8 Days from Boston Eastern Panorama

Highlights / General details

ESCORTED BUS TOUR - Departure from Boston, MA. See the Best of the Eastern USA & Canada. Combine nature and history and visit the most exciting cities. Visit Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Philadelphia

Day 1:

Boston – Quebec City

Depart Boston and travel north through the White Mountain National Forest with spectacular scenery and natural geological formations formed by rivers and glacial erosive forces. We’ll drive through Vermont with its beautiful nature vistas to the French-Canadian province of Quebec. Arrive to “Ville de Québec “the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec.

Day 2:

Quebec City–Montreal

Our tour today includes a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city. Begin the day with a visit of Old & New Quebec including Place Royale, Old Port, Le Chateau Frontenac, Notre Dame des Victories Church, the Diamond shaped Citadel and the Plains of Abraham. Travel southwest along the St. Lawrence River to the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city.

Day 3:

Montreal

Our half day sightseeing tour of cosmopolitan Montreal includes Mont Royal, Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) the famous Parisian-style historic District, and a stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral for picture taking. The balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a local Montreal restaurant or stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie.

Day 4:

Montreal–Ottawa - Toronto

Depart Montreal for Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Nestled on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. We’ll view the grandeur of Parliament Hill's stately neo-Gothic architecture, the Canadian Mint, the hexagonal National Arts Centre & national institutions, parklands and waterways. After lunch, we’ll continue to Toronto, Canada's largest city on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Day 5:

Toronto – Niagara Falls

Begin the day with a short sightseeing tour including the historic and modern municipal buildings, the Parliament and colorful Chinatown. Stop at the world-renown Eaton Center, home to over 350 shops and services all under one roof. Travel south through the charming village of Niagara-On-The-Lake, in the heart of Niagara’s glorious wine region. Stop at the Floral Clock and then continue to Niagara Falls. In the evening you’ll have free time to visit the illuminated falls.

November-April: Maid of the Mist will be substituted with an awe inspiring visit to the Scenic Tunnels behind the Canadian Falls.

Day 6:

Niagara Falls – New Jersey

This morning we will take a cruise on Niagara River (Maid of the Mist) for amazing close-ups at the base of the thundering waterfalls (seasonal). After the cruise we return through picturesque countryside to New Jersey.

Day 7:

Washington DC

We'll travel south to Washington through New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Upon arrival we'll visit the Air & Space Museum where hundreds of artifacts of aviation and space exploration can be found. We'll continue passing the Washington and Jefferson's monuments and we'll stop to visit Lincoln, Vietnam and the Korean War memorials. We will end the day with a stop to view the White House, home to the American Presidents. Overnight Washington DC area.

Day 8:

Washington DC–Philadelphia–New York

Begin the day by visiting the Arlington National Cemetery. Our walking tour will bring us to the burial sites of Robert and John F. Kennedy We'll continue walking to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then travel north to Philadelphia, the "Birthplace of a New Nation". View the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the US Constitution written. Return to New York City.

Inclusion

7 Nights hotel, Professional & courteous tour director from Boston to New York City, Maid of the Mist Cruise, Sightseeing tour in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Washington DC & Philadelphia, One way transportation from Boston to New York City.

Exclusion

Gratuity; Meals and Personal expenses.

Hours of operation

Sunday Departures: May 8, 22; June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 11, 25; October 9.

Departs: 8:00am, Check-in by 7:45am.

Location

Departs From: Hampton Inn Bedford-Burlington, MA, 25 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford MA 01821.

Hotel List

QUEBEC: Comfort Inn & Suites Saint-Nicolas - 495 Route du Pont Levis, PQ G7A 2N9.

MONTREAL: Travelodge Montreal Centre - 50 Boul Rene-Levesque Ouest Montreal QC H2Z 1A2 Canada.

TORONTO: Comfort Hotel - 445 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto Toronto, Ontario M9W 6K5.

NIAGARA FALLS: Ramada Hotel Niagara Falls, 6045 Stanley Ave. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2G 3Y3.

NEW JERSEY: Extended Stay Hotel, One Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094.

WASHINGTON: Courtyard by Marriott Crystal City, 2899 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202.

Participant restrictions

Tour members who are between 2 and 16 years and traveling with two adults in the same room receive a child discount on the tour price.

Some tours are not suitable for passengers which require wheelchairs and other disabilities.

We cannot guarantee hotel rooms for the handicapped.

Passengers with special needs, medical conditions and disabilities must advise Get America Tours when making their reservation.

Policies

Price listed is per person.

Passport required. Some nationalities may need multiple entry visa to the U.S.A. and a Canadian visa. US citizens must have a passport, passport card or State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License (when available) Travel Documents are the sole responsibility of the passengers.

No baggage handling is included. Due to space limits your baggage allowance is 1 suitcase and 1 handbag.

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