🗽New York New Year's Tour 2027 | 5 Nights 7 Days - Merkez Hotel

• Round-trip economy class airfare between Istanbul – New York – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines (TK003 / TK002).

• Airport taxes and mandatory ticket taxes included in the airfare.

• 5 nights of room accommodation at the hotel selected during the reservation. Breakfast is not included.

• Meet-and-greet service at New York JFK Airport.

• Transfer from JFK Airport to the hotel and return transfer from the hotel to JFK Airport.

• Turkish-language local operations and guiding services provided by your America Guide.

• All excursions indicated in the program as “Optional Tour,” the admission tickets for these excursions, and private transportation services. Optional tours are purchased separately.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as beverages.

• U.S. visa fee, visa application expenses, and passport costs.

• Travel health insurance and tour cancellation protection package.

• International departure fee.

• Personal expenses and individual costs incurred at the hotel.

• Guide and driver tips.

• The refundable security / incidentals deposit requested by the hotel and charged per room. This amount is not an accommodation fee; it is refunded or offset according to the hotel’s policies and the guest’s expenses.

Optional Tour Package

The total adult price for the six optional tours is 830 USD. The special New Year’s package price is 750 USD per person and is not included in the main tour price.

Travel Dates and Duration

The program begins with departure from Istanbul on December 27, 2026. The return flight from New York is on the evening of January 1, 2027; arrival in Istanbul is at 14:10 on January 2, 2027. The tour covers 7 calendar days, including 5 nights of hotel accommodation and the return flight. Flight times are the local times of the relevant airports.

Accommodation and Hotel Location

Accommodation is arranged according to the hotel and room type selected during booking. World Center Hotel is in Manhattan, New York, while Garner Hotel Totowa IHG is in the New Jersey area. The hotels offer different access options to the city center; please take the location of the hotel you select into consideration when making your reservation.

Check-in to hotel rooms is after 15:00. On the return day, rooms must be vacated according to the hotel’s check-out time. Early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed. Breakfast is not included in the accommodation.

Hotel names may be replaced with equivalent hotels in cases of operational necessity, while maintaining the same category and regional standards. In triple rooms, the third bed may be an extra bed or a sofa bed, depending on the hotel’s practice.

Optional Tours and Free Time

The city tours, shopping tours, and visits to surrounding cities specified in the program are optional and charged separately. The total adult price for the six optional tours is USD 830, while the special New Year’s package price is USD 750 per person. Guests who do not participate in the optional tours may spend the relevant time periods at their leisure.

For optional tours, children aged 0–6 participate free of charge, while an approximately 20% discount is applied for children aged 6–12. The age limits and the exact fee applicable to the child will be confirmed during booking.

Scope of the New Year’s Program

The tour offers the opportunity to experience New York’s atmosphere during the New Year period. Special admission to the Times Square New Year’s celebration, a reserved viewing area, a gala dinner, or a New Year’s party package is not included. The current program includes an optional Washington DC tour on December 31.

Visits and Program Flow

The Statue of Liberty is viewed from the water during the ferry ride included in the relevant optional tour; going ashore on the island is not included in the program. The Washington DC tour includes viewing the White House and other government buildings, but does not include indoor admission to these buildings.

The order and timing of the excursions may change depending on traffic, weather conditions, official security procedures, and the operating hours of the sites visited. The tour content will be preserved as much as possible.

Walking and Day Trips

City tours include walking, periods spent standing, and the use of stairs at some locations. The Philadelphia and especially the Washington DC tours may require early departure and long vehicle journeys. Guests with limited mobility or accessibility needs are kindly requested to provide this information before booking so that suitable arrangements can be considered.

Hotel Deposit and Personal Expenses

A refundable security / incidentals deposit per room is required at hotel check-in. This amount is separate from the accommodation fee. The collection method, amount, and refund period may vary depending on the hotel and the payment method used. Personal expenses and any damage charges may be deducted from the deposit.

Travel Documents and Baggage

It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport, a visa suitable for travel, and the required travel documents. The first and last name details in the reservation must match the passport. Baggage allowance and cabin baggage conditions should be checked on the issued flight ticket.

Reservation Conditions

The selected hotel, room type, service scope, payment schedule, and cancellation / modification conditions should be checked before completing the reservation.

Travel Documents

• Your passport, the visa required for your trip, and flight information.

• Your hotel reservation, tour itinerary, and travel insurance policy, if applicable.

• Copies of your important documents stored on your phone and accessible offline.

• Emergency contact information and the tour representative’s phone number.

Winter Clothing and Comfortable Shoes

• A warm coat that is resistant to wind and precipitation.

• A sweater, fleece, and thermal underwear suitable for layering.

• A beanie, scarf, gloves, and warm socks.

• Comfortable shoes suitable for long walks, preferably water-resistant and with non-slip soles.

• A small umbrella or lightweight raincoat.

Electronic Devices

• A mobile phone, charging cables, and a travel adapter compatible with US outlets.

• Check that your device chargers are compatible with the US electrical system; a plug adapter does not convert voltage.

• Sufficient storage space for taking photos and, if desired, a camera.

• A portable charger; check the conditions for carrying it on the flight with your airline.

Daily Use and Personal Needs

• A small, zippered backpack or crossbody bag that you can use during city tours.

• Regularly used medications, their original packaging, and any prescriptions or doctor's notes, if applicable.

• Personal care products, lip balm, and moisturizer.

• Sunglasses and a refillable water bottle.

Payment Methods

• A bank or credit card enabled for international use and some US dollars for daily needs.

• Confirm before your trip which payment methods the hotel accepts for the security deposit.

Luggage Preparation

• Prepare your luggage according to the allowance stated on your airline ticket.

• Carry your passport, valuables, and personal items you will need during the journey in an easily accessible manner.

• If you are planning to shop, leave some room and weight allowance in your luggage for the return trip.

Before departure, check the weather forecasts for New York and the surrounding city tours you will be joining, and review your clothing one final time.