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East Coast USA and Canada - A Trafalgar Escorted Tour
From £2525
Discover the
highlights of East Coast USA and Canada on this fascinating tour that shows you
the best of New York, Washington DC, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and
Boston. Among exciting city tours, you’ll also catch a glimpse of traditional
life in Amish Country and ride the Maid of Mist in Niagara Falls.
Highlights of this tour:
- New York City See the city’s main highlights on an orientation tour.
- Washington DC Join a local guide for a tour highlighting the capital’s famous landmarks.
- Arlington Visit Arlington National Cemetery aboard a narrated Tourmobile.
- Lancaster County Visit a working Amish farm and homestead; participate in a local baking tradition.
- Niagara Falls View the falls from above and from below on the Maid of the Mist; visit a local winery for a tour and wine tasting.
- Toronto Enjoy a panoramic city tour including the beautiful Harbourfront.
- Ottawa Explore Canada’s capital city and view its most recognized landmarks.
- Montreal Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of old and new Montreal.
- Quebec City Tour the walled city and Plains of Abraham with a local guide.
- Boston Discover the city on a sightseeing tour along the Freedom Trail.
- Newport Visit this colonial seaport and view Ocean Drive’s famous mansions.
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in New York City.
- 13 full breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner.
- 3 Local Highlight Dinners in Washington DC, Lancaster County and Montreal.
- 'Be My Guest' Dinner with wine in Niagara Falls.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Boston.
Your Trafalgar Escorted Tour includes:
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Return flights from the UK to New York
- First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and a restroom onboard.
- The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Washington DC, Montreal and Quebec City.
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Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and
Day 14.
East Coast USA & Canada - A Trafalgar Escorted Tour
£2525 price per person (based on 2 travellers sharing)
Prices based on off-season travel. Please call for preferred date of departure.
Tour Departure Dates: (subject to availability)
22nd April
20th May
17th June
1st, 8th, 29th July
5th August
9th, 30th September
7th October
Day 1 Arrive New York City
Welcome to New York City – the Big Apple! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Sheraton New York Hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers for 1 night
Day 2 New York / Philadelphia / Washington DC
Start the day with an orientation tour of New York City, viewing Battery Park,
Times Square, the mighty Empire State Building and beautiful Central Park.
Leaving the city, travel south to Philadelphia for a visit to the award-winning
National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell Center, home of the Liberty
Bell. View Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in
1776, before continuing to Washington DC, the nation’s capital. This evening,
enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner
Hotel: Capital Hilton for 2 nights
Day 3 Washington DC Sightseeing & at Leisure
Join a local guide on a sightseeing tour, viewing the Capitol, the White House
and many of the capital’s landmark monuments and memorials. Stops are made at
the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials.
Then, cross the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place
of more than 300,000 people and site of the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Eternal
Flame of the Kennedy grave. Here learn about the history and traditions of
Arlington on board a narrated Tourmobile. The afternoon is at leisure; perhaps
visit one of the museums of the Smithsonian Institution or take a leisurely
stroll and view the monuments up close.
Meals: Full Breakfast
Day 4 Washington DC - Lancaster County/Amish Country
Head to the lands of the Amish and Mennonites and explore parts of Lancaster County where handmade crafts testify to their old-fashioned values. We pass some of the most productive farms in America, where crops have been grown the same way for the past two hundred years. We visit an Amish farm for a glimpse into a different way of life. This evening, meet with your Amish hosts, participate in a local baking tradition and enjoy a sumptuous Highlight Dinner.
Meals: Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner
Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village for 1 nightDay 5 Lancaster County / Niagara Falls
Journey to Niagara Falls to experience this natural wonder. These famous waterfalls thunder and roar, forming one of the most photographed sights in the world. After crossing the border into Canada, arrive at your hotel overlooking both the Canadian and American falls. This evening, enjoy a delightful wine and culinary experience at a family owned and operated winery and estate. Join your host for an exclusive winery tour and tasting of their award winning wines including the famous ice-wine, a gem of the region. Then, enjoy Niagara Regional Cuisine created with local seasonal ingredients at a 'Be My Guest' Dinner served in a marvellous setting with stunning views of the vineyard and Lake Ontario in the distance.
Meals: Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner
Day 6 Niagara Falls / Toronto
Your highlight today is a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist, which takes you
through the churning waters past American and Bridal Veil Falls and into the
dense mist of spray inside the curve of Horseshoe Falls. Later, travel across
the Niagara Peninsula and stop at picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake before
continuing on to Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great
Lakes.
Meals: Full Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto for 2 nights
Day 7 Toronto sightseeing & at Leisure
Join a sightseeing tour of Toronto including Queen's Park, the Harbourfront, views of Casa Loma and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this lively city. Tonight is free to discover Toronto's restaurants or perhaps join a panoramic dinner cruise on the lake with magnificent views of Toronto’s skyline.
Meals: Full Breakfast
Day 8 Toronto / Ottawa
Travel to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Here, your orientation tour introduces you to the sights of this charming city, including the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, galleries and museums.
Meals: Full Breakfast
Hotel: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel for 1 night
Day 9 Ottawa /Montreal
Journey to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city outside of France, often called the “Paris of North America.” This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a charming restaurant in the heart of Old Montreal.
Meals: Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner
Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel for 1 night
Day 10 Montreal / Quebec City
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Montreal with a local guide and discover the Old Port, Place Jacques-Cartier, the University of Montreal, Mount Royal and Notre-Dame Basilica. Later, journey along the beautiful St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a two-night stay.
Meals Full Breakfast
Hotel: Delta Quebec for 2 nights
Day 11 Quebec City sightseeing & at Leisure
Join a local guide and start exploring the city. Highlights include the Latin Quarter, "Vieux-Quebec," the Place d'Armes, Dufferin Terrace, Plains of Abraham, Chateau Frontenac and the Citadel. The afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please. Explore further and stroll along the narrow streets, take a romantic caleche ride through the old city, or relax in one of Quebec's sidewalk cafes.
Meals: Full Breakfast
Day 12 Quebec City / Franconia Notch / Boston
Travel south and cross back into the USA and the New England states. Stop in the beautiful White Mountains at New Hampshire's Franconia Notch. As you make your way to Boston, take in the breathtaking scenery of the countryside.
Meals: Full
Breakfast
Hotel: Omni Parker House for 2 nights
Day 13 Boston Sightseeing & at Leisure
This morning's sightseeing tour highlights the city’s landmarks and the famous Freedom Trail, where you hear about the struggle of the American colonists and their courageous actions. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a walk through Boston Common, visit the Bull and Finch Pub of the TV series "Cheers" fame, or join an optional excursion to the historic campus of Harvard University. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner
Day 14 Boston / Newport / Depart New York City
Depart Boston and stop at the historic colonial city of Newport, Rhode Island. Your orientation tour includes the restored streets of this 18th century seaport and the stunning Ocean Drive, lined with the Gilded Age mansions of America’s wealthiest families. A complimentary transfer is provided to New York JFK International Airport and the tour hotel in New York for passengers extending their stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 7:00PM.
Meals: Full Breakfast



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