14 Day Eastern US & Canada Discovery

Welcome to New York City!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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 Reading Terminal Market. Continue south to Washington DC, the nation’s capital. (B)

Monumental Memorials

Sightseeing with a Local Guide to see the  nation’s legendary landmarks. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the dynamic nation’s capital. 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. (B)

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. (B)

Onward to Canada!

Travel through the rolling Appalachian Mountains and enter New York State. Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s most extensive collection of glass and top glassblowing school. Continue north and cross the border into Canada for magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an included dinner this evening in Niagara Falls. (B,D)

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. (B,D)

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.

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. (B)

Mint Condition

Tour with a Local Guide to see Ottawa in-depth. The remainder of the day is free. (B)

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. (B)

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. (B)

Spend your day your way in Québec City

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.

Explore more of Québec City with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions:

QUINTESSENTIAL QUÉBEC
Discover the history and charm of Québec City during a guided 90-minute scenic sightseeing cruise on the Saint Lawrence River. Travel from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls, passing by Île d¿Orléans, and enjoy stunning views of the Château Frontenac.

CASTLE ON THE HILL
Gallantly sitting in the heart of the Old City, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is an iconic and historic site in Québec City. Enjoy a guided tour and explore the interior and exterior of the grand chateau, learn about the landmark's history, architecture, and colorful characters.

The rest of the afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight’s included dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to Ile D’Orléans for a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill. (B,D)

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. (B)

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 Italian cannoli. (B, D)

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)