Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York City
Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York City
Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York City
16 Days Starting in NEW YORK CITY and ending in New York, NY, USA
Visiting: New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Lancaster, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Québec City, Franconia Notch State Park, Boston, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CUE-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5526
$5336 (USD)
Operator discount: -$190
NB: Prices correct on 19-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Like your coffee with two creams and two sugars? That’s a “double-double” in neighboring Canada and don’t you forget it! Doubling the fun from Washington D.C. to Québec City, this unforgettable panorama tour of the Eastern U.S. and Canada explores the cultural and historical differences between two fascinating North American regions. From New York City to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, you’ll take a bite out of the Big Apple, taste the freedom of Philadelphia, and savor the monuments and museums of Washington, D.C. You’ll also enjoy the refreshing mist of breathtaking Niagara Falls before immersing yourself in the varied Canadian cityscapes of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City. The final course? A journey through the marvelous mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire with guided sightseeing in Boston. An authentic Italian handmade cannoli in Beantown is your just dessert! Two extra days in the “City That Never Sleeps” makes this Eastern U.S. tour an absolute dream. Enjoy a narrated, skyline harbor cruise with close-up views of Manhattan’s iconic sights before floating down Fifth Avenue, through Central Park, under the marquees of Broadway, or wherever else your cosmopolitan compass takes you.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In New York City
Location: New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin New York At Times Square
Meals Included: No Meals
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 : New York City-Philadelphia-Washington Dc
Location: New York, Philadelphia, Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Capital Hilton
Meals Included: Breakfast
Orientation drive through New York City en route to Philadelphia for an orientation tour focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.” During your free time, you may want to visit the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, or enjoy lunch and shopping at the Bourse Food Hall. Continue south to Washington DC, the nation’s capital, for a free evening.
Day 3 : Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Capital Hilton
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sightseeing with a Local Guide to see the nation’s legendary capital landmarks. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure where you may wish to visit the museums of the Smithsonian Institution. Join us for an optional dinner tonight at one of Washington’s favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of some of the city’s most beautiful monuments.
Day 4 : Washington Dc-Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Location: Washington, Lancaster
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Lancaster
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey further through Pennsylvania to Lancaster, home to Amish and Mennonite communities whose religious faiths stress humility, family, community, and simple living.
Day 5 : Lancaster-Niagara Falls, Ontario
Location: Lancaster, Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa By Hilton
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel north through the rolling Appalachian Mountains and enter New York State. Cross the border into Canada for magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 6 : Niagara Falls-Toronto
Location: Niagara Falls, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Toronto Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
Board a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Later, drive around the “Golden Horseshoe” of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands to Toronto. Tonight is free. You may wish to join an optional outing to visit the top of the famous CN Tower for great views of Toronto’s harbor and skyline while enjoying dinner.
NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Day 7 : Toronto-Ottawa
Location: Toronto, Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lord Elgin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
Take a sightseeing tour of Toronto with a Local Guide. View Toronto’s two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and local neighborhoods, including Chinatown. Then, drive east to Canada’s beautiful capital, Ottawa. Located on the banks of the Ottawa River, Ottawa offers a unique blend of culture, history, and outdoor beauty. Tonight is at leisure, why not enjoy one of Ottawa’s many special restaurants.
Day 8 : Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lord Elgin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
Tour with a Local Guide to see Ottawa in-depth. Remainder of the day is free.
Day 9 : Ottawa-Montréal
Location: Ottawa, Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Montreal Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Montréal to enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide This evening is at leisure, perhaps stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie or visit historic Old Montréal.
Day 10 : Montréal-Québec City
Location: Montreal, Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Concorde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel east to Québec City and spend the next two nights in this romantic city located on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, why not enjoy regional French cuisine with dinner in Old Town Québec?
Day 11 : Québec City
Location: Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Concorde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join your Local Guide this morning for an included tour of Québec City, Canada’s only walled city, including the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight’s included dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to Ile d’Orléans for a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill.
Day 12 : Québec City-Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire-Boston, Massachussets
Location: Québec City, Franconia Notch State Park, Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Boston Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey south to capture inspiring views of New England’s natural beauty through Vermont and New Hampshire. Next, pass New Hampshire’s state capitol dome at Concord and continue to Boston. This evening is at leisure.
Day 13 : Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Boston Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, a sightseeing tour focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, the Old State House, the Old North Church, and Faneuil Hall. The balance of the afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner where you’ll end the evening with a Boston favorite, an authentic handmade Globus Local Favorite Italian cannoli.
Day 14 : Boston-New York City
Location: Boston, New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin New York At Times Square
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, travel to New York City and enjoy a free evening to explore the vibrant city. Your Globus Local Host will be available to provide suggestions on how to spend your free time.
Day 15 : New York City
Location: New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin New York At Times Square
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your stay in New York includes a scenic narrated Skyline harbor sightseeing cruise. During your free time, visit Top of the Rock for sweeping views of Manhattan or enjoy a Broadway show.
Day 16 : New York City
Location: New York
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec|Rideau Canal
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 dinners
Notes
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 11 through October 4 (Mother Nature permitting).
Accommodation
New York City:Sheraton New York Times Square HotelWashington DC:Capital HiltonLancaster:Holiday Inn Downtown LancasterNiagara Falls:Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by HiltonToronto:Westin Harbour Castle TorontoOttawa:Lord Elgin HotelMontreal:Delta Montreal HotelQuebec City:Hilton QuebecBoston:Sheraton Boston Hotel
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above.
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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