New York, Uptown to Downtown

New York · 5 nights

Five nights in New York, with a different focus every day.

The Journey

Five nights based in New York, so you unpack once and spend each day on something different.

The days are built around Midtown, Central Park and the Met; Downtown, the Memorial and the Harbour; Village, High Line and Chelsea; and Museums, Broadway or Harlem. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: helicopter loop around the Manhattan skyline. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Helicopter loop around the Manhattan skyline
Midtown, Central Park and the Met, New York
Downtown, the Memorial and the Harbour, New York
Village, High Line and Chelsea, New York
Museums, Broadway or Harlem, New York

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Midtown, Central Park and the Met, New York

Central Park from the south end up to the Bethesda Terrace and the Ramble, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Rockefeller or Empire State observation deck at dusk.

Downtown, the Memorial and the Harbour, New York

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Oculus, a walk across Brooklyn Bridge into Dumbo, and the free Staten Island ferry past the Statue of Liberty.

Village, High Line and Chelsea, New York

The High Line from Gansevoort to Hudson Yards, Chelsea Market, the West Village's brownstone streets, and the Whitney's American collection.

Museums, Broadway or Harlem, New York

MoMA or the Guggenheim, a Broadway matinee, or a day uptown for Harlem's food, the Apollo and the Cloisters at the top of Manhattan.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · New York
Arrival in New York
Arrive at JFK, Newark or LaGuardia, 45-90 minutes by road into Manhattan and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk your block, then find dinner and the first good skyline view.
- Private transfer via JFK
- Walk your block, then find dinner and the first good skyline view
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · New York
Midtown, Central Park and the Met
Central Park from the south end up to the Bethesda Terrace and the Ramble, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Rockefeller or Empire State observation deck at dusk.
- Central Park walk
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Top of the Rock at sunset
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · New York
Downtown, the Memorial and the Harbour
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Oculus, a walk across Brooklyn Bridge into Dumbo, and the free Staten Island ferry past the Statue of Liberty.
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum
- Brooklyn Bridge walk into Dumbo
- Staten Island ferry
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · New York
Village, High Line and Chelsea
The High Line from Gansevoort to Hudson Yards, Chelsea Market, the West Village's brownstone streets, and the Whitney's American collection.
- High Line walk
- Chelsea Market
- Whitney Museum
Meals:
BL
05
Day 5 · New York
Museums, Broadway or Harlem
MoMA or the Guggenheim, a Broadway matinee, or a day uptown for Harlem's food, the Apollo and the Cloisters at the top of Manhattan.
- MoMA or Guggenheim
- Broadway performance
- Harlem or The Cloisters
Meals:
B
06
Day 6 · New York
Departure from New York
A last coffee and bagel before the transfer to the airport. Private transfer to JFK in good time for your onward flight.
- A last coffee and bagel before the transfer to the airport
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

How early should we apply for a US visa?+

As early as possible. Interview waiting times in India can be long, so apply before you fix travel dates.

When is the best time to visit New York?+

April to June and September to November. December brings festive lights but cold weather.

Do we need to book Broadway shows ahead?+

For popular shows, yes, especially at weekends. We reserve seats once your dates are fixed.

How many days for New York?+

At least three full days; four or five lets you add Brooklyn, more museums and a slower pace.

Can we add Niagara Falls or Washington DC?+

Easily. Washington is three hours by train from New York; Niagara is best reached by a short flight to Buffalo.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.