DAY 1: New York City, NY - Newport, RI - Boston, MA
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We jump into our Eastern US & Canada holiday without wasting a second. After meeting up in the morning, we immediately make our way from New York to Boston. Along the way we stop in Newport, Rhode Island, with some free time to explore and grab lunch. This beautiful seaside town has a rich history. It was founded in 1639 and became an important port in the colonial era. Since then it has transformed into a bustling artists' community and popular holiday destination. It is also home to the US Naval War College. Leaving Newport behind, we'll cruise through Connecticut to Boston. After settling in at our hotel, your Expat Explore tour leader will take you on a driving tour. We'll see a few of Boston’s highlights, including Quincy Hall and the city’s oldest park. Tonight during your welcome dinner, remember to introduce yourself to anyone in the group you haven't met!
Experiences
Visit Newport: We enjoy some free time for lunch in this lovely seaside town with its unique New England charm.
Driving tour of Boston. Hop back on the coach for a drive along Boston’s best-loved attractions.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Quality Inn Revere
DAY 2: Boston, MA: Free Day
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Boston is such an interesting city that we are giving you a full day to explore on your own. A good way to get around the city is by taking the hop-on hop-off bus tour, which is very convenient and visits major sights including Beacon Hill, Boston’s most historic and affluent neighborhoods and the 221-feet high Bunker Hill monument that commemorates the first major battle of the American Revolution.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Quality Inn Revere
DAY 3: Boston, MA - Flume Gorge, NH - Quebec City, QC
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See ya Boston! Today our US holiday crosses over the border into Canada. But first, we visit Flume Gorge in New Hampshire. This natural gorge extends for 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty, and the sheer walls narrow to 12 feet apart in places. With a boardwalk taking you deep into the gorge, this is a priceless photo opportunity! Next, we cross into Canada and head straight for Quebec City, the country's only walled settlement. Once we've freshened up at the hotel, we hit the road on a walking tour. This takes us along many historical places including Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not to mention Chateau Frontenac, the Place Royale and the Citadel/Musée Royal 22è Régiment. You have some free time to explore by yourself before heading back to the hotel for the evening.
Experiences
White Mountain National Forest drive. This scenic area hugs the striking White Mountains throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
Explore the nature beauty of the Flume Gorge, a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty.
Guided tour of Quebec City. Our Canadian tour kicks off with a lovely tour that features Quebec City's best-loved sights.
Visit Old Quebec. An historic part of the city that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hôtel Universel Québec Sainte-Foy
DAY 4: Quebec City, QC: Free Day
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Canadian holidays call for lots of exploration, so we're giving you a full day to discover Quebec. This beautiful city has plenty of cultural destinations and outdoor activities to enjoy. You could even head out of town to drink in the stunning landscapes. Speak to your Expat Explore tour leader about optional activities. You could for instance join in on a day trip to Montmorency Falls, or simply see the sights by yourself - the choice is yours!
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hôtel Universel Québec Sainte-Foy
Optional Excursions
- Montmorency Falls i US$40
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 5: Quebec City, QC - Montreal, QC - Ottawa, ON
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Au revoir Quebec! The next stop on our Eastern US & Canada holiday is Ottawa, Canada's capital. On the way we'll stop off in Old Montreal. This is a great time to try a local favourite. We recommend poutine - French fries topped with cheese curd and gravy (it's much better than it sounds!). Once we arrive in Ottawa, we will do a quick check in at our hotel and then hop back on the coach to Parliament Hill. Once we arrive, your tour leader will take you on a walking tour, highlighting Parliament Hill and a few other highlights. Your walking tour concludes in ByWard Market, were you can snap a quick photo by the OTTAWA sign and grab something to eat, before heading back to the hotel for the evening.
Experiences
Experience Old Montreal. Next, our Canadian tour takes us to Old Montreal. We stop in this charming, historic city with some free time for lunch.
Getting to know Ottawa. Today we also encounter the country's capital. When we arrive, your Expat Explore tour leader will accompany you on an orientation walk.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre
DAY 6: Ottawa, ON - McDonalds Corners, ON - Toronto, ON
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After leaving Ottawa, our Canadian holiday continues as we make our way to Toronto. On the way we stop for a maple syrup demonstration and tasting. Did you know Canada exports 9.4 million+ litres of maple syrup per year? Thats a whole lot of waffle topping! When we arrive in Toronto, your Expat Explore tour leader will lead you on a tour of the city centre. Once you have your bearings, you can take the entire evening to explore at your own pace.
Experiences
Breakfast at a Maple Farm. Choose from delicious options like french toast, pancakes and maple sausages, with tea, coffee or soft drink.
