East Coast USA and Canada

Tour Information

Tour the best of the American and Canadian west, starting in New York City and touring the region’s most exciting cities and interesting landmarks. See the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the sights of Washington DC, a working Amish farmstead and ride the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, crossing the border into Canada. Discover Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and historic Quebec City before heading back into the States to travel through the heart of New England to Boston.
The Autumn Leaves - From departures between September 4 and October 9 you will have the opportunity to see the unforgettable autumn colours of New England and eastern Canada.

Tour price includes: Schedule flights from London, Professional Tour Director throughout the tour, first class hotels, luxury air-conditioned motorcoach transport, airport transfers on arrival and departure, and 19 meals.

Day 1

Arrive New York City
Arrive in the Big Apple and transfer to your downtown hotel. Meet your Tour Director and then your fellow travellers at an evening Welcome Reception.
Hotel: New York Marriott Downtown

Day 2

New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC
Start the day on a New York orientation tour, visiting sights like Times Square, Battery Park, the Empire State Building and Central Park. You’ll then head out of the city to drive southwards to Philadelphia where you’ll take in the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center and Independence Hall, site of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Continue to the nation’s capital, Washington DC and spend the evening at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 3

Washington DC
Take a guided sightseeing tour of the city, viewing the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the World War Two and Vietnam War Memorials and Arlington National Cemetery where you will take a narrated Tourmobile. Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s sights and museums independently.
Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 4

Washington DC - Lancaster County/Amish Country
From Washington you’ll travel into Lancaster County and the homelands of the Mennonites and Amish people, where farming and traditional life continues as it has done for hundreds of years. Visit an Amish farm to learn more about their way of life and enjoy an Amish dinner this evening.
Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Day 5

Lancaster County - Niagara Falls
Today you’ll experience one of the world’s greatest natural wonders - Niagara Falls. Your hotel overlooks both the American and Horseshoe Falls.
Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

Day 6

Niagara Falls - Toronto
Step onboard the Maid of the Mist to take you up close to the thundering falls, later driving across the Niagara Peninsula, stopping at Niagara-on-the-Lake en route to Toronto for a two-night stay in Canada’s largest city.
Hotel: The Westin Harbour Castle

Day 7

Toronto sightseeing & at leisure
Take a sightseeing city tour, with the afternoon to explore the city independently. You could take a dinner cruise this evening on Lake Ontario to take in wonderful views of the city’s impressive skyline or head for one of Toronto’s many fine downtown restaurants.
Hotel: The Westin Harbour Castle

Day 8

Toronto - Ottawa
From Toronto you’ll head onwards to Ottawa, capital of Canada. An orientation tour will introduce you to this stately city, with its impressive neo gothic Parliament, the residences of the Governor General and the Prime Minister and many fine museums and galleries.
Hotel: Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Day 9

Ottawa - Montreal
Your next stop is Montreal, one of the largest Francophone cities outside France itself, a vibrant island city with a charming old town and atmosphere mixing European and North American influences. Dine this evening in a characterful restaurant in the old town.
Hotel: Marriott Chateau Champlain

Day 10

Montreal - Quebec City
Join a guided sightseeing tour of Montreal, which takes in Notre Dame Cathedral, Place Jacques Cartier, the Old Port, the University of Montreal and Mont Royal. Afterwards you will drive along the St Lawrence River to arrive at Quebec City, capital of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will enjoy a two-night stay.
Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 11

Quebec City
A local guide will introduce you to many of Quebec’s best sights, like the Latin Quarter, Place d’Armes, Old Quebec, Chateau Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, the Citadel and the Plains of Abraham. The rest of the day will be at leisure, and you can discover more of the city’s winding streets and atmospheric pavement cafes.
Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 12

Quebec City - Franconia Notch - Boston
Make your way back south to cross the border to return to New England. Make a stop on the way in Franconia Notch in New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains as you approach Boston and the coast.
Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 13

Boston
Take a sightseeing tour this morning, walking along the city’s Freedom Trail to learn about America’s early colonists and the story of Boston’s key role in the American Revolution. Spend the afternoon discovering more of the city at your own pace. There’s also an optional excursion to Salem, a pretty seaside town, infamous for its witchcraft trials. Join your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in the evening to celebrate a great American holiday.
Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 14

Boston - Newport - Depart New York City
Leave Boston and stop at Newport, Rhode Island. Tour this historic 18th century port and see Ocean Drive, lined with the mansions of some of America’s richest families. Drive onwards to New York and the end of the tour, with a complimentary transfer to JFK Airport or to your city centre hotel if you plan to extend your stay.