Eastern USA & Canada Escape (incl. New York)

Welcome to the Big Apple! Today is the first day in New York City and it's yours to explore as you wish. Check into the accommodation for the next three nights which is located just outside of Times Square, in the heart of the city. Start planning your adventures over the next two full free days in this exciting city! 

Please note: Day 1-3 is unescorted with free time to explore New York City. You will meet up with your tour leader on the morning of Day 4.

Enjoy the entire day to explore New York, one of the world’s major commercial and financial centres! Make time for main attractions like Times Square, Broadway, the Empire State Building and the breathtaking Statue of Liberty. Be sure to taste classic New York dishes like New York pizza, corn dogs or a bagel with lox and cream cheese.

Day three in New York and still so much to see! Make a stop at Grand Central Terminal where movies like Superman, The Avengers and TV series like Gossip Girl were filmed. Want to go shopping? Head to Madison Avenue for luxurious designer shops or Union Square, one of the hottest shopping and eating areas.

Meet up with your Expat Explore tour leader and fellow travellers this morning. Wave goodbye to the Big Apple and travel to Boston. En route, stop in Newport, Rhode Island. This oceanside town has a fascinating history. After some free time for lunch, drive through the state of Connecticut towards Boston. Enjoy a welcome dinner with the group tonight.

This full day in Boston begins with a driving tour accompanied by your tour leader. Look forward to seeing a few famous landmarks, like Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Afterwards, enjoy the option of visiting the famous, and very prestigious, Harvard University. The rest of the day is free to explore the capital of Massachusetts!

On the way to Canada, drive through the spectacular White Mountain National Forest to visit Flume Gorge. Take a memorable photo on the boardwalk which takes you deep into the gorge. Enjoy free time for lunch in the town of Littleton before crossing into Canada! Head into the country's only walled town, Quebec City, for a free evening.

This morning, set off on a walking tour to discover Quebec City. See Old Quebec, an important UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish. There are plenty of outdoor activities and cultural destinations to discover. Seeking an adventure? Join the memorable excursion to Montmorency Falls, an Indigenous site and local ciderie.

Today, this Canada holiday heads to Ottawa, the capital. En route, stop in Old Montreal, with free time for lunch. Why not try some piping-hot poutine? Arriving in Ottawa, check-in at the hotel and head to Parliament Hill for a walking tour which concludes in ByWard Market. Take a picture by the Ottawa sign before heading back to the hotel.

Today this Eastern US & Canada tour travels to Toronto. But first, tuck into a delicious breakfast of French toast, pancakes and more, followed by a maple syrup tasting and demonstration! Later, arrive in Toronto and enjoy an orientation tour of the city centre. This evening, enjoy free time for dinner or exploration. Why not visit the CN Tower?

Today, leave the shores of Great Lake Ontario to travel to the famous Niagara Falls. Along the way, stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Visit a local winery and sample local wines, including Canadian ice wine. Next up - the majestic Horseshoe Falls! Join an optional boat tour to witness the falls up close, or experience them from above with an optional helicopter ride!

Today, head back to the States to explore more of the USA! Travel to Detroit. This gritty city is known for American Motown music and muscle cars. Enjoy an introduction to Detroit on a driving tour and learn more about the city’s history and resurgence. Explore further on an optional Detroit walking tour or visit the quirky Henry Ford Museum.

Travel to Pittsburgh via Cleveland. Stop over in the Rock 'n Roll capital of the world! Take this opportunity to visit the amazing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Then, continue onwards to Pittsburgh. Here, take a ride on the century-old Duquesne Incline that travels all the way up Mount Washington. Admire incredible views of the city and its three rivers!

After breakfast, head to America's capital city. Travel east to Washington D.C. and, upon arrival, start touring straight away! First up, visit Arlington Cemetery - the resting place of JFK. See some of Washington’s renowned attractions on the way to tonight’s hotel. Snap a photo in front of the White House and honour history at the WW2 memorial.

The morning begins with an orientation driving tour of the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums. Afterwards, why join the optional Extended Washington D.C. Sightseeing Tour? See the Korean War and Vietnam Veterans memorials, the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials and more! Alternatively, hop on the Old Town trolley to see major sights or visit the Museum of Natural History.

Wave D.C. goodbye and travel to New York via Philadelphia. Enjoy free time or join your tour leader for a walking tour of this historic city. In the afternoon, head back to the Big Apple. This Eastern USA & Canada tour concludes upon arrival in New York City. Expat Explore hopes you made memories to last you a lifetime!