• 13 Breakfast, 1 Welcome Dinner, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
• Expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
• Optional experiences and free time

Itinerary

Day 1 | Greetings From New York City

Take a bite of the Big Apple and you’ll wish you’d had more, as the vision and passion of this vibrant city inspires you to believe your dreams really will come true. Check in to your New York hotel and spend the afternoon exploring its soaring skyline on your terms.

This evening, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. Meals: Welcome Reception Hotel: New York Hilton Midtown

Day 2 | Explore the Highlights of NYC and Philadelphia

From the iconic to the unexpected, we embark on an orientation tour of the City that Never Sleeps. View the towering Art Deco façades of the Empire State Building, pulsating Times Square and the tranquil mid-city oasis of Central Park. We’ll journey through the Land of the Free to Philadelphia and visit the Liberty Bell Center to gaze upon the famous cracked bell whose inscription has inspired so many to “proclaim liberty”. View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before traveling to Washington, D.C. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Capital Hilton

Day 3 | Immerse Yourself into Historical Washington, D.C.

Celebrate the proud heritage of a nation as you view the memorials and monuments that have made Washington famous. Pass the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II and Vietnam War memorials. Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture and houses over 36, 000 fascinating artifacts. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Capital Hilton

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Washington Illumination Tour – You’ll be wowed by this illuminated overview of the nation’s capital city at night! See the Capitol, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Visit the Kennedy Center for a rooftop walk and end the evening at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. (Stops are subject to weather and local restrictions.) Adult: 50.00 USD Potomac River Sightseeing Lunch Cruise – With the sunshine reflecting off the Potomac, there’s no better place to enjoy an afternoon in Washington, D.C. than aboard a Spirit lunch cruise. Treat yourself to an onboard historical tour of some of the most iconic landmarks in the country like Old Town Alexandria, National Harbor and the Washington Monument, as you sample creative dishes from our lunch buffet menu.  Adult: 118.00 USD

Day 4 | Engage in the Stories of Amish Country

Journey into the rural back roads of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County with a Local Specialist today, immersing yourself in the traditional agricultural lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live much the same they did when they first settled here over 200 years ago. This evening enjoy a hearty Regional Dinner, and try your hand at making your own whoopie pies for dessert. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Day 5 | Discover the Artistry of Glassblowing

We’ll travel north across Pennsylvania’s rural landscapes to the New York State, stopping en route at the Corning Museum of Glass. Witness first-hand the delicate craft of glassblowing and admire the glass artistry on display in its galleries. Later, we’ll cross the Canadian border bound for Niagara Falls. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

Day 6 | Take in the Sights and Flavours of Niagara Falls
Experience the rush of cascading waters as you embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, contemplating this tremendous force of nature. This afternoon we’ll Connect With Locals at Ravine Winery and sample some of Niagara’s regional cuisine paired with their delicious vintages at a Be My Guest Lunch. Upon returning to Niagara Falls enjoy the remainder of the day as you please. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing – Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and  Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Operates daily, weather permitting. Adult: 148.00 USD * Please Note: this optional experience is weather permitting.

Day 7 | Get Expert Hockey Tips and Tricks

Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario and stop in Oakville where you will learn the art of playing hockey like a real Canadian hockey player. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada’s national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team staff member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players’ dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it’s off onto the ice where you’ll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Head to Toronto for an introductory tour, the rest of your day is at leisure to explore the city.
Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Chelsea Hotel

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views – Since the CN Tower opened in 1974, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. At 1,815 feet (553.33 meters) tall, the award-wining communications and observation tower was formerly designated the world’s tallest freestanding structure (surpassed in 2009 by a Dubai skyscraper.) Your admission gives you access to the Lookout Level for panoramic views as well as the Glass Floor where you can peer straight down 1,122 feet (342 meters). Casual and fine dining and an arcade are located in the tower but are not included in your admission. Approx. duration: 1 hour Adult: 49.00 USD
Toronto Foodie Walking Tour – This is THE most important food tour to take in Toronto! On this 2-hour food tour, you’ll explore downtown Toronto like no other tourist, enjoying the sights and sounds of iconic landmarks in between chowing down on a variety of international foods. Did you know that Toronto is famous for its variety of ethnic cuisine? Find out why as we sample bites from 3 popular multicultural eateries and hole-in-the-wall foodie gems that only the locals know about. At the same time, check off the most important tourist sights in Toronto, from City Hall to Eaton Centre, and learn more about the history of multicultural Toronto. Skip the restaurant for one night and come on a unique 2-in-1 food and sightseeing adventure! (Note: This walking tour covers 3km in total, with up to 10 min of walking between food stops) Adults: 61.00 USD

