Collette > Eastern United States and Canada

Eastern United States and Canada
12 Days starting from $2,199

Countries Visited:
United States

 

Length: 12 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3462
   
 
 
About This Tour


From the fun-loving and historic cities of Boston and French-speaking Montreal to the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire and majestic Niagara Falls, this tour is a perfect balance of city stays and country relaxation. Charming Quebec will have visitors feeling like they have traveled to Europe while a twilight tour of Washington, D.C.'s famous monuments and memorials is the perfect ending to a fabulous tour of the eastern U.S. and Canada.

 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

PEABODYMarriott Peabody
LINCOLNMountain Club at Loon or Rivergreen Resort

BURLINGTONHampton Inn
QUEBEC CITYDelta Quebec
OTTOWAMarriott
NIAGRA FALLSRadisson
ARLINGTONDoubletree Crystal City

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Boston, Massachusetts - Tour Begins
From country stores and covered bridges to cosmopolitan cities and world-class museums, welcome to the Eastern United States and Canada. On this tour you''ll take in countless historical highlights and unparalleled scenic beauty.

Day 2
Boston - Lincoln, New Hampshire
Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Boston. Travel through the pages of American history in places like the Old South Meeting House, the Old North Church, Beacon Hill, and the U.S.S. Constitution. Later, stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace, a historic venue filled with modern shops and restaurants. Enjoy some time at leisure before departing for New Hampshire. Sometimes called "the Switzerland of America", New Hampshire is filled with traditional white steeple churches, quaint villages, and tree-covered mountainsides.

Day 3
Lincoln - North Conway - Lincoln
This morning you will set out for a day of sightseeing in the beautiful White Mountains. The scenic Kangamangus Highway brings you to North Conway, where you can stroll along the quaint streets or visit the many outlet stores. Enjoy time at leisure to shop and explore this charming town before returning to Lincoln for the evening.

Day 4
Lincoln - Stowe, Vermont - Burlington
Today depart New Hampshire for Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Your first destination is charming Stowe, which has the appearance of a quintessential New England ski town. Here you will have time at leisure to shop and admire the beautiful mountain scenery. A visit to Cold Hollow Cider Mill demonstrates how local apples are transformed into delicious, fresh cider. Enjoy a sweet treat of cold, creamy ice cream as you sample one of the new concoctions during a fun-filled tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory. See how the different flavors are made, learn about the company''s entrepreneurial history, and hear how they support small-scale family farming through their production.

Day 5
Burlington - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Quebec City
Crossing the border into Canada''s province of Quebec, your first stop is Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world. Here you''ll enjoy a fantastic sightseeing tour of the city, highlighting Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and McGill University. The city tour concludes with a stop at the top of Mount Royal. Be sure to have your camera ready as you behold incredible panoramic views of the city below. Then continue on to Quebec City, your home for the next two nights.

Day 6
Quebec City
Experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec with a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city. You''ll see the Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, and the St. Louis Arch, before ending at the Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore this quintessentially French city on your own. You may want to experience afternoon tea at Chateau Frontenac or perhaps you would like to visit one of Quebec''s museums or art galleries. For a deliciously relaxing afternoon, try sampling a warm cafe au lait at a charming sidewalk café.

Day 7
Quebec City - Ottawa, Ontario
This morning enjoy breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup making and enjoy sampling many delicious traditional foods made with local maple syrup. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat - maple taffy in the snow!! Later, depart Quebec and journey to the province of Ontario. Upon arrival in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, you will embark on a city tour showcasing the regal Parliament buildings, the Prime Minister’s residence, and the Rideau Canal, a water lovers paradise and the oldest continuously operating canal in North America.

Day 8
Ottawa - Niagara Falls
This morning travel south to spectacular Niagara Falls, a natural wonder that can be viewed from both Canada and America. The beauty and power of the falls, as you view it from its breathtaking Canadian side, will instantly renew your respect for Mother Nature. Your evening features the award-winning dinner show, “Oh Canada, Eh?!” This fun-filled musical tribute to Canada features a singing Mounty, a lumberjack, and other native characters. While you are enjoying the show, performers serve a delicious, family-style meal in a log cabin atmosphere.

Day 9
Niagara Falls
Get to know the city of Niagara Falls with a sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the colorful Floral Clock and the interesting Horticultural Center. And, of course, no visit to Niagara Falls would be complete without experiencing the incredible Maid of the Mist cruise. Board the boat to see, and feel, the falls up close!

Day 10
Niagara Falls - Washington, D.C., USA
Say goodbye to Canada and cross the border back into the United States. Traveling south, enjoy the scenic beauty outside your window on this day of rest and relaxation. This leisurely travel day is a great precursor to your visit of the nation''s capital city of Washington, D.C. Filled with museums, monuments, restaurants and shopping, Washington is a vibrant city replete with sightseeing and activities.

Day 11
Washington, D.C.
Begin your day with a trip to the White House Visitor’s Center. Then settle in for a fascinating tour which includes wonderful views of the Capitol building, the White House, and Embassy Row. Pay your respects to our nation''s armed forces at the poignant World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Later, join your fellow passengers for a special farewell dinner followed by a twilight tour of Washington’s famous monuments and memorials which includes those dedicated to Jefferson, Lincoln and Iwo Jima. Experience this city, bustling during the daytime, as it winds down into evening, its monuments'' lights casting a hue of poignancy and quiet power.

Day 12
Washington, D.C. - Tour Concludes
Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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9/18/2008 - 9/30/2008
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10/23/2008 - 11/4/2008
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If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at the tour operators pre-scheduled times.
This tour features Boston, North Conway, Montreal, Quebec City, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C. and more.

Colonial New England comes alive on a tour of historic Boston.

Experience the European style and charm of Montreal and Quebec.

Visit Washington, the nation's capital, and see the White House, the Capitol Building, and the impressive monuments.

Witness the beauty and power of Mother Nature at spectacular Niagara Falls.

Visit a Cold Hollow Cider Mill and see a demonstration of how local apples are transformed into delicious cider.

Sightseeing tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph's Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and McGill University.

Breakfast at a sugar shack in the Quebec countryside.

See an award-winning dinner show, "Oh Canada, Eh?"

If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at the tour operators pre-scheduled times.
   
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