The Grand East

The Grand East

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The Grand East

21 Days Starting in new y and ending in Miami, FL, USA

Visiting: New York, Boston, Québec City, New England, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Amish Country Motel, Washington, Williamsburg, Roanoke, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson, New Orleans, Pensacola, Gulf of Mexico, Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Miami, United Kingdom

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

kge

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Join us on this fantastic tour of the 'grand east' taking in the sights of New York, Boston and New England on our journey into Canada. See Québec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, before feeling the mists of the natural wonder of Niagara Falls. Then, walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle in the American Civil War, get an up-close taste of Amish culture, and see the seats of power with a grand city tour of Washington D.C. We will drive along the Great Smoky Mountains and go honky tonkin' in Nashville. The, dip your toes in the warm crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and witness the first-hand ingenuity of the American space program at the Kennedy Space Centre. This tour truly is the grand east!

Highlights

  • Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle in the American Civil War, get an up-close taste of Amish culture

  • Drive along the Great Smoky Mountains and go honky tonkin' in Nashville

  • Dip your toes in the warm crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and witness the first-hand ingenuity of the American space program at the Kennedy Space Centre

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In New York

Location: New York

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Dylan Hotel

Arrive in New York City and transfer
to your hotel where you will meet
with your Tour Director in the evening.

Day 2 : New York - Boston

Location: New York, Boston

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline


We depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the
city’s most beautiful neighbourhoods.

Day 3 : Boston - New England - Québec City

Location: Québec City, Boston, New England

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Universel


This morning, we travel through the rural
New England states of New Hampshire and
Vermont on our way to Canada. We will pass
through small picturesque villages and the White
Mountains, which are particularly beautiful during the fall foliage.


We will cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec.


This evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French-Canadian cuisine (optional).

Day 4 : Québec City - Montreal

Location: Québec City, Montreal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville - Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites


Begin the day with a tour of Québec
City, the French capital of the province and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include
the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and
the Citadelle.


Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Château de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River.


You may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette or candy treat, or, if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montréal.


Upon arrival, take an optional tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the 'Vieux Port', with stops at Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica.

Day 5 : Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto

Location: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bond Place Hotel


We depart Montréal for the capital of Canada,
Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers
boasts one of the most impressive parliament
buildings in the world.


In the afternoon, we continue along the 1000 Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario.


Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing
cruise.

Day 6 : Toronto - Niagara Falls

Location: Niagara Falls, Toronto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Best Western Cairn Croft Inn


Begin the day with a drive through
Toronto’s impressive collection of modern
skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, one of
the world’s tallest free-standing structures (1,815
ft. /553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor
located more than 300 meters above Toronto
(optional)? Expect fantastic views!


We continue along Lake Ontario, crossing
the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara
Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural
wonder. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique
Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the
Horseshoe Falls.


Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises boat ride at the base of the Falls.

Day 7 : Niagara Falls - Gettysburg - Amish Country

Location: Gettysburg, Amish Country Motel, Niagara Falls

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Wyndham Garden York


Today, ride through the rolling farmland
of upstate New York, known as the Finger
Lakes region, and enter the keystone state of
Pennsylvania.


This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War national battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. This is the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863.


We travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.

Day 8 : Amish Country - Washington D.C

Location: Amish Country Motel, Washington

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton


We travel through rural countryside to
Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish
museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of
simple living (admission included). The Amish
people live in a world that stopped in the mid-1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, nor modern equipment.


In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

Day 9 : Washington D.C

Location: Washington

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton


Enjoy a city tour with highlights such as
the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library
of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington
Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House
and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the
JFK Memorial.


Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute, or, stroll the banks of the Potomac River.

Day 10 : Washington D.C - Williamsburg - Roanoke

Location: Williamsburg, Washington, Roanoke

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Tanglewood


Depart this morning for Williamsburg,
Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of
Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive
public buildings, colonial houses and the college
of William and Mary (admissions not included).

Day 11 : Roanoke - Blue Ridge Parkway - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg

Location: Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Creekstone Inn

Travel along portions of the Blue
Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the
breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky
Mountains and National Park, before arriving in
Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some
of the unique restaurants on on main-street, during
this evening leisure time.

