Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
$3237
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
15 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, Washington DC, Philadelphia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8200-2026
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
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. vacation. Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, 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; Québec City’s Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French America; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; and Washington DC’s most famous landmarks. 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. Travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. In Canada, travel along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy a cruise to hear the roar and view the falls up-close. It is nothing short of exhilarating! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll pass opulent summer homes, wooded islands, and lush landscapes. Vibrant cities, historic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
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 this afternoon from 3pm-6pm to answer any questions.
Day 2: New York City,Boston
Location: New York City
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: Thousand Islands National Park
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: 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
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: 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. This evening, set your sails for dining aboard the Tall Ship Moshulu, the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat.
Day 15: Philadelphia,New York City
Location: New York City
This morning, enjoy additional sightseeing in the “City of Brotherly Love” before leaving 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
Stay in comfort at renowned hotels including New York's New Yorker, Boston's Holiday Inn, Quebec City's Hotel Lindbergh, Montreal's Best Western Ville-Marie, Ottawa's Courtyard by Marriott, Toronto's Chelsea Hotel, Niagara Falls' Best Western Plus, Lancaster's Heritage Hotel, Washington DC's Hyatt Place, and Philadelphia's Wyndham Historical District.
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Sightseeing Tours
Included sightseeing tours with local guides in New York City, Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
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Cruise
Cruise around the Thousand Islands National Park on the St. Lawrence River and a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise.
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Meals
6 Breakfasts are included during the tour.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the dinner atop the CN Tower, helicopter flightseeing tour above Niagara Falls, and Pennsylvania Dutch cooking experience are not included.
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Transfers
Transfers for guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and other personal items are 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|Independence Hall|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 Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation?
On the first day, you will arrive in New York City, also known as the 'Big Apple.' Your Tour Director will be available in the afternoon 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 New York City?
During the sightseeing tour in New York City, you will see iconic landmarks such as Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial.
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What unique experience is offered in Québec City?
In Québec City, you have the option to visit the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack, where you can enjoy a typical Québec breakfast and learn about the process of maple extraction.
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What is included in the guided tour of Montréal?
The guided tour of Montréal includes visits to St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, and the Seminary of St. Sulpice.
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What can I do during the free afternoon in Ottawa?
During the free afternoon in Ottawa, you can explore ByWard Market with its artisan shops and culinary treats, or consider an optional excursion to the Canadian Museum of History.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Niagara Falls?
The highlight of the visit to Niagara Falls is the sightseeing cruise that takes you close to the base of the thundering falls, providing an unforgettable experience.
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What can I learn about during the visit to the Amish Farm & House?
At 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 during the Washington DC tour?
The Washington DC tour includes visits to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House.
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What historical 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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