Tour Description
Discover the highlights of East Coast USA and Canada on this fascinating itinerary that shows you the best of New York, Washington DC, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Boston. Among exciting city discoveries, you’ll also catch a glimpse of traditional life in Amish Country and view the spectacular Niagara Falls aboard the Maid of Mist.
Insider Experiences
Enjoy Insider moments like… sleeping in the setting of historic events at Boston’s elegant Omni Parker House. Dating back to 1855, JFK proposed to Jackie O at the hotel, Malcolm X and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh worked there, and Boston Cream Pie was invented in its kitchens. The intriguing politics of Washington, D.C. are explained by an expert we know in the capital who shows you the key sights and shares the secrets of the city’s powerful players. We also meet locals in Montreal and Quebec City, each adding a personal spin to their home cities.
Sightseeing Highlights
City tours of Washington, D.C., Montreal, Quebec City and Boston.
Orientation tours of New York City, Toronto and Ottawa.
Visit Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Lancaster County.
Scenic Drive along Ocean Drive in Newport.
What’s Included
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
Airport transfers are provided on the first and last day of your guided holiday
Audio Headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
A travel wallet with your documentation.
13 nights First Class accommodation
Fine Dining
Welcome Reception with light appetisers.
13 full breakfasts.
6 dinners (including Be My Guest, 4 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).
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Arrive New York City |
1 |
Welcome to New York! Check into your hotel and head out on your own for an afternoon of discovering New York City. Grab a slice of pizza or a hot dog from a street vendor, browse the high-end shops or just relax at your hotel. At 5:30 p.m. meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Stay: New York Marriott East Side |
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New York – Philadelphia – Washington, D.C. (2 Nights) |
2 |
Take a bite out of the Big Apple on an orientation tour of the city. View the towering Empire State Building, pulsating Times Square and grand Central Park. Travel on to the City of Brotherly Love and visit the Liberty Bell Center. View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before travelling on to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. This evening enjoy a dinner in the capital city. (BB/D) Stay: Capital Hilton |
Day |
Washington, D.C. Sightseeing And Free Time |
3 |
Immerse yourself in the proud heritage of a nation today as you view the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II and Vietnam War memorials with a Local Expert. Enjoy the remainder of the day on your own-perhaps visit one of the Smithsonian’s museums or galleries or take a stroll around Dupont Circle. (FB) |
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Washington, D.C. – Lancaster County/amish Country |
4 |
Roll back in time to explore the rural back roads of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County with a Local Expert. Learn about the traditional agricultural lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live much the same as they did when they first settled here over 200 years ago. Arrive at your hotel, an historic preservation in the heart of Amish Country. Tonight, after a hearty dinner, practice preparing whoopie pies, a delicious Local Speciality, for your dessert. (BB/D) Stay: The Inn at Leola Village Authentic Accommodation |
Day |
Lancaster County – Niagara Falls (2 Nights) |
5 |
Depart Lancaster County and journey across Pennsylvania into the eastern corner of New York. Stop at the Corning Museum of Glass, a Local Speciality, where centuries of both ancient and contemporary glassware are on display. Marvel at the beautiful sculptures and learn about the amazing discoveries from their scientific research department. Arrive in Canada at the majestic Niagara Falls. (FB) Stay: Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview |
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Niagara Falls Sightseeing And Free Time |
6 |
After soaking up the panoramic views and thunderous roar of the falls, set out on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of spectacular Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own before travelling on to the picturesque community of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This evening, visit a family-owned winery for an exclusive tour and tasting of their award-winning wines, including ice wine, a speciality to the region and a drink that can only be produced in a few other areas of the world. Later, relax at a Be My Guest dinner with bucolic views of the vineyard. (BB/BMGD) |
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Niagara Falls – Toronto |
7 |
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Day |
Toronto – Ottawa |
8 |
Travel to Ottawa, Canada’s stately capital. Enjoy an introductory tour of the city, including the elegant buildings of Parliament Hill; Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries and museums. (FB) Stay: Sheraton Ottawa |
Day |
Ottawa – Montreal |
9 |
Today takes you from Canada’s administrative capital to the cultural heart of French Canada and the largest French-speaking city outside of France. This evening, enjoy a dinner at a restaurant in charming Old Montreal. (BB/D) Stay: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal |
Day |
Montreal – Quebec City (2 Nights) |
10 |
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Day |
Quebec City Sightseeing And Free Time |
11 |
Explore Quebec City’s winding streets and historic sites with your Local Expert. Learn about the city’s French and English military past at the fortified Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major colonial battle. This afternoon, perhaps visit a gallery, take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or simply relax at a cafe. (FB) |
Day |
Quebec City – Franconia Notch – Boston (2 Nights) |
12 |
Leave the birthplace of French Canada and cross back into the United States. Traverse New Hampshire on your way to Franconia Notch in the heart of the White Mountains. As you make your way through forests of sugar maple and white birch, watch for the black bear, moose and deer that call this area home. Arrive in Boston at your hotel. (FB) Stay: Omni Parker House Authentic Accommodation |
Day |
Boston Sightseeing And Free Time |
13 |
Discover Boston’s rich history, from the Old North Church to Boston Harbor-site of the famous Tea Party-and along the Freedom Trail. This afternoon, continue your exploration as you please-visit the bar that inspired the TV show Cheers or explore the lovely Public Gardens. This evening, toast your holiday and your newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner. (BB/FD) |
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Boston – Newport – Depart New York City |
14 |
Once the summer home of the Vanderbilts, Astors and Carnegies, the ‘captains of industry,” the seaside town of Newport now offers history aficionados a wealth of stunning architectural landmarks. See the rows of mansions along Ocean Drive before returning to New York. A transfer is provided to New York JFK International Airport and to the New York Marriott East Side hotel for those extending their stay. (FB) |
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24-Jul-14 |
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AU $5,270 |
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18-Jul-14 |
31-Jul-14 |
18-Jul-14 |
31-Jul-14 |
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AU $5,270 |
