environment hard to find anywhere else. Being immersed in this setting, with the chance to return to your hotel in just a few steps, adds a further level of comfort and luxury to your stay. The buzz of Times Square and the New Year celebrations make every moment special and unforgettable. In short, staying on Times Square over New Year offers an unbeatable combination of comfort, accessibility and an immersive experience in the magic of New York. The strategic location and the high-quality options available ensure that your stay is as comfortable as it is memorable, allowing visitors to enjoy one of the world's most iconic celebrations in an unrivalled setting.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – NEW YORK
departure on scheduled Ita Airways/Emirates flights to New York – transfer to the hotel on arrival – dinner at leisure – after dinner, New York by night: a stroll with the tour leader and ascent of the Empire State Building for a first panoramic view of the Big Apple – overnight stay.
Day 2
NEW YORK “the Big Apple”
breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with a local guide - New York City, the "Big Apple", is a vibrant, dynamic metropolis that never sleeps. With its iconic skyscrapers, lively cultural scene and unstoppable energy, it offers a unique and engaging experience on every corner. It is a city that captivates with its diversity and its relentless vitality - metro transfer to Battery Park - boat trip to the Statue of Liberty –exterior- a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ellis Island Museum, walk along Wall Street and Ground Zero, 9/11 Memorial and Museum - lunch at leisure - dinner at a restaurant – after dinner, New York by night: excursion by metro with the tour leader to Brooklyn, in a city that is simply unique – overnight stay.
Day 3
NEW YORK “a unique city”
breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with a local guide – every neighbourhood of New York is a marvellous cross-section of humanity, revealing the cosmopolitan and tumultuous history of a city that has become an emblem of modernity and a forge of ideas (morning coach tour of the Upper West Side, Harlem and the Bronx - afternoon walk from Grand Central Station along Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rockefeller Center and Trump Tower, as far as Central Park) – lunch at leisure – dinner at a restaurant – after dinner, New York by night: a stroll with the tour leader between Broadway and Times Square – overnight stay.
Day 4
NEW YORK “a cosmopolitan metropolis”
breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with the tour leader – we begin with a visit to one of the city's most celebrated museums, the Museum of Natural History, followed by a walk in Central Park, the green heart of Manhattan with its many paths – in the afternoon we take the metro to Lower Manhattan to go up One World Trade Center (optional ascent, ticket not included), in the heart of Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers stood until 2001. As well as the 360-degree panorama, it offers visitors a screen that retraces the evolution of the city's skyline from its foundation to the present day - lunch at leisure – dinner at a restaurant – after dinner, New York by night: a stroll with the tour leader to the Rockefeller Center and ascent to the Top of the Rock for a magnificent view of the Big Apple – overnight stay.
Day 5
NEW YORK
breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with the tour leader – we begin with a walk to the futuristic buildings of Hudson Yards and continue along the High Line, an elevated park built on a former railway line, offering panoramic views of the city – stop for lunch at leisure at Chelsea Market - afternoon visit of the trendy neighbourhoods of Soho and Greenwich Village - lunch at leisure – dinner at leisure – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 6
NEW YORK - ITALY
breakfast at the hotel – free time for shopping and/or individual sightseeing – tour leader available - we recommend an interior visit of the MoMA with the tour leader and audio guides – lunch at leisure – afternoon transfer to the airport – evening departure on scheduled Ita Airways/Emirates flights back to Italy – overnight flight.
Day 7
ITALY
in flight – arrival in Italy.
Prices
- Return flights Italy/New York on scheduled Ita Airways/Emirates flights
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- accommodation in a 4-star superior hotel on a bed and buffet breakfast basis
- 3 dinners at restaurants
- American buffet breakfasts
- guided visits as indicated
- admission to all the museums and sites indicated
- taxes and VAT
- tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome and Milan
- tour leader New York/New York for those departing from other airports
- porterage at the hotel
- evening excursions
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately €30.00 , from which tips are distributed to guides and drivers), drinks with meals, ESTA, and anything not expressly indicated.
Entrance fees
The holiday package includes the following admissions: Empire State Building, boat to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum, Top of the Rock, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Museum of Natural History.
Our hotels
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the planned visits may be changed between days depending on museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: Passport + ESTA online visa waiver
Flight times
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 7 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
When does it depart?
10 departures scheduled, from 10 October 2026 to 26 April 2027.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 3.100,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
Return flights Italy/New York on scheduled Ita Airways/Emirates flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; accommodation in a 4-star superior hotel on a bed and buffet breakfast basis; 3 dinners at restaurants; American buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated; admission to all the museums and sites indicated; taxes and VAT; tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome and Milan; tour leader New York/New York for those departing from other airports; porterage at the hotel; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately €30.00, from which tips are distributed to guides and drivers), drinks with meals, ESTA, and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
Passport + ESTA online visa waiver
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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How do I pay for the tour (deposit and balance)?
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