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13-Nights Best of Eastern Canada & USA - Classic Group from $7,750
Insight Vacations
OFFER ID 1632854
Best Of Eastern Canada & Usa - Classic Group
See the top destinations in two countries on this 14-Day guided tour of Canada and the U.S. Stroll the urban-but-regal Queen's Park in downtown Toronto, then get up-close to the world’s most famous waterfall, Niagara Falls. Step inside the Notre-Dame Basilica-a masterpiece of Gothic Revival. Walk with a guide along part of the Freedom Trail in Boston, a 2.5-mile trail with 16 historically significant sites, including the house where the Boston Tea Party was planned in 1773. In Philadelphia, see the Liberty Bell, rung throughout history to announce some of the country’s most historical moments, such as the death of George Washington. In New York City, meet local vendors at a neighborhood public market and taste local specialties.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 13 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Ottawa: Learn about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, a key initiative that aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans who fashion mukluks and moccasins in the traditional way. After receiving the prestigious TreadRight Heritage Initiative grant, the project now endeavours to expand its partnerships, teaching opportunities and artisan support network.
- Ottawa: Visit Madahòkì Farm and learn about diversity of Indigenous cultures across Canada and how dance has helped revive the traditional arts. Your experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
- Ottawa: Gain new culinary skills and learn more about regional cuisine with a local chef during a cooking demonstration at C'est Bon.
- New York City: This late afternoon, enjoy a visit to Essex Market, a cornerstone of the Lower East Side for over 100 years. Meet and hear the stories of local vendors while tasting their noteworthy specialties from around the world. Enjoy and learn from a live cooking demonstration while hearing how our visit to this non-profit run market contributes to countless programs aimed to provide quality, affordable food to the community and foster entrepreneurship as well as economic development.
- Embark on a cruise to the base of Niagara Falls.
- Visit historic Kingston • Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal • Ile d'Orleans • Quebec City • Acadia National Park • Kennebunkport • Boston's Freedom Trail • Times Square in NYC • Philadelphia's Liberty Bell • Washington D.C.
- City tours of Montreal, Quebec City and New York City with Local Experts; Washington, D.C.
- Welcome Dinner in Toronto • Cooking Demonstration and three-course Highlight Dinner in Ottawa • Celebration Dinner in Washington, D.C.
- Toronto: Delve into Canadian specialties during dinner in the nation's largest city.
- Ottawa: Hosted by a chef from Ottawa’s C’est Bon Cooking School, enjoy a Forest to Table cooking demonstration and dinner. Learn how foraged ingredients are gathered and used to shape your gluten-free, vegetarian menu. This hands-on experience may see you step in as sous chef before savoring a three-course feast paired with wine in the Just Food barn venue.
- Trois-Rivieres: Guests enjoy a traditional Sugar shack (Cabane sucre) lunch full of traditional staples and the French-Canadian hospitality.
- Quebec City: Savor the evening in an intimate setting as you enjoy a Highlight Dinner in historic Old Quebec.
- Washington: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a dinner and toast to new friends and fantastic memories.
- Niagara Falls: Get up close and personal with the mighty Falls. Experience the awesome power, thundering water and amazing mist from a state of the art eco-catamaran, making it a perfect and memorable way to experience this natural wonder. After the rush of excitement and rush of water, slow down and explore Niagara-on-the-Lake, a beautifully preserved 19th century village in the heart of Ontario wine country. The flower-filled, tree-lined town features old world architecture, boutique shopping and plenty of character allowing for a truly charming time.
- Montreal: Join a local Expert who will guide you around Old Montreal and Mont Royal. View the colorful old port and Place Jacques-Cartier, both at the magnificent heart of the old city.
- Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montréal's foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows.
- Quebec City: Discover more of Quebec’s unique European charm with a Local Expert. Get an in-depth look at why Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage site as you see the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall, Palace Royale and views of the grand Chateau Frontenac.
- Boston: Explore the great city of Boston, with your Travel Director and learn about its transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Journeying to other historically significant sights that include the Boston Common, the Old Corner Bookstore and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. View the colorful neighborhood of Back Bay and the lively North End, otherwise known as Boston’s Little Italy.
- New York City: Take a bite of the Big Apple as a Local Expert shows you the very best the city has to offer, including intimate looks at Times Square and Rockefeller Center. Also view other icons of the famous city skyline such as the Empire State Building, and the Art Deco filled Chrysler Building.
- Philadelphia: Explore the UNESCO-listed Independence National Historic Park and see the famous crack that runs down the Liberty Bell, whose inscription has insp
13 nights from $7,750 per person
Insight Vacations: Best of Eastern Canada & USA - Classic Group
Day 1 - Thrilling Toronto
Welcome to Toronto, a vibrant city on Lake Ontario known for its food and wine scene and eclectic restaurants. After settling in, feel free to explore the town and discover what it has to offer. Later, savor dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travelers.
Accommodations: Hilton, Toronto
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Toronto and the Thundering Falls of Niagara
See Toronto's top sights before venturing to the quaint 19th-century town of Niagara-on-the-Lake which offers gorgeous views of Lake Ontario. See the flowers and old-world architecture of the city before heading to the spectacular Niagara Falls. Experience the thrill of Niagara Falls up close on a state-of-the-art eco-catamaran. Feel the mighty power, thundering water and mesmerizing mist on this memorable boat ride to the base of the falls. Next, you can choose to soar above Niagara's stunning landscapes on an exhilarating helicopter flight. Witness the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, American Falls, Skylon Tower and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, where rainbows appear in the mist. Later, return to Toronto for an evening at leisure or choose to visit the top of the iconic CN Tower which defines the Toronto Skyline. Interact with visual exhibits to learn fascinating stories about this engineering marvel and enjoy panoramic views of the skyline and Lake Ontario.
