Tour Information
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10nt Tour Begins & Ends New York: 2nts New York; 1nt Boston; 1nt Quebec City; 1nt Montreal; 1nt Toronto; 1nt Niagara Falls; 1nt Harrisburg; 2nts Washington DC
The Eastern Discovery tour takes you by deluxe motorcoach to some of the most inspiring places on the east of America and Canada. After flying into New York for a one-night stay you’ll move onto Boston to explore this historic city, before moving north through scenic New England. Next you’ll cross the border into Francophone Quebec with stays in Quebec City, one of North America’s most beautiful cities, and dynamic Montreal. Head west to Ontaria to see Canada’s capital Ottawa and cosmopolitan Toronto. No trip to Ontario would be complete without time to marvel at the natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, after which you’ll cross the border once again to drive through upstate New York and into Pennsylvania for a tour of Gettysburg and into rural Amish country. The tour moves onto Washington DC, with time to tour the capital’s monuments and museums. Finally, it’s back to New York via Philadelphia to end this memorable tour of eastern America and Canada.
Day 1
New York - Arrive New York City and transfer independently to your hotel. We recommend the iconic Yellow Cab which has a fixed tariff from the airport. Hotel shuttles cost slightly less and are best value for single travellers.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel New York & Towers
Day 2
New York – Boston
Motorcoach tour commences. Depart New York for historic New England. Travel along the
Long Island Sound and Hartford to Boston, Massachusetts, where an early afternoon arrival at the historic Quincy Market will be followed by a sightseeing tour. Begin with a walking tour along
the Freedom Trail to view such sights as the Boston Common, the Granary Burial Grounds, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall and the State House. Walk the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, one of Boston’s oldest neighbourhoods. The evening is at leisure.
Hotel: Marriott Quincy
Day 3
Boston – New England – Québec City, Canada
This morning travel through the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass small villages and drive through the picturesque White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. In the late afternoon, cross the U.S/Canadian border to enter the province of Québec. This evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French cuisine.
Hotel: Clarion Hotel Québec City
Day 4
Québec City – Montréal
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Take in some shopping and lunch before leaving for Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica. The evening is at leisure.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Montréal Midtown
Day 5
Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along
the Thousand Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario. This evening is at leisure to enjoy dinner and perhaps do some shopping in the well-known Eaton Center.
Hotel: Best Western Primrose Hotel
Day 6
Toronto – Niagara Falls
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s business district to see its impressive collection of modern skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing structure (1,815 ft./553 m). Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Well and Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy this natural wonder. Stroll along Table Rock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Perhaps take an optional tour on the renowned Maid of the Mist boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Hotel: Radisson Fallsview
Day 7
Niagara Falls – Gettysburg – Amish Country
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil
War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to
Harrisburg for overnight.
Hotel: Hampton Inn/Holiday Inn Express Hanover
Day 8
Amish Country – Washington, D.C.
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living (admission included). The Amish people live in a
world that stopped in the mid-1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, or modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. This evening,
you have the option to take a memorable Washington by Night tour.
Hotel: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Day 9
Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House
and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute.
Hotel: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Day 10
Washington, D.C. – New York
Passengers leaving the tour in Washington, D.C., tour ends upon check-out from your hotel.
Transfer to New York via Philadelphia where you will stop to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The tour ends in midtown Manhattan. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel New York & Towers.
Day 11
Independent transfers back to the airport for your return flight.
Day 12
Arrival back to the UK if that's where you started!
What's Included
Professional Tour Director Service
Deluxe air-conditioned Motorcoach Transportation throughout the tour
Hotel accommodation as per hotels listed above (or similar standard)
City tour of Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto
City tour of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia
Walking tours of Boston and Old Quebec
Gettysburg
Amish Museum
Optional and quoted/arranged on request
Return scheduled transatlantic flights from the UK
Single supplement +£520.00.
Triple reduction -£130pp
Quad reduction -£200pp
Child price -£359
The
minimum age for a child is 7 and they have to be under 12 for their complete
duration of travel, 12 and over will be classed as an adult.