Experience the fury of Niagara Falls with a ride on the Maid of the Mist and cruise through the Thousand Islands on this three-day tour from New York City. Day 1: Sunday or Friday New York - Finger Lakes - Niagra Falls An early morning departure takes you north from the Big Apple as you pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls, passing Seneca Lake, where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Tour the American Side of the Falls including the American Falls, Goat Island, and Luna Island. At night, tour Niagara Falls where you can marvel at the colorful lighting of the waters. Overnight: Niagara Falls – Wyndham Super 8 Day 2: Monday or Saturday Niagra Falls - 1000 Islands Leaving the hotel, hear the thundering water of Niagara Falls. See the falls up close from the Horseshoe Falls. Depart from Niagara Falls along the northern part of New York State and visit the Finger Lakes region and Syracuse. Spend the night at Alexandria Bay in the 1000 islands area on the USA side. In April, dependent on weather, the tour may return to Niagara Falls overnight. Day 3: Tuesday or Sunday 1000 Islands - New York  Start the day with a cruise through the amazing Thousand Islands from the USA side, see the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands. After lunch, head to New York State. On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way where you can shop for bargains in the name-brand stores before your return to New York City.