Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Relax and enjoy some leisure time off to explore the city on your own. Your Tour Director is available this afternoon to answer any questions

Today, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. In the afternoon, head for Boston- the “Cradle of America Liberty”, visit its celebrated landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.

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), and Boston Common. This afternoon is free to explore on your own. This evening, how about joining your traveling companions for dinner at a popular downtown restaurant?

Journey north 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 Quebec, Spend the night in the historic Quebec City on the banks of St. Lawrence River.

This morning , join your fellow traveling companions on a unique optional excursion to the ErabliereChemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will savor a typical Quebec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation that explains the process of maple extraction. Afterwards, return to Quebec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Chateau Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Quebec was the center of New France; today, it’s 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 historicplains of Abraham, where General Wolfe storms the slopes. You can spend the afternoon at leisure.

Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montreal, one of Canada’s largest cities. Home of Expo ‘67’ and the 1976 Summer Olympics, sightseeing includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montreal, Notre Dame Church, The seminary of St. Sulpice, built to be the first missionary settlersand modern Montreal.

Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Your city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau and stately residences and embassies. The afternoon is free for you to visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.

Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing St. Lawrence islands National Park. Appreciate the many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included Scenic Cruise.

Set off on a morning city sightseeing tour. First off, visit City Hall, one of Toronto’s exciting architectural marvels; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Center and stunning CN Tower which is more than one third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own, including Harbourfront, Ontario place, and Chinatown.

Travel South along the lakeshore, through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board your SIGHTSEEING BOAT 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 thorough the scenic tunnels will be substituted. Last day of operation for the 2014 season is October24.

Depart from Canada today 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 a traditional Amish dinner.

This morning, stop at the AMISH FARM & HOUSE. A Local Guide describes the faith, Culture and ways of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. Leave for Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.

Your half day guided tour features Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument,Arlington National Cemetery, National WWII Memorial, and many other renowned sights. Also stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. Then, cross the Potomac River and see the graves of America heroes-including those of Robert, Ted, and John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis- in beautiful Arlington Cemetery. Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different aspects of this impressive city.

Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.” The remaining day is free for you to independently explore the city.

This morning, visit the LIBERTY BELL AND INDEPEDENCE HALL. Later, leave for New York City via Newark international Airport. For those with homebound flights, please schedule flights after 6 pm. For guestswith flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia international Airports, transfers are not included and it is suggested to book flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon for those guests in the New York City extension