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USA
& CANADA
14
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Day
1
Arrive Toronto
Fly into Toronto and take a complimentary transfer from Pearson
International Airport to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director
is available in the afternoon to answer any questions.
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Day
2
Toronto & Niagara Falls Excursion
Explore Toronto in the morning, viewing the SkyDome and the
CN Tower. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights
of Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and museum row.
Then move on to Niagara Falls to view this great natural wonder
up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and
galleries of Niagara-on-the-Falls before returning to Toronto
for a Welcome Drink before dinner at the hotel. (B,D).
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Day
3
Toronto - Ottawa
Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston
at the mouth of the St Lawrence River. Turning inland, head
for the nation's capital of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards,
imposing buildings and tulip- filled gardens. In the evening,
travel by giant canoe to a native camp on Turtle Island to savour
a native feast and learn more about Canada's First Nations People.
(B,HD).
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Day
4
Ottawa - Montreal
Bienvenue! Enter the French-speaking province of Quebec and
continue to Montreal to see the Old Port and cobbled streets
of Vieux Montreal. Admire the city's diversity from the grand
mansions of Mont Royal to the modern downtown area.
Hotel: Marriott Chateau Champlain. (B).
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Day
5
Montreal - Quebec City
Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal's Museum
of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City,
the first French settlement in North America. Perhaps join an
optional dinner at one of the city's romantic bistros? (B).
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Day
6
Quebec City Sightseeing
Join a local guide to experience the unique European charm of
this historic city: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts,
world-famous Château Frontenac, National Assembly, Basilica,
City Hall, Place Royale, and Citadelle. Venture north to visit
the shrine of Ste- Anne-de-Beaupre, the first pilgrimage shrine
in North America, and the spectacular Montmorency Falls before
returning to your hotel. (B).
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Day
7
Quebec City - Bar Harbor
Bid au revoir to Quebec and cross the border into the United
States. Relax and enjoy the countryside while travelling east
towards America's Atlantic Coast. The destination is the quintessential
New England fishing village of Bar Harbor, Maine. (B).
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Day
8
Bar Harbor - Acadia Excursion
Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its
dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views
from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Use some free time to explore
the area in the afternoon, before feasting on a traditional
Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD).
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Day
9
Bar Harbor - Boston
Follow the rocky Maine shoreline south, stopping in one of the
picturesque coastal villages, such as Kennebunkport, for a chance
to soak up typical New England life. Pass Portsmouth, New Hampshire's
only coastal city, en route to Boston, Massachusetts. (B).
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Day
10
Boston Sightseeing
Boston is one of America's oldest and most historic cities.
Join your Tour Director for a trip along the Freedom Trail.
See Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Charlestown, Bunker Hill Pavilion,
and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned.
The afternoon is free for wandering in the beautiful gardens,
visiting a museum or exploring the charming North End. (B).
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Day
11
Boston - Philadelphia
Travel to Philadelphia, city of Brotherly Love, where both the
Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were written.
Visit the historic Waterfront District and Independence National
Historic Park to see the Liberty Bell. (B,D).
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Day
12
Philadelphia - Washington Dc
Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in the morning,
before continuing to Washington DC. The afternoon is free to
visit one of the Smithsonian museums or stroll along the historic
streets of Georgetown. (B).
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Day
13
Washington Dc
Join a guided tour of the city, viewing landmarks such as Capitol
Hill and the White House. Stops include the Jefferson and Lincoln
Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. In Arlington,
board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery.
The rest of the day is free. (B).
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Day
14
Washington Dc - New York City
Depart the nation's capital and head for the Big Apple where
your orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and
Broadway Districts, and Battery Park. The afternoon is entirely
free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping.
In the evening, join your Tour Director and new-found friends
for a farewell dinner at a New York restaurant. (B,HD).
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Day
15
Depart New York City
The tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to JFK
International Airport. (B).
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