9 Days Eastern USA & Canada Tour

Highlights / General details

ESCORTED Bus tour from New York.

Inclusion

Round trip transportation from New York City; 8 Nights hotel; Tour director; Historic walking tour in Boston; Maid of the Mist Cruise; Sightseeing tour in Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Washington DC & Philadelphia. Tours available in English & Spanish.

Exclusion

Meals; Personal expenses; Baggage handling; Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Available select Saturdays May-September departing at 8:00am, check-in by 7:45am.

Location

Departs from 136 West 33rd Street (North Door entrance of Hotel Pennsylvania).

Itinerary

Day 1: New York - Boston.

Depart New York for historic New England. Travel along the north shore of Long Island Sound. Upon arrival in Boston we'll begin with an historic walking tour including Freedom Trail sites, the Old State House where the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston, Faneuil Hall "The Cradle of Liberty" and Quincy Market.

Day 2: Boston - Quebec City.

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 Quebec.

Day 3: Quebec City - Montreal.

Begin the day with a visit of Old & New Quebec -Canada’s only walled city- 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 beautiful Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city.

Day 4: Montreal.

Our half day sightseeing tour of cosmopolitan Montreal includes Mont Royal, Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) and a stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral for picture taking. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 5: Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto.

Depart Montreal for Ottawa, 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 and national institutions, parklands and waterways. After lunch we continue to Toronto, Canada's largest city on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Day 6: 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, free time to visit the illuminated falls.

Day 7: Niagara Falls – Finger Lakes - Woodbury Commons - New Jersey.

Back to USA, we will cross New York State through the picturesque countryside dotted with the Finger Lakes and vineyards. Here we reach the “Borscht Belt” or the Catskill Mountains. This was the vacation and entertainment center for the Jewish community living in NYC until the 1970's. Actors, comedians and musicians like Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Billy Crystal, Jerry Lewis, Barbara Streisand and many more, used to entertain the audiences.

After a short break at Woodbury Commons outlet center containing famous brands including Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland and more. We conclude our tour before driving to New Jersey for overnight.

Day 8: 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. See the Mall and the US Capitol where elected Senators and representatives meet to shape US legislative policy. We'll continue passing the Washington and Jefferson's monuments and 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.

Participant restrictions

Child rate applies to children 2-16 years of age traveling with two adults in the same room.

Some tours are not suitable for passengers who 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

Cancellation: 30 days prior 50% penalty, 14 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Price listed is per person.

Passport required. Some nationalities may need multiple entry visas to the USA and a Canadian visa.

Travel Documents are the sole responsibility of the passengers.

Due to space limits your baggage allowance is 1 suitcase and 1 handbag. The suitcase dimensions should not exceed 30" x 21" x 1.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**