East Coast USA & Canada
14 Days from $3,375 per person
Connect with the heritage of two nations, exploring the corridors of the capital, a simpler Amish way of life, Canada's cosmopolitan cities and the thunderous roar of Niagara Falls.
Overview
Connect with the heritage of two nations, exploring the corridors of the capital, a simpler Amish way of life, Canada's cosmopolitan cities and the thunderous roar of Niagara Falls.
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Day 1: Arrive New York City
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 travelers at 5:30 pm for a Welcome Reception.
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Day 2: New York – Philadelphia – Washington, D.C. (2 Nights)
Embark on an orientation tour of the Big Apple. View the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park, before journeying to Philadelphia to visit the Liberty Bell Center. View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, then travel to Washington, D.C.
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Day 3: Washington, D.C. Sightseeing
View the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II and Vietnam War memorials. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and consider a visit to one of the Smithsonian museums.
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Day 4: Washington, D.C. – Lancaster County/Amish Country
Join a Local Specialist in rural Pennsylvania to delve into the culture of the local Amish community. Our accommodation was built in 1873 in the heart of Amish Country. Enjoy a hearty Regional Meal, and make whoopie pies for dessert.
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Day 5: Lancaster County – Niagara Falls (2 Nights)
Witness first-hand the delicate craft of glassblowing at the Corning Museum of Glass, then cross the Canadian border to Niagara Falls.
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Day 6: Niagara Falls Sightseeing
Embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Then, continue to the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where this evening we'll connect with locals at a family owned winery.
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Day 7: Niagara Falls – Toronto
Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario bound for Toronto. Enjoy an orientation tour of this truly multi-cultural city, then spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
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Day 8: Toronto – Ottawa
Embark on an introductory tour of Ottawa, including 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.
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Day 9: Ottawa – Quebec City (2 Nights)
Immerse yourself in the joie de vivre and romantic 17th century façades of Quebec City and the UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, but not before we stop for lunch at a local cabane a sucre (sugar shack).
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Day 10: Quebec City Sightseeing
Join your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of a city that exudes all the charm of old Europe. Delve into its French and English military past at the fortified Citadel and the Plains of Abraham.
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Day 11: Quebec City – Montreal
Savor the good life as you arrive in Montreal where your Local Specialist will introduce you to such sites as Notre-Dame Basilica, the colorful port area and Place Jacques-Cartier. This evening, we'll enjoy an authentic Regional Meal.
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Day 12: Montreal – Franconia Notch – Boston (2 Nights)
Return to the United States and traverse New Hampshire bound for Franconia Notch, in the heart of the White Mountains. Our hotel in Boston was a frequent haunt of powerful politicians and famous writers.
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Day 13: Boston Sightseeing
Connect with the living history of Boston this morning, touring the city's redbrick Freedom Trail with stops at the Old North Church and Boston Harbor. This evening, toast your memorable East Coast experiences at a Farewell Dinner.
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Day 14: Depart Boston
Return to New York, where a transfer is provided to JFK International Airport, or consider extending your stay in New York.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 19 Apr 19 | 2 May 19 | $3,750$3,375pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 3 May 19 | 16 May 19 |
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$3,775$3,398pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 10 May 19 | 23 May 19 | $3,775$3,398pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 17 May 19 | 30 May 19 |
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$3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 24 May 19 | 6 Jun 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 7 Jun 19 | 20 Jun 19 |
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$3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 14 Jun 19 | 27 Jun 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 21 Jun 19 | 4 Jul 19 |
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$3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 28 Jun 19 | 11 Jul 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 5 Jul 19 | 18 Jul 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 12 Jul 19 | 25 Jul 19 |
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$3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 19 Jul 19 | 1 Aug 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 26 Jul 19 | 8 Aug 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 2 Aug 19 | 15 Aug 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 9 Aug 19 | 22 Aug 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 16 Aug 19 | 29 Aug 19 | $3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 23 Aug 19 | 5 Sep 19 |
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$3,875$3,488pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 5 Sep 19 | 18 Sep 19 | $3,975$3,578pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 6 Sep 19 | 19 Sep 19 | $3,975$3,578pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 13 Sep 19 | 26 Sep 19 |
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$3,975$3,578pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 19 Sep 19 | 2 Oct 19 | $3,975$3,578pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 20 Sep 19 | 3 Oct 19 |
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$3,975$3,578pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 27 Sep 19 | 10 Oct 19 | $3,895$3,506pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 11 Oct 19 | 24 Oct 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now |
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: $1,795.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $155 per person.
