East Coast USA and Canada
Experience Overview
Perfect for history lovers, you’ll connect with the heritage of two nations, exploring Washington D.C.’s White House and Lincoln Memorial, a simpler Amish way of life, strolling Canada's French inspired Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, and the thunderous Niagara Falls on this East Coast USA and Canada tour.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 13 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Visit Ravine Winery, a humble and inviting Harber family farm of rustic charm that's more than just a winery. You’ll learn about wine production and sustainable growing practices of their small batch wines. Sit down to a carefully crafted, rotating menu from ingredients onsite or locally sourced for a true farm-to-table dining experience.
Dive into Culture
- Niagara Falls: Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as you walk through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear with the help of a coach -grab your stick and it's off onto the ice.
Iconic Experience
- New York City: Join a Local Specialist on a guided journey through New York City's iconic sights including the Empire State Building, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Wall Street and Central Park.
- Philadelphia: Explore the UNESCO-listed Independence National Historic Park and see its famous cracked bell whose inscription has inspired so many to "proclaim liberty". Also see Independence Hall where The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed.
- Washington, D.C.: Explore the nation's proud heritage today as you view the White House, striking Washington Monument and National Mall, stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building. Reflect on the country's darkest days at the Lincoln Memorial and sombre memorials to World War II and the Vietnam War.
- Washington: This striking museum has collected more than 40,000 artifacts that reflect history, politics, sports, arts and entertainment. Explore the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped shape this nation.
- Leola: Inside the Homestead at Plain & Fancy Farm, you learn of Amish traditions and practices, plain clothing and life without electricity from the grid. Homestead truly provides insights into the complex riddles of a culture so very different from your own.
- Corning, NY: Visit the Corning Museum of Glass and learn about the art, history, culture, technology, science and craft that tells the riveting story of the museum's single material, glass. It was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works and currently has a collection of more than 45,000 glass objects, some over 3,500 years old.
- Niagara Falls: Embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario as you contemplate this tremendous force of nature.
- Toronto: Get ready to unlock the best of Toronto. Tick off all the must-sees including Queens Park, named in 1860 after Queen Victoria, and the bustling district of Dundas Square -- the site of many public events, performances and art displays. Then venture to University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings.
- Ottawa: Delve into Canada's capital city as you enjoy views of the elegant Gothic buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries, museums and parks.
- Quebec City: Enjoy lunch at an authentic Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to Quebecois.
- Quebec City: Join a Local Specialist and explore Quebec City's winding streets and historic sites for an in-depth discovery of a city that exudes all the charm of old Europe. Walk the narrow streets of UNESCO listed Old Quebec and delve into Quebec City's French and English military past as you pass the Plains of Abraham and fortified Citadel.
- Montreal: Visit a local farmers' market outside Montreal and experience the region’s flavors during a lunch tasting, including wine and cider.
- Montreal: Join a Local Specialist who will introduce you to Montreal, Canada's cultural capital where festivals, art, cuisine and a certain joie de vivre are all part of the daily make up. Admire how old European style architecture can sit so naturally beside beautiful contemporary masterpieces.
- Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada as you visit the Notre Dame Basilica. Marvel at its breathtaking architecture and striking interior filled with exceptional stained glass windows.
- Franconia Notch State Park: Enjoy a scenic drive through Franconia Notch, in the heart of the White Mountains. Journey past sugar maple and white birch. Make sure to keep an eye out for the black bear, moose and deer that find sanctuary in this scenic forest landscape.
- Boston: Discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. Follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Meeting House.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Ottawa: Join your Indigenous Cultural Ambassadors at Mādahòkì Farm for a guided visit that outlines the diversity of First Nations cultures across Canada. Your visit advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 & 11: Reduced Inequalities & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Washington D.C., Amish Country in Lancaster County, Oakville Hockey Academy, Québec City and the Sugar Shack with a Local Specialist, and Montréal
- Discover New York City, Toronto, Ottawa, Boston
- Visit The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, Corning Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls, the Notre-Dame Basilica, Ferme Guyon Farmers Market in Montréal
- View Times Square and the Empire State Building in New York, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- Scenic Cruise Cruise Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls
Trafalgar Difference
- Lancaster County: Pennsylvania’s Amish Country springs to life at the Inn at Leola Village. Dating back to 1867, the Inn has served as farmhouse, tobacco farm and carriage house. The Inn now offers you a serene countryside escape, accentuated by its four-star TÈ Restaurant and rooms adorned with exposed wood beams and antique furnishings.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34573
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 394.1087B
Starts: New York City, United States Of America
Finishes: Boston (MA), United States Of America
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $8299 ($593 /day)
Itinerary
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 on your terms. This evening, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Accommodation: New York Hilton Midtown
Meals: Dinner
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 traveling to Washington, D.C.
