Featuring Christmas Spectacular - Starring the Radio City Rockettes + a behind the scenes guided tour of the showplace of the Nation, Radio City Music Hall! Two Broadway shows, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Hudson River Cruise and more!
December 1 – 5, 2025
Itinerary
Dec 1 | Welcome to New York City
Today, you’ll arrive in New York City and receive a warm greeting from your Universal Travel Representative. Board your motor coach and transfer to your Manhattan Hotel for a festive four-night stay! At Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central, you’ll be in the heart of the vibrant Times Square/Broadway area of Manhattan, close to theaters, shopping, and dining. Walk to Rockefeller Center, Herald Square, Jacob Javits Convention Center, and Madison Square Garden. Take some time to relax and freshen up before enjoying a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Manhattan, NYC (D)
Dec 2 | Radio City Music Hall | Broadway Show
This morning go behind the scenes of the Showplace of the Nation. Explore the history and beauty of Radio City Music Hall on this spectacular 60-minute guided tour. Discover art deco masterpieces including the palatial 60-foot high Grand Foyer and visit Radio City’s secret apartment, The Roxy Suite. Get exclusive views of the majestic auditorium and learn the history of the iconic Great Stage. Complete your tour by meeting a Radio City Rockette! Next, get settled into your reserved seats and experience wonder like never before with the ultimate New York City holiday celebration at the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes. Radio City Music Hall transforms into a magical winter wonderland where the sights and sounds of Christmas surround you and the legendary Radio City Rockettes dazzle on the Great Stage. A theatrical staple since 1933, The Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular is a show celebrating the holiday season with everything from a “Living Nativity”, complete with real camels and sheep onstage, to the iconic “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” in which 36 dancers march onstage (and fall) in perfect synchronicity. You’ll also see tap dancing, take whirlwind bus and sleigh tours of New York City, journey to the North Pole with two children searching for the perfect gift, and so much more. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to relax. Your exciting day continues with included tickets to an evening Broadway production of your choosing.
Overnight: Manhattan, NYC
December 3 – City tour & Matinee Broadway Show
This morning board your luxury motor coach for a guided panoramic city tour. You will learn about the rich history and listen to many tales of one of the most famous cities in the world. On your guided tour see sights such as the Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Macy’s, the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, Union Square, Central Station, and much more. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant, before heading to an afternoon matinee of your choosing on Broadway. For the remainder of the day you will have free time to explore New York City. Choose to visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree adorned with 18,000 lights, peruse the many shops in SoHo, travel up the Empire State Building, or walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Whatever you choose you are sure to be swept away in this magical city during Christmas time.
Overnight: Manhattan, NYC (L)
Dec 4 | Museum of Broadway | Lunch Cruise and Shopping
The Museum of Broadway, on West 45th Street in Times Square, is the first permanent museum dedicated to documenting the history and experience of Broadway theatre and its profound influence upon shaping Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. Located in the heart of Times Square, the museum celebrates Broadway’s rich history (from the 1700’s to today), the behind-the-scenes and its game changers. See hundreds of rare costumes, props and artifacts up close and experience Broadway like never before. Afterwards, enjoy an unforgettable elegant lunch on the Hudson River aboard the Bateaux New York. This unique, European-inspired, glass enclosed dining vessel allows sweeping 180 degree views of the NYC skyline.
Overnight: Manhattan, NYC (L)
Dec 5 | 911 Memorial & Museum | Home
After breakfast this morning visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum, located at the site where the Twin Towers once stood, to discover more about the events that transpired 22 years ago. As a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice, the museum honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others. On this self-guided tour you will have access to the many artifacts, imagery, personal stories, and interactive technology that are displayed as part of the permanent collection of the memorial. From here, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Fond memories of your Christmastime in New York City will last forever!
INCLUSIONS:
• Roundtrip airfare to New York City
• Roundtrip transportation from the airport to your hotel
• Four night’s hotel accommodations in Manhattan
• Welcome Dinner
• Two Lunches, incl. a Lunch Cruise on the Hudson River
• Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of New York City
• Tickets to the Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes
• Private behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Radio City Music Hall incl. meet and greet with a Rockette
• Tickets to two Broadway shows of choice
• Admission to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
• Admission to the Museum of Broadway
• Luggage handling (one piece per person)
• Hotel taxes; meal taxes and gratuities
• Porterage of one bag per person
(excludes airline baggage fees)
• All resort, service, and government fees
• Service of a full time Universal Travel representative
Payment
$600.00 deposit due at reservation
Final payment due Aug. 1, 2025, no penalties until Aug. 4, 2025
Cancellation
50% non-refundable until Aug. 5, 2025
100% non-refundable Sep. 5, 2025
An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information.
A valid passport is required on this itinerary and must be valid for at least 6 month after returning back to the USA.