Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
$4008
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
17 Days Starting and ending in New York City, USA
Visiting: New York City, Boston, Quebec City Area, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Thousand Islands National Park, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington, Washington D.C., Philadelphia
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Tour code:
8205-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City, a journey through the heart of North America's most iconic cities and landscapes. Begin in the vibrant "Big Apple," exploring landmarks like Broadway and the Empire State Building, before heading to Boston, the "Cradle of American Liberty." Traverse the scenic White Mountains to historic Québec City, then on to cosmopolitan Montréal and Canada's capital, Ottawa. Cruise through the Thousand Islands National Park, marvel at Toronto's skyline, and experience the majesty of Niagara Falls. Continue through Pennsylvania Dutch Country to Washington DC, and conclude with a return to New York City for an extended stay. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including the historic New Yorker Hotel, and savor the rich cultural and historical tapestry of this unforgettable tour.
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 to answer any questions.
Day 2 : New York City–Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, you will see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.
Day 3 : Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your morning guided tour of Boston, 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: Quebec City Area
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through New Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord 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. Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5 : Québec City Area
Location: Quebec City
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh
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: Montreal
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie
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 hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic 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. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included scenic cruise.
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.
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 falls. NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels 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
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House. 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.
Day 13 : Washington Dc
Location: Washington D.C.
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 and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest some independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.
Day 14 : Washington Dc–Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.”
Day 15 : Philadelphia–New York City
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel
This morning, leave for New York City. Check into the New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel for the next two nights.
Day 16 : New York City
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel
The “Big Apple” beckons. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants.
Day 17 : New York City
Location: New York City
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel, Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill, Hotel Lindbergh, Best Western Ville-Marie, Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel, Heritage Hotel Lancaster, Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol, and Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District.
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Sightseeing Tours
Included sightseeing tours with local experts in New York City, Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
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Meals
4 breakfasts are included during the tour.
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Niagara Falls Cruise
Board a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls.
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Thousand Islands National Park Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Thousand Islands National Park.
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Guided City Sightseeing
Guided city sightseeing in Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Historic District of Old Quebec and the Rideau Canal.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the Pennsylvania Dutch cooking experience and the visit to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Meals
4 breakfasts
Notes
Enjoy the fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 15 to October 6 (if Mother Nature permits).
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec|Rideau Canal
Accommodation
Stay in iconic and comfortable hotels such as the New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel in New York City, the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill, and the Best Western Ville-Marie in Montreal. Enjoy modern amenities and convenient locations close to major attractions in each city.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably by coach through the scenic landscapes of the Eastern US and Canada, with included sightseeing tours and guided city visits. Enjoy a scenic cruise in the Thousand Islands National Park and a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in a variety of hotels, including the historic New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel in New York City, the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill in Boston, the Hotel Lindbergh in Quebec City, the Best Western Ville-Marie in Montreal, the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown in Ottawa, the centrally located Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, the Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel near Niagara Falls, the Heritage Hotel Lancaster in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and the Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol in Washington DC.
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What are some of the key activities included in the tour?
The tour includes a sightseeing tour of New York City with visits to Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. In Boston, you will see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. In Quebec City, you can join an optional excursion to a sugar shack and enjoy a guided tour of the city's historic sites. In Montreal, the tour includes visits to St. Joseph’s Oratory, Mount Royal, Old Montreal, and Notre Dame Church. In Ottawa, you will see Parliament Hill, the Canadian Mint, and the Rideau Canal. The tour also includes a scenic cruise through Thousand Islands National Park and a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise.
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Are there any special seasonal highlights on this tour?
Yes, the tour offers special Fall Foliage departures from September 15 to October 6, allowing you to enjoy the fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Quebec, if Mother Nature permits.
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What UNESCO World Heritage Sites will I visit on this tour?
The tour includes visits to the Historic District of Old Quebec and the Rideau Canal, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 4 breakfasts.
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What can I expect on the last day of the tour?
On the last day of the tour, your vacation ends in New York City in the morning.
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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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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.