Accommodation: Capital Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
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 40,000 fascinating artifacts.
Accommodation: Capital Hilton
Meals: 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 way they did when they first settled here over 200 years ago. This evening enjoy a hearty dinner, and try your hand at making your own whoopie pies for dessert.
Accommodation: The Inn at Leola Village
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll travel north across Pennsylvania’s rural landscapes to 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.
Accommodation: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview
Meals: 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 Connect With Locals at Ravine Winery and sample some of Niagara's regional cuisine paired with their delicious vintages at a Be My Guest Experience. Upon returning to Niagara Falls enjoy the remainder of the day as you please.
Accommodation: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview
Meals: 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. Dive Into Culture and 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.
Accommodation: Chelsea Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Today you'll stop off in Kingston where you can enjoy lunch on your own before heading to Mādahòkì Farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Accommodation: Sheraton Ottawa
Meals: Breakfast
Your love affair with French-speaking Canada continues today as you voyage to Québec City and the UNESCO-listed Old Québec. Immerse yourself in the city’s joie de vivre and romantic 17th-century façades, but not before you have lunch at an authentic Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to the Québécois.
Accommodation: Chateau Laurier
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore Québec 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 Québec 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 on your terms.
Accommodation: Chateau Laurier
Meals: Breakfast
Visit a local farmers market outside of Montréal to experience the flavors of the region during a lunch tasting including wine and cider. Meet your Local Specialist and visit Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port of Montréal, and Place Jacques-Cartier. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation: Le Center Sheraton Montreal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Return to the United States this morning and traverse New Hampshire bound for Boston, one of the oldest cities in America.
Accommodation: Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Meals: 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 on your terms. 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 dinner.
Accommodation: Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Boston today at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Susan Konnecke - Traveled, May 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo*, the tour guide was excellent. His knowledge of different things and the places we went was phenomenal. What a lovely, social, pleasant and friendly man *Personal information removed by Feefo* is. Im not sure we could have had any better. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was amazing. *Personal information removed by Feefo* also made a special trip one morning tea to let us have 20 minutes in Walmart which some of us were busting for! Great surprise. Our coach driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the same. An excellent and careful driver - we all felt safe. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was such a lovely and accommodating man. He helped people off that coach EVERY time it stopped. He was always cleaning the outside and inside - the coach was spotless. If I could do every trip with that pair I would be so happy. The actual tour was fabulous - so much to see and do. It was just what we were after. We loved the Amish dinner especially and of course Niagara Falls boat ride is a wonderful experience. Every night the meals were very good. The breakfasts in Quebec were a bit ordinary and I don't eat a lot!. But Quebec is such a great stop. We had a great bunch of people which helped and the coach wasn’t crowded which we appreciated. I haven’t done a Trafalgar tour before, I usually do Insight, But in the future it will always be considered. I loved every day so very much. Thank you. Read less
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Antonino Papalia - Traveled, May 2024
It was an incredible itinerary and experience. The TD *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a wealth of knowledge, engaging and entertaining. Accomodation was exceptional. The only negative was the poor standard of breakfasts at Niagara. Overall an exceptional and good value for money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Very good service. I thought Trafalgar service was good. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our driver was very good with his driving and worked well with *Personal information removed by Feefo* our tour guide. I liked how our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* always kept us informed on what to expect daily as well as what’s coming up. Hotel arrangements were good. We had no problems there. Everyone was courteous and am sure tried their best. I thought the itinerary was good. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. As far as the purchase it would always be better if it was cheaper. There was also a lot to see within the time allocated.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2024
Maria Christina Alvarez - Traveled, July 2024
