Visit New York, Washington DC, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Boston and more on this Discoveries trip.
Connect with the heritage of two nations, exploring the corridors of the Capital, a simpler Amish way of life, Canada's cosmopolitan cities and the thunderous roar of Niagara Falls.
Travelstyle D Icon
Travel Style - Discoveries
For those wanting to visit multiple countries in a single trip.
Take a bite of the Big Apple and you'll wish you'd had more, as the vision and passion of this vibrant city inspires you to believe your dreams really will come true. Check in to your New York hotel and spend the afternoon exploring its soaring skyline on your terms. This evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at 5:30 p.m.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - The Shelburne Hotel & Suites
New York – Philadelphia – Washington, D.C. (2 Nights)
From the iconic to the unexpected, we embark on an orientation tour of the City that Never Sleeps. View the towering Art Deco façades of the Empire State Building, pulsating Times Square and the tranquil mid-city oasis of Central Park. We'll journey through the Land of the Free to Philadelphia and visit the Liberty Bell Center to gaze upon the famous cracked bell whose inscription has inspired so many to "proclaim liberty". View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before travelling to Washington, D.C.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Capital Hilton
Celebrate the proud heritage of a nation as you view the memorials and monuments that have made Washington famous. Pass the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II and Vietnam War memorials. Spend the rest of the day at leisure walking in the footsteps of great men and women who have shaped America as we know it today. Consider a visit to one of the Smithsonian museums or pay tribute to America's founding fathers at the many sites that dot the city.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Washington, D.C. – Lancaster County/Amish Country
Journey into the rural back roads of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County with a Local Specialist today, immersing yourself in the traditional agricultural lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live much the same they did when they first settled here over 200 years ago. Our 'Stay with a Story' was built in 1873 in the heart of Amish Country. Enjoy a hearty Regional Dinner, and try your hand at making your own whoopie pies for dessert.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - The Inn at Leola Village
We'll travel north across Pennsylvania's rural landscapes to the eastern corner of New York State, stopping en route at the Corning Museum of Glass. Witness first-hand the delicate craft of glassblowing and admire the glass artistry on display in its galleries. Later, we'll cross the Canadian border bound for Niagara Falls.
Experience the soul-stirring rush of cascading waters as we embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, contemplating this tremendous force of nature. We'll continue to the flower-filled, tree-lined historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This evening we'll 'Connect with Locals' at a local winery and sample some of Niagara's regional cuisine paired with their delicious vintages at a 'Be My Guest' dinner.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing
Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 9 minutes
Adult Price: $149.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views
Since the CN Tower opened in 1974, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. At 1,815 feet (553.33 meters) tall, the award-wining communications and observation tower was formerly designated the world’s tallest freestanding structure (surpassed in 2009 by a Dubai skyscraper.) Your admission gives you access to the Lookout Level for panoramic views as well as the Glass Floor where you can peer straight down 1,122 feet (342 meters). Casual and fine dining and an arcade are located in the tower but are not included in your admission. Approx. duration: 1 hour
Adult Price: $43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Niagara Falls – Toronto
Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario and stop in Oakville where you will learn the art of playing hockey with a real Canadian hockey player. Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, as you learn the secrets of hockey players and how to score a goal from a professional coach. Continue on to Toronto where the rest of the day is free.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Sheraton Centre Toronto
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 8
Toronto – Ottawa
After an introductory tour of Toronto, head to Ottawa for an orientation tour of Canada's Capital City. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please.
Enjoy a breakfast on the grounds of the Museum of History followed by a presentation of the Algonquin People including the Friendship dance. 'Make Travel Matter' and learn and support the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School, a Treadright supported project. Our love affair with French-speaking Canada continues today as we go on our voyage to Quebec City and the UNESCO-listed Old Quebec. Immerse yourself in the city's joie de vivre and romantic 17th century façades, but not before we 'Dive Into Culture' with lunch at an authentic Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to Quebecois.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec
Explore Quebec City's winding streets and historic sites, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of a city that exudes all the charm of old Europe. Delve into Quebec City's French and English military past at the fortified Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major colonial battle. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore La Vieille Capitale on your terms.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 11
Quebec City – Montreal
Visit a local farmers market outside of Montreal to 'Dive into Culture' and experience the flavors of the region during a lunch tasting including wine and cider. Savour the good life as you arrive in Montreal. Meet your Local Specialist and visit Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port of Montreal, and Place Jacques Cartier. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
Return to the United States this morning and traverse New Hampshire bound for Franconia Notch, in the heart of the White Mountains. As you journey past sugar maple and white birch in their thousands, keep a keen eye out for the black bear, moose and deer that find sanctuary in these scenic forest landscapes. Our 'Stay with Story' in Boston was once a frequent haunt of powerful politicians and famous writers.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Omni Parker House
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 13
Boston Sightseeing
Connect with the living history of Boston this morning, touring the city's redbrick Freedom Trail with stops at the Old North Church and Boston Harbor, the site of the famous Tea Party. Spend the rest of the day on your terms. Consider a visit to the bar that inspired the TV show Cheers or stroll through the centuries-old Boston Common. This evening, toast your memorable East Coast experiences at a Farewell Dinner.