Maple syrup sampling & demo. If there is one thing Canada is famous for, it's maple syrup. We stop to taste some & learn more about the sapping process.
Toronto city centre tour. When we arrive in Toronto, your trusty Expat Explore tour leader will take you on an orientation tour of the Toronto core.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Chelsea Hotel
Optional Excursions
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 7: Toronto, ON - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - Niagara Falls, ON
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No Canadian vacation package is complete without a visit to Niagara Falls. Today we leave Toronto behind and travel away from the Great Lake Ontario to this famous natural landmark. Before reaching the falls, we’ll will make a stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a quaint little town where we try Ontario's renowned ice wine. Afterwards, we visit Niagara's majestic Horseshoe Falls and then head to our hotel. The evening is yours to explore. You can join a boat tour to the falls, or experience them from the viewing points at the top. There is a lot to do - see the falls at night, stroll along Clifton Hill or visit a casino. It's up to you!
Experiences
Sample ice wine. Think you know all about wine? Wait until you try a dessert wine made from grapes that froze naturally on the vine. It's sweet, fiery and delicious.
Comfort stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Situated on the shores of grand Lake Ontario, this small town is as charming as they come.
Encounter the iconic Horseshoe Falls. This waterfall is one of the three bodies of water that collectively form Niagara Falls.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Hotel - TOWER B
Optional Excursions
- Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour i US$30
- Helicopter ride over the Niagara Falls i US$125
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 8: Niagara Falls, ON - Detroit, MI
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Today our Eastern US & Canada holiday takes us back to the United States. We leave Canada and make our way to Detroit. This urban and gritty American city is best known for muscle cars and Motown music. Detroit took a hit in the recession, but is now starting to reinvent itself. We go on a guided driving/walking tour and learn more about the rise & fall of this great city.
Experiences
A walking/driving tour on Detroit's Rise, Fall & Renewal. Follow a proud local on a tour of their home town. Detroit may be in financial dire straits, but it's still as vibrant as ever. See restored buildings & learn more about renewal plans for the future.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Motor City Casino Hotel
DAY 9: Detroit, MI - Cleveland, OH - Pittsburgh, PA
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Today we make our way to Pittsburgh via Cleveland. During our comfort stop in Cleveland, try a Polish Boy. This iconic sandwich features grilled kielbasa sausage on a bun with barbecue sauce, coleslaw and chips. American roadside cuisine at its best! When we arrive in Pittsburgh, we'll take a ride on the 100-year-old Duquesne Incline. Once we reach the observation deck atop Mt. Washington you'll be able to see the entire city and its three beautiful rivers.
Experiences
Comfort stop in Cleveland, OH. This bustling metropole is home to the stately Cleveland Museum of Art.
A trip on the Duquesne Incline. This historic inclined plane railroad was built in the late-1800s and goes all the way up Mt. Washington.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
Optional Excursions
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Entry i US$35
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 10: Pittsburgh, PA - Washington, D.C.
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The next stop on our US holiday is Washington DC. Travelling east, we reach the nation's capital and start exploring immediately. We visit Arlington Cemetery and the resting place of JFK. Once everyone has freshened up at the hotel we set out again. The Expat Explore coach will take you on a tour of Washington's most famous landmarks. This includes sights like the White House, Washington Monument, the Pentagon & more!
Experiences
See Arlington Cemetery. This famous landmark is America's way of honouring the soldiers who died defending their country.
See JFK's final resting place. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States and one of its best-loved public figures.
Walk/ Driving tour of DC. See famous buildings like the White House and Washington Monument.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria West/Mark Center
DAY 11: Washington, D.C.: Free Day
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Today you have the whole day to explore Washington. You could arrange a ticket to the Old Town trolley that takes visitors to all the major sights. Or you can go all out and purchase the Washington DC Explorer Pass. This value-added ticket gives you access to the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour. Along the way you'll see the International Spy Museum, Madame Tussauds DC, the Capital Wheel and more! The Pass also includes bike and kayak rental if you feel like working up a sweat.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria West/Mark Center
DAY 12: Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia, PA - New York City, NY
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Today is the last day of your Eastern US holiday, and we've saved the best for last. We wave Washington goodbye and make our way to New York via Philadelphia. We make a comfort stop at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in the heart of downtown Philly. Here you can grab some lunch on the go and walk to the Liberty Bell Centre or Independence Hall. We then head to the Big Apple, where your tour concludes.
Experiences
Comfort stop in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania’s largest city is known for its rich history. We break with some free time for lunch at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre. From here you can easily visit the Liberty Bell Centre or Independence Hall while you enjoy a bite on the run.