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| Starting Price: | $3,250 |  |
| Tour Length: | 15 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Canada, United States | |
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Cities Visited: Join this comprehensive tour and enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s key destinations: Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Boston and Washington DC. |
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Included Premium Highlights
- Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas
- View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
- Admire the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Montreal
- Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal's Museum of Archaeology and History
- Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls
- Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion
- Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
- Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington
Included Personal Insights
- Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter
- Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along
- Boston's Freedom Trail
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See museum row, Queen's Park and City Hall in Toronto
- Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
- See Ottawa's Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal and the Prime Minister's residence
- Enjoy panoramic views over Montreal from Mount Royal
- See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of Quebec City
- Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport
- View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
- See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House in Washington DC
- See the world famous sights of New York City
Included First Class Services
- Welcome Drink reception
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom
- First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
Included Quality Dining
- 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York City (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Boston (DA)
- 14 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 Hotel Dinner (D)
Day 1 - ARRIVE TORONTO
Take a complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel. Hotel: Hilton Toronto
Day 2 - TORONTO SIGHTSEEING & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas, for views from four different look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and museum row. Then move on to Niagara Falls to view this great natural wonder up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto. (B,D)
Day 3 - TORONTO - OTTAWA
Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston, Canada's first capital and one of the nation's most historic cities. During your orientation tour, view the numerous old buildings, churches, picturesque neighborhoods and fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation's capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution. In the evening, travel by giant canoe to
a native camp on Turtle Island to savour a native feast accompanied by vibrant traditional dances. Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel (B,HD)
Day 4 - OTTAWA - MONTREAL
Enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Bienvenue! Enter the French-speaking province of Quebec and continue to Montreal. Join a local guide and see the old town with its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Admire the city's diversity from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area and visit Notre-Dame Basilica. Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (B)
Day 5 - MONTREAL - QUEBEC CITY
Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal's Museum of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City, first settled by Europeans more than 400 years ago. Sitting atop sheer cliffs at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City reflects the old-world charm and grace of bygone times. The rest of the day is free. Hotel: Hilton Quebec (B)
Day 6 - QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING
Join a local guide to experience Quebec's unique European charm: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, the first pilgrimage shrine in North America and the Montmorency Falls before returning to your hotel. (B)
Day 7 - QUEBEC CITY - BAR HARBOR
Bid "Au Revoir" to Quebec and cross the US border. Relax and enjoy the countryside while travelling east toward the Atlantic coast, to the quintessential New England fishing village of Bar Harbor, Maine. Hotel: Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina (B)
Day 8 - BAR HARBOR - ACADIA EXCURSION
Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Explore Bar Harbor on your own in the afternoon, take an optional nature cruise or go whale watching, before feasting on a traditional Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD)
Day 9 - BAR HARBOR - BOSTON
Follow the rocky Maine shoreline south, stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport for a chance to soak up typical New England life. Pass Portsmouth, New Hampshire's only coastal city, en route to Boston, Massachusetts. Hotel: Omni Parker House (B)
Day 10 - BOSTON SIGHTSEEING
Boston is one of America's oldest and most historic cities. Join your Tour Director for a trip along the Freedom Trail. See Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Charlestown, Bunker Hill Pavilion and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before this evening's Dine-Around program. Choose from a selection of excellent Boston restaurants. (B,DA)
Day 11 - BOSTON - PHILADELPHIA
Travel to Philadelphia where both the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were written. Explore Independence National Historic Park, visit the Liberty Bell and view Independence Hall. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing (B)
Day 12 - PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON DC
Tour the award- winning National Constitution Center before continuing to Washington DC. The afternoon is free to perhaps visit one of the Smithsonian's museums, the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of Georgetown. Hotel: Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel (B)
Day 13 - WASHINGTON DC SIGHTSEEING
See Capitol Hill and The White House on your morning guided city tour. Stops include the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. In Arlington, board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery. (B)
Day 14 - WASHINGTON DC - NEW YORK CITY
Depart the nation's capital and head for the Big Apple where your orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. The afternoon is free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping. In the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a farewell dinner at a New York restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers (B,HD)
Day 15 - DEPART NEW YORK CITY
The tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to JFK and Newark International Airports and La Guardia Airport. (B)
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Included Premium Highlights
- Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas
- View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
- Admire the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Montreal
- Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal's Museum of Archaeology and History
- Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls
- Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion
- Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
- Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington
Included Personal Insights
- Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter
- Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along
- Boston's Freedom Trail
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See museum row, Queen's Park and City Hall in Toronto
- Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
- See Ottawa's Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal and the Prime Minister's residence
- Enjoy panoramic views over Montreal from Mount Royal
- See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of Quebec City
- Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport
- View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
- See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House in Washington DC
- See the world famous sights of New York City
Included First Class Services
- Welcome Drink reception
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom
- First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
Included Quality Dining
- 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York City (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Boston (DA)
- 14 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 Hotel Dinner (D)
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TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20
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