We’ll regale you with hero tales of the Revolutionary War and local legends of the sea on this fully narrated 90-minute tour through Boston's inner and outer harbors. Learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest waterways in the country. Other highlights include the nation's oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park, Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours
Adult Price: $35.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
"Hahvahd" Walking Tour
Come along for an enlightening tour of "Hahvahd", the beautiful and historic campus of one of the world’s premiere educational institutions. Led by actual current students, you will be entertained and inspired with stories about Harvard history and personal experiences in the University they call home. While exploring the campus, you’ll learn about Harvard history, including the untold stories and lore of Harvard University, and Harvard culture - stories and tips from current students about what it's like to live and study at Harvard. Walk around the famous Harvard Yard – including Old Yard and New Yard – and view historic buildings including Harvard Lampoon, Memorial Hall, Sever Hall, the 320,000-squarefoot Widener Library, home to three million volumes; the Harvard Memorial Church, honoring Harvard’s men and women who gave their lives during World War I; Massachusetts Hall, the oldest surviving building at Harvard College and one-time dormitory to US Founding Fathers John Adams, John Hancock and Samuel Adams; and the John Harvard Statue, honoring the university’s first benefactor. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours
Adult Price: $33.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 14
Depart Boston or New York
Depart Boston today at your leisure or return to New York, where a transfer is provided to JFK International Airport, or consider extending your stay in New York.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 6
Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing
Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic helicopter flight and experience the views of the awe-inspiring Niagara Region as you gently lift off over the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge. See the green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below you as the helicopter passes by the American Falls and Skylon Tower. Follow the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and see rainbows magically appear and disappear. This is a ride you do not want to miss! Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 9 minutes
Adult Price: $149.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views
Since the CN Tower opened in 1974, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. At 1,815 feet (553.33 meters) tall, the award-wining communications and observation tower was formerly designated the world’s tallest freestanding structure (surpassed in 2009 by a Dubai skyscraper.) Your admission gives you access to the Lookout Level for panoramic views as well as the Glass Floor where you can peer straight down 1,122 feet (342 meters). Casual and fine dining and an arcade are located in the tower but are not included in your admission. Approx. duration: 1 hour
Adult Price: $43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 13
Boston Harbor Cruise
We’ll regale you with hero tales of the Revolutionary War and local legends of the sea on this fully narrated 90-minute tour through Boston's inner and outer harbors. Learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest waterways in the country. Other highlights include the nation's oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park, Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours
Adult Price: $35.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 13
"Hahvahd" Walking Tour
Come along for an enlightening tour of "Hahvahd", the beautiful and historic campus of one of the world’s premiere educational institutions. Led by actual current students, you will be entertained and inspired with stories about Harvard history and personal experiences in the University they call home. While exploring the campus, you’ll learn about Harvard history, including the untold stories and lore of Harvard University, and Harvard culture - stories and tips from current students about what it's like to live and study at Harvard. Walk around the famous Harvard Yard – including Old Yard and New Yard – and view historic buildings including Harvard Lampoon, Memorial Hall, Sever Hall, the 320,000-squarefoot Widener Library, home to three million volumes; the Harvard Memorial Church, honoring Harvard’s men and women who gave their lives during World War I; Massachusetts Hall, the oldest surviving building at Harvard College and one-time dormitory to US Founding Fathers John Adams, John Hancock and Samuel Adams; and the John Harvard Statue, honoring the university’s first benefactor. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours
Adult Price: $33.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Visit a locally owned winery and savour regional flavours paired with their delicious wines. (Day 6)
DIVE INTO CULTURE
Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player. Visit a local farmers market outside of Montreal to 'Dive into Culture' and experience the flavors of the region during a lunch tasting including wine and cider. (Day 7, 11)
LOCAL SPECIALIST