Day 8 | Explore Ottawa

Today we stop off in Kingston where you can enjoy lunch on your own before heading to Ottawa for an orientation tour of Canada’s capital city. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Ottawa River Cruise – Our Ottawa river cruise offers the finest views along the river. With departures from the Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park and the Ottawa Docks, located at the foot of the Ottawa Locks, this 90-minute tour is the most thorough tour available on the water. The cruise offers a spectacular view of the city and allows you to see the river as it was used long ago. Marvel at the natural beauty of the region that captured the imagination of the European explorer Samuel de Champlain. Adult: 37.00 USD

Day 9 | Unlock the Traditions of Quebec City

Travel to Madohoki Farm for breakfast followed by a presentation of the Algonquin People including the Friendship dance. Enjoy a  MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and support the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School, a Treadright supported project. Our love affair with French-speaking Canada continues today as we go on our voyage to Québec City and the UNESCO listed Old Québec. Immerse yourself in the city’s joie de vivre and romantic 17th-century façades, but not before we Dive Into Culture with lunch at an authentic Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to Quebecois. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Delta Hotels Quebec

Day 10 | Wander the Historic Streets of Quebec City

Explore Quebec City’s winding streets and historic sites, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of a city that exudes all the charm of old Europe. Delve into Quebec City’s French and English military past at the fortified Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major colonial battle. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore La Vieille Capitale on your terms. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Delta Hotels Quebec

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Evening On Ile D’ Orleans and Montmorency Falls – Join us for a special evening on the Ile d’Orleans. Located a few miles east of downtown Quebec in the St. Lawrence River, the “Island of Orleans” was one of the first areas occupied by early French colonists. Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive Montmorency Falls stand 83 meters (272 feet) tall. The falls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Then travel through the rolling farmlands to the south side of the island and stop for a dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent Restaurant with renowned Chef Martin Pronovost, who has been nominated for a Crystal Award in the category `Canadian Chef of the Year` in both 2010 and 2011. Passionate about food and with an eye and ear always looking toward trends, culinary innovation remains a continual objective. To that end, with abundant creativity, Martin prepares meals with great passion and the result is a flavorful table for you to discover. Adult: 82.00 USD

Day 11 | Sample the Flavours of Montréal

Visit a local farmers market outside of Montréal to Dive Into Culture and experience the flavours of the region during a lunch tasting including wine and cider. Savour the good life as you arrive in Montréal. Meet your Local Specialist and visit Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port of Montréal, and Place Jacques Cartier. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montréal Hotel

Day 12 | Journey to Rustic Franconia Notch

Return to the United States this morning and traverse New Hampshire bound for Franconia Notch, in the heart of the White Mountains. As you journey past sugar maple and white birch in their thousands, keep a keen eye out for the black bear, moose and deer that find sanctuary in these scenic forest landscapes. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Boston Park Plaza

Day 13 | Engross in the History of Boston

Connect with the living history of Boston this morning, touring the city’s red brick Freedom Trail with stops at the Old North Church and Boston Harbor, the site of the famous Tea Party protest. Spend the rest of the day on your terms. Consider a visit to the bar that inspired the TV show Cheers or stroll through the centuries-old Boston Common. This evening, toast your memorable East Coast experiences at a Farewell Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Boston Park Plaza

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: “Hahvahd” Walking Tour – Come along for an enlightening private tour of “Hahvahd”, the beautiful and historic campus of one of the world’s premiere educational institutions. Led by actual current students, you will be entertained and inspired with stories about Harvard history and personal experiences in the University they call home. While exploring the campus, you’ll learn about Harvard history, including the untold stories and lore of Harvard University, and Harvard culture – stories and tips from current students about what it’s like to live and study at Harvard. Walk around the famous Harvard Yard – including Old Yard and New Yard – and view historic buildings including Harvard Lampoon, Memorial Hall, Sever Hall, the 320,000-squarefoot Widener Library, home to three million volumes; the Harvard Memorial Church, honoring Harvard’s men and women who gave their lives during World War I; Massachusetts Hall, the oldest surviving building at Harvard College and one-time dormitory to US Founding Fathers John Adams, John Hancock and Samuel Adams; and the John Harvard Statue, honoring the university’s first benefactor. Adult: 30.00 USD
Historic Harbor Cruise – Boston’s inner and outer harbors are awash in legend and lore. Not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated 90-minute tour, we’ll regale you with hero tales of the Revolutionary War, local legends of the sea, and stories of characters past and present. You’ll learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest in the country. Other highlights include the nation’s oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston’s working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. Adult: 46.00 USD

Day 14 | Farewell New York

Return to New York and head to JFK International Airport, arriving at approximately 15:00, or consider extending your stay longer in New York. Meals: Breakfast