Watch our Online Travel Show about this tour and earn a $100 credit for your next booking with Holiday Vacations.
New York City at Christmastime
New York City
Holiday Grandeur
Rockefeller Center
Holiday Performances
Courtesy of Radio City Music Hall
Times Square
Highlights
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes®
Visit legendary Radio City Music Hall to witness the quintessential show that has attracted tourists from all over the world since 1933. This dazzling display of singing, dancing, and comedy involves 140 sensational performers, plus the famous Rockettes. Watch beloved holiday stories come to life, like The Living Nativity with real animals and Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. We also see the glorious kickline of “12 Days of Christmas!”
New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Attend a magical Christmas performance and be transported to a world of holiday wonder with the most famous ballet in the country. This full-scale production is based on Alexandre Dumas’ version of Hoffmann’s 1816 tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Watch as over 100 dancers and musicians light up the stage, crystal-shaped snowflakes fall, and the Christmas tree grows up to 41 feet tall.
Liberty Midtown Cruise
Take in unique views of New York City’s stunning cityscape from the water. Enjoy insightful narration from a local expert as we see world-renowned landmarks on New York Harbor like the Statue of Liberty, historic Ellis Island, beautiful Battery Park, and towering skyscrapers that define the Manhattan skyline.
Empire State Building
A must-visit attraction for any person in the Big Apple, this building soars up 102 stories and was previously the world’s tallest. Its Art Deco design, with its distinctive spire, adds a timeless charm to the cityscape. Enjoy stopping at three observatories on the 80th, 86th, and 102nd floors to take in unparalleled vistas of the city that never sleeps.
- Day 1: Fly to New YorkUpon arriving in New York City, we check in to our superb accommodations for the next four evenings. Enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning and the convenience of staying in the heart of the city near Times Square, perfect for exploring the best-known attractions, museums, and shops.
- Day 2: City Tour & Radio City Music HallA local guide joins us this morning for an exciting tour of the Big Apple, which is truly a magical experience during the holiday season! See Rockefeller Center and its famous ice-skating rink, the Lincoln Square holiday tree, Grand Central Station, and the festive decor adorning store windows on 5th Avenue. After getting to know fellow travelers over a Welcome Lunch, we return to the hotel to freshen up before going behind the scenes of the world-renowned Radio City Music Hall. Enjoy a guided tour that includes the palatial 60-foot-high foyer, exclusive views of the auditorium, a visit to the secret “Roxy Suite” apartment, and more. Following the tour, we attend the Christmas Spectacular® Starring the Radio City Rockettes®. Admire the flawless precision of 140 performers while they sing and dance in classics, like the legendary Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3: Liberty Midtown Cruise & The Nutcracker™After a leisurely morning, we relax on a cruise of New York Harbor. Get comfortable in the heated indoor deck with huge panoramic windows, perfect for taking in sights of One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and the High Line. We also see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the former gateway to America for over 12 million immigrants. The afternoon is yours to grab lunch at one of the many incredible eateries, visit Grand Central Station, or explore Bryant Park’s Holiday Shops, a unique wintertime bazaar of over 150 vendors. Tonight, we are treated to a production of The Nutcracker™, performed by the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This extraordinary, classic ballet encapsulates the spirit of the season with stunning costumes, a magical one-ton Christmas tree, and a 62-piece orchestra playing timeless music.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 4: The Empire State BuildingOur day begins with a visit to one of the most widely recognized landmarks, the Empire State Building. This 102-story Art Deco skyscraper first opened in 1931 and remained the tallest building in the world until the 1970s. Take in unbeatable views of Manhattan’s cityscape, including the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park, from 1250 feet above on the top observation deck. Afterwards, we celebrate our holiday getaway with a delicious Farewell Lunch at an upscale local restaurant. The rest of the day is yours to soak up the wonders of this iconic and festive destination.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 5: Fly HomeWe return home today, filled with holiday cheer from our enchanting time in lively and festive New York City.
Meals Included: Breakfast
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 4 nights at Sheraton New York Times Square
Attractions & Highlights
- Radio City Music Hall feat. Stage Door Tour & Christmas Spectacular® Starring the Radio City Rockettes®
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
- New York City guided tour
- Bryant Park’s Holiday Shops
- Grand Central Station
- New York City Ballet performance of The Nutcracker™ at the Lincoln Center
- Liberty Midtown cruise
- Time at leisure
- Empire State Building observation deck
6 Excellent Meals
- Daily breakfasts
- Welcome Lunch at a local restaurant
- Farewell Lunch at Porter House Bar and Grill
Learn more about what's included with the Holiday Advantage.
Birmingham - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport