7 Wonders Travel


   Statue of Liberty 

The Statue of Liberty, in New York City, is open for tourists from 9:30 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. It is advised that visitors arrive early in the morning in order to climb to the crown and avoid long lines. The ferry that leaves to Liberty island is in conjunction with the statue's hours and it has a magnificent view of the statue.The fares for the ferries are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, and $3 for children under the age of 17. For more information, visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument web page:http://www.vny.com/city/liberty.html



   Eiffel Tower 

The hours for visiting the Eiffel Tower are as follows:
Days Elevator Stairs
January 1 to June 10 9:30 am to 11:00 p.m. 9:30 am to 6:30 p.m.
June 11 to August 31 9:00am to midnight 9:00am to midnight
September 1 to December 31 9:30 am to 11:00 p.m. 9:30 am to 6:30 p.m.

For more information visit: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/tour_uk

Taj Mahal

     The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India in the Uttar Pradesh. While in Agra, along with the Taj Mahal there are tours available of the city and the natural features in the area. Access to Agra can be made by air, rail, or road. Accommodations are also available nearby. For more information go to http://www.incore.com/india/up.agra.html.

The Taj Mahal is open from- 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m
Entry fee from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. is Rs. 10

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.-Rs. 15


 

Angkor Wat

There are many different tours to see the wondrous Angkor Wat. Interesting Cambodia Tours with travel to Angkor Wat Temples in Siemreap. Visit Bayon, Banteay Srei, Rolous Group, Elephant Terrace, East and west Mebon, or take the boat trip along the Tonle Sap Lake. You can also fly directly to temples in Siemreap to see its beautiful structures. For more information visit http://www.asia-discovery.com/Angkorcambodia.htm

 

Great Wall

Going to the Great Wall is an adventure in itself but there are many hiking trails available for you also. Much of the Great Wall is still standing and you can go on guided tours, or hike on your own.

Starting from the Beijing section of the wall, you can travel the pockets until you reach the end near the China Sea. Trips range from rugged to easy and backpacking to lightweight, but the scenery never decreases. The tours can be only a few days but you will remember them forever. For more information visit http://www.china-hiking.com/great.htm

 

Panama Canal

The most obvious method of visiting the Panama Canal is by water. There are various cruises available that stop at locations such as Grenada, Caracas, San Juan, Acapulco, the Islands, and Aruba. It is more likely to find a cruise in the spring and fall when the ships are repositioning from Alaska to the Caribbean and back. For more information on cruises visit http://www.budget-travel.com/cruise4.htm.

 

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Although the inside of the tower is closed to the public, it is still a sight worth seeing. Access to the tower can be made by air, landing at the Pisa airport, which is ten minutes outside of the city. Other options include landing in Florence and taking a train into Pisa, which is about a one hour ride. There are also the options of the sea, long distance rails, coaches, and cars. For more information, visit http://www.mytravelguide.com/countries/italy/