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Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York City

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: CUE
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America
Duration:16 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period
May 2026 - October 2027
16 Day Tour from New York City to New York City
All roads lead east on this fascinating and fun tour of the Eastern United States and Canada! Explore the natural wonders of the Eastern seaboard and take a bite of the Big Apple and Boston. Get a taste of Philadelphia freedom, marvel at monuments to greatness in D.C., and put yourself in the picture in postcard views in Vermont and New Hampshire. Get misty below breathtaking Niagara Falls, continue to the Canadian crown jewels of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City. There’s so much to see, do, and devour on the eastern seaboard of the continent, this tour of the Eastern U.S. and Canada! Keep the fun going with two extra days in the "City That Never Sleeps." Enjoy a ticket to ride in New York City with a narrated hop on, hop off sightseeing bus and close-up views of Manhattan’s iconic sights, then stroll down Fifth Avenue, through Central Park, under the marquees of Broadway, or wherever else your cosmopolitan compass takes you. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Québec City so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Philadelphia
• Guided sightseeing in Washington DC
• Visit Corning Museum of Glass
• Niagara Falls cruise
• Guided sightseeing in Toronto and Ottawa
• Guided sightseeing in Montreal and Québec City
• Globus Choice excursions in Québec City – included in your tour with your choice of a scenic cruise on the Saint Lawrence River or guided tour of historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
• Guided sightseeing in Boston
• Guided sightseeing in New York City
• Fall Foliage departures: September 18 through October 9 (Mother Nature permitting)
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • Breakfast daily, 3 Dinners
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Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY
Welcome to New York City!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

NEW YORK CITY–PHILADELPHIA–WASHINGTON DC
The Big Apple & Brotherly Love
Orientation drive through New York City en route to Philadelphia for a city tour focusing on the highlights of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.” During your free time, you may want to visit the Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, or enjoy lunch and shopping at Reading Terminal Market. Continue south to Washington DC, the nation’s capital. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SIGHTS Philadelphia’s proud history spans the American Revolution to a major force in modern culture, sports, music, and business.


ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Philadelphia with a visit to the legendary Liberty Bell, bearing timeless message: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof" where it rang out from Independence Hall to summon lawmakers to work and the citizenry to gather for news. Go beyond the iconic crack to learn how this State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol of civil rights with a message of freedom and hope.


WASHINGTON DC
Monumental Memorials
Sightseeing with a Local Guide to see the [LF] nation’s legendary landmarks. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the dynamic nation’s capital. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure where you may wish to visit the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, tour the National Cathedral, wander the stacks at the Library of Congress, or walk through the historic Georgetown neighborhood lined with brick rowhouses, unique restaurants and stylish shops. Join us for an optional dinner tonight at one of Washington’s favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of some of the city’s most beautiful monuments. (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE
LEGENDARY LIVES Your Local Guide shares the iconic and patriotic monuments to American sacrifice and freedom commemorated in moving memorials. Marvel at the stately and sometimes somber remembrances of heroes and visionaries who shaped the American legacy. See the Martin Luther King, Jr., Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials on the National Mall. Stop for photo opportunities at the Washington Monument, the White House, and historic Capitol Hill.

WASHINGTON DC–WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania’s Past & Present
Journey further through Pennsylvania to Williamsport, a former leader in the lumber industry located at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and on the Susquehanna River. Today the lumber barons are long gone but their Victorian mansions still stand, and the town has traded lumber for America’s favorite pastime, baseball. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
FREEDOM ROAD Williamsport was an important point in the Underground Railroad. In 1867, Frederick Douglass spoke to a crowd at The Doebler House, a hotel that possibly worked with the Underground Railroad, housing people as they moved north. The Freedom Road area offered caves in wooded areas, barns, secret hiding places, and the friends and family of Daniel Hughes discreetly provided shelter, food, and assistance to people traveling north to freedom.

WILLIAMSPORT–NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
Onward to Canada!
Travel through the rolling Appalachian Mountains and enter New York State. Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s most extensive collection of glass and top glassblowing school. Continue north and cross the border into Canada for magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an included dinner this evening in Niagara Falls. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Drive north from Pennsylvania to experience a piece of America’s oldest mountain ranges in the Appalachian Mountains. This 2,200-mile-long mountain range spans 14 states and extends into Canada with sloping forests and natural beauty that touches all who visit. Here, the legendary Appalachian Trail is a mecca for the adventurous nature-lovers along the longest footpath in the U.S. Pass through this beautiful part of America on your way to cross the Canadian border to Niagara Falls.


NIAGARA FALLS–TORONTO
Taking the Plunge
Board a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Later, drive around the “Golden Horseshoe” of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands to Toronto. Tonight is free. You may wish to join an optional outing to visit the top of the famous CN Tower for great views of Toronto’s harbor and skyline while enjoying dinner. (B)

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS The famous natural wonder of Niagara Falls consists of three massive waterfalls – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plummeting from the southern end of Niagara Gorge. Spanning the border between Canada’s Ontario and America’s New York State, the largest of the falls is Horseshoe Falls – also known as the Canadian Falls –which straddles the border of both countries. Take a thrilling sightseeing cruise on the waters below the thunderous cascades of Niagara Falls and feel the mist and magic of this stunning spectacle of nature.


