Eastern US & Canada Discovery

Tour Information

12nt Tour Begins Boston, Ends New York: 2nts Boston; 2nts Quebec City; 1nt Montreal; 1nt Ottawa; 2nts Toronto; 1nt Niagara Falls; 1nt Lancaster; 2nts Washington D.C

Optional New York Extension available - please call for details

Day 1

Fly from the UK – Boston
Arrive in Boston. Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Overnight Boston Park Plaza

Day 2

Boston.
Sightseeing focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks, such as the historic sites near Boston Common, including the Old State House; Old North Church, from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride; and Faneuil Hall, with an opportunity to browse through Quincy Market. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Overnight Boston Park Plaza

Day 3

Boston – Québec City.
Journey north through New Hampshire, passing the state’s capital dome at Concord and continuing to the majestic beauty of Franconia Notch State Park in the scenic WHITE MOUNTAINS. Capture inspiring views of one of nature’s true masterpieces as the grandeur of mountain scenery blends to a green carpet panorama in northern Vermont, which is blessed with innumerable forests and lakes. Enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. The next two nights are in romantic Québec City on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Overnight Québec Hilton

Day 4

Québec City.
Start the day with an included tour by a Local Guide of Canada’s only walled city, including the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. The balance of the day is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight’s optional dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to Ile d’Orleans for a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill. (B)
Overnight Québec Hilton

Day 5

Québec City – Montréal.
Travel southwest to Montréal, Canada’s second-largest city. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie or visit historic Old Montréal. (B)
Overnight Delta Centre-Ville

Day 6

Montréal – Ottawa.
Drive west into Ottawa, the country’s beautiful capital. On a guided tour, you’ll see the Canadian Mint, residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and the stately residences. Dinner tonight is at a specially selected restaurant. (B,D)
Overnight Lord Elgin Hotel

Day 7

Ottawa – Toronto.
This morning, visit the ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE STABLES to learn the Mounties’ history of ensuring peace, safety, and security. Afterward, sit back and relax as you journey through Ontario’s cities to Toronto, the cosmopolitan provincial capital. (B)
Note: The RCMP Stables are closed on Sundays in September and October. When the stables are closed a visit to Gatineau National Park will be substituted.
Overnight Delta Chelsea

Day 8

Toronto.
On today’s sightseeing, view Toronto’s two city halls, the legislature buildings, the university, and some neighborhoods, including Chinatown. The balance of the day is free, and your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do and see in Canada’s largest city. Our optional dinner outing includes a visit to the top of the famous CN Tower for great views of Toronto’s harbor and skyline. (B)
Overnight Delta Chelsea

Day 9

Toronto – Niagara Falls.
Drive around the “Golden Horseshoe” of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands. Then, board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. You may opt to take the optional helicopter flight over the falls. This evening, you may join an optional dinner at a local restaurant followed by a once-in-a-lifetime experience to personally light up the falls. (B)
Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Overnight Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

Day 10

Niagara Falls – Lancaster.
Cross the border at Rainbow Bridge and enter New York State. Then, journey into Pennsylvania through the rolling Appalachian Mountains and on to Lancaster, home of the religious Amish and Mennonite communities whose faiths stress humility, family, community, simple living, and separation from the world. Tonight, enjoy a traditional AMISH FEAST and get an intimate view of growing up Amish. (B,D)
Overnight The Historic Strasburg Inn

Day 11

Lancaster – Washington DC.
Visit an AMISH FARM & HOUSE, where a Local Guide explains this faith, culture, and traditional way of life, which excludes the use of modern conveniences such as electricity and telephones. Then, depart for Washington DC, the nation’s capital. Free time this afternoon. Join us for the optional dinner tonight at one of Washington’s favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of some of the city’s most beautiful monuments. (B)
Overnight Capital Hilton

Day 12

Washington DC.
Your half-day guided tour features ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY with the KENNEDY GRAVESITES, and VIETNAM, KOREAN, & WORLDWARII MEMORIALS, as well as many other well-known sites. Also stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. An afternoon at leisure to do as you wish. Be sure to visit the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution and the glorious Basilica of the Immaculate Conception or the Washington National Cathedral. This evening’s farewell dinner is hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D)
Overnight Capital Hilton

Day 13

Washington DC – Philadelphia – New York City.
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the birthplace of the nation. Visit major attractions, including the LIBERTY BELL and INDEPENDENCE HALL. The holiday ends at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. Transfer back to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Day 14

Arrival back to the UK

What's Included

• Return transatlantic scheduled flights
• Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
• Airport transfers
• Superior hotel accommodation in hotels listed or of a similar standard
• Meals as detailed in itinerary

Activities & Sights Included in the price

• Boston: Sightseeing tour
• Franconia Notch: See the White Mountains
• Québec City: Sightseeing tour
• Montréal: Sightseeing tour; visit Notre Dame Basilica
• Ottawa: Sightseeing tour; visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables
• Toronto: Sightseeing tour
• Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist cruise
• Lancaster: Enjoy a traditional Amish feast; visit an Amish farm and house
• Washington DC: Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner
• Philadelphia: Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall