Globus

Highlights include - Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Philadelphia

Name of Tour:Eastern U.S. & Canada Discovery
Duration: 13 Days
Exclusive Price Discounts are shown below

Itinerary

Day 1 BOSTON.
Welcome to Boston! This evening mix and mingle with your travelling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2 BOSTON.
Sightseeing focuses on the city's most prominent landmarks, such as the historic sites near Boston Common, including the Old State House; Old North Church, from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride; and Faneuil Hall, with an opportunity to browse through Quincy Market. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 3 BOSTON-QUEBEC CITY.
Journey north through New Hampshire, pass the state's capital dome at Concord to the majestic beauty of Franconia Notch State Park in the scenic WHITE MOUNTAINS. Capture inspiring views of one of nature’s true masterpieces as the grandeur of mountain scenery blends to a green carpet panorama in northern Vermont, which is blessed with innumerable forests and lakes. Enter the French-Canadian province of Quebec. The next two nights are in romantic Quebec City on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Quebec was the centre of New France and today is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, pick from several local restaurants and enjoy an included dinner. (B,D)

Day 4 QUEBEC CITY.
Start the day with an included guided tour of Canada's only walled city, including the Place d'Armes, ancient Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. The balance of the day is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight's optional dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to Ile d'Orleans where you'll enjoy a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill. (B)

Day 5 QUEBEC CITY-MONTREAL.
Travel southwest to Montreal, Canada's second-largest city. Sightseeing with a local guide includes NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie, or visit historic Old Montreal. (B)

Day 6 MONTREAL-OTTAWA.
Drive west into Ottawa, the country's beautiful capital. On a guided tour you'll see the Canadian Mint, residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and the stately residences. Dinner tonight is at a specially selected restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7 OTTAWA-TORONTO.
This morning visit the ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE STABLES to learn the mounties' history of insuring peace, safety, and security. Afterwards sit back and relax as you journey through Ontario's cities to Toronto, the cosmopolitan provincial capital. (B)

Day 8 TORONTO.
On today's sightseeing view Toronto's two city halls, the legislature buildings, the university, and some neighbourhoods including Chinatown. The balance of the day is free and your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do and see in Canada's largest city. Our optional dinner outing includes a visit to the top of the famous CN Tower for great views of Toronto's harbour and skyline. (B)

Day 9 TORONTO-NIAGARA FALLS.
Drive around the "Golden Horseshoe" of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands. Along the way, see the Floral Clock and visit the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Then board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. You may opt to take the optional helicopter flight over the falls. This evening you may join an optional dinner at a local restaurant followed by a once-in-a-lifetime experience to personally light up the falls. (Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When conditions are unfavourable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.) (B)

Day 10 NIAGARA FALLS-LANCASTER.
Cross the border at Rainbow Bridge and enter New York State. Then journey into Pennsylvania through the rolling Appalachian Mountains and on to Lancaster, home of the religious Amish and Mennonite communities, whose faiths stress humility, family, community, simple living, and separation from the world. Tonight enjoy a TRADITIONAL AMISH FEAST and get an intimate view of growing up Amish. (B,D)

Day 11 LANCASTER-WASHINGTON D.C.
Visit an AMISH FARM AND HOUSE, where a local guide explains this faith, culture, and traditional way of life, which excludes the use of modern conveniences such as electricity or telephones. Then depart for Washington D.C., the nation's capital. Free time this afternoon. Join us for the optional dinner tonight at one of Washington's favourite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of some of the city's most beautiful monuments. (B)

Day 12 WASHINGTON D.C.
Your half-day guided tour features ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY with the KENNEDY GRAVESITES, and VIETNAM, KOREAN and WORLD WAR II MEMORIALS, as well as many other well-known sights. Also stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. An afternoon at leisure to do as you wish. Be sure to visit the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution and the glorious Basilica of the Immaculate Conception or the Washington National Cathedral. This evening's GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER is hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D)

Day 13 WASHINGTON D.C.-PHILADELPHIA-NEW YORK.
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the birthplace of the nation. Major attractions include the LIBERTY BELL and INDEPENDENCE HALL. Continue north into New Jersey and on to Newark International Airport for tour guests who have homebound flights. (Please schedule flights after 4 p.m.) The tour ends at your hotel in New York. (B)


B= Breakfast Included
L= Lunch Included
D= Dinner Included

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About Globus

The international Globus group began as a small family company, led by the father of current President, Sergio Mantegazza, in 1928. The company originally offered scenic motorcoach rides around Lake Lugano, in the southern part of Switzerland. Following the success of this operation, Mantegazza quickly expanded the business by purchasing a fleet of motorcoaches, and soon pioneered the concept of escorted 'first class' touring around Europe.

Globus continued to introduce successful touring packages to new markets in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and in 1981 Globus launched its 'first class' packages of the United States and Canada. The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, 'no one opens more doors to the world' than Globus

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