Itinerary
Day 1: New York – Boston
Depart New York for historic New England. Travel to Boston where an early afternoon arrival at the historic Quincy Market will be followed by a sightseeing tour. Begin with a walking tour along the Freedom Trail & cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods.
Day 2: Boston – New England – Québec City
This morning travel through New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass small villages and drive through the picturesque White Mountains, particularly beautiful during Autumn. In the late afternoon cross the U.S./Canadian border to enter the province of Québec.
Day 3: Québec City – Montréal
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. On arrival in Montreal enjoy a tour of Old Montreal. The evening is at leisure.
Day 4: Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along the Thousand Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario.
Day 5: Toronto – Niagara Falls
Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy this natural wonder.Perhaps take an optional tour on the renowned Maid of the Mist boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Day 6: Niagara Falls – Gettysburg – Amish Country
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. Travel along the Susquehanna River to South Pennsylvania for overnight.
Day 7: Amish Country – Washington, D.C.
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living In the afternoon, continue to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
Day 8: Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial.
Day 9: Washington, D.C. – New York
For passengers leaving the tour in Washington, D.C., tour ends upon check-out from your hotel. Transfer to New York via Philadelphia. The tour ends in midtown Manhattan upon arrival at our post-tour hotel at approx 18:30.
* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share.