For included sightseeing in the Amish countryside, Quebec City and Montreal. (Days 4, 10, 11)
STAYS WITH STORIES
Stay at the historic Inn at Leola Village in Lancaster and Omni Parker House, symbolic to Boston's rich history and culture since 1855. (Days 4, 12)
Sightseeing highlights
Experience Ti Filled Icon
CITY TOUR in Washington D.C., Quebec City, Montreal, Boston
Experience Ti Filled Icon
ORIENTATION of New York City, Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Experience Ti Filled Icon
VIEW the Empire State Building, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Independence Hall
Experience Ti Filled Icon
VISIT Liberty Bell Center, Lancaster County, Corning Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls, Amish Country in Lancaster County, Niagara Falls Cruise
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Experience Tick Thin Icon
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Experience Tick Thin Icon
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Experience Tick Thin Icon
Handcrafted Highlights
Experience Tick Thin Icon
Optional Experiences and free time
Experience Tick Thin Icon
All porterage and local charges included
Experience Tick Thin Icon
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Experience Tick Thin Icon
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
Experience Tick Thin Icon
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Experience Tick Thin Icon
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
Experience Tick Thin Icon
VIP entry to many sights
Feefo T T Icon
LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS REVIEWS
East Coast USA and Canada End New York Trip Reviews
Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, their feedback fuels our innovation, inspiring us to improve continuously and craft Simply The Best vacations. That's why we ask each of our guests to leave a third-party verified, independent review after every trip. As testament to our commitment we have been given the Trusted Service Award from Feefo, recognising we deliver exceptional experiences as rated by real guests.
Overall Rating
4.7
Out of 5
Based on 127 independent reviews
Trip Rating
Customer experience
Trip rating is the overall quality of the itinerary and trip
4.5
Out of 5
5
Review Star Icon
82
4
Review Star Icon
35
3
Review Star Icon
10
2
Review Star Icon
0
1
Review Star Icon
0
Customer experience is the standard of service you receive
4.7
Out of 5
5
Review Star Icon
96
4
Review Star Icon
23
3
Review Star Icon
6
2
Review Star Icon
0
1
Review Star Icon
1
Navigation Chevron Left Icon
Roderick Yin My Account Icon
Clock Icon
Quote Icon
New York to New York via Niagara Falls
Trip Rating
Review Star Icon
5
Great itinerary even better experiences throughout couldn’t have squeezed any more in
It was a 5 star tour but as I mentioned in our farewell comments, Trafalgar should start considering halal food options for other faith's... This was the only downside for me and my wife. This is our second tour with your company an we love it.
Great experience. The itinerary is relax and not as rush as compared to other travel company. Furthermore, the itinerary is more exclusive and we barely ran into other tour groups (which is not the case for other company). The restaurant's local food that Trafalgar brought us is authentic and tasty too.
The hotels we stayed at were all top class, we especially enjoyed our stay in Lancaster county. In Niagara we had views over the falls which was wonderful to see especially when lit at night, and the tour to the winery ending in dinner was very good. Just thoroughly enjoyed all of the historic places visited as this was part of the reason for taking this tour.
excellent hotels, knowledgeable tour director who made everyone feel welcome and included in what was going on,and very good coach driver. thoroughly enjoyed the places visited and got to see the spectacular autumn colours as we travelled.
Real moments from real travelers, creating the greatest travel stories they’ll ever tell
Or search for something else
Need Help?
866 513 1995
Dates & Prices
BackNavigation Close Icon
Navigation Close Icon
Trip Notes
Navigation Close Icon
Check out our similar 'Landscapes of Eastern Canada and USA' trip. With fewer inclusions on our Costsaver itineraries, you decide what you want to experience. Visit costsavertour.com
Crossovers: All 2021 departure dates will operate as per the 2020 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.
#TTEastCoastUSACA
"One of my favorite spots is Washington DC our nation's capital city. Most people do not know that the White House was actually designed by an Irish-born architect, James Hoban. My favorite story about the White House is when President Woodrow Wilson had to move out at end of his presidency, prohibition prevented him from moving his wine collection. He asked Congress for help and it responded by passing a law that granted specific permission to transport alcohol from the White House address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, to Wilson's home." Ben Conte, Travel Director
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
Double-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless traveling as part of a family group.
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
Your selected dates have an enhanced itinerary.
Navigation Close Icon
You’ll be traveling in Autumn, Winter or Spring, and this itinerary has been enhanced for you to enjoy the unique experiences these seasons offer.