Excellent trip! Very good service! Trip was superb. Hotels are very good. Tour director ( *Personal information removed by Feefo*) was excellent along with driver *Personal information removed by Feefo*. All hotels close and walking distance to attractions. Money well spent! Looking forward to my next trip with Trafalgar!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Dinah Pothen - Traveled, July 2024
Fantastic! Trafalgar is excellent with their group tours. The coach was very comfortable. The Tour Director, *Personal information removed by Feefo* and the driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo* were fantastic. The local guides also were very good. The luggage was handled very well. The rotation of seats on the bus worked very well on this trip. Stops were made every 2 hours for use of rest rooms. It was a perfect trip and I highly recommend it. Read less Trafalgar, Kim Thank you for sharing your feedback about your tour with us. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed aspects of your experience, including the coach, Travel... Read more 5 Trip Rating It is a very good overview of the East Coast USA and Canada. Most of the cities were covered and important places to visit.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
The Man - Traveled, September 2024
A memorable experience. Tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* made the trip first class and unforgettable. Passionate about his work and a proud and loyal staff of the company, he made the trip exciting at every turn. All the stories (history or otherwise) games on the bus, jokes, organization and seamless check-ins. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our bus driver was solid as a rock. She drives the bus like how she'd ride her Harley.... smooth, confident and steady. Back home, *Personal information removed by Feefo* who did our booking was efficient, pleasant and very helpful. Great job all round. The sights and locations of each place had a different appeal, so the entire trip was really enjoyable. A good mixture of activities, from exploration of the old towns, main tourist sights, boat and helicopter rides and extras (visits to the Amish, Indian reservation etc.). Hotels were great. Well located and convenient to reach to all the attractions. So were the meals - daily breakfasts and Be My Guest specials.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Kah Teng Ong - Traveled, October 2024
Review of East Coast USA and Canada New York trip from 4 to 18 Oct 2024 The tour Director service was excellent, and she tried to accommodate to our request to her best ability. The driving by the coach driver was also excellent and safe with no worry from us on the road. The itinerary covered most of the must-see cities in the East Coast of USA and Canada. Some of the travelling distance between cities could be optimized and improved. The tour Director was excellent in providing a 5-star service.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
Richard Larkins - Traveled, October 2024
USA and east Canada I would like people to know that you will exceptionably well looked after. The tour director Lisa Pickel was so professional and so good with the planning that the tour went like clockwork. On top of that Lisa is a wonderful person and made the trip even more enjoyable. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
East coast US and Canada. Both guide were excellent and made the tour A1. Excellent itinerary that covered all the highlights.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2024
Mohanraj Rajaram - Traveled, October 2024
Trafalgar service arrangement. The tour director was excellent in accommodating the requests and the driver was good. Only in Toronto only half of the tour group was given rooms and told the other half to wait and find their own arrangements for lunch since we reached earlier than check in time if 3 PM and those who did not get the room had to find their own lunch arrangement at freezing temperature since the tour director left for optional tour activity. There was no logic how people were chosen to allot rooms for those got earlier allotments. At such old age we had to go out on our own to find lunch and were treated badly by the hotel as if we were asking free room inspite of paying hefty amount for accommodation . These kind of activities should be avoided by taking partiality to give Hal the group rooms and leave the other half in unknown place without any help . It could have been better if the entire group was taken to a proper place to arrange for lunch and reach the hotel at the right time so that everyone get the room at same time . While optional tour activities are to be arranged it should not be such that leaving elders to find their own way for lunch at unknown place and wait and beg the hotel for rooms to be allowed . Rest of the areas tour was generally well arranged . It will be better if the unnecessary activities like Amish county visit time is reduced instead of spending a whole day there. Generally the tour was well organized and hotels arranged were good. Except for the Amish county tour and some other tours which were very boring and almost 25% of time was spent on such activities. Sometimes long detours were taken to visit such places thus reducing the time given to visit the cities that were covered. Infact some of the cities we reached at night 6 pm and with such cold temperature were not able to go out at all. No time was given for shopping in most cities especially in Canada.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2024
Julie Torpy - Traveled, October 2024
A great trip , a quick taste of the East Coast
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2024
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