Tour Starts: New York, NY
Tour Ends: Toronto, ON
All tours are tailored to the client’s desired standard and specifications but all include:
Hotel accommodation and motorcoach transportation. Admissions to attractions, local guides and meals (incl all taxes and fees) as detailed in the itinerary.
Flights (unless specified for domestic connections), driver, guide and tour escort gratuities.
Start your tour in “The Big Apple”, visit the Liberty Bell in “Philly” and discover the rich history of our nation’s capital. Marvel at the iconic Niagara Falls and view Toronto high atop the CN Tower.
With a blend of modern glass skyscrapers, quaint neighborhoods and iconic landmarks there are unlimited experiences to enjoy both day and night in “the city that never sleeps”.
Rich in culture, the U.S. capital city can boast about world class museums, monuments, government building and home of the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.
The majestic Falls divide the U.S. and Canadian border with awe-inspiring power and beauty. One of the most visited destinations for both countries.
New York
Day 1
Philadelphia
Day 2
Whashington
Day 3-4
Niagara Falls
Day 5-6
Toronto
Day 7
Welcome to the Big Apple. Upon arrival take in the breathtaking sights and sounds during your city tour, highlighting the many diverse neighborhoods, including Greenwich Village, Chinatown and Little Italy. The Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Central Park are only a sampling of all the dazzling sights this city has to offer. End the evening by experiencing one of many cuisines that New York has to offer and a spectacular Broadway musical.
Today you leave New York City and travel to Philadelphia, the birthplace of America. Founded in 1682, Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital while Washington, D.C. was under construction. Visit Independence Hall, the very place where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where and the U.S. Constitution was adopted. Stop for a photo at the Liberty Bell. “Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof,” the bell’s inscription, provided a rally cry for abolitionists wishing to end slavery. To end the tour who can resist reenacting Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” moment by climbing the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Continue south as we make our way to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. A late morning arrival allows time to visit the awe-inspiring Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson memorials, the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol, as well as a stop outside of the White House. End the day dining in one of the many restaurants that line the cobblestone streets of Georgetown.
Today’s full day tour gives participants the opportunity to experience a portion of the Smithsonian, as it contains more than 120 million artifacts spread across 16 separate museums. Just outside Washington, D.C. proper, head to Arlington Cemetery, most notable as the gravesite of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Arlington Cemetery is also the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty members, veterans. “Service to Country” is the common thread that binds all those who are honored and remembered here.
Today’s journey takes you north through western Pennsylvania and upstate New York as you approach the U.S./Canadian border. Visit the Corning Museum of Glass (time permitting), the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass and one of the top glass-working schools in the world. Get your first glimpse of the falls as you cross the Rainbow Bridge to Niagara Falls, Ontario and enjoy dinner high above the illuminated falls.
The Niagara River flows over Niagara Falls creating a natural spectacle that attracts millions of tourists each year. Niagara Falls is comprised of three falls; The American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and lastly, the Horseshoe Falls, which is the cascades most expansive section. Whether your experience the awesome power of the falls by boat, overhead by helicopter or via tunnels that take you behind the falls, it’s sure to be a once in a lifetime experience.
A late morning arrival in Toronto will provide a full day in this multicultural city as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy. Experience a panoramic view of the city atop the CN Tower. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum, among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum is home to a world-class collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. After your day in Toronto, your coach will transfer you to Toronto Pearson International Airport for your departure flight.