We will leave at 6:30 AM from the entrance lobby of the Riu Hotel door and around 9 am we will arrive at the State of Pennsylvania that offers numerous attractions and, on this tour, we will visit two very important cities: Philadelphia for his history and Lancaster, the headquarters of the Amish community. After our arrival and during the tour we will make informative stories and, stops in with time for photographs and videos.
“The 4th the July” celebration back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence developed in the historic city of Philadelphia and we will remember it when visiting the Independence Hall, centre of the National Constitution and, at the time the seat of government when Philadelphia was the capital of the country. It is important to note that seeing the Liberty Bell will also be part of the first stop.
In the “old town” we will see the Betsy Ross House with the testimonies of the first flag, The First Christian Church of Philadelphia and the colonial area Elfreth's Alley that will transport us to the oldest architectural treasures of the United States, although running up the stairs of the Museum of Art as it did “Rocky” in his films will return us to more modern times. Philadelphia the city of brotherly love, that is why we are going to visit the “Love Park” by the historical building of the current City Hall,
On this excursion we will also visit the city of Lancaster, the place of residence of the Amish, Christian religious group, known mainly for their simple lifestyle, modest dress and their resistance to adopting the modern world and connection with the main cities. A community strongly linked through the family, which comes from descendants of German and Swiss immigrants. Their transport floats called “Buggy” as well as their classic clothes will get your attention.
In addition to knowing everything about their history, customs, religion and education, we will see them in their work and residence farms. We will have time to have lunch in your natural style and visit a typical market where tourists see their handicrafts and taste their products.
After free time there we will return to New York to finish the excursion in the central area of Manhattan Island in Times Square. It will surely be an unforgettable experience.