AARP Members are entitled to an exclusive Member Benefit Discount on all Grand European Travel vacations. Plus receive a free travel gift! Call Toll Free: 1-866-847-3858 for details.
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Professional Travel Director
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Sightseeing with Local Experts
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VIP Access
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WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
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Cultural Enrichment
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Expertly Selected Hotels
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Hotel Tips
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Most Meals
Meal Summary
20 meals: 13 full breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners.
Included Highlights
Connect with Locals
- Visit a local family-owned winery and savor regional flavors paired with their delicious wines
Stays with Stories
- Stay at the historic Inn at Leola Village in Lancaster and Omni Parker House, symbolic to Boston's rich history and culture since 1855
Local Specialist
- For included sightseeing in the Amish countryside, Quebec City and Montreal
Sightseeing Highlights
- City tour in Washington D.C., Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Boston
- Orientation of New York City, Toronto
- Visit Liberty Bell Center, Lancaster County, Corning Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls
- View the Empire State Building, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Independence Hall
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Packing
We suggest bringing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
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Gratuity
At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend $4-5 per person/per day for your driver and $6-7 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 dollars per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.
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Baggage
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
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Health and Fitness
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
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Insurance
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington Illumination Tour
Adult Price: 39.00
You’ll be wowed by this illuminated overview of the nation’s capital city at night! See the Capitol, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Visit the Kennedy Center for a rooftop walk and end the evening at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. (Stops are subject to weather and local restrictions). Approx. duration: 2 hours
NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing
Adult Price: 121.00
Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 9 minutes
QUEBEC CITY
Evening On Ile D' Orleans and Montmorency Falls
Adult Price: 66.00 (75.00 on Saturday Nights)
Join us for a special evening on the Ile d’Orleans. Located a few miles east of downtown Quebec in the St. Lawrence River, the “Island of Orleans” was one of the first areas occupied by early French colonists. Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive Montmorency Falls stand 83 meters (272 feet) tall. The falls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Then travel through the rolling farmlands to the south side of the island and stop for a dinner at Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent Restaurant with renowned Chef Martin Pronovost, who has been nominated for a Crystal Award in the category `Canadian Chef of the Year` in both 2010 and 2011. Passionate about food and with an eye and ear always looking toward trends, culinary innovation remains a continual objective. To that end, with abundant creativity, Martin prepares meals with great passion and the result is a flavorful table for you to discover. Approx. duration: 3 hours.
BOSTON
"Hahvahd" Walking Tour
Adult Price: 32.00
Come along for an enlightening tour of "Hahvahd", the beautiful and historic campus of one of the world’s premiere educational institutions. Led by actual current students, you will be entertained and inspired with stories about Harvard history and personal experiences in the University they call home. While exploring the campus, you’ll learn about Harvard history, including the untold stories and lore of Harvard University, and Harvard culture - stories and tips from current students about what it's like to live and study at Harvard. Walk around the famous Harvard Yard – including Old Yard and New Yard – and view historic buildings including Harvard Lampoon, Memorial Hall, Sever Hall, the 320,000-squarefoot Widener Library, home to three million volumes; the Harvard Memorial Church, honoring Harvard’s men and women who gave their lives during World War I; Massachusetts Hall, the oldest surviving building at Harvard College and one-time dormitory to US Founding Fathers John Adams, John Hancock and Samuel Adams; and the John Harvard Statue, honoring the university’s first benefactor. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
