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Three days in New York
With three full days to explore New York on selected holidays,
you’ve plenty of time to see the many iconic sights of the city
as well as some of the lesser-known spots. We offer a host of Day 2
amazing experiences ashore to help you make the most of
your time. Here are some ideas to help you craft your By now you might have spotted a few locations from the films
dream itinerary: and TV shows you grew up with. In the most cinematic city on the
planet, why not why not explore the famous sights of the big and
Day 1 small screen? From Sex and the City to Marvel movies, follow in the
footsteps of your favourite TV and movie stars.
Dive into the Big Apple with a trip to all of its highlights.
You’ll pass the Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Empire Jump on two wheels and see the best of the 843-acre swathe of
State Building and neo-Gothic St Patrick’s Cathedral. green that is the iconic Central Park. From Strawberry Fields to
Glimpse vast Central Park, the green lungs of the city. Belvedere Castle, take some time out from the buzzing city with
Head down Fifth Avenue, with its designer stores and a local guide to show you around the sights of the world’s most
boutiques, and soak up hip Greenwich Village. famous park and even a few hidden gems on the way.
Amidst the towering skyscrapers of the Financial District, Back on two feet, take a wander through Union Square Park. For over
visit the moving 9/11 Memorial, where reflective pools 180 years, New Yorkers have used this small city oasis for exercising
sit within the original footprints of the twin towers, and and socialising. You might see chess matches in full swing as
bronze panels are inscribed with the names of those who skateboarders zip in and out among the locals who come to walk their
lost their lives. At The Battery, you’ll catch a glimpse of the dogs or shop at the frequent markets. Be sure to look out for statues of
quintessential symbol of New York, the Statue of Liberty. Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Mahatma Gandhi.
Why not hop on the ferry across to the world-famous If you fancy a little retail therapy, where better than Fifth Avenue?
Statue of Liberty? You can explore the monument, You’ll pass famous NYC stores like Saks and Bergdorf Goodman, as
take in the views back to the city and visit Ellis Island – well as designer boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Prada.
the gateway that processed approximately 12 million
immigrants into the United States from 1892 to 1954. Round off your day with an exhilarating trip through the illuminated
city. Take in dazzling views of various landmarks as you whizz around
Soothe your body, mind and soul with a relaxing yoga Manhattan before ascending the famous Empire State Building.
class in the unique setting of Central Park. No matter if The night-time vistas from the 86th-floor observation deck are
you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this simply spectacular.
experience gives you the chance to connect with nature
in the Big Apple while increasing consciousness of the
environment and harmony within.
How about a night of dance numbers, catchy songs,
extravagant costumes… and all that jazz? No trip to
the Big Apple would be complete without taking in a
Broadway show. Take a seat in a majestic venue and see
what the best of American theatre has to offer.
Day 3
Stand on the teak deck of an 80-foot 1920s-style vessel and sip
Champagne as you cruise on the Hudson River. You’ll pass by
iconic sights such as The Battery, South Street Seaport and
One World Trade Center.
Back on dry land, take a ‘walk in the sky’. Head up to the High Line for
a stroll along the former elevated freight train track, which has been
transformed into a public park. Walk where carriages once delivered
agricultural goods to the warehouses of the West Side and admire the
art installations, gardens and possibly a street performance or two.
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