Day 12 : Gatlinburg - Great Smoky Mountains - Nashville

Location: Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Nashville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown


Continue today through Knoxville, the
state’s third largest city before you arrive in the
early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.

Day 13 : Nashville - Memphis

Location: Memphis, Nashville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown


Travel across the countryside and arrive
in Memphis, the city known for blues music,
cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour
including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music
scene.


This afternoon, fans of 'the king of rock
and roll' have the opportunity to tour Graceland,
former home of Elvis Presley (optional).

Day 14 : Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans

Location: Memphis, Jackson, New Orleans

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton New Orleans Riverside


Today’s tour takes us to Mississippi,
the magnolia state. Pass through Jackson, the
state capital, and continue to Louisiana and
New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi
Gras celebrations.


Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture aboard an authentic Mississippi riverboat dinner cruise, and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).

Day 15 : New Orleans

Location: New Orleans

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton New Orleans Riverside


Enjoy a full day at leisure to take in the French
flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the
French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron
balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone
streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New
Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how
these unique feats of architecture guard the city.

Day 16 : New Orleans - Gulf Of Mexico - Pensacola

Location: New Orleans, Pensacola, Gulf of Mexico

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola


We travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
through Mobile, AL, to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included).


Visit Pensacola Beach and walk alongside the swaying
sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of
the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.

Day 17 : Pensacola - Orlando

Location: Pensacola, Orlando

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Orlando Resort at Celebration


We travel along the Florida panhandle to
Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches.


Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando, America’s family playground!

Day 18 : Orlando

Location: Orlando

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Orlando Resort at Celebration


Enjoy a day at leisure! Revitalise by the pool or
visit one of Orlando’s attractions such as Disney
World, Sea World or Universal Studios (admissions
not included).

Day 19 : Orlando - Kennedy Space Centre - Miami

Location: Kennedy Space Center, Orlando, Miami

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Miami South Beach


Today, visit the Kennedy Space Centre, home of
America’s space program (admission included).


We continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant
Miami Beach, and the hotel for our final night.

Day 20 : Overnight Flight

Location: Miami

Accommodation: Overnight Flight

Transfer to Miami Airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.

Day 21 : Arrive Back In Uk

Location: United Kingdom

Arrival in the UK.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Yes, airport transfers are included

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay at hotels such as:

* The Dylan Hotel, New York City

* Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline, Boston

* Hotel Universel, Quebec City

* Best Western Ville - Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites, Montreal

* Bond Place Hotel, Toronto

* Best Western Cairn Croft Inn, Niagara Falls

* Wyndham Garden York, Amish Country

* Washington Hilton, Washington D.C.

* Holiday Inn Tanglewood, Roanoke

* Creekstone Inn, Gatlinburg

* Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown, Nashville

* Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, Memphis

* Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans

* Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola, Pensacola

* Grand Orlando Resort at Celebration, Orlando

* Hilton Garden Inn Miami South Beach, Miami


Please note: due to local laws at least one person in each room booked must be 21 years of age or over.


All hotels are of European minimum 3-star standard

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

laura young (Google Reviewer)  

We booked a holiday to...

09-Aug-2024

We booked a holiday to Edinburgh with some excursions. In the travel agents we booked the excursion to sterling which we didn’t do as they went to Loch Lomond instead. The drivers Mike and Heidi were not very polite at times. Moaning that they weren’t allowed to sell alcohol to passengers and then trying to on the sly. Mike quote “if I leave this and £3 appears then great” They read off Google for facts and read like they couldn’t be bothered. Which there was very little facts passed along. We did an excursion to glassglow which was 20 mins away from our hotel. We left at 13:00 meaning we only got around 3 hours there. The trip was lots of people in their 70s meaning they walk slow, some with mobility issues. So not a lot of time there. The Edinburgh tattoo was fantastic but again we left the hotel at 13:00 meaning less time there. When we asked about why we left late they just huffed and said because of legal hours for drivers. While I appreciate this and they need a break there were two drivers. Meaning one could drive the night before and the other the next day meaning we are not left sat around the hotel untill 13:00 each day with very little to do in this area of eaglesham. This was my first trip with ledger and I am very dissatisfied and disappointed at this mainly due to the drivers. The trip was far from cheap and there was no value for money I feel.

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.