Day 1
Fly to New York
Arrive New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Manager in the evening. If you would like time to explore New York City, then book an extra night to give you chance to discover this great city at leisure.
Overnight: Hyatt Grand Central Station New York or similar
Day 2
New York – Boston
Depart New York for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to historic Boston. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobbled streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the city’s most beautiful neighbourhoods.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline/ Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill Area or similar
Day 3
Boston – New England – Quebec City, Canada
This morning travel through the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass small villages and drive through the picturesque White Mountains. In the late afternoon, cross the American-Canadian border to enter the province of Quebec. You can choose to visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, and take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
Overnight: Hotel Universal Quebec City or similar
Day 4
Quebec City – Montreal
Begin the day with a tour of Quebec City, the capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Then you may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette or candy treat or, if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montreal. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of Old Montreal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & the lovely cathedral - Notre Dame Basilica.
Overnight: Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites or similar
Day 5
Montreal – Ottawa – Toronto
Depart Montreal for the capital of Canada - Ottawa. This small but vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along the Thousand Islands Parkway to the largest city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shores of the vast Lake Ontario. Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing cruise.
Overnight: Chelsea Hotel Toronto or similar
Day 6
Toronto – Niagara Falls
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s impressive collection of modern skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing structure. Do you dare stand on the glass floor located more than 300 metres above Toronto (optional)? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls where you will be amazed at this natural wonder of the world. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Perhaps take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Niagara Cruise boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Overnight: Best Western Cairn Croft Inn Niagara Falls or similar
Day 7
Niagara Falls – Gettysburg – Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to Pennsylvania Dutch Country or also known as Amish Country.
Overnight: Four Points Sheraton York or similar
Day 8
Pennsylvania Dutch Country – Washington D.C.
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living. The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid-1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, or modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. for a two night stay
Overnight: Washington Hilton/ Omni Shoreham Hotel or similar
Day 9
Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, the FBI Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute.
Overnight: Washington Hilton/ Omni Shoreham Hotel or similar
Day 10
Washington D.C. – Williamsburg – Roanoke
Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses and the college of William and Mary.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Tanglewood Roanoke or similar
Day 11
Roanoke – Blue Ridge Parkway – Pigeon Forge
Today, travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway, through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for an early afternoon arrival in Pigeon Forge, in the heart of Tennessee.
Overnight: Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center Gatlinburg or similar
Includes breakfast
Day 12
Pigeon Forge – Great Smoky Mountains – Nashville
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Stop at the Mountain Farm and Museum to explore the life of an Appalachian farmer. Continue through Knoxville to Nashville, capital of Tennessee and home to country & western music.
Overnight: The Inn at Opryland, a Gayloard Hotel or similar
Day 13
Nashville – Memphis
Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown or similar
Day 14
Memphis – Jackson – New Orleans
Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
Overnight: Hilton New Orleans Riverside or similar
Day 15
New Orleans
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavour and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.
Overnight: Hilton New Orleans Riverside or similar
Day 16
New Orleans – Gulf of Mexico – Pensacola
This morning, travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, Alabama to the city of Pensacola. En route we visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). Visit Pensacola Beach, walk alongside the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola or similar
Day 17
Pensacola – Orlando/ Kissimmee
Travel through rural Florida to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando America's family playground for a two night stay.
Overnight: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration or similar
Day 18
Orlando/ Kissimmee
Day at leisure. Spend the day relaxing by the pool, or visit one of Orlando’s attractions, such as Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, or experience Disney’s wildest adventure yet, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (admissions not included).
Overnight: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration or similar
Day 19
Orlando – Miami
Drive to the Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program. The tour continues on to the cultural melting pot of Miami Beach.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Miami Beach-Oceanfront or similar
Day 20
Miami
Your tour comes to and end today. It's time to head to the airport for your flight home.
