8-Day East Coast USA and Canada Tour from New York City: Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Toronto

What you'll experience

Highlights

8 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Hometown - New York City

   Arrive in world-famous New York City from your hometown, enjoying complimentary airport pick-up service.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hampton Suite by Hilton
2. 2

   Day 2 — New York City Tour

   This tour takes you through the world-renowned metropolis of New York City.
   
   First, visit Wall Street, the world's busiest financial district, home to the New York Stock Exchange and the former Federal Hall. Nearby stands the Charging Bull, the symbol of Wall Street. Next, pass the 9/11 Memorial, the new World Trade Center, and the United Nations Headquarters.
   
   Then, pass the Empire State Building, New York's most famous skyscraper, followed by the USS Intrepid, a USS The Intrepid aircraft carrier that underwent a restoration costing over $100 million. The carrier houses various retired fighter jets and helicopters.
   
   Afterwards, board a cruise ship to tour the Statue of Liberty, offering close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and panoramic views of Freedom Tower and Lower Manhattan.
   
   Finally, visit Rockefeller Center and arrive at Times Square, the heart of New York City, to experience the city's most dazzling lights. Surrounded by countless giant LCD screens, you'll truly feel like you're at the center of the world. It's also the world-famous New Year's Eve countdown location. Don't miss taking photos in the heart of Times Square when you're in New York.
   
   Wall Street: 30 minutes
   New World Trade Center: 20 minutes
   United Nations: 20 minutes
   Liberty Cruise: 60 minutes
   Rockefeller Center: 30 minutes
   Time Square: 30 minutes

   

   Wall Street

   

   Charging Bull

   

   Empire State Building

   

   Statue of Liberty

   

   Lower Manhattan

   

   Rockefeller Center

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hampton Suite by Hilton
3. 3

   Day 3 — NYC - Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

   A day of revisiting American history begins in Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in the United States and the former capital, located in Pennsylvania.
   
   After breakfast in Philadelphia, stroll through Independence Square and visit Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1976, and the Liberty Bell, which was rung to announce the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Many world civil rights leaders have visited this bell, making it of great significance.
   
   Afterwards, drive to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, to see the Capitol Building, a symbol of the highest power in the United States, located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The white-domed Capitol Building is where the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives hold court and where every U.S. president is sworn in.
   
   Next, visit the National Museum of Natural History, the largest museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which houses over 100 million specimens of animals, plants, fossils, minerals, and human artifacts.
   
   Finally, visit the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States. From the South Lawn Gardens of the White House, where foreign dignitaries are received, one can clearly see its entirety; then, the route passes the Washington Monument, the tallest building in the U.S. capital and the central point of the National Mall, before reaching the Jefferson Memorial at the southern end of the National Mall to pay homage to Thomas Jefferson, the third president and one of the most capable figures in American history, and to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Tidal; finally, the route visits the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial at the western end of the National Mall, paying the highest tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in history and war.
   
   Philadelphia: 1 Hour
   Capitol: 20 minutes
   Natural Museum: 45 minutes
   White House: 20 minutes
   Jefferson Memorial: 20 Minutes
   Lincoln Memorial: 1 Hour
    

   

   Independence Hall

   

   Liberty Bell

   

   Smithsonian Institution

   

   White House

   

   Washington Monument

   

   Thomas Jefferson Memorial

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hampton Suite by Hilton
4. 4

   Day 4 — DC - Corning (till 5/19/2026)/Watkins Glen State Park (from 5/20/2026) - Niagara Falls

   Start your journey north to Niagara Falls in the morning, returning to New York State.
   
   Pass through Corning and visit the Corning Museum of Glass. The museum houses over 45,000 glass artifacts dating from 3,500 years ago to the present day. Continuing north, we head towards Niagara Falls, the most spectacular natural attraction on North America's east coast.
   
   Upon arrival, we visit Goat Island on the Niagara River and an observation deck next to the American Falls to admire the famous falls. Colorful Canadian lighting effects illuminate the powerful falls, allowing you to capture a beautiful and delicate view, a stark contrast to the daytime grandeur. This is the perfect ending to our Niagara Falls tour.
   
   Corning Museum: 1.5 Hours
   Goat Island: 1 Hour
   Night Tour: 45 Minutes
   Please note: Starting May 20th, 2026, the tour will change from the Corning Glass Museum to Watkins Glen State Park until October 2026. We will return to the Corning Glass Museum when it gets cold in November. 

   

   Corning Museum of Glass

   

   Niagara Falls

   

   American Falls

   

   Watkins Glen State Park

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Courtyard Marriott
5. 5

   Day 5 — Niagara Falls - Toronto

   In the morning, we cross into Canada and take the Horn Falls cruise for a close-up view of the falls.
   
   Afterwards, we visit Table Rock to experience the power of Horseshoe Falls and the 160-meter-high Skylon Tower for a panoramic view of the falls. Enjoy a delicious meal at the Skylon Tower's 360-degree revolving restaurant or the rooftop buffet restaurant.
   
   After lunch, we will travel to Toronto, Canada's largest city, a bustling and vibrant international metropolis. We will explore the downtown area.

   

   Horseshoe Falls

   

   Skylon Tower

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Courtyard Marriott
6. 6

   Day 6 — Toronto - Thousand Islands - Ottawa - Montreal

   In the morning, we will depart from Toronto for the Thousand Islands, located on the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States, dotted with 1,864 individual islands. We will board a yacht and pass by the most famous and charming scenic spots of the Thousand Islands.
   
   Afterwards, we will depart for the capital, Ottawa, to see the Parliament Buildings, the Peace Tower, and the Centennial Flame in Ottawa Square.
   
   Then we will travel north to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city in Eastern Canada, known for its French cultural influence and often called the "Paris of North America."

   

   Thousand Islands

   

   St. Lawrence River

   

   Lake Ontario

   

   Peace Tower

   

   Centennial Flame

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn
7. 7

   Day 7 — Montreal - Quebec City - Return to US - Boston

   Today we will travel to Quebec City, one of the most European-style cities in North America. This UNESCO World Heritage city, from its castles to its cobblestone streets, every brick and stone exudes French romance, making you feel as if you've stepped into a European town.
   
   View the exterior of Place Louis-Louis, Château Frontenac, and the Parliament Buildings; view the exterior of Notre-Dame Basilica Quebec City; enjoy a French meal in Quebec (optional). Return to US → Boston

   

   Chateau Frontenac

   

   Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Quebec

   

   Old Quebec City

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn
8. 8

   Day 8 — Boston - Home - New York City

   Today we begin with world-renowned universities:
   
   Harvard University, a private research university located in Massachusetts, is one of the Ivy League schools and enjoys a top academic reputation worldwide.MIT, a comprehensive private university located in Cambridge, is a pioneering leader in high technology and advanced research globally.
   
   Next to Boston, which is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England. The sightseeing tour includes: Trinity Cathedral, the Hancock Tower, Boston Common, Swan Lake Park, Prudential Tower, the Boston Public Library, a distant view of the golden-domed State House, and a harbor cruise. Visitors can also experience Boston's rich cultural heritage at Quincy Market, purchasing souvenirs and sampling local cuisine.
   
   Harvard University Depth Tour: 45 Minutes
   MIT: 20 minutes
   Trinity Church: 20 minutes
   Qunicy Market: 1 hour

   

   Harvard University

   

   Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

   

   Boston Common

   

   Prudential Tower

   

   Boston Public Library

   

   Quincy Market

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

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