17-Day Grand East Tour from New York: Boston, Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Nashville, New Orleans and Orlando

What you'll experience

Highlights

17 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Hometown - New York

   Arrive in New York, the city that never sleeps, and transfer independently to your hotel, where you will meet your Tour Director in the evening.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection/Wyndham Garden Chinatown
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   Day 2 — New York - Boston

   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 neighborhoods.

   

   Beacon Hill

   

   Freedom Trail

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area
3. 3

   Day 3 — Boston - New England - Québec City

   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 Quebec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Premier Hotel Aristocrate
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   Day 4 — Québec City - Montreal

   Begin the day with a tour of Quebec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Quebec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. 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. 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 Montreal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montreal, the area known as the "Vieux Port," with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.

   

   Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal

   

   Place Jacques Cartier

   

   Quebec Parliament Building

   

   Old Montreal

   

   Chateau Frontenac

   

   Citadelle of Quebec

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Ville-Marie Montréal Hôtel & Suites
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   Day 5 — Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto

   Depart Montreal 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 1,000 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.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Chelsea Hotel / Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre
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   Day 6 — Toronto - Niagara Falls

   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 structure (1,815 ft. /553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto (optional)? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural wonder. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises boat ride at the base of the Falls.

   

   Horseshoe Falls

   

   Floral Clock

   

   Table Rock Welcome Centre

   

   Welland Canal

   

   Lake Ontario

   

   CN Tower

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel
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   Day 7 — Niagara Falls - Gettysburg - Amish Country

   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. Travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.

   

   Gettysburg Battlefield

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Four Points by Sheraton York
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   Day 8 — 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 (admission included). The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid-1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, nor modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

   

   Amish Village

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Omni Shoreham Hotel
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   Day 9 — 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 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.

   

   Arlington National Cemetery

   

   White House

   

   Lincoln Memorial

   

   Washington Monument

   

   Supreme Court

   

   United States Capitol

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Omni Shoreham Hotel
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    Day 10 — Washington, D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke

    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).

    

    Colonial Williamsburg

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday Inn Roanoke - Tanglewood
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    Day 11 — Roanoke - Blue Ridge Mountains - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg

    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 main-street, during this evening leisure time.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Edgewater Hotel & Conference Center
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    Day 12 — Gatlinburg - Nashville

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

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel/La Quinta Inn & Suites Nashville Airport
13. 13

    Day 13 — Nashville - Memphis

    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).

    

    Beale Street

    

    Graceland

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
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    Day 14 — Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans

    Today's tour takes you 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 on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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    Day 15 — New Orleans

    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.

    

    French Quarter

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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    Day 16 — New Orleans - Gulf of Mexico - Pensacola

    Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). While visiting Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.

    

    Gulf of Mexico

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Courtyard Pensacola
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    Day 17 — Pensacola - Orlando - Hometown

    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. Your tour ends upon arrival at Orlando at approximately 18:00pm.

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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