Best of Eastern Canada and USA

Tour Information

14nt Tour Begins Toronto, Ends New York: 2nts Toronto; 1nt Ottawa; 1nt Montreal; 2nts Quebec City; 2nts Bar Harbor; 2nts Boston; 1nt Philadelphia; 2nts Washington DC; 1nt New York

This tour combines the stunning natural beauty of eastern Canada and the magnificent Niagara Falls with the cultured cosmopolitan cadences of Montréal, Toronto and Ottawa. Add to that some of the USA’s most historic and still vibrant cityscapes in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York City as well as the magnificence of Acadia National Park and you can take home memories of tranquil beauty and the bustling, beating heart of North America.

Day 1

UK - TORONTO
Enjoy your complimentary V.I.P. Door to Door transfer to your departure airport before your scheduled flight to Toronto. A complimentary transfer is provided to your first hotel where you will meetyour Tour Director this afternoon. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Hotel: Hilton Toronto

Day 2

TORONTO SIGHTSEEING & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas, for views from four different look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and museum row. Then move on to Niagara Falls to view this great natural wonder up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto. (B,D)

Day 3

TORONTO - OTTAWA
Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston, Canada’s first capital and one of the nation’s most historic cities. During your orientation tour, view the numerous old buildings, churches, picturesque neighborhoods and fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. In the evening, travel by giant canoe to a native camp on Turtle Island to savour a native feast accompanied by vibrant traditional dances.
Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel (B,HD)

Day 4

OTTAWA - MONTREAL
Enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Bienvenue! Enter the French-speaking province of Quebec and continue to Montreal. Join a local guide and see the old town with its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Admire the city’s diversity from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area and visit Notre-Dame Basilica.
Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (B)

Day 5

MONTREAL - QUEBEC CITY
Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City, first settled by Europeans more than 400 years ago. Sitting atop sheer cliffs at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City reflects the old-world charm and grace of bygone times. The rest of the day is free.
Hotel: Hilton Quebec (B)

Day 6

QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING
Join a local guide to experience Quebec’s unique European charm: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, the first pilgrimage shrine in North America and the Montmorency Falls before returning to your hotel. (B)

Day 7

QUEBEC CITY - BAR HARBOR
Bid "Au Revoir" to Quebec and cross the US border. Relax and enjoy the countryside while travelling east toward the Atlantic coast, to the quintessential New England fishing village of Bar Harbor, Maine.
Hotel: Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina (B)

Day 8

BAR HARBOR - ACADIA EXCURSION
Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Explore Bar Harbor on your own in the afternoon, take an optional nature cruise or go whale watching, before feasting on a traditional Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD)

Day 9

BAR HARBOR - BOSTON
Follow the rocky Maine shoreline south, stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport for a chance to soak up typical New England life. Pass Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s only coastal city, en route to Boston, Massachusetts.
Hotel: Omni Parker House (B)

Day 10

BOSTON SIGHTSEEING
Boston is one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Join your Tour Director for a trip along the Freedom Trail. See Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Charlestown, Bunker Hill Pavilion and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before this evening’s Dine-Around program. Choose from a selection of excellent Boston restaurants. (B,DA)

Day 11

BOSTON - PHILADELPHIA
Travel to Philadelphia where both the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were written. Explore Independence National Historic Park, visit the Liberty Bell and view Independence Hall.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing (B)

Day 12

PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON DC
Tour the award- winning National Constitution Center before continuing to Washington DC. The afternoon is free to perhaps visit one of the Smithsonian’s museums, the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of Georgetown.
Hotel: Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel (B)

Day 13

WASHINGTON DC SIGHTSEEING
See Capitol Hill and The White House on your morning guided city tour. Stops include the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. In Arlington, board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery. (B)

Day 14

WASHINGTON DC - NEW YORK CITY
Depart the nation’s capital and head for the Big Apple where your orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. The afternoon is free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping. In the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a farewell dinner at a New York restaurant.
Hotel: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers (B,HD)

Day 15

RETURN TO UK
The tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer for your overnight flight back to the UK. (B)

Day 16

ARRIVE UK
On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting car for your return V.I.P. Door to Door transfer home.

What's Included

Included Premium Highlights

• Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas
• View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
• Admire the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Montreal
• Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History
• Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls
• Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion
• Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
• Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington

Included Personal Insights

• Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter
• Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along
• Boston’s Freedom Trail

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

• See museum row, Queen’s Park and City Hall in Toronto
• Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
• See Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal and the Prime Minister’s residence
• Enjoy panoramic views over Montreal from Mount Royal
• See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of Quebec City
• Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport
• View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
• See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House in Washington DC
• See the world famous sights of New York City

Included First Class Services

• Welcome Drink reception
• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack

Included Quality Dining

• 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York City (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Boston (DA)
• 14 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 Hotel Dinner (D)

VIP Door to Door Transfers

• Complimentary private door to door transfers included within 100 miles of your local airport