=== Valid Passport (and Visa) required ===

Tour Highlights:

Departs from New York City. See the Best of the Eastern USA and Canada. Combine nature and history and visit the most exciting cities. Visit Boston...Quebec City... Montreal... Ottawa...Toronto... Niagara Falls... Washington DC and Philadelphia

Tour Itinerary:

• Day 1 New York - Boston
  Depart New York for historic New England. Travel along the north shore of the Long Island Sound. Upon arrival in Boston we'll begin with an historic walking tour including Freedom Trail sites, the Old State House where the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston, Faneuil Hall "The Cradle of Liberty" and Quincy Market.

  Hotel: Sheraton Colonial Hotel (Ph: 781-245-9300), Wakefield, MA†

• Day 2 Boston - Quebec City
  Travel north through the White Mountain National Forest with spectacular scenery and natural geological formations formed by rivers and glacial erosive forces. We’ll drive through Vermont with its beautiful nature vistas to the French-Canadian province of Quebec. Arrive to “Ville de Québec “ the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec.
  
  Hotel: Best Western Centre-Ville (Ph: 418-649-1919), Quebec, Canada†
• Day 3 Quebec City - Montreal
  Our tour today includes a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city. Begin the day with a visit of Old & New Quebec including Place Royale, Old Port, Le Chateau Frontenac, Notre Dame des Victories Church, the Diamond shaped Citadel and the Plains of Abraham. Travel southwest along the St. Lawrence River to the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city.

  Hotel: Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites (Ph: 514-288-4141), Montreal, Canada†

• Day 4 Montreal
  Our half day sightseeing tour of cosmopolitan Montreal includes Mont Royal, Old Montreal ( Vieux-Montreal ) the famous Parisian-style historic District, and a stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral for picture taking. . The balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a local Montreal restaurant or stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie.

  Hotel: Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites (Ph: 514-288-4141), Montreal, Canada†

• Day 5 Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto
  Depart Montreal for Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. We’ll view the grandeur of Parliament Hill's stately neo-Gothic architecture, the Canadian Mint , the hexagonal National Arts Centre & national institutions, parklands and waterways. After lunch, we’ll continue to Toronto, Canada's largest city on the shores of Lake Ontario.

  Hotel: Best Western Primrose Hotel (Ph: 416-977- 8000), Toronto, Ontario†

• Day 6 Toronto - Niagara Falls
  Begin the day with a short sightseeing tour including the historic and modern municipal buildings, the Parliament and colorful Chinatown. Stop at the world-renown Eaton Center, home to over 350 shops and services all under one roof. Travel south through the charming village of Niagara-On-The- Lake, in the heart of Niagara’s glorious wine region. Stop at the Floral Clock and then continue to Niagara Falls . Board the cruise on the Niagara River, aboard the Maid of the Mist for amazing close-ups at the base of the thundering waterfalls (seasonally).

  Late Oct to Mid April: The boat ride Maid of the Mist will be substituted with an awe inspiring visit to the Scenic Tunnels behind the Canadian Falls.

  Hotel: Michaels Inn, Niagara Falls (Ph: 905-354-2727), Ontario†

• Day 7 Niagara Falls - Corning - Washington D.C.
  Leave Niagara Falls and travel southeast. Stop for a visit at the Corning Glass Center with exhibits on 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Continue south through New York State, Pennsylvania and Maryland to Washington DC, the nation’s capital.

  Hotel: Crowne Plaza Crystal City (Ph: 703-416-1600), Arlington, VA†

• Day 8 Washington DC.
  Our morning panoramic tour will include the Library of the Congress, the Federal Supreme Court and view the US Capitol where elected Senators and representatives meet to shape US legislative policy. We'll continue passing the Washington and Jefferson's monuments and we'll stop to visit Lincoln, Vietnam and the Korean War memorials. End by viewing the world famous White House, home to the American Presidents. Afternoon is at leisure to visit one of Washington’s many museums.

  Hotel: Crowne Plaza Crystal City (Ph: 703-416-1600), Arlington, VA†

• Day 9 Washington DC - Philadelphia - New York
  Today, we will travel north to Philadelphia, the "Birthplace of a New Nation". Highlights include a visit to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. After the visit , return to New York City, where we will say good-bye to our traveling companions.

Maid of the Mist: Available from April to Oct 24 (Opening date depends on ice condition in the River)

†Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change.

Departure Time and Location:

• 8:00am 555 8th Ave (bet 37th & 38th Streets), New York, NY 10018
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time!!

Inclusions:

• 8 nights hotel accommodation at the above stated or similar hotel
• Ground transportation via air-conditioned vans, mini-buses or buses
  (Depending on the number of passengers traveling)
• Historic walking tour in Boston
• Cruise aboard Maid of the Mist (seasonal)
• Sightseeing tour in Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Washington DC & Philadelphia
• Professional and courteous bi- or multi-lingual tour tour director

Exclusions:

• Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees, airport porter fees, visas, phones, valet, all items of a personal nature and beverages and food unless otherwise stated.
• Tips are not included. We recommend for one to tip $5.00 per person per day to the Driver and Guide.

Visitors to Canada:

• Passport required. Some nationalities may need multiple entry visa's to the U.S.A. and a Canadian visa. Please check the following link for updates on entry requirements: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp
• United States citizens, please check the following link for updates on entry requirements: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
• United States alien residents require a valid alien resident card and please also check the following link for other entry requirements: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Remarks:

• Tour Languages: Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours languages (English and Spanish) may be combined to operate the tours.
• Child Rate: Children are 11 years or less. Tour members who are between 5 and 11 years and traveling with two adults in the same room receive a child discount on the tour price. Each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum 4 guests (adults and children).

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