EASTERN US & CANADA GRAND VACATION WITH NEW YORK EXTENSION

Vacation Overview

This grand vacation travels through northeastern parts of the U.S. and Canada. Begin your trip in New York City with an exciting sightseeing tour. Then travel north to Boston, a city known for its colonial history, for a guided tour and time to discover the city on your own. Travel north through New Hampshire’s beautiful mountains and scenery on your way to Québec, a French-Canadian province. Enjoy a guided tour of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved cities in North America. In this historic walled town, perhaps dine in one of the French restaurants.

Then turn south toward cosmopolitan Montréal, a city which blends historic architecture with modern skyscrapers, and enjoy an included sightseeing tour. Be sure to study up on your French, as it is one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Then drive west to the capital of Canada—Ottawa—for a city sightseeing tour and free time to explore. Then, visit St. Lawrence Islands National Park with an included scenic cruise on the river.

Next is cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada’s largest city and Ontario’s capital. See major landmarks such as the CN Tower and SkyDome Stadium on a city tour. From Toronto, travel to Niagara Falls and board the Maid of the Mist for up-close views of thundering Niagara Falls. Toward the end of your journey, leave Canada and travel through the Appalachian Mountains into Pennsylvania Dutch Country to learn about the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish and Mennonites in Lancaster County. Then visit the capital of the U.S., Washington DC, and spend two nights getting to know this fascinating city. Your guided tour of Washington DC includes some of the city’s main highlights. Finally, on your way back to New York City, stop in Philadelphia, a city of historic significance, for an orientation tour. Spend two nights exploring New York City—a fantastic way to end your vacation through northeastern U.S. and Canada.

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Itinerary

Day 1NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2NEW YORK CITY–BOSTON

This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.

Day 3BOSTON

On your morning guided tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure of British troops to Lexington), and Boston Common. This afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing and shopping. This evening, why not join your traveling companions for dinner at a popular downtown restaurant?

Day 4BOSTON–QUÉBEC CITY

Journey north through New Hampshire, passing the state’s capitol dome at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue on to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a sudden change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City, which was built on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River.

Day 5QUÉBEC CITY

Begin the day with a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of the Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes; the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions; and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, join our optional outing to an Old World French restaurant with time afterward to stroll through historic Old Town and enjoy an inside visit of the Château Frontenac at night.

Day 6QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL

Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics, this afternoon’s included sightseeing tour includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice built by the first missionary settlers, and modern Montréal.

Day 7MONTRÉAL–OTTAWA

Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Your city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon, you might want to visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.

Day 8OTTAWA–KINGSTON–TORONTO

Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included SCENIC CRUISE.

Day 9TORONTO

Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural pace are City Hall; the downtown banking district; the SkyDome stadium; and stunning CN Tower, more than one-third of a mile high. See these and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown.

Day 10TORONTO–NIAGARA FALLS

Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board the MAID OF THE MIST for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls. Tonight, join our evening optional for a one-of-a-kind experience! Stroll up the Illumination Tower and change the lights on the majestic Niagara Falls. An elegant dinner at one of the unique restaurants with views of the falls completes this fabulous evening.

NOTE: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. Usually, favorable conditions exist from mid-May to late-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 11NIAGARA FALLS–LANCASTER

Leave Canada today and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Tonight, join the optional excursion and experience a traditional Amish dinner.

Day 12LANCASTER–PENN DUTCH COUNTRY–WASHINGTON DC AREA

Lancaster County is the home of the religious Amish and Mennonite sects. This morning, stop at the AMISH FARM & HOUSE. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.

Day 13WASHINGTON DC AREA

Your half-day guided tour features the KOREAN and VIETNAM WAR VETERANS MEMORIALS, and many other well-known sights. You’ll also stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. Then, cross the Potomac River and see the graves of American heroes—including John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis—in beautiful ARLINGTON CEMETERY. For the free afternoon, why not visit the museums of the Smithsonian? Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.

Day 14WASHINGTON DC AREA–PHILADELPHIA–NEW YORK CITY

This morning, drive to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the U.S., where an orientation tour focuses on the historic significance of the city. Afterward, leave for New York City and Check into the Skyline Hotel for the next two nights.

Day 15NEW YORK CITY

The “Big Apple” beckons. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants.

Day 16NEW YORK CITY

The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Kennedy International, LaGuardia, or Newark Airports.

