Tour Eastern Us & Canada Grand Vacation | Visit United States of America

Guide

Local Guides for city sightseeing in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, and Amish farm & house; services of a professional Tour Director.

Meals

4 breakfasts

Transport

Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.

Others

Guided visit to an Amish Farm & House

Accommodation

NEW YORK CITY : Skyline Hotel (MF) BOSTON : Crowne Plaza Boston - Newton (F) QUÉBEC CITY AREA : Hotel Lindbergh (MF) MONTRÉAL : Best Western Ville-Marie (F) OTTAWA : The Cartier Place Suite Hotel (F) TORONTO : Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (F) NIAGARA FALLS : Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel (F) LANCASTER : Heritage Hotel Lancaster (ST) WASHINGTON DC AREA : Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria (F) PHILADELPHIA : Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue (F)

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MAPLE SUGAR HOUSE BREAKFAST AND TOUR Start your day at a family owned ’sugar shack’ with a traditional Quebec breakfast, a taste of maple syrup and a short lesson in the history of Maple Syrup making in the region. NIAGARA HELICOPTER SIGHTSEEING Take a thrilling ride over the most famous falls in North America. As the helicopter gently lifts off the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region begin to appear below. DINNER AND NATIONAL MONUMENTS BY NIGHT The evening starts with dinner at a favorite local restaurant and is capped off with an illumination tour of several of DC’s most famous memorials. A beautiful city any time of day, it is especially beautiful at night!

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Canadian hotel taxes are not included in the price of this tour. The exact amount will be added after you complete your booking, but before your final payment. Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: New York City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: New York City

Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 Day 2: New York City–Boston
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: New York City–Boston

This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, you will see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.
Day 3 Day 3: Boston
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Boston

On your morning guided tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure of British troops to Lexington), the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. (B)
Day 4 Day 4: Boston–Québec City Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Boston–Québec City Area

Journey through New Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. (B)
Day 5 Day 5: Québec City Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Québec City Area

This morning, join your traveling companions on a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction. Afterward, return to Québec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions, and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 6 Day 6: Québec City Area–Montréal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Québec City Area–Montréal

Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities and home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. Included guided sightseeing includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice (built by the first missionary settlers), and modern Montréal.
Day 7 Day 7: Montréal–Ottawa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Montréal–Ottawa

Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Guided city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its Gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.
Day 8 Day 8: Ottawa–Thousand Islands National Park–Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ottawa–Thousand Islands National Park–Toronto

Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included scenic cruise.
Day 9 Day 9: Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Toronto

Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural tone are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Center; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Then, spend the rest of the day exploring city sights such as Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown on your own.
Day 10 Day 10: Toronto–Niagara Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Toronto–Niagara Falls

Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Day 11 Day 11: Niagara Falls–Lancaster
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Niagara Falls–Lancaster

Leave Canada and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Tonight, join the optional excursion and experience authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
Day 12 Day 12: Lancaster–Pennsylvania Dutch Country–Washington Dc Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Lancaster–Pennsylvania Dutch Country–Washington Dc Area

This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.
Day 13 Day 13: Washington Dc
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Washington Dc

The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove. Your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest some independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city. (B)
Day 14 Day 14: Washington Dc–Philadelphia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Washington Dc–Philadelphia

Travel north this morning to Philadelphia. Visit Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. Have time to explore these and other places in what is referred to as “America’s Most Historic Square Mile” on your own. This evening, join the optional excursion and dine aboard the Tall Ship Moshulu, the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat. (B)
Day 15 Day 15: Philadelphia–New York City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Philadelphia–New York City

This morning, enjoy additional sightseeing in the "City of Brotherly Love" before leaving for New York City via Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 6 pm. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports, transfers are not included; we suggest booking flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon for guests on the New York city extension.

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Eastern Us & Canada Grand Vacation

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Itinerary of your trip Eastern Us & Canada Grand Vacation

Day 1: New York City

Day 2: New York City–Boston

Day 3: Boston

Day 4: Boston–Québec City Area

Day 5: Québec City Area

Day 6: Québec City Area–Montréal

Day 7: Montréal–Ottawa

Day 8: Ottawa–Thousand Islands National Park–Toronto

Day 9: Toronto

Day 10: Toronto–Niagara Falls

Day 11: Niagara Falls–Lancaster

Day 12: Lancaster–Pennsylvania Dutch Country–Washington Dc Area

Day 13: Washington Dc

Day 14: Washington Dc–Philadelphia

Day 15: Philadelphia–New York City

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