Eastern Discovery
11 Days Starting and ending in New York, NY, USA
Visiting: New York, Boston, Québec City, New England College, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Amish Country Motel, Gettysburg, Washington, Philadelphia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1230
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 5
Age range:
13-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
This epic journey takes you through the best of big city excitement and wild natural beauty. You’ll go from sophisticated Manhattan and cultural Boston to cosmopolitan Montreal and inspiring national monuments in D.C. Visit vibrant cities like New York, Toronto, and Montreal, plus historical places like the UNESCO world heritage sites of Old and New Québec City, and the world-famous Niagara Falls. You'll make memories for a lifetime and gain a new appreciation of the east coast
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New York City Arrival
Location: New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Dylan Hotel, New York, or similar
Your US and Canada East Coast vacation package begins when you arrive in New York City. You will transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your tour director in the evening.
Day 2 : Travel From New York City To Boston
Location: Boston, New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline, Boston, or similar
Depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to historic Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail which begins at the Boston Common and winds beside the State House, King’s Chapel, the Old South Meeting House, the Boston Massacre Site, and the fronts of many taverns and pubs where America’s “Founding Fathers” toasted freedom. Walk the cobblestone streets of historic Beacon Hill, one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
Day 3 : Boston > New England > Québec City
Location: Québec City, Boston, New England College
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Universel, Quebec City, or similar
This morning travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. You’ll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
Day 4 : Tour Québec City And Montréal
Location: Québec City, Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Best Western Ville-Marie Montréal Hôtel & Suites, Montreal, or similar
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the grand Chateau Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Then you may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette, or candy treat or if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica.
Day 5 : Montréal > Ottawa > Toronto
Location: Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Bond Place Hotel, Toronto, or similar
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada: Ottawa. Depart Montréal for Ottawa, Canada’s capital. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, take the scenic route to Toronto, journeying along the historic Rideau Canal to the St. Lawrence River. Join an optional excursion on the river to see the Thousand Islands before continuing to Toronto, Canada’s largest city, located on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Day 6 : Niagara Falls Tour From Toronto
Location: Niagara Falls, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Best Western Cairn Croft Inn, Niagara Falls, or similar
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s impressive collection of modern skyscrapers and see the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest free-standing structures (1,815 ft./553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural wonder. Stroll along with Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Perhaps take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises at the base of the Falls.
Day 7 : Niagara Falls > Gettysburg > Amish Country
Location: Amish Country Motel, Niagara Falls, Gettysburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Wyndham Garden York, York (Amish Country), or similar
Next on your US and Canada tour, you will ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, the site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to South Pennsylvania.
Day 8 : Tour Amish Country And Travel To Washington
Location: Amish Country Motel, Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., or similar
Today, travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living (admission included). The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, or modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
Day 9 : Tour Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., or similar
Enjoy a tour of the nation’s captial with such highlights as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery, the site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply walk the banks of the Potomac River.
Day 10 : Washington, D.C. > Philadelphia > New York City
Location: New York, Philadelphia, Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Dylan Hotel, New York, or similar
Complete your tour today with the drive to New York City via Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, where you will stop to visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Day 11 : New York City Departure
Location: New York
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
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• 10-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower
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• Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout
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• Welcome Reception where you will meet your fellow travelers
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• Retrace the start of the American Revolution by experiencing Boston’s historic Freedom Trail
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• Travel through Vermont and New Hampshire, visiting a quintessential New England town
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• Tour UNESCO world heritage sites of Old and New Québec City
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• Feel the mists while taking in the natural wonder of Niagara Falls
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• Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle during the American Civil War
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• Get an up-close taste of Amish culture at a traditional farmhouse and museum in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
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• See the seats of power of the American Government with a grand city tour of Washington, D.C.
What's Not Included
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• Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
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• Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility
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• Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature
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• Travel Insurance
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• Gratuities
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• Pre and Post Accommodation
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• Airport Transfers
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• Everything that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is a guaranteed departure
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change)
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No. Airport shuttle services are available
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.