Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
$3893
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
17 Days Starting and ending in New York City, United States
Visiting: New York City, Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Thousand Islands National Park, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, Philadelphia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8205-2026
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Eastern US and Canada with the Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation, featuring an extended stay in New York City. This tour takes you from the bustling streets of New York City to the historic landmarks of Boston, the charming French-Canadian province of Québec, and the vibrant city of Montréal. Experience the natural beauty of the Thousand Islands National Park and the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Discover the rich history of Ottawa, Toronto, and Philadelphia, and explore the cultural treasures of Washington DC. Enjoy guided tours, scenic drives, and optional excursions, including a cruise around the Thousand Islands and a helicopter tour over Niagara Falls. With comfortable accommodations in iconic cities and the chance to savor local cuisines, this tour offers a perfect blend of urban exploration and natural wonders. Conclude your adventure with an extended stay in the heart of New York City, where endless possibilities await.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: New York City
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel
Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6 p.m. this afternoon to answer any questions.Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring the ‘city that never sleeps’ with its world-famous shopping and restaurants that represent nearly one hundred different national cuisines.
Day 2: New York City,Boston
Location: New York City, Boston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
This morning, enjoy an included sightseeing tour with a local guide. You will see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and more. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.”
Day 3: Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your morning guided tour of Boston, visit the historic landmarks that have played an important part in the history of the United States. 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: Québec City
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through New Hampshire 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 and historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5: Québec City Area
Location: Québec City
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 is 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: Québec City Area,Montréal
Location: Montréal
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Montréal,Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
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 National Gallery of Canada, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon, you could visit ByWard Market with its artisan shops and culinary treats. Consider an optional excursion to the Canadian Museum of History, Canada’s oldest and most popular museums for its exceptional exhibitions and extraordinary views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.
Day 8: Ottawa,Thousand Islands National Park,Toronto
Location: Ottawa, Thousand Islands National Park, Toronto
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Then enjoy a scenic cruise around the many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes.
Day 9: Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
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 city sights such as Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown on your own. This evening, consider an optional dinner atop the CN Tower where, with clear skies, you can see for miles!
Day 10: Toronto,Niagara Falls
Location: Toronto, Niagara Falls
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel
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 thundering falls and an experience you won’t soon forget! Then reach for the sky on an optional flightseeing tour aboard a helicopter for breathtaking views high above the falls. NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When weather is unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Day 11: Niagara Falls,Lancaster
Location: Niagara Falls, Lancaster
Accommodation Name: Heritage Hotel Lancaster
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 authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
Day 12: Lancaster,Pennsylvania Dutch Country,Washington Dc Area
Location: Lancaster, Washington DC
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House where 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. Consider an optional evening dinner and Monuments by Night Illumination tour that shines a new light on this historic capital.
Day 13: Washington Dc
Location: Washington DC
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
Meals Included: Breakfast
The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove. Your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and has photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American History to see Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz or the National Museum of Natural History to see dinosaur bones and the Hope Diamond! Your Tour Director will also have suggestions for exploring this historical and culturally rich city.
Day 14: Washington Dc,Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia. Visit Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. Have time to explore these and other places in what is referred to as “America’s Most Historic Square Mile” on your own.
Day 15: Philadelphia,New York City
Location: Philadelphia, New York City
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel
This morning, enjoy additional sightseeing in the “City of Brotherly Love” before saying goodbye to your Tour Director and leaving for New York City. Check into the New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel, for the next two nights. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Day 16: New York City
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel
The “Big Apple” beckons. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants.
Day 17: New York City
Location: New York City
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in various hotels including New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel in New York City, Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill in Boston, and Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, among others.
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Sightseeing Tours
Included sightseeing tours with local guides in cities such as New York City, Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Washington DC.
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Meals
6 breakfasts are included during the tour.
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Niagara Falls Cruise
A sightseeing cruise at Niagara Falls is included, offering close-up views of the falls.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the dinner atop the CN Tower in Toronto, a helicopter tour over Niagara Falls, and the Monuments by Night Illumination tour in Washington DC are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Transportation to Start Location
Transportation to the starting location in New York City is not included.
Meals
6 Breakfasts
Notes
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted by a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary. Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 14 to October 12 (Mother Nature permitting).
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec|Rideau Canal
Accommodation
New York City:New Yorker, a Wyndham HotelBoston:Holiday Inn Boston-Cambridge AreaQuebec City Area:Hotel LindberghMontreal:Best Western Ville-MarieOttawa:Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa DowntownToronto:Chelsea Hotel, TorontoNiagara Falls:Best Western Plus Cairn Croft HotelLancaster:Heritage Hotel LancasterWashington DC:Hyatt Place Washington DC/US CapitolPhiladelphia:Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour in New York City?
On the first day in New York City, you will be welcomed to the 'Big Apple' and have the opportunity to meet your Tour Director, who will be available from 3pm to 6pm to answer any questions you may have.
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What are some of the highlights of the sightseeing tour in Boston?
In Boston, the guided tour will take you to historic landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon will be free for you to explore on your own.
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What unique experience is offered in Québec City?
In Québec City, you can join an optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack, where you will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast and learn about the process of maple extraction. You will also have a guided tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What can I see during the guided tour in Montréal?
The guided tour in Montréal includes visits to St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and modern Montréal.
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What is included in the Ottawa city sightseeing tour?
In Ottawa, the guided city sightseeing tour includes Parliament Hill, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and various stately residences and embassies.
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What activities are available at Niagara Falls?
At Niagara Falls, you will board a sightseeing cruise for close-up views of the falls. There is also an optional helicopter flightseeing tour for breathtaking aerial views of the falls.
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What can I learn about during the visit to the Amish Farm & House?
During the visit to the Amish Farm & House, a Local Guide will explain the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish people, who live without electricity or telephones in their homes.
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What are some of the key sights visited in Washington DC?
In Washington DC, the half-day tour includes visits to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. The rest of the day is free for further exploration.
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What historic sites can I explore in Philadelphia?
In Philadelphia, you can visit Independence National Historical Park, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.
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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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