US-CANADA SPECIAL

(15N-16D)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to the “Big Apple” – the city of New York.Transfer to the hotel. Over eight stay at  New York.

DAY 2 NEW 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. Overnight stay at Boston.

DAY 3 BOSTON

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), the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Overnight stay at Boston.

DAY 4 BOSTON–QUÉBEC CITY

Journey through New Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

DAY 5 QUÉBEC CITY

This morning, join your traveling companions on a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction. Afterward, return to Québec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, 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. Overnight stay at Quebec city.

DAY 6 QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL

Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities. Home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics, included guided sightseeing 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. Overnight stay at Montreal.

DAY 7 MONTRÉAL–OTTAWA

Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Guided 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 the free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River. Overnight stay at Otawa.

DAY 8 OTTAWA–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–TORONTO

Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand 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. Overnight stay at Toronto.

DAY 9 TORONTO

Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural pace are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Center; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Then, spend the rest of the exploring different entertainment options. Overnight stay at Toronto.

DAY 10 TORONTO–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 your SIGHTSEEING BOAT for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls.Overnight stay at a hotel near to the Niagara Falls.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

DAY 11 NIAGARA FALLS–LANCASTER

Leave Canada and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Overnight stay at Lancaster.

DAY 12 LANCASTER–PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY–WASHINGTON DC AREA

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 DCfor an afternoon arrival. Overnight stay at Washington DC.

DAY 13 WASHINGTON DC AREA

The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits Arlington National Cemetery to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. Afterward, the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city. Overnight stay at Washington DC.

DAY 14 WASHINGTON DC AREA–PHILADELPHIA

Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.” Overnight stay at Philadelphia.

DAY 15 PHILADELPHIA–NEW YORK CITY

This morning, leave for New York City via Newark International Airport. Take your home-bound International flight from JFK International airport

Hotel Details

Ø New York:Skyline Hotelor similar category hotel.

Ø Boston:Ramada Boston Hotel or similar category hotel.

Ø Quebec City : Hotel Lindberghor similar category hotel.

Ø Montreal : Best Western Ville-Marieor similar category hotel.

Ø Ottawa : The Cartier Place Suite Hotelor similar category hotel.

Ø Toronto : Chelsea Hotel Torontoor similar category hotel.

Ø Niagara Falls : Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel or similar category hotel.

Ø Lancaster : Heritage Hotel Lancaster or similar category hotel.

Ø Washington DC : Holiday Inn Hotel and Suite Alexandria Old Town or similar category hotel.

Ø Philadelphia : Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District or similar category hotel.

Tour Highlights

NEW YORK CITY

Sightseeing with Local Guide

BOSTON

Sightseeing with Local Guide

QUÉBEC CITY

Sightseeing with Local Guide

MONTRÉAL

Sightseeing with Local Guide

OTTAWA

Sightseeing with Local Guide

THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Scenic boat cruise

TORONTO

Sightseeing

NIAGARA FALLS

Sightseeing cruise

LANCASTER

Guided visit to an Amish Farm & House

WASHINGTON DC

Sightseeing with Local Guide

PHILADELPHIA

US Visa fees

Hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner

Entry fee for all the specified Sightseeing tours.

Airfare

All transfer in AC car.

Exclusion

·       Any transfers other than the ones mentioned in the itinerary/inclusions column.

·       Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.

·       Cost of extension of the validity of the tour or deviation from the route of the tour

·       Porterage, laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages,

·       mineral water (unless specified),

·       telephone charges,

·       shopping

·       All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.

·       Any up-gradation in the room category or air line class

·       Anything not specifically mentioned in Your Inclusion Column.

·       Compulsory trips of  USD5 per head per day