East Coast USA and Canada

This great North American escorted tour takes you through beautiful countryside and some of the east's great cities, from New York to Washington DC, Toronto, Quebec City and Montreal. You'll travel through Amish Country, see Niagara Falls and the White Mountains of New England, and end your tour in Boston.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive New York City

Welcome to the Big Apple! Use your complimentary transfer to your downtown hotel. Meet your Tour Director and your fellow travellers at an evening Welcome Reception.

Hotel: New York Marriott Downtown

Day 2 - New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC

We start the day with a New York orientation tour, covering Times Square, Battery Park, the Empire State Building and Central Park. You'll then head out of the city 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. Then we continue to the nation's capital, Washington DC and spend the evening at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 3 - Washington DC

A guided sightseeing tour of the city takes in the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the World War Two and Vietnam War Memorials and Arlington National Cemetery, where you we board narrated Tourmobiles. Spend the afternoon exploring the city's sights and museums independently.

Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 4 - Washington DC - Lancaster County/Amish Country

From Washington, we travel into Lancaster County and the homelands of the Mennonites and Amish people - brought to public attention in the movie "Witness". Here, 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 in the evening.

Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Day 5 - Lancaster County - Niagara Falls

We 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

We board 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 of Toronto with the afternoon free to explore the city on your own. You could take an evening dinner cruise on Lake Ontario with 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 we head to Ottawa, capital of Canada. An orientation tour will introduce you to this stately city, with its impressive Parliament building, the residences of the Governor General and the Prime Minister and many fine museums and galleries.

Hotel: Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Day 9 - Ottawa - Montreal

Our next stop is Montreal, one of the largest Francophone cities outside France. Dine this evening in a charming 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 we 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 is yours, 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

We make our way back south to cross the border and return to New England, with a stop en-route in Franconia Notch in New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains, before heading off again for 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. You can 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

We 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.

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	€2687
Friday, May 15, 2009	Thursday, May 28, 2009	€2687
Friday, May 22, 2009	Thursday, June 04, 2009	€2687
Friday, May 29, 2009	Thursday, June 11, 2009	€2723
Friday, June 05, 2009	Thursday, June 18, 2009	€2723
Friday, June 12, 2009	Thursday, June 25, 2009	€2723
Friday, June 19, 2009	Thursday, July 02, 2009	€2723
Friday, June 26, 2009	Thursday, July 09, 2009	€2723
Friday, July 03, 2009	Thursday, July 16, 2009	€2855
Friday, July 10, 2009	Thursday, July 23, 2009	€2855
Friday, July 17, 2009	Thursday, July 30, 2009	€2855
Friday, July 24, 2009	Thursday, August 06, 2009	€2855
Friday, July 31, 2009	Thursday, August 13, 2009	€2855
Friday, August 07, 2009	Thursday, August 20, 2009	€2855
Friday, August 14, 2009	Thursday, August 27, 2009	€2855
Friday, August 28, 2009	Thursday, September 10, 2009	€2855
Friday, September 04, 2009	Thursday, September 17, 2009	€2831
Friday, September 11, 2009	Thursday, September 24, 2009	€2831
Friday, September 18, 2009	Thursday, October 01, 2009	€2831
Friday, September 25, 2009	Thursday, October 08, 2009	€2759
Friday, October 02, 2009	Thursday, October 15, 2009	€2723
Friday, October 09, 2009	Thursday, October 22, 2009	€2723

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.