TORONTO–OTTAWA
Oh, Canada!
Take a sightseeing tour of Toronto with a Local Guide. View Toronto’s two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and local neighborhoods, including Chinatown. Then, drive east to Canada’s beautiful capital, Ottawa. Located on the banks of the Ottawa River, Ottawa offers a unique blend of culture, history, and outdoor beauty. Tonight is at leisure. Consider a visit to the ByWard Market, walk along Rideau Canal, or enjoy one of Ottawa’s many special restaurants. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Explore the sights of the capital of Ontario with a guided sightseeing tour of Toronto’s landmarks amid its soaring skyscrapers (all dwarfed by the iconic and stratospheric CN Tower). Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto offers an appealing variety of historic sites, including the St. Lawrence Market, a culinary and cultural hub.


OTTAWA
Mint Condition
Tour Ottawa with a Local Guide to see Canada’s capital in-depth. Visit legendary landmarks including the residence of the Governor General, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. The remainder of the day is free. Consider lunch in Little Italy, a visit to the Royal Canadian Mint or explore the National Gallery of Canada. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with free time in Ottawa. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and restaurant ideas.

OTTAWA–MONTRÉAL
Magical Montréal
Travel to Montréal to enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. This evening is at leisure, perhaps stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie or visit historic Old Montréal. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. Wander the historic streets of Montréal to see Notre Dame Basilica and Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and visit the Old Port of Montréal for delightful dining, entertainment, to try an urban zipline or watch the sunset from the Montreal Observation Wheel.


MONTRÉAL–QUÉBEC CITY
French-Canadian Treasures
Travel east to Québec City and spend the next two nights in this romantic city located on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, consider a night out for regional French cuisine with dinner in Old Town Québec. Your GlobusGO app and tour director have insider tips for a memorable night out. (B)

QUÉBEC CITY
Spend your day your way in Québec City
Join your Local Guide this morning for an included tour of Québec City, Canada’s only walled city, including the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham.

Explore more of Québec City with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

QUINTESSENTIAL QUÉBEC
Discover the history and charm of Québec City during a guided 90-minute scenic sightseeing cruise on the Saint Lawrence River. Travel from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls, passing by Île d'Orléans, and enjoy stunning views of the Château Frontenac.
CASTLE ON THE HILL
Gallantly sitting in the heart of the Old City, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is an iconic and historic site in Québec City. Enjoy a guided tour and explore the interior and exterior of the grand chateau, learn about the landmark's history, architecture, and colorful characters.

The rest of the afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight’s included dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to [LF] Ile D’Orléans for a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent is filled with a rich history originating from the era of the French Régime in Québec as a flour mill which formerly served the villagers of Ile D’Orléans. Take in the charming ambience of this lovingly restored stone wood-beamed restaurant to experience the treasured traditions of French Québec.

QUÉBEC CITY–FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Treasures of New England
Journey south to capture inspiring views of New England’s natural beauty through Vermont and New Hampshire. Next, pass New Hampshire’s state capitol dome at Concord and continue to Boston. This evening is at leisure. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Drive through some of America’s most beautiful natural masterpieces in the Green Mountains of Northern Vermont. Here, the grandeur of mountain scenery and forest greenery are dotted with deep-blue lakes and panoramas for the perfect photo opportunities. Continue through the rich beauty of New Hampshire to the majestic beauty of Franconia Notch State Park in the stunning White Mountains.


BOSTON
The Freedom Trail
This morning, a sightseeing tour focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, the Old State House, the Old North Church, and Faneuil Hall. The balance of the afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner and end the evening with a Boston favorite, an authentic handmade [LF] Italian cannoli. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES After a day of exploring the iconic sites along the Freedom Trail, take a seat in Boston’s legendary North End district for a farewell dinner in the American tradition. After dinner, don’t forget the cannoli! Indulge in authentic handmade Italian cannoli, a Sicilian pastry filled with a sweet creamy filling and usually topped with chopped pistachios, candied fruit, or chocolate chips.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS The historic city of Boston is dressed in full regalia to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This commemoration of the history-changing Siege of Boston (1775-1776) which began with the first shots at Lexington and Concord, and colonial army laying siege on Boston for 11 months as the British forces fought to maintain control of the town and its harbor. This siege was the first chapter in an eight-year war for American Independence and the hard-won freedom enjoyed today.

BOSTON–NEW YORK CITY
The Big Apple
This morning, travel to New York City and then wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver. Enjoy a free evening to explore the vibrant city. Your Globus Local Host will be available to provide suggestions on how to spend your free time. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with a free evening in New York City. Discover eateries and entertainment throughout Manhattan’s melting pot of cultures, cuisine, and unique neighborhoods. Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps, restaurant ideas and suggested sights to enjoy in the Big Apple.


NEW YORK CITY
New York State of Mind
Your stay in New York includes a city sightseeing ticket for the hop-on, hop-off bus. The narrated ride provides an overview of the highlights, and travels from Times Square to Soho to Battery Park & Wall Street, with many stops in between. During your free time, visit Top of the Rock for sweeping views of Manhattan or enjoy a Broadway show. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Hear narrated commentary with fascinating stories about NYC! Hop-off and on as you please, to spend time at the poignant 9/11 Memorial & Museum near Wall Street, to tour the historic Grand Central Terminal, or to marvel at the famous lions in Midtown at the New York Public Library before watching the sunset from the nearby Empire State Building. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in Lower Manhattan with a visit to Alexander Hamilton’s favorite tavern, his burial site, and historic Federal Hall.

NEW YORK CITY
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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