Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York City ( CUE)

16 Day Tour from New York City to New York City

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We go back to where it all began on this fascinating and fun tour of the Eastern United States and Canada! But it’s not all history books! Put down your pencils and prepare for a rollicking ride through natural wonders of the Eastern seaboard, mouthwatering bites in the Big Apple and Boston, a taste of Philadelphia freedom, monuments to greatness in D.C., and postcard views in Vermont and New Hampshire. Get misty below breathtaking Niagara Falls continue to the Canadian crown jewels of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City. There’s so much to see, do, and devour on the eastern seaboard of the continent, this tour of the Eastern U.S. and Canada moves you to the front of the class in more ways than one!
Treat yourself to two extra days in the “City That Never Sleeps. Enjoy a ticket to ride in New York City with a narrated hop on, hop off sightseeing bus and close-up views of Manhattan’s iconic sights then stroll down Fifth Avenue, through Central Park, under the marquees of Broadway, or wherever else your cosmopolitan compass takes you.

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Notes:

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 conditions are unfavorable, a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 10 through October 3 (Mother Nature permitting).

 Meals & Itinerary

 Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY Welcome to New York City! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2

NEW YORK CITY–PHILADELPHIA–WASHINGTON DC The Big Apple & Brotherly Love Orientation drive through New York City en route to Philadelphia for a city tour focusing on the highlights of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.” During your free time, you may want to visit the Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, or enjoy lunch and shopping at the Bourse Food Hall. Continue south to Washington DC, the nation’s capital, for a free evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHILIGHT
HISTORIC SIGHTS The City of Brother Love, The Cradle of Liberty, or just plain Philly. All of these names apply equally to the city of Philadelphia where its proud history spans the American Revolution to a major force in modern culture, sports, music, and business. See the sights in the birthplace of the nation with an orientation tour through its historic buildings where a country of patriots was born.


FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Philadelphia with a visit to the legendary Liberty Bell, bearing timeless message: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof" where it rang out from Independence Hall to summon lawmakers to work and the citizenry to gather for news. Benjamin Franklin noted while writing a letter, "Adieu, the bell rings, and I must go among the grave ones and talk ‘politicks.’" Go beyond the iconic crack to learn how this State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol of civil rights with a message of freedom and hope.


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Day 3

WASHINGTON DC Monumental Memorials Sightseeing with a Local Guide to see the nation’s legendary capital landmarks. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure where you may wish to visit the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, tour the National Cathedral, wander the stacks at the Library of Congress, or walk through the historic Georgetown neighborhood lined with brick rowhouses, unique restaurants and stylish shops. Join us for an optional dinner tonight at one of Washington’s favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of some of the city’s most beautiful monuments.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Your Local Guide shares the iconic and patriotic monuments to American sacrifice and freedom commemorated in moving memorials. Marvel at the stately and sometimes somber remembrances of heroes and visionaries who shaped the American legacy. See the Martin Luther King, Jr., Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials on the National Mall. Stop for photo opportunities at the Washington Monument, the White House, and historic Capitol Hill


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Day 4

WASHINGTON DC–WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania’s Past & Present Journey further through Pennsylvania to Williamsport, a former leader in the lumber industry located at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and on the Susquehanna River. Today the lumber barons are long gone but their Victorian mansions still stand, and the town has traded lumber for America’s favorite pastime, baseball.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION

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Day 5

WILLIAMSPORT–NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Onward to Canada! Travel north through the rolling Appalachian Mountains and enter New York State. Cross the border into Canada for magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Drive north from Pennsylvania to experience a piece of America’s oldest mountain ranges in the Appalachian Mountains. This 2,200-mile-long mountain range spans 14 states and extends into Canada with sloping forests and natural beauty that touches all who visit. Here, the legendary Appalachian Trail is a mecca for the adventurous nature-lovers along the longest footpath in the U.S. Pass through this beautiful part of America on your way to cross the Canadian border to Niagara Falls.


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Day 6

NIAGARA FALLS–TORONTO Taking the Plunge Board a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Later, drive around the “Golden Horseshoe” of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands to Toronto. Tonight is free. You may wish to join an optional outing to visit the top of the famous CN Tower for great views of Toronto’s harbor and skyline while enjoying dinner.
Breakfast Breakfast

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 conditions are unfavorable, Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS The famous natural wonder of Niagara Falls consists of three massive waterfalls – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plummeting from the southern end of Niagara Gorge. Spanning the border between Canada’s Ontario and America’s New York State, the largest of the falls is Horseshoe Falls – also known as the Canadian Falls –which straddles the border of both countries. Take a thrilling sightseeing cruise on the waters below the thunderous cascades of Niagara Falls and feel the mist and magic of this stunning spectacle of nature.


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Day 7

TORONTO–OTTAWA Oh, Canada! Take a sightseeing tour of Toronto with a Local Guide. View Toronto’s two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and local neighborhoods, including Chinatown. Then, drive east to Canada’s beautiful capital, Ottawa. Located on the banks of the Ottawa River, Ottawa offers a unique blend of culture, history, and outdoor beauty. Tonight is at leisure. Consider a visit to the ByWard Market, walk along Rideau Canal or enjoy one of Ottawa’s many special restaurants.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Explore the sights of the capital of Ontario with a guided sightseeing tour of Toronto’s landmarks amid its soaring skyscrapers (all dwarfed by the iconic and stratospheric CN Tower). You’ll see Toronto’s two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and local neighborhoods, including the open-air markets and shops of Chinatown.


