The Grand East

Arrive in New York City and transfer
to your hotel where you will meet
with your Tour Director in the evening.

We depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the
city’s most beautiful neighbourhoods.

This morning, we travel through the rural
New England states of New Hampshire and
Vermont on our way to Canada. We will pass
through small picturesque villages and the White
Mountains, which are particularly beautiful during the fall foliage.

We will cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec.

This evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French-Canadian cuisine (optional).

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 Château de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River.

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, take an optional tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the 'Vieux Port', with stops at Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica.

We 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, we continue along the 1000 Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario.

Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing
cruise.

Begin the day with a drive through
Toronto’s impressive collection of modern
skyscrapers, most notably, 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
(optional)? Expect fantastic views!

Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises boat ride at the base of the Falls.

Today, 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, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. This is the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863.

We travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.

In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

Enjoy a city tour with highlights such 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
JFK Memorial.

Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute, or, stroll the banks of the Potomac River.

Depart this morning for Williamsburg,
Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of
Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive
public buildings, colonial houses and the college
of William and Mary (admissions not included).

Travel along portions of the Blue
Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the
breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky
Mountains and National Park, before arriving in
Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some
of the unique restaurants on on main-street, during
this evening leisure time.

Continue today through Knoxville, the
state’s third largest city before you arrive in the
early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.

Travel across the countryside and arrive
in Memphis, the city known for blues music,
cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour
including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music
scene.

This afternoon, fans of 'the king of rock
and roll' have the opportunity to tour Graceland,
former home of Elvis Presley (optional).

Today’s tour takes us to Mississippi,
the magnolia state. Pass through Jackson, the
state capital, and continue to Louisiana and
New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi
Gras celebrations.

Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture aboard an authentic Mississippi riverboat dinner cruise, and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).

Enjoy a full day at leisure to take in the French
flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the
French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron
balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone
streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New
Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how
these unique feats of architecture guard the city.

We travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
through Mobile, AL, to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included).

Visit Pensacola Beach and walk alongside the swaying
sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of
the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.

We travel along the Florida panhandle to
Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches.

Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando, America’s family playground!

Enjoy a day at leisure! Revitalise by the pool or
visit one of Orlando’s attractions such as Disney
World, Sea World or Universal Studios (admissions
not included).

Today, visit the Kennedy Space Centre, home of
America’s space program (admission included).

We continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant
Miami Beach, and the hotel for our final night.

Transfer to Miami Airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.

Arrival in the UK.