East Coast USA and Canada

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.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - New York City

Arrive in the Big Apple and transfer to your downtown hotel before meeting your Tour Director in the afternoon. There will be a chance to get to know your fellow travellers at an evening Welcome Reception.

Hotel: New York Marriott Downtown

Day 2 - New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC

Visit sights like Times Square, Battery Park and the Empire State Building on a morning orientation tour of New York before heading south from the city to Philadelphia. In the City of Brotherly Love you can see the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center along with Independence Hall, where Jefferson signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Continue to Washington DC for a two-night stay in the American capital and spend your first evening dining at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 3 - Washington DC

A local guide will take you on a city tour, where you will see many of Washington's top sights, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the World War Two and Vietnam memorials. You'll also drive across the Potomac River to see the Kennedy Eternal Flame and the Tomb of the Unknowns on a narrated Tourmobile tour. Spend the afternoon visiting some of the city's remarkable museums and monuments independently.

Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 4 - Washington DC - Lancaster County/Amish Country

Leave Washington and head into Lancaster Country, discovering the traditional Amish and Mennonite heartland. Take a look at an Amish farm to see how their way of life has hardly changed in the last 200 years and settle down for an Amish dinner in the evening.

Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Day 5 - Lancaster County - Niagara Falls

Continue north to the Canadian border to see the awesome Niagara Falls, checking into your hotel overlooking the American and Canadian falls.

Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

Day 6 - Niagara Falls - Toronto

Get up close to the American, Bridal and Horseshoe Falls on the world-famous Maid of the Mist for an unforgettable experience. Next you'll travel to the pretty township of Niagara-on-the-Lake and then make your way to Toronto, Canada's largest city, for two nights.

Hotel: The Westin Harbour Castle

Day 7 - Toronto

In the morning you'll get a taste of this great city on a sightseeing tour, taking in sights like the Parliament buildings, Queens Park and the Harbourfront. This afternoon there's a chance to explore independently, maybe taking the trip to the top of the CN Tower, taking a cruise on Lake Ontario, visiting the Royal Ontario Museum or taking in the streetlife of bohemian Kensington.

Hotel: The Westin Harbour Castle

Day 8 - Toronto - Ottawa

Next up is Canada's capital Ottawa, a charming and compact city with much to see. Your orientation tour will take you past the impressive neo Gothic Parliament, the Governor General's residence and the Rideau Canal. The city has several great museums, including the award-winning Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum.

Hotel: Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Day 9 - Ottawa - Montreal

Cross over in Quebec to visit Montreal, one of the largest French-speaking cities outside of France itself. Head for the atmospheric streets of Old Montreal for a delicious meal at a local restaurant this evening.

Hotel: Marriott Chateau Champlain

Day 10 - Montreal - Quebec City

This morning's sightseeing tour will visit Montreal's Old Port, Notre Dame Cathedral, Place Jacques Cartier and Montreal University and take in the views from Mount Royal. You'll then leave the city to travel along the St Lawrence River to make your way to Quebec City, the historic provincial capital, for a two-night stay.

Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 11 - Quebec City

The historic centre of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a local guide will take you around some of its highlights, including the Old Town, Plains of Abraham, Place d'Armes, Chateau Frontenac, the Citadel and Dufferin Terrace. Take time in the afternoon and evening to explore independently and dine at one of Quebec's fine French restaurants.

Hotel: Delta Quebec

Day 12 - Quebec City - Franconia Notch - Boston

Cross the border back into the States to travel through New Hampshire's White Mountains and Franconia Notch in the heart of New England. Take in the beautiful scenery as you approach Boston, where you will spend two nights.

Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 13 - Boston

Follow Boston's Freedom Trail on a morning sightseeing tour, and find out about the city's pivotal role in the American Revolution. There will be time in the afternoon to see more of Boston independently. Alternatively, join the optional trip to the pretty coastal community of Salem, famous for its late 17th century witchcraft trials. Celebrate a great tour this evening with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner.

Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 14 - Boston - Newport - Depart New York City

From Boston, the last leg of the tour first stops at the old coastal port of Newport, Rhode Island. See the historic harbour and Ocean Drive, with its opulent mansions, before continuing to New York. Transfer to the airport or, for those opting to extend their stay in the US, head to your downtown hotel.

Departure Dates & Prices

All prices and tour information is correct at time of publication on our website, however is subject to change and availability – please check all details at time of booking

Departs On	Returns On	Tour + Air
Friday, May 08, 2009	Thursday, May 21, 2009	£2239.00
Friday, May 15, 2009	Thursday, May 28, 2009	£2239.00
Friday, May 22, 2009	Thursday, June 04, 2009	£2239.00
Friday, May 29, 2009	Thursday, June 11, 2009	£2269.00
Friday, June 05, 2009	Thursday, June 18, 2009	£2269.00
Friday, June 12, 2009	Thursday, June 25, 2009	£2269.00
Friday, June 19, 2009	Thursday, July 02, 2009	£2269.00
Friday, June 26, 2009	Thursday, July 09, 2009	£2269.00
Friday, July 03, 2009	Thursday, July 16, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, July 10, 2009	Thursday, July 23, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, July 17, 2009	Thursday, July 30, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, July 24, 2009	Thursday, August 06, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, July 31, 2009	Thursday, August 13, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, August 07, 2009	Thursday, August 20, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, August 14, 2009	Thursday, August 27, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, August 28, 2009	Thursday, September 10, 2009	£2379.00
Friday, September 04, 2009	Thursday, September 17, 2009	£2359.00
Friday, September 11, 2009	Thursday, September 24, 2009	£2359.00
Friday, September 18, 2009	Thursday, October 01, 2009	£2359.00
Friday, September 25, 2009	Thursday, October 08, 2009	£2299.00
Friday, October 02, 2009	Thursday, October 15, 2009	£2269.00
Friday, October 09, 2009	Thursday, October 22, 2009	£2269.00

There is a no smoking policy in all rooms for all travellers.

The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.

Included Highlights

• New York City - orientation tour
• Washington DC - tour with a local guide
• Arlington - Tourmobile round the National Cemetery
• Lancaster County - visit a working Amish farmstead
• Niagara Falls - Maid of the Mist trip
• Toronto - panoramic city tour
• Ottawa - orientation tour
• Montreal - sightseeing tour with local guide
• Quebec City - city tour with a local guide
• Boston - sightseeing tour along the Freedom Trail
• Newport - see the port and Ocean Drive

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Reception in New York City
• 13 full breakfasts
• Two three-course hotel dinners
• Two dinners at local restaurants in Washington DC and Montreal
• Amish-style dinner in Lancaster County
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Boston

19 included meals in total.

First Class Travel Highlights

• Complimentary airport transfers
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transport, including restroom facilities and reclining seatbacks
• En suite twin hotel accommodation, with all hotel charges and local taxes included (one case per person)

Airport Transfers

Transfers on scheduled arrival and departure days are included. Trafalgar can also organise inexpensive transfers on other days - enquire at time of booking for more details.

The Autumn Leaves

Weather dependent, on departures from September 4 to October 9 you should witness the stunning display of colourful Fall leaves.