Accommodations: Hilton, Toronto
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Kingston and Ottawa
Journey to historic Kingston, also known as the Limestone City. Here you’ll view the city’s storied buildings, churches and fortifications, many constructed from limestone itself. Continue to Canada’s capital of Ottawa where you’ll join a hands-on cooking demonstration with C’est Bon Cooking School, who have curated this dining experience with a focus on sustainable food and farming practices. Under the guidance of your chef-host, sharpen your culinary skills and discover local flavors using Canadian staples such as maple sugar, haskaps, Labrador tea and wildflowers. Then sit down to a delicious three-course dinner paired with wine in the Just Food barn venue, before returning to your hotel.
Accommodations: Ottawa Marriott
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Canada's Capital to Montreal
Get ready for an exciting morning exploring Ottawa on a tour of the city’s stately boulevards. Then, visit Madahòkì Farm and experience a lively traditional Powwow dance. Join this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the diversity of Indigenous cultures across Canada and how they revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. Continue to the diverse metropolis of Montreal, which is in the French-speaking province of Quebec.
Accommodations: Marriott Chateau Champlain, Montreal
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Montreal, the Royal Mountain
Today you’ll join a Local Expert who will guide you around Old Montreal. The narrow cobblestone streets draw you in with their lively little plazas, shops and cafes. From the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the iconic old port, Old Montreal is a historic neighborhood that is now a major hot spot with beautiful architecture, vibrant street art and plenty of opportunities for photo-ops, especially at the top of Mount Royal. Next, visit the Notre-Dame Basilica and discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada and marvel at its breathtaking architecture and exceptional stained glass windows. The rest of the day is free to enjoy as you please.
Accommodations: Marriott Chateau Champlain, Montreal
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Montmorency Falls Park to Quebec City
Depart Montreal and immerse yourself in Canadian culinary adventures as you indulge in the sweet delights of maple syrup, harvested and crafted right on-site. After lunch, join an Insight Choice experience to Montmorency Falls Park where you will experience that natural wonder that towers 84m (272 feet) tall over the Saint Lawrence River. Or, visit a Copper Art Studio for a guided tour and demonstration of the repoussé copper art before trying it yourself.
Accommodations: Hilton, Quebec
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Quintessential Quebec
Discover more of Quebec City’s history and charm with a Local Expert. You'll see the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall and Palace Royale, while learning about the city’s long history as one of the oldest European settlements in North America. No visit to Old Quebec would be complete without seeing the grand hotel Chateau Frontenac, designated a National Historic Site of Canada and UNESCO World Heritage Site, being one of the first grand railway hotels completed in Canada. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the evening enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers in historic old Quebec.
Accommodations: Hilton, Quebec
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Québec City to Boston
Depart Quebec City, crossing the border from Canada into the USA to explore the scenic beauty of New England. Take in the breathtaking views of the White Mountains as you journey through Franconia Notch State Park, winding past the park’s characteristic high peaks and dense woodlands. As Boston’s skyline comes into view, feel the excitement grow, as you anticipate two unforgettable nights in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency, Boston
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Boston, the Cradle of Liberty
Famous for its American Revolutionary war history, Boston is a place for keen history buffs. Join your Travel Director as they guide you along the Freedom Trail, a route that leads you to several historically significant sites, including the Old State House and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party of 1773 was planned. The rest of your day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For foodies in search of the city's best street eats, head to Boston's North End. With its large Italian community, this part of town houses some of the best Italian bakeries in the city, as lines of shoppers circle the block to get their hands on fresh cannoli and other treats.
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency, Boston
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - A Bite of the Big Apple
Follow the bright lights to New York City. Choose to visit one of the city's newest attractions, Summit One Vanderbilt with stunning views of the New York skyline, or explore Midtown's fascinating architecture on foot with a Local Expert. This evening, your hotel is in the heart of Times Square and a short walk from iconic attractions like the Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park and Broadway Theater.
Accommodations: The Knickerbocker, New York City
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - A Manhattan Masterpiece
Explore the City that Never Sleeps with your Local Expert, before heading out on your own. If it's tranquility you're after, relish the calm of Central Park, an expansive space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Later, visit Essex Lower East Side Neighborhood Market for a food tour and demonstration.
Accommodations: The Westin New York at Times Square, New York
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 - Liberty in Philadelphia and D.C.
Travel to Pennsylvania's largest city, Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell first chimed and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Explore Independence National Historic Park and visit the Liberty Bell with your Travel Director. Journey to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join an optional Illuminations Tour in the evening to see the capital's sights in a new light.
Accommodations: Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 - Washington, D.C. Sightseeing and Leisure Time
In the morning, immerse yourself on a sightseeing tour and delve into the proud heritage of a nation. View the White House, the striking Washington Monument, and the sprawling National Mall. Reflect on the country's most turbulent days at the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Next, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution and the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The rest of the day is at leisure. Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner and toast to new friends and fantastic memories.
Accommodations: Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 - Depart Washington, D.C.
Depart at your leisure to Dulles International Airport or Reagan National Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your stay to depart at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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