Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation - 2022
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation - 2022
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation - 2022
15 Days Starting and ending in New York, NY, USA
Visiting: New York, Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Thousand Islands National Park, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, District of Columbia, Philadelphia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8200-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Steady pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
EnglishActivities:
Tour Overview
From historic sites to beautiful scenery, enjoy the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this exciting eastern Canada and U.S. tour. Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. You’ll enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of the cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Quebec City’s Palace Royal, the historic square known as the birthplace of French America; Montreal's 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; Washington DC’s most famous landmarks; and in Pennsylvania Dutch country, learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity in the home—at the Amish Farm & House. Scenic drives also await you on this eastern Canada & U.S. tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New York City
Location: New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : New York City–Boston
Location: New York, Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Boston (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.
Day 3 : Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Boston (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your morning guided tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure of British troops to Lexington), the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Day 4 : Boston–Québec City Area
Location: Quebec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through New Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5 : Québec City Area
Location: Quebec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning, join your traveling companions on a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction. Afterward, return to Québec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions, and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 6 : Quebec City Area–Montreal
Location: Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities and home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. Included guided sightseeing includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice (built by the first missionary settlers), and modern Montréal.
Day 7 : Montreal–Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Carleton Suite Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Guided city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its Gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.
Day 8 : Ottawa–Thousand Islands National Park–Toronto
Location: Thousand Islands National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included scenic cruise.
Day 9 : Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural tone are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Center; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Then, spend the rest of the day exploring the city sights on your own, including Harborfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown.
Day 10 : Toronto–Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls. NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Day 11 : Niagara Falls–Lancaster
Location: Lancaster
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Heritage Hotel Lancaster (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Leave Canada and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Tonight, join the optional excursion and experience a traditional Amish dinner.
Day 12 : Lancaster–Pennsylvania Dutch Country–Washington Dc Area
Location: Lancaster, District of Columbia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Beacon Hotel Downtown DC (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.
Day 13 : Washington Dc
Location: District of Columbia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Beacon Hotel Downtown DC (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove. Your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.
Day 14 : Washington Dc –Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.”
Day 15 : Philadelphia–New York City
Location: New York
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning, leave for New York City via Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 6 pm. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports, transfers are not included; we suggest booking flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon for guests on the New York city extension.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the 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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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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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 happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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