The Grand East
The Grand East
The Grand East
20 Days Starting in New York, United States and ending in Miami, United States
Visiting: New York, Boston, White Mountains, Montréal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Pensacola, Orlando, Miami
Tour operator:
Tour code:
UGE
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on "The Grand East," a captivating 20-day journey through the Eastern USA, starting in the bustling streets of New York and concluding in the vibrant city of Miami. This tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls to the historical landmarks of Washington D.C. Explore the charming streets of Boston, the French allure of Québec City, and the musical heart of Nashville. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and the sun-kissed beaches of Pensacola. With a day of leisure in Orlando, you can indulge in world-famous attractions like Disneyland and Universal Studios. The tour includes comfortable accommodations in 3 and 4-star hotels, transportation by A/C coach, and the expertise of experienced tour leaders. Whether you're captivated by cultural landmarks or natural wonders, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure through some of America's most iconic destinations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: New York - Arrival
Location: New York
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Grand Central New York
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
AccommodationHyatt Grand Central New York - 4 Star
Day 2: New York - Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline
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 neighborhoods.
AccommodationCourtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline - 3 Star Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Freedom Trail
Day 3: Boston - New England - Québec City
Location: White Mountains
Accommodation Name: Hotel Universel
This morning travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada.
You will pass through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage.
You'll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec.
Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
AccommodationHotel Universel - 3 Star Included ActivitiesWhite Mountains - Panoramic Optional ActivitiesGroup Dinner
Day 4: Québec City - Montréal
Location: Montréal
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie Montréal Hôtel & 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 Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River.
Then 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, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.
AccommodationBest Western Ville-Marie Montréal Hôtel & Suites - 3 Star Included ActivitiesQuébec City Orientation TourSightseeing of Provincial Parliament BuildingSightseeing of Chateau de FrontenacVieux Port Montréal Orientation Tour
Day 5: Montréal - Ottawa - Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
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, continue along the 1,000 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.
AccommodationChelsea Hotel, Toronto - 3 Star Included ActivitiesOttawa - Panoramic Optional ActivitiesSt.
Lawrence River Excursion
Day 6: Toronto - Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel
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 structure (1,815 ft.
/553 m).
Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto (optional)? 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.
AccommodationBest Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel - 3 Star Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Central TorontoNiagara Falls visit Optional ActivitiesHornblower Cruises boat ride
Day 7: Niagara Falls - Gettysburg - Amish Country
Location: Gettysburg
Accommodation Name: Four Points by Sheraton - 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.
Travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.
AccommodationFour Points by Sheraton - York - 3 Star Included ActivitiesGettysburg Civil War National Battleground visit Canadian Border Crossing - Passports Required
Day 8: Amish Country- Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton
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 mid1850s.
They use no electricity, mechanical devices, nor modern equipment.
In the afternoon, continue to the nation's capital, Washington, D.
C AccommodationWashington Hilton - 4 Star Included ActivitiesAmish Museum visit
Day 9: Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights 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.
AccommodationWashington Hilton - 4 Star Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Washington D.
C.
Day 10: Washington, D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke
Location: Williamsburg
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).
AccommodationHoliday Inn Tanglewood - 3 Star Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Williamsburg
Day 11: Roanoke - Blue Ridge Mountains - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg
Location: Great Smoky Mountains
Accommodation Name: Edgewater Hotel & Conference Center
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 main-street, during this evening leisure time.
AccommodationEdgewater Hotel & Conference Center - 3 Star Included ActivitiesGreat Smoky Mountains - Panoramic
Day 12: Gatlinburg - Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue today through Knoxville, the state's third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.
AccommodationThe Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel - 3 Star Meals IncludedBreakfast
Day 13: Nashville - Memphis
Location: Memphis
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).
AccommodationCrowne Plaza Memphis Downtown - 3 Star Included ActivitiesMemphis City Tour Optional ActivitiesGraceland Tour
Day 14: Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Today's tour takes you 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 on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
AccommodationHilton New Orleans Riverside - 4 Star Optional ActivitiesMississippi Riverboat dinner cruise
Day 15: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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.
AccommodationHilton New Orleans Riverside - 4 Star
Day 16: New Orleans - Gulf Of Mexico - Pensacola
Location: Pensacola
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola
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, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
AccommodationCourtyard by Marriott Pensacola - 3 Star Included ActivitiesThe Bellingrath Home visitSightseeing of Pensacola Beach
Day 17: Pensacola - Orlando
Location: Orlando
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration
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.
Arrival to Orlando at approximately 18:00 hours.
AccommodationDelta Hotels Orlando Celebration - 3 Star Included ActivitiesOcala - Panoramic
Day 18: Orlando
Location: Orlando
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration
Day at leisure.
Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando's attractions: such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included).
AccommodationDelta Hotels Orlando Celebration - 3 Star
Day 19: Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Miami Beach-Oceanfront
Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America's space program (admission included).
Continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant Miami Beach.
Your tour ends here.
The Grand East tour concludes on arrival at the Miami hotel at approximately 19:00 hours.
AccommodationHoliday Inn Miami Beach-Oceanfront - 3 Star Included ActivitiesKennedy Space Center visit
Day 20: Miami - Departure
Location: Miami
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 & 3 star hotels and inns
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Meals
1 Breakfast
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced tour leaders
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Orientation Walks
Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus, with complimentary Wi-Fi available where possible, ensuring a seamless and connected journey across the Eastern USA.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort with a selection of 4 and 3-star hotels and inns throughout your journey, including the Hyatt Grand Central New York and Hilton New Orleans Riverside, ensuring a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 4 and 3 star hotels and inns throughout the journey.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 1 breakfast. Other meals are not included and will need to be arranged independently.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus.
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Is there a tour guide available during the trip?
Yes, the services of experienced tour leaders are included in the tour.
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Will there be any orientation walks during the tour?
Yes, organized orientation walks are provided at some of the towns visited during the tour.
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Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at hotels and on the coach, where available.
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Are entrance fees to sights and museums included in the tour?
No, entrance fees to sights and museums are not included in the tour package.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities available, such as a group dinner in Québec City, a Hornblower Cruises boat ride at Niagara Falls, and a Graceland tour in Memphis, among others.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in New York and ends in Miami.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
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