Vacation Highlights

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

CITY: Boston

Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Discover the historic and contemporary milestones of Boston¿s inner and outer harbors during this fun, informative, fully narrated 90-minute tour. From the hero tales of the Revolutionary War to the local legends of the sea, you¿ll be entertained and enthralled. Other highlights you¿ll see include the nation¿s oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston¿s working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person

CITY: Lancaster

Hershey Farm Dinner
This dinner includes a Signature Baked Goods Demonstration. One of Hershey Farm's trained cooks will guide you step by step to create two of Hershey Farm's signature bakery items, Shoofly pie and whoopee pies. Your traditional family style meal includes fried chicken, and two other meats, three vegetable dishes, sweet and sour relishes, fresh baked rolls, warm apple pie, shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream.
Approximate value: USD $28 per person

Amish Experience
Enjoy a family-style buffet with traditional Amish foods, then take in the multimedia production of Jacob's Choice, a film offering an intimate view of growing up in an Amish family.
Approximate value: USD $37 per person

CITY: New York

New York Helicopter Tour "The Big Apple"
No visit to New York City is complete without a dazzling and incredible tour around the city from the air. The "Big Apple," is a 11-15 minute flight. (Note: There is a mandatory security fee of $2.50 per person and a $25.00 handling fee which must be paid directly at heliport.) There are several tours from which to choose, offering various views of Gotham City's most famous landmarks. Shorter or longer trips available at different prices.
Approximate value: USD $150 per person

Ninety Minute Complete Harbor Cruise
Jump on the New York Waterway boat for 90 minutes of great sights. View the landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. You'll see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and much, much more. A MUST do!
Approximate value: USD $28 per person

CITY: Niagara Falls

Niagara Helicopter Sightseeing
Take a thrilling eight-minute ride over the most famous falls in North America. You will be dazzled by the sights of the Rainbow Bridge, Horseshoe Falls, and Whirlpool Rapids. Bring your camera and it's up, up, and away!
Approximate value: CAD $118 per person

Oh Canada Eh?! Dinner Show
Come join a fun-filled musical celebration of Canada, featuring totally Canadian music in a log cabin type building. During the show, costumed performers also serve a five course family style dinner. Everything about this award winning show is Canadian. (Subject to availability)
Approximate value: CAD $58 per person

CITY: Quebec City

Historical Guided Cruise
Along with our guide, discover the bucolic charm of Ile d'Orleans. Admire the Montmorency Falls, the highest waterfall in Eastern Canada. View the port installations on both shores of the St. Lawrence and cruise beneath the prestigious Chateau Frontenac, perched atop Cap Diamant, with the majestic Laurentian Mountains in the background. Enjoy a delicious meal at our indoor snack bar, or a refreshing cocktail on one of our wide decks.Follow in the wake of a legendary explorer and discover for yourself the attractions of Old Quebec and the surrounding countryside from aboard the Louis Jolliet.
Approximate value: CAD $32 per person

Evening In Quebec City - Cafe De Paris
Begin your evening with a tour of the world renowned Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. Your costumed guide is a character right out of the late 19th century and you will discover the luxurious interior of the hotel and also it secrets! Next enjoy an included cocktail at the Chateau's Bar St-Laurent & Lounge. Your next stop is a delightful dinner at an old-world restaurant in the heart of Quebec City. ( Restaurant subject to availability, so price can vary)
Approximate value: CAD $69 per person

CITY: Toronto

Toronto By Night
This evening enjoy dinner at the world's highest and largest revolving restaurant, 115 stories above cosmopolitan Toronto. Following dinner, enjoy panoramic views from the observation decks. (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
Approximate value: CAD $79 per person

Toronto Harbor Tour
See a different side of Toronto! Enjoy a one-hour commentated tour of Toronto Harbor and near-by islands.
Approximate value: CAD $23 per person

CITY: Washington DC

Alexandria Dinner And Illumination Tour
The evening starts with dinner , then continues with an illumination tour of several of the most famous memorials, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Approximate value: USD $48 per person

Dates and Prices

Departure Details	Departure Date	Tour Start Date	Return Date	Land/Cruise Price Only	Status
	9/12/2010	9/12/2010	9/27/2010	$2,079.00	Not Available
	9/13/2010	9/13/2010	9/28/2010	$2,079.00	Not Available
	9/15/2010	9/15/2010	9/30/2010	$2,079.00	Not Available
	9/19/2010	9/19/2010	10/4/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/20/2010	9/20/2010	10/5/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/22/2010	9/22/2010	10/7/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/22/2010	9/22/2010	10/7/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/26/2010	9/26/2010	10/11/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/27/2010	9/27/2010	10/12/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/27/2010	9/27/2010	10/12/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	9/29/2010	9/29/2010	10/14/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	10/3/2010	10/3/2010	10/18/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
	10/6/2010	10/6/2010	10/21/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call
Popular Departure	10/13/2010	10/13/2010	10/28/2010	$2,079.00	Please Call

Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.