Ivy League College Tour

 

Ivy League College Tour

July 6-13, 2026

 

Come Explore the Most prestigious Ivy League schools of the East along with us!

 

 

 

Did you know that visiting a college is termed “demonstrated interest” by schools and is one of the admissions criteria used to determine an applicant’s acceptance? In fact, “demonstrated interest” is one piece of the admissions puzzle that can give a student up to a 40% chance of being admitted over other applicants.

 

Join us for a fun and informative eight  day road trip exploring the prestigious Ivy League schools of the East. You’ll tour the campuses, gain valuable insights into each university, and have the chance to explore the surrounding towns and cities. We pair the campus visits with great activities, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities to build connections and make lasting friendships. 

 

Day 1:

We’ll begin our journey in Midtown Manhattan with a group brunch and welcome session. Here, you’ll receive essential information about the week ahead and get a clear overview of what to expect.

After brunch, we set off for our first campus visit: Columbia University, the jewel of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We’ll join the official onehour campus tour and take a walk around the inspiring neighborhood of Morningside Heights to get a genuine feel for the area.

From there, we travel to New Haven, Connecticut, where we’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night.

 

Day 2:

We’ll start early, as we have a full day planned. After breakfast, we head to the prestigious Yale University for a formal campus tour and information session. We’ll also take some time to explore parts of New Haven before departing.

In the afternoon, we visit Brown University in Rhode Island for another campus tour. This is followed by an early dinner and an evening activity in Providence.

Afterwards, we transfer (approximately one hour) to Boston for an overnight stay.

 

Day 3:

Get ready for a fun and inspiring day in Boston—an incredible city to live, study, and explore. After breakfast, we head to Cambridge for a tour of Harvard University.

Once the tour concludes, we enjoy a guided Boston city tour led by a licensed local expert who will share insights, stories, and knowledge about this exciting city—one that may even become your future home.

In the early evening, we explore the historic Faneuil Hall marketplace, followed by either free time or an optional Broadway show in Boston.

 

 

Day 4:

After breakfast, we travel north to Hanover, New Hampshire for a visit to Dartmouth College. We’ll join the official tour and enjoy a local lunch before continuing to Lake George.

In Lake George, we’ll have dinner and take a relaxing evening cruise before heading to our hotel for the night.

 

Day 5:

We begin early again. After breakfast, we board the coach and head to beautiful Ithaca for a tour and information session at Cornell University.

Afterward, we’ll explore some of the region’s stunning natural attractions, including a few of the most notable waterfalls. Depending on timing, we may also visit Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park.

We’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night in the area.

 

Day 6:

After breakfast, we travel south to Hershey, Pennsylvania, where we’ll spend the day at Hershey’s Chocolate World. You’ll get to design your own candy bar at one of Hershey’s most popular workshops and enjoy unlimited chocolate “kisses” during the free tour.

In the afternoon, we continued to Lancaster for an authentic Amish dinner and overnight stay.

 

Day 7:

We start the day with a visit to Kreider Dairy Farm, where you’ll see modern, hightech farming in action. You’ll get a birdseye view of the impressive milking carousel, where 1,800 cows are milked three times daily—and you may even get to meet some adorable calves!

We then travel to Philadelphia, where we’ll enjoy an afternoon and evening city tour, followed by dinner and either evening entertainment or free time.

 

 

Day 8:

After breakfast, we visit the University of Pennsylvania for a campus tour. We’ll enjoy an authentic Philly cheesesteak (or a similar local favorite) for lunch.

Later, we headed to historic Princeton for a tour of Princeton University.

We’ll enjoy a final group dinner and wrapup session before concluding the tour back in New York City.

 

Note:

Based on availability and other limitations the itinerary is subject to change.  Some substitutions of activities and restaurants may be required.

 

Tour Includes:

• Transfer via coach

• Meals as mentioned with taxes and gratuities.

• Driver & guide’s gratuities

 

Tour Excludes:

• Any items or food or beverages purchased individually.

• Insurance

 

 

The tour starts in New York City. Guests are welcome to join along they way. Please contact us shoulf you require a diffrent starting point.

 

If there are any questions or if you need assistance with the booking. Please reach out to Josefin Lagnelius

jlagnelius@a1tours.com

609-919-2037

347-340-9259

 

 

 

 

 

Tour runs in rain & shine.

Itinerary and inclusions may slightly change based on availability.