Self Drive Packages: Wine Water & Wonders of Upstate New York

Day 1: New York City - Corning Drive through the Catskill Mountains via Rt. 17/I-86 to Corning, New York– 4 ½ hour drive. Corning, the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes is home to one of our region’s most popular attractions, The Corning Museum of Glass. Visit the world’s largest glass museum and watch a live Hot Glass Show! Many other attractions lie within reach to round out the afternoon and evening. Apx. 420 km / 260 mi

Day 2: Corning - Syracuse / Finger Lakes Head towards Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen State Park is one of our most popular visitor destinations because of the scenery of the 19 waterfalls and the gorge itself. In the village of Watkins Glen you will find dining and boat excursions. Seneca Lake is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. Traveling up either side will be a beautiful drive and you will end up in the small city of Geneva. In Geneva you can walk the north shore of Seneca Lake. From there you can head east towards Syracuse to visit Destiny USA, which is the sixth largest shopping destination in the nation, combining traditional retail, outlets, fine dining and entertainment. Apx. 165 km / 100 mi

Day 3: Syracuse - Rochester If shopping is on your list, Waterloo Premium Outlets is a great stop. Then head to Rochester, an iconic American city (www.visitrochester. com) Rochester is home to George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film inside the home of Kodak’s founder. Enjoy an evening of great dining, music and nightlife. Stroll, bike or cruise between the charming villages that line the historic Erie Canal. Apx. 150 km / 90 mi

Day 4: Rochester - Niagara Falls Depart Rochester along the Seaway Trail American Byway, arriving in Niagara Falls ready to be captivated by the experience of the Falls. Another thrill of a lifetime is a ride aboard the Whirlpool Jet Boats where you will roar through Class Five whitewater at Devil’s Hole. While taking in the sights and sounds of Niagara USA, be sure to allow ample time to shop at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA which offer over 150 designer name outlets. Apx. 140 Km / 87 mi

Day 5: Niagara Falls / Departure Spend the morning in Niagara USA and then depart via air from Buffalo/Niagara International Airport to NYC, or drive via Finger Lakes to NYC. Apx. 660 km / 410 mi
Wine Water & Wonders of Upstate New York 
Included: 5 day tour / 4 nights Standard Accommodation Up to 2 children under 12 years stay free when sharing with 2 paying adults Corning Museum of Glass admission "Maid of the Mist" Niagara Falls, USA 1 complimentary local bottle of wine to be picked up at the Visitor Center Niagara Falls, USA Road book All taxes and fees