New York City Vacation Itinerary
Planning a trip to New York City?
Use these curated 4-day itineraries by Delta Vacations travel experts to explore this American gem—and easily book your flights, hotels, rides and activities all in one place.
Tours and activities (bolded below) can be added in the “Extras” section before checkout for a seamless travel experience.
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Adults-Only
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ARRIVE:
- Fly into LGA, EWR, or JFK and take a private transfer to your hotel
STAY:
MORNING:
- Grab a coffee and stroll through Central Park
- Head to Columbus Circle and rent bikes. Ride through Central Park's scenic loops and make sure to stop by Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge
AFTERNOON:
- Enjoy an elegant and iconic afternoon tea at The Plaza Hotel
EVENING:
- Head to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt or Edge NYC using the NYC All-Inclusive Go City Pass for a thrilling observation deck experience with immersive art and panoramic views
- Afterwards, grab cocktails at Bar SixtyFive at Rockefeller Center
MORNING:
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to DUMBO
- Stop for photos and skyline views
AFTERNOON:
- Eat at Peter Luger Steak House, an iconic Brooklyn institution
- Explore the DUMBO neighborhood and wander through the cobblestone streets and boutiques while taking in the iconic Manhattan Bridge view
EVENING:
- Return to Manhattan and get dazzled in Times Square
- Head to The Knickerbocker's St. Cloud Rooftop for drinks
MORNING:
- Head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art – see works by Van Gogh, Monet and more
AFTERNOON:
- Join a Secret Food Tour and discover hidden gems and local bites in neighborhoods like Greenwich Village or the Lower East Side
EVENING:
- Get your tickets in advance to experience Broadway hits like Hamilton, MJ, or Hadestown
MORNING:
- Grab breakfast at Bibble & Sip or Dominique Ansel Bakery
- Take a private transfer back to LGA, JFK, or EWR
ARRIVE:
- Fly into LGA, EWR, or JFK and take a private transfer to your hotel
STAY:
MORNING:
- Grab a coffee and stroll through Bryant Park
AFTERNOON:
- See the iconic NYC skyline from a new perspective on the Statue of Liberty Cruise
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for a powerful and moving experience
EVENING:
- Dinner at Katz’s Delicatessen – try the legendary pastrami
- After dinner, walk the High Line for sunset views and art installations
MORNING:
- Explore the American Museum of Natural History
- Don’t miss the dinosaur fossils and the Hayden Planetarium
AFTERNOON:
- Lunch at Joe’s Pizza for a classic slice
- Dessert at Junior’s Cheesecake near Times Square
EVENING:
- Get dazzled in Times Square
- Catch a Broadway show (book in advance for popular titles like Hamilton, Lion King, or MJ)
MORNING:
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn
- Stop for photos and skyline views
AFTERNOON:
- Lunch at Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain for retro vibes and great sundaes
- Explore the DUMBO neighborhood and wander through the cobblestone streets and boutiques while taking in the iconic Manhattan Bridge view
EVENING:
- Head to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt or Edge NYC using the NYC All-Inclusive Go City Pass for a thrilling observation deck experience
- Enjoy immersive light shows and panoramic views of the city
MORNING:
- Enjoy a final brunch at Balthazar or Sadelle’s
- Take your private transfer back to LGA, JFK, or EWR
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Delta Vacations - Curated Itinerary Terms
- Curated itinerary may include publicly available landmarks and/or destinations, activities that are administered by third parties that have no affiliation with DLV, and activities that require reservations through a third party.
- Recommendations in bold are administered by third parties with whom DLV partners to offer vacation packages, and are subject to applicable terms and conditions when booked through DLV as part of a vacation package.
- Curated itinerary is for demonstration purposes only.
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