Best of Eastern Canada and USA

Day 1

Toronto

Arrive into Toronto International Airport and transfer to your hotel. There are no planned activities today so you can either relax at the hotel or explore the city. At 6pm, enjoy a welcome reception at the hotel.

Overnight: Hilton Toronto

Day 2

Toronto/Niagara Falls

In the morning, take a trip to the top of the CN Tower which offers spectacular views of the city from four lookout levels. From here, travel up University Avenue to see Queens Park, the Parliament Buildings and museum row. Afterwards, journey to Niagara Falls and take a cruise along the base of the falls before heading to the charming Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto.

Overnight: Hilton Toronto (Breakfast included)

Day 3

Kingston/ Ottawa

Follow the shore of Lake Ontario to the historic town of Kingston this morning to view old buildings, fortifications and churches, then continue on to Ottawa to visit the Museum of Civilisation.

Overnight: Westin, Ottawa (Breakfast included)

Day 4

Montreal

Take part in an orientation tour along the boulevards of Ottawa to see the green roofs of the Parliament, City Hall and the National Gallery of Canada. From here, continue on to Montreal in the province of Quebec to join a local expert in viewing the cobbled streets of the old town, the grand mansions of Mount Royal and the Notre-Dame Basilica.

Overnight: Hyatt Regency Montreal (Breakfast included)

Day 5

Quebec

Leave Montreal today and head north to visit Montmorency Falls, before continuing on to Quebec City which is located at the top of the cliffs at the narrowing of St. Lawrence River. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure – in the evening, choose from a selection of local restaurants.

Overnight: Manoir Victoria (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6

Quebec

Experience the European charm of Quebec this morning by taking a tour with a local expert, ticking off the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, the National Assembly, the Citadel and the Basilica.

Overnight: Manoir Victoria (Breakfast included)

Day 7

Bar Harbor

Say farewell to Quebec and cross the U.S. border to amazing countryside as you travel east towards Mount Desert Island on the Atlantic coast. Your final destination today, and your base for the nest two nights, is the New England fishing village of Bar Harbor in Maine.

Overnight: Harbourside Hotel, Bar Harbour (Breakfast included)

Day 8

Acadia National Park

Explore the beautiful Acadia National Park today which boasts rocky shorelines, amazing views from the top of Cadillac Mountain and beaver ponds. You will also have time to explore Bar Harbor on your own, as well as taking part in an optional nature cruise if you wish. In the evening, dine on a traditional Maine lobster dinner.

Overnight: Harbourside Hotel, Bar Harbour (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 9

Boston

Journey along the Maine shoreline as you head south to Boston today, stopping en-route at Kennebunkport to witness typical New England life.

Overnight: Hyatt Regency Boston (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 10

Boston

Join your tour guide for a tour of Boston today, which is one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Along the way, you’ll visit Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Bunker Hill Pavilion and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to sightsee or go shopping.

Overnight: Hyatt Regency Boston (Dinner included)

Day 11

Philadelphia

Travel to Philadelphia to the place where the Liberty Bell first chimed and where the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. Explore the Independence National Historic Park, view Independence Halls and visit the Liberty Bell.

Hotel: Hilton Penn's Landing (Breakfast included

Day 12-13

Washington, D.C.

Drive to Washington, D.C. today where you’ll have the day to explore at leisure, perhaps with a trip to the Kennedy Center or the Smithsonian museums. On day 13, visit Capitol Hill and the White House on a guided city tour then enjoy another afternoon of leisure time to explore at your own pace.

Hotel: The Mayflower Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel (Breakfast included)

Day 14

New York

Leave the nation’s capital today and head to New York – the Big Apple. Take a harbour cruise along the coast of Manhattan, viewing Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty along the way. Head back to your hotel in Times Square then enjoy a night on the town in the evening.

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis (Breakfast included)

Day 15

New York

Take a morning orientation tour, including the Broadway and Financial districts and Battery Park, then visit the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for views overlooking the city. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a celebration dinner at a New York restaurant.

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 16

New York

Today marks the end of the tour – take a transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

(Breakfast included)

What's Included:

• Return transatlantic flights
• Airport to hotel transfers in America
• Hotels (15 nights) with free Wi-Fi in most and baggage handling, as described above or similar
• 15 breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 5 dinners, including a dine-around evening in Quebec City and a celebration dinner in New York
• CN Tower in Toronto; Cruise at Niagara Falls; Visit to Acadia National Park; Follow part of the Freedom Trail in Boston; Guided tour of Washington, D.C.; Harbour cruise in New York; Visit to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck
• Tour guide; local guides
• Hotel and restaurant tips included