Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
15 Days Starting and ending in New York City
Visiting: New York, New York City, Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Thousand Islands National Park, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, Washington, Philadelphia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8200-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
From historic sites to beautiful scenery, enjoy the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this exciting eastern Canada and U.S. tour. Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
You’ll enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of the cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Québec City’s Palace Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French America; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; Washington DC’s most famous landmarks; and in Pennsylvania Dutch country, learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity in the home—at the Amish Farm & House.
Scenic drives also await you on this eastern Canada & U.S. tour. Travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. In Canada, travel along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. In Niagara Falls, enjoy a cruise to hear the roar and view the falls up-close at the base of the falls. It is nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll pass opulent summer homes, wooded islands, and lush landscapes.
Vibrant cities, historic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
New for 2024! We believe in providing a hassle-free experience for our valued customers, which is why we’re including gratuities in the cost of this tour from 2024. Find out more in our Travel Terms.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: New York City
Location: New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel
Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2: New York City,Boston
Location: New York City, Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, you will see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.
NEW YORK CITY–BOSTON This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, you will see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.
Day 3: Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your morning guided tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure of British troops to Lexington), the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Day 4: Boston,Québec City Area
Location: Boston, Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through New Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5: Québec City Area
Location: Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Lindbergh
This morning, join your traveling companions on a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction. Afterward, return to Québec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions, and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 6: Québec City Area,Montréal
Location: Québec City, Montréal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie
Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities and home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. Included guided sightseeing includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice (built by the first missionary settlers), and modern Montréal.
Day 7: Montréal,Ottawa
Location: Montréal, Ottawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Courtyard By Marriott Ottawa Downtown
Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Guided city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its Gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.
Day 8: Ottawa,Thousand Islands National Park,Toronto
Location: Ottawa, Thousand Islands National Park, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included scenic cruise.
Day 9: Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural tone are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Center; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Then, spend the rest of the day exploring city sights such as Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown on your own.
Day 10: Toronto,Niagara Falls
Location: Toronto, Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel
Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls. NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Day 11: Niagara Falls,Lancaster
Location: Niagara Falls, Lancaster
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Heritage Hotel Lancaster
Leave Canada and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Tonight, join the optional excursion and experience authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
Day 12: Lancaster,Pennsylvania Dutch Country,Washington Dc Area
Location: Lancaster, Washington DC
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.
Day 13: Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
Meals Included: Breakfast
The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove. Your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest some independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.
Day 14: Washington Dc,Philadelphia
Location: Washington, Philadelphia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.”
Day 15: Philadelphia,New York City
Location: Philadelphia, New York City
This morning, leave for New York City via Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 6 pm. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports, transfers are not included; we suggest booking flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon for guests on the New York city extension.
PHILADELPHIA–NEW YORK CITY This morning, leave for New York City via Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 6 pm. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports, transfers are not included; we suggest booking flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon for guests on the New York city extension.
What's Included
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Meals
Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Fully Guided
The tour includes a fully guided experience.
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi is provided for transport.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels including New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel; Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill; Hotel Lindbergh; Best Western Ville-Marie; Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown; Chelsea Hotel, Toronto; Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel; Heritage Hotel Lancaster; Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol; and Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District.
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Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tours are included in cities such as New York City, Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
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Cruise
A cruise to hear the roar and view the falls up-close at the base of Niagara Falls is included.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit to the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is included.
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Special Fall Foliage Departures
Enjoy the fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on special Fall Foliage departures from September 9 to October 14.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers at the destination are not included.
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the visit to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included.
UNESCO Sites
Rideau Canal
Meals
4 breakfasts
Notes
Enjoy the fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 9 to October 14 (if Mother Nature permits).
Accommodation
Stay in a variety of comfortable and well-located hotels including the historic New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel in New York City, the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill, the charming Hotel Lindbergh in Québec City, and the centrally located Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, among others.
Mode of Transport
Travel in a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout the tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation with free Wi-Fi.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 4 breakfasts as detailed in the itinerary.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays at various hotels such as the New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel in New York City, Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill in Boston, Hotel Lindbergh in Québec City, Best Western Ville-Marie in Montréal, Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown in Ottawa, Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel in Niagara Falls, Heritage Hotel Lancaster in Lancaster, Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol in Washington DC, and Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District in Philadelphia.
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Is there a guided tour of Niagara Falls included?
Yes, the tour includes a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls. However, the operation of the cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. If the weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
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Will there be any free time to explore on my own?
Yes, there are several opportunities for free time to explore on your own, such as in Boston on Day 3, in Québec City on Day 5, and in Toronto on Day 9.
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What kind of activities are included in Washington DC?
In Washington DC, the tour includes a half-day guided tour visiting the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights.
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Is there an option to learn about the Amish community during the tour?
Yes, on Day 12, the tour includes a stop at the Amish Farm & House where a local guide will explain the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish community.
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Are airport transfers included at the end of the tour?
Airport transfers are included for those with homebound flights from Newark International Airport. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports, transfers are not included, and it is suggested to book flights after 7 pm.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Some highlights include guided sightseeing of New York City's Rockefeller Center, Boston's Freedom Trail, Québec City's Palace Royale, a cruise at Niagara Falls, and learning about the Amish community at the Amish Farm & House.
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Are there any special departures for fall foliage viewing?
Yes, there are special Fall Foliage departures from September 9 to October 14, allowing you to enjoy the fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec, if Mother Nature permits.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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