Self-Drive American Historic Highways

Day 1

New York Arrival
Today, arrive in New York City, the world-famous Big Apple.
Transfer independently to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure exploring the city.
Hotel: Hotel Edison or similar

Day 2

New York
This morning at 08:00 you will be met by your Tour representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, and maps for your tour. A full day is yours to explore this exciting city, filled with people, famous sights, and skyscrapers. See the Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, The United Nations, and much more.

Day 3

New York – Cape Cod (270 miles)
After picking up your rental car, you will drive east through the coastal towns and villages bordering Long Island Sound and pass through Connecticut and Rhode Island en route to the rustic charm of Cape Cod.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Hyannis Cape Cod or similar

Day 4

Cape Cod – Boston (80 miles)
The heritage of colonial America is revealed today as you visit cities founded by the Pilgrims and the Puritans. In Boston, you can visit the haunts of the revolutionary patriots who stoked the fires of democracy throughout the Colonies.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Peabody or similar

Day 5

Boston – Acadia National Park – Bar Harbor (340 miles)
Driving north along the eastern coastline, you will pass through Salem, Massachusetts—the sight of the only witch trials in the United States and the historic port city of Portland, Maine. Then on to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Hotel: Best Western Inn or similar

Day 6

Bar Harbor – Québec (300 miles)
Journey across the Appalachian Mountains and past Moosehead Lake before crossing at the U.S. Canadian border into the Frenchspeaking Province of Québec. Bright blue and white farmhouses dot the landscape as you travel through rolling countryside toward the provincial capital of Québec.
Hotel: Clarion Québec Ste-Foy or similar

Day 7

Québec – St. Lawrence River – Montréal (160 miles)
A full day to discover romantically medieval Québec City and experience the locals’ joie de vivre. Fortifications of Upper Town overlook Lower Town with its narrow, steep cobblestone streets at the river front. Visit the Citadel and Place-Royale. A short drive away is Île d’Órlèans. The island’s shoreline is dotted with attractive Victorian-style summer homes.
Hotel: Travelodge Montréal or similar

Day 8

Montréal – Ottawa (140 miles)
Today drive to Ottawa, Canada’s national seat of government.
Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites or similar

Day 9

Ottawa – Toronto (270 miles)
Toronto, located on the shores of Lake Ontario, is a modern banking and business center. Today you will have time to explore the ethnic diversity of Toronto’s neighborhoods, or enjoy the panoramic view of Toronto and Lake Ontario from the CN Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing structure.
Hotel: Bond Place Hotel or similar

Day 10

Toronto – Niagara Falls (88 miles)
Today enjoy the thundering Niagara Falls and perhaps take a Maid of the Mist cruise.
Hotel: Days Inn Lundy’s Lane or similar

Day 11

Niagara Falls – Harrisburg (351 miles)
Enjoy the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York en route to the state of Pennsylvania. The simple lifestyle of the Pennsylvania Dutch enhances the rural beauty of the area. Continue to visit to the most famous Civil War battleground, Gettysburg. Overnight in Harrisburg.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Harrisburg East or similar

Day 12

Harrisburg – Charlottesville – Williamsburg (300 miles)
The dramatic Blue Ridge Mountains are contrasted by the rolling green Shenandoah Valley. Follow the crest of the mountains to Charlottesville, home to multiple U.S. Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson. Then pass through the state capital of Richmond, as you drive eastward into Williamsburg, for a taste of Virginia’s colonial past.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Williamsburg or similar

Day 13

Williamsburg – Washington, D.C. (170 miles)
In the morning, explore the grounds of Colonial Williamsburg, faithfully restored to create an accurate impression of the 18th century Virginia capital. Then enjoy the verdant landscape of the Old Dominion as you drive north to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The broad boulevards of Pierre L’Enfant’s masterfully designed city will leave you with a dramatic impression of America’s seat of government.
Hotel: Washington

Day 14

Washington, D.C.
Take the full day to explore the monuments and museums of this grand city. The Smithsonian Institution, a world-renowned complex of museums fronting the Capitol Mall, is a repository of national artifacts and treasures. The views from the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and Capitol Hill provide unforgettable images of the city.

Day 15

Washington, D.C. – New York Departure (240 miles)
Today you will have the chance to visit Independence Park in Philadelphia, where the spirit of the American Revolution was forged into the foundation of the new nation. Once over the Delaware River you will arrive in the Garden State of New Jersey en route to New York City, your final destination. Return your car and transfer independently to the airport.