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Eastern Discovery

Escorted Tour, Standard/Superior
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Start/Finish: New York / New York

20 Apr 2024 - 21 Sep 2024


  • Welcome Reception where you will meet your fellow travelers 
  • Retrace the start of the American Revolution by experiencing Boston’s historic Freedom Trail 
  • Travel through Vermont and New Hampshire, visiting a quintessential New England town, and Tour UNESCO world heritage sites of Old and New Québec City 
  • Feel the mists while taking in the natural wonder of Niagara Falls 
  • Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle during the American Civil War 
  • Get an up-close taste of Amish culture at a traditional farmhouse and museum in Pennsylvania Dutch Country 
  • See the seats of power of the American Government with a grand city tour of Washington, D.C.
  • Explore the birthplace of America in Philadelphia by seeing where it all started at Independence Hall and capturing a glimpse of the iconic Liberty Bell

Experience More (Optional)

  • Dine at a traditional Canadian Maple Sugar Farm
  • Enjoy the renowned cuisine of Québec amidst the old-world charm of Montréal’s historic district
  • Take in the Toronto cityscape atop the CN Tower, the largest freestanding tower in the world
  • Experience Niagara Falls “up close” with a boat ride under the falls, followed by lunch atop the Skylon Tower
  • Capture the stunningly lit up landmarks of Washington, D.C., with a night tour




NEW YORK - ARRIVAL 

Day 1: Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel, where you will meet with your ATI Tour Director in the evening. 


NEW YORK CITY - BOSTON 

Day 2: Depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to historic Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail, which begins at the Boston Common and winds beside the State House, King’s Chapel, the Old South Meeting House, the Boston Massacre site, and the fronts of many taverns and pubs where America’s “Founding Fathers” toasted freedom. Walk the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history and one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods. 


BOSTON - NEW ENGLAND - QUÉBEC CITY 

Day 3: 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, which are particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. You’ll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Quebec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm, and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional). 


QUÉBEC CITY - MONTRÉAL 

Day 4: 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 for Montréal? Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame Basilica. 


MONTRÉAL - OTTAWA – TORONTO

Day 5: 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. 


TORONTO - NIAGARA FALLS 

Day 6: 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)? 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. Perhaps take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises at the base of the Falls. 


NIAGARA FALLS - GETTYSBURG - PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY 

Day 7: Today we 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, the site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to South Pennsylvania overnight. 


PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY - WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Day 8: Travel through the 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, or modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. 


WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Day 9: Enjoy a tour of the National Capitol with such highlights as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery, the site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply walk the banks of the Potomac River. 


WASHINGTON, D.C. - PHILADELPHIA - NEW YORK CITY 

Day 10: Complete your tour today with the drive to New York City via Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, where you will stop to visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. 


NEW YORK - DEPARTURE 

Day 11: Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight. 



Inclusions


  • Information kit
  • Services of a Tour Director throughout (excluding Hawaii if applicable)
  • Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
  • Porterage of one piece of luggage per person begins the first morning the coach departs (excluding Hawaii, if applicable)
  • Accommodation, sightseeing, and Excursions as specified in the itinerary
  • All State and Local taxes
Exclusions


  • Long-haul International flights
  • Meals, admissions, and/or optional tours are not included in the itinerary unless mentioned otherwise
  • Transportation upon arrival to or from the airport (available at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities to the driver and guide are at the travelers’ discretion.
  • Items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc
  • Use of hotel rooms before or after normal check-in and check-out times and resort fees, if applicable
  • No refunds for unused services or hotel nights
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