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New York | Graduation Trip | Sample Itinerary

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Welcome to New York!

This trip blends the New York everyone dreams about, Central Park walks, skyline views, and Broadway lights, with the parts most travelers miss: cozy cafés, neighborhood corners, and time to simply wander. You’ll move from uptown icons to downtown streets. You’ll see why New York is the place to be!

Trip Overview

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Day 1 | New York City

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Arrive in New York

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Transfer to Hotel

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Check in to Hotel

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Explore Central Park

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Dinner

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

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Watch a Show on Broadway

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Day 2 | New York City

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Breakfast

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Visit the Museum of Modern Art - MOMA

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Visit The Met

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Lunch

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

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Go to a Yankees Game

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Dinner

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

Day 3 | New York City

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Breakfast

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Visit the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum

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Lunch

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

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Shopping in SOHO

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Head to Liberty Island to Visit the Statue of Liberty

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Dinner

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

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Go to a Comedy Show

Day 4 | New York City

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Breakfast

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Bike the Brooklyn Bridge

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Lunch

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

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Explore and Shop in the Upper East Side

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Dinner

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

Day 5 | Departure

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Breakfast

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Walk the High Line

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Lunch

Restaurant recommendations will be provided.

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Depart from New York

More Information

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Contact

Please email us at info@kairostours.com or call us at 512.596.1642 for more information.

We Offer 100% Transparent Accounting

Unlike other travel companies, Kairos Tours provides complete financial transparency.

Clients receive a detailed line item breakdown of expenses, including all available receipts. We account for every dollar spent. Kairos Tours never marks up an expense or charges a ‘percentage of spend’ fee – keeping all interests aligned.

We don't ask for your budget, we create you budget with you.

Our Trips are 100% Fully Customizable

All of our trips are fully customizable - this sample itinerary is simply a starting point to give you a sense of what is possible! We are happy to tailor every detail to fit your group’s unique needs, interests, and preferences.

Our Approach to Group Travel

Traveling with a group doesn’t have to feel slow or stressful. On our grad trips, you’ll explore in small groups that keep things easy and flexible - so you can move at your own pace and make the most of every stop. No following a big crowd or waiting around. Instead, you’ll have the freedom to focus on what actually interests you, whether that’s finding the best local coffee spot, exploring a museum, or just soaking in the views.

Each trip is designed to help you feel confident exploring new places while knowing everything is handled behind the scenes - from logistics to safety. You’ll have experienced trip leaders there to support you, but this is your adventure. It’s about independence, connection, and discovering what travel means to you.

FAQs

Is there a minimum number of guests required for this trip?

  • There’s no minimum number of participants required, but please note that the fewer people in the group, the higher the price per person. Larger groups help keep individual costs lower by sharing fixed expenses like transportation and guides.

What information will be provided before the trip?

  • Each traveler will receive a complete, dynamic itinerary that includes travel logistics, hotel details, tours, entrance information, meeting points, and more - everything you need to feel fully prepared.

Will there be a group meeting before departure?

  • Yes! We’ll schedule a pre-trip meeting (either in person or via Google Meet) to go over final details, answer questions, and ensure everyone is ready and excited.

Does Kairos Tours provide a Tour Director?

  • A Tour Director can be arranged to accompany your group upon request. Please note this may affect the overall cost of the trip.

Will the itinerary change from what’s currently listed?

  • Kairos Tours will make every reasonable effort to provide this trip in accordance with the descriptions provided. Although it is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your reservation or cancel confirmed reservations, we reserve the right to do so should it become necessary or advisable, in our sole discretion. We’ll always prioritize the best possible experience for your group!

Are trip prices guaranteed?

  • All pricing is based on current estimates and subject to change due to factors like group size, travel dates, currency exchange rates, and seasonal variations.

Are meals included in the trip price?

  • Lunches and dinners are typically not included in the trip price, allowing for flexibility and the opportunity to explore local dining options. Personal incidentals, such as snacks, souvenirs, and optional activities, are also the responsibility of each traveler.

What if there are unexpected delays or issues?

  • Kairos Tours is not responsible for costs or disruptions resulting from circumstances beyond our control, such as flight delays, changes or cancellations, injuries, weather, war, natural disasters, strikes, social discourse, pandemics, etc., and/or other unforeseeable matters.

About David Mebane and Kairos Tours

My name is David Mebane and I am a lifelong traveler that experienced my first international trip as a 2nd grader, and I haven’t stopped since. I founded Fat Tire Tours in Paris, France in 1999 and love showing people around the City of Light. That passion has grown to include other incredible destinations around the globe, and is the genesis for Kairos Tours. I don't know every destination on the globe, but I do know several well, and I love to take people with me to create experiences and memories that last a lifetime. 

I live in Austin, Texas with my wife Kelly and our son Weston and daughter Caroline. However, we spend as much time as we can elsewhere since there is nothing better than an adventure with family and friends.

Map of the trip locations

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A. Central Park

New York, NY, USA

B. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

C. Statue of Liberty

New York, NY 10004, USA

D. Yankee Stadium

1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA

E. 9/11 Memorial & Museum

180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

F. The Museum of Modern Art

11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

G. The High Line

New York, NY 10011, USA

H. Brooklyn Bridge

New York, NY 10038, USA

I. SoHo

SoHo, New York, NY, USA

J. Upper East Side

Upper East Side, New York, NY, USA

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