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Day 8

OTTAWA Tour with a Local Guide to see Ottawa in-depth. The remainder of the day is free.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Explore the city of Ottawa to see its famous landmarks, including Canadian Mint, residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, the stately residences and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America.


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Day 9

OTTAWA–MONTRÉAL Magical Montréal Travel to Montréal to enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. This evening is at leisure, perhaps stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie or visit historic Old Montréal.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. Wander the historic streets of Montréal to see Notre Dame Basilica and Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and visit the Old Port of Montréal for delightful dining, entertainment, to try an urban zipline or watch the sunset from the Montreal Observation Wheel.


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Day 10

MONTRÉAL–QUÉBEC CITY French-Canadian Treasures Travel east to Québec City and spend the next two nights in this romantic city located on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, consider a night out for regional French cuisine with dinner in Old Town Québec. Your GlobusGo app and tour director have insider tips for a memorable night out.
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 11

QUÉBEC CITY French Sights & Bites Join your Local Guide this morning for an included tour of Québec City, Canada’s only walled city, including the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight’s included dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to LF Ile d’Orléans for a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent is filled with a rich history originating from the era of the French Régime in Québec as a flour mill which formerly served the villagers of Ile d’Orléans. Take in the charming ambience of this lovingly restored stone wood-beamed restaurant to experience the treasured traditions of French Québec.


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Day 12

QUÉBEC CITY–FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Treasures of New England Journey south to capture inspiring views of New England’s natural beauty through Vermont and New Hampshire. Next, pass New Hampshire’s state capitol dome at Concord and continue to Boston. This evening is at leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Drive through some of America’s most beautiful natural masterpieces in the Green Mountains of Northern Vermont. Here, the grandeur of mountain scenery and forest greenery are dotted with deep-blue lakes and panoramas for the perfect photo opportunities. Continue through the rich beauty of New Hampshire to the majestic beauty of Franconia Notch State Park in the stunning White Mountains.


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Day 13

BOSTON The Freedom Trail This morning, a sightseeing tour focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, the Old State House, the Old North Church, and Faneuil Hall. The balance of the afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner and end the evening with a Boston favorite, an authentic handmade LF Italian cannoli.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES After a day of exploring the iconic sites along the Freedom Trail, take a seat in Boston’s legendary North End district for a farewell dinner in the American tradition. Dinner is finished with authentic handmade Italian cannoli, a Sicilian pastry filled with a sweet creamy filling and usually topped with chopped pistachios, candied fruit, or chocolate chips. Yum!


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Day 14

BOSTON–NEW YORK CITY The Big Apple This morning, travel to New York City and enjoy a free evening to explore the vibrant city. Your Globus Local Host will be available to provide suggestions on how to spend your free time.
Breakfast Breakfast

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE with a free evening in New York City. Discover eateries and entertainment throughout Manhattan’s melting pot of cultures, cuisine and unique neighborhoods. Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps, restaurant ideas and suggested sights to enjoy in the Big Apple.


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Day 15

NEW YORK CITY New York State of Mind Your stay in New York includes a city sightseeing ticket for the hop-on, hop-off bus. The narrated ride provides an overview of the highlights, and travels from Times Square to Soho to Battery Park & Wall Street, with many stops in between. During your free time, visit Top of the Rock for sweeping views of Manhattan or enjoy a Broadway show.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Hear narrated commentary with fascinating stories about NYC! Hop-off and on as you please, to spend time at the poignant 9/11 Memorial & Museum near Wall Street, to tour the historic Grand Central, or to marvel at the famous lions in Midtown at the New York Public Library before watching the sunset from the nearby Empire State Building.


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Day 16

NEW YORK CITY Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

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 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

SCOTT DWORKIN

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

" In addition to leading tours all over the United States and Canada, I enjoy my travels outside of North America, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Originally from Connecticut, my favorite season is autumn when the stunning fall foliage transforms the area into an even more beautiful landscape. I have a particular interest in U.S. history, and really enjoy connecting the places we visit on tour with stories from the past and contemporary issues of the present."

Tour Director -  SCOTT DWORKIN

BARBARA BURYIAK

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" As a Tour Director for more than two decades, I've always had a passion for travel. At 18, I traveled solo throughout Europe. A few years later, I was one of three youth ambassadors on a cultural exchange to Burkina Faso. As a Tour Director, I enjoy showing off America's Heartland. I encourage my guests to talk to the locals and try the regional foods. Guests often tell me that their fondest memories are of their time spent in small towns with "real Americans.""

Tour Director -  BARBARA BURYIAK

PATRICK NEILSON

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" An educator by trade, I hold post-graduate degrees in English Imersion and Tourism & Marketing. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I use my training and experience to bring the history and culture of each place alive. I love to share my passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge with guests while providing a unique local perspective."

Tour Director -  PATRICK NEILSON

 Accommodations

NEW YORK CITY

WESTIN NEW YORK AT TIMES SQUARE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

WASHINGTON DC

CAPITAL HILTON

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

WILLIAMSPORT

HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

NIAGARA FALLS

DOUBLETREE FALLSVIEW RESORT & SPA BY HILTON

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

TORONTO

NOVOTEL TORONTO CENTRE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

OTTAWA

LORD ELGIN HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

MONTREAL

DELTA HOTELS MONTREAL

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

QUEBEC CITY

HOTEL LE CONCORDE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

BOSTON

SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus).
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