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. This evening, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

New York Hilton Midtown

Welcome reception

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 travelling to Washington, D.C.

Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.

Breakfast, Dinner

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. This is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture and houses over 36,000 fascinating artefacts.

Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.

Breakfast

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.

The Inn At Leola Village

Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

Breakfast

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 visit Ravine Winery and sample some of Niagara’s regional cuisine paired with their delicious vintages with lunch. Upon returning to Niagara Falls enjoy the remainder of the day as you please.

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

Breakfast, Lunch

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. 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.

Chelsea Hotel

Breakfast

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.

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

Breakfast

Travel to Madohoki Farm for breakfast followed by a presentation of the Algonquin People including the Friendship dance. Our love affair with French-speaking Canada continues today as we go on our voyage to Quebec City and the UNESCO-listed Old Quebec. Immerse yourself in the city’s joie de vivre and romantic 17th-century façades, but not before we have lunch at an authentic Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to the Quebecois.

Delta Hotels Quebec

Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Delta Hotels Quebec

Breakfast

Visit a local farmers market outside of Montreal to experience the flavours of the region during a lunch tasting including wine and cider. Savour the good life as you arrive in Montreal. Meet your local specialist and visit Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port of Montreal, and Place Jacques Cartier. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Boston Park Plaza

Breakfast

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 at leisure. 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.

Boston Park Plaza

Breakfast, Dinner

Return to New York and head to JFK International Airport, arriving at approximately 3pm, or consider extending your stay in New York.

Breakfast