Day 1
Toronto
Arrive into Toronto International Airport and independently make your to your hotel. These can be pre-booked with us. There are no planned activities today so you can either relax at the hotel or explore the city. At 6pm, enjoy a welcome reception at the hotel.
Overnight: Hilton Toronto or similar. Dinner with wine included
Day 2
Toronto/Niagara Falls
In the morning travel up University Avenue to see Queens Park, the Parliament Buildings and museum row. Afterwards, journey to Niagara Falls and take a cruise along the base of the falls before heading to the charming Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto.
Overnight: Hilton Toronto or similar. Breakfast included
Day 3
Kingston/ Ottawa
Follow the shore of Lake Ontario to the historic town of Kingston this morning to view old buildings, fortifications and churches, then continue on to Ottawa to visit the Museum of Civilisation.
Overnight: The Westin, Ottawa or similar. Breakfast and dinner with wine included
Day 4
Montreal
Take part in an orientation tour along the boulevards of Ottawa to see the green roofs of the Parliament, City Hall and the National Gallery of Canada. From here, continue on to Montreal in the province of Quebec.
Overnight: Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal or similar. Breakfast included
Day 5
Montreal
Today you’ll join a local expert in viewing the cobbled streets of the old town, the grand mansions of Mount Royal and the Notre-Dame Basilica. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal or similar. Breakfast included
Day 6
Quebec
Leave Montreal today and head north to visit Montmorency Falls. En-route you'll lunch at a local sugar shack. Continuing on to Quebec City which is located at the top of the cliffs at the narrowing of St. Lawrence River. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure.
Overnight: Hilton Quebec City or similar. Breakfast & lunch
Day 7
Quebec
Experience the European charm of Quebec this morning by taking a tour with a local expert, ticking off the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, the National Assembly, the Citadel and the Basilica. In the evening, choose from a selection of local restaurants included in your dine-around evening.
Overnight: Hilton Quebec City or similar. Breakfast & dinner with wine included
Day 8
Bar Harbor
Say farewell to Quebec and cross the U.S. border to amazing countryside as you travel east towards Mount Desert Island on the Atlantic coast. Your final destination today, and your base for the nest two nights, is the New England fishing village of Bar Harbor in Maine.
Overnight: Harbourside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar Harbour or similar. Breakfast included
Day 9
Acadia National Park
Explore the beautiful Acadia National Park today which boasts rocky shorelines, amazing views from the top of Cadillac Mountain and beaver ponds. You will also have time to explore Bar Harbor on your own, as well as taking part in an optional nature cruise if you wish. In the evening, dine on a traditional Maine lobster dinner.
Overnight: Harbourside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar Harbour or similar. Breakfast and dinner with wine included
Day 10
Boston
Journey along the Maine shoreline as you head south to Boston today, stopping en-route at Kennebunkport to witness typical New England life.
Overnight: Hyatt Regency Boston or similar. Breakfast included
Day 11
Boston
Join your tour guide for a tour of Boston today, which is one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Your Travel Director will guide you along Freedom Trail where you'll visit a number of historical sites including the Old State House and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to sightsee or go shopping.
Overnight: Hyatt Regency Boston or similar. Breakfast included
Day 12
New York
The Bright lights of the big apple are calling. On arrival view the New York skyline from the top of the Rock Observation Deck. This evening immerse yourself into NYC life and enjoy a home cooked meal with your host.
Overnight: New York Marriott Marquis or similar. Breakfast & Dinner with wine included
Day 13
New York
Take a morning orientation tour with a local expert. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. If you fancy some down time, we recommend the tranquillity of Central Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, a renowned landscape architect.
Overnight: New York Marriott Marquis or similar. Breakfast included
Day 14
Philadelphia
Travel to Philadelphia to the place where the Liberty Bell first chimed and where the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. Explore the Independence National Historic Park, view Independence Halls and visit the Liberty Bell before your drive to Washington, D.C. for some free time.
Overnight: The Fairmont, Washington D.C. or similar. Breakfast included
Day 15
Washington, D.C.
This morning you'll take a sightseeing tour visiting the Washington Monument and the White House. Then enjoy another afternoon of leisure time to explore at your own pace before a celebration dinner with your new friends.
Overnight: The Fairmont, Washington D.C. or similar. Breakfast & Dinner with Wine included
Day 16
Washington, D.C.
Today marks the end of the tour – make your way to the airport for your departing flight.
Breakfast included
On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting car for your return private VIP transfer home.