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25-Jul-14 |
7-Aug-14 |
25-Jul-14 |
7-Aug-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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1-Aug-14 |
14-Aug-14 |
1-Aug-14 |
14-Aug-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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8-Aug-14 |
21-Aug-14 |
8-Aug-14 |
21-Aug-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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15-Aug-14 |
28-Aug-14 |
15-Aug-14 |
28-Aug-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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21-Aug-14 |
3-Sep-14 |
21-Aug-14 |
3-Sep-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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22-Aug-14 |
4-Sep-14 |
22-Aug-14 |
4-Sep-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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29-Aug-14 |
11-Sep-14 |
29-Aug-14 |
11-Sep-14 |
AU $3,695 |
AU $5,270 |
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4-Sep-14 |
17-Sep-14 |
4-Sep-14 |
17-Sep-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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5-Sep-14 |
18-Sep-14 |
5-Sep-14 |
18-Sep-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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11-Sep-14 |
24-Sep-14 |
11-Sep-14 |
24-Sep-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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12-Sep-14 |
25-Sep-14 |
12-Sep-14 |
25-Sep-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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18-Sep-14 |
1-Oct-14 |
18-Sep-14 |
1-Oct-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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19-Sep-14 |
2-Oct-14 |
19-Sep-14 |
2-Oct-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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25-Sep-14 |
8-Oct-14 |
25-Sep-14 |
8-Oct-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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26-Sep-14 |
9-Oct-14 |
26-Sep-14 |
9-Oct-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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2-Oct-14 |
15-Oct-14 |
2-Oct-14 |
15-Oct-14 |
AU $3,795 |
AU $5,370 |
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3-Oct-14 |
16-Oct-14 |
3-Oct-14 |
16-Oct-14 |
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7-May-15 |
24-Apr-15 |
7-May-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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1-May-15 |
14-May-15 |
1-May-15 |
14-May-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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8-May-15 |
21-May-15 |
8-May-15 |
21-May-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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14-May-15 |
27-May-15 |
14-May-15 |
27-May-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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15-May-15 |
28-May-15 |
15-May-15 |
28-May-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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21-May-15 |
3-Jun-15 |
21-May-15 |
3-Jun-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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22-May-15 |
4-Jun-15 |
22-May-15 |
4-Jun-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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28-May-15 |
10-Jun-15 |
28-May-15 |
10-Jun-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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29-May-15 |
11-Jun-15 |
29-May-15 |
11-Jun-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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5-Jun-15 |
18-Jun-15 |
5-Jun-15 |
18-Jun-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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12-Jun-15 |
25-Jun-15 |
12-Jun-15 |
25-Jun-15 |
AU $4,225 |
AU $5,925 |
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19-Jun-15 |
2-Jul-15 |
19-Jun-15 |
2-Jul-15 |
AU $4,300 |
AU $6,075 |
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26-Jun-15 |
9-Jul-15 |
26-Jun-15 |
9-Jul-15 |
AU $4,300 |
AU $6,075 |
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3-Jul-15 |
16-Jul-15 |
3-Jul-15 |
16-Jul-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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10-Jul-15 |
23-Jul-15 |
10-Jul-15 |
23-Jul-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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17-Jul-15 |
30-Jul-15 |
17-Jul-15 |
30-Jul-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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24-Jul-15 |
6-Aug-15 |
24-Jul-15 |
6-Aug-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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31-Jul-15 |
13-Aug-15 |
31-Jul-15 |
13-Aug-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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6-Aug-15 |
19-Aug-15 |
6-Aug-15 |
19-Aug-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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7-Aug-15 |
20-Aug-15 |
7-Aug-15 |
20-Aug-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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13-Aug-15 |
26-Aug-15 |
13-Aug-15 |
26-Aug-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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14-Aug-15 |
27-Aug-15 |
14-Aug-15 |
27-Aug-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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20-Aug-15 |
2-Sep-15 |
20-Aug-15 |
2-Sep-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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21-Aug-15 |
3-Sep-15 |
21-Aug-15 |
3-Sep-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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27-Aug-15 |
9-Sep-15 |
27-Aug-15 |
9-Sep-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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28-Aug-15 |
10-Sep-15 |
28-Aug-15 |
10-Sep-15 |
AU $4,275 |
AU $6,075 |
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3-Sep-15 |
16-Sep-15 |
3-Sep-15 |
16-Sep-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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4-Sep-15 |
17-Sep-15 |
4-Sep-15 |
17-Sep-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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10-Sep-15 |
23-Sep-15 |
10-Sep-15 |
23-Sep-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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11-Sep-15 |
24-Sep-15 |
11-Sep-15 |
24-Sep-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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17-Sep-15 |
30-Sep-15 |
17-Sep-15 |
30-Sep-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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18-Sep-15 |
1-Oct-15 |
18-Sep-15 |
1-Oct-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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24-Sep-15 |
7-Oct-15 |
24-Sep-15 |
7-Oct-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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25-Sep-15 |
8-Oct-15 |
25-Sep-15 |
8-Oct-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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1-Oct-15 |
14-Oct-15 |
1-Oct-15 |
14-Oct-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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2-Oct-15 |
15-Oct-15 |
2-Oct-15 |
15-Oct-15 |
AU $4,325 |
AU $6,125 |
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Note: The majority of departures above will proceed or are guaranteed to depart. We will outline the status of your departure date in your quote along with all applicable discounts and specials. |