Eastern Wonders - Guided tour in English and Dutch. 11 days/10 nights. Start: New York - End: New York.
2024 DEPARTURE DATES ENGLISH/DUTCH | |||||
JANUARY | No departures | ||||
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MARCH | |||||
APRIL | 20 | ||||
MAY | 4 | 18 | |||
JUNE | 1 | 15 | 29 | ||
JULY | 13 | 27 | |||
AUGUST | 10 | 24 | 31 | ||
SEPTEMBER | 14 | 21 | |||
OCTOBER | No departures | ||||
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DECEMBER |
1 Day
25 km
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your tour guide in the evening. Free time in the afternoon to explore the city.
1 Day
350 km
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 which contains one of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods. Lodging.
1 Day
630 km
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, particulary beautiful during the fall foilage. You'll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
1 Day
250 km
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 tou 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 to Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the "Vieux Port", with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.
1 Day
620 km
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.
1 Day
160 km
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 structure (1,1815 ft/553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 metres 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.
1 Day
560 km
Toaday 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, site of the largest bettle ever fought on American soil and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous adress in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to South Pennsylvania for overnight.
1 Day
250 km
Travel through rural countyside 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, nor modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to nation's capital, Washingston, D.C.
1 Day
30 km
Enjoy a tour of the National's Capitol with such highlights as: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetry, 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.
1 Day
385 km
Today we head back north and pay a short visit to the city of Philadelphia, cradle of American independence and also known as the "City of Brotherly Love". You will find the famous 'Liberty Bell', Independence Hall, Penn's Landing and much more. Also the famous 'Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich' can be found everywhere here. Then on through Pennsylvania and New Jersay to New York with the provided accommodation.
- 10 nights in the hotels mentioned (or equivalent)/Room only.
- Tour with deluxe coach.
- Visit of Boston, Québec, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington and an orientation walk in Philadelphia.
- All visits mentioned in the program
- The services of the multiligual guide (Dutch/English) during the tour.
- The local taxes
(Children younger than 8 years are not permitted)
All services NOT mentioned such as:
FLIGHTS:
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TRIP EXTENSION:
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