New York City

This four-night escorted holiday with Just You offers a measured introduction to New York City, starting with an orientation walk around Times Square. Neon signs and flashing billboards set a busy scene, as you take stock of this American metropolis the moment you arrive.

Over the next two days there’s an organized half-day city tour covering Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Broadway and Chinatown, topped off with a lunch cruise around Manhattan's harbour. Passing under the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and circling the Statue of Liberty gives a new perspective on those familiar sights. The following day takes you beneath the city on the subway to Central Park, the city’s sprawling green lung, where your local guide may point out the Imagine mosaic or the Delacorte Musical Clock. Later, a chance to wander along the shop-lined Fifth Avenue follows, with landmarks like Tiffany & Co and Saks within reach.

The pace is unhurried, and the group size keeps the city manageable rather than overwhelming. The tour ends with a straightforward transfer to the airport on day four.