Best of Eastern Canada & Usa

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  • Depart From:
    DUBLIN
  • Destination:
    Eastern Canada & Usa
  • Duration:
    16 Days
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Overview

Uncover the best of Eastern Canada and USA as you explore these diverse countries in a style and manner that suits you. From delicious regional delicacies in Montpelier, where you'll try Vermont's traditional 'sugar on snow', to the sweeping skylines of New York City, you'll be taken aback by Canada's natural wonder and the US's revolutionary history. Top tip: Don't forget your raincoat as you board a cruise taking you up close to the thundering phenomenon that is Niagara Falls.

HIGHLIGHTS

INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

  • Montreal: Discover this city of contrasts with its quaint old-world charm as well as its more thriving modern areas. A Local Expert will talk to you about life in the French-Canadian capital.
  • Quebec: Experience the city's unique European charm with your Quebecois Local Expert.
  • New York: Take in the famous sites and lights with your local New York insider.

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS

  • Niagara Falls: Board your cruise and greet the howling spray, wind and thunder at the base of the falls. Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
  • Kingston: See the old buildings, churches and fortifications.
  • Quebec: Visit the Montmorency Falls.
  • Quebec City: Visit a Sugar Shack for lunch on the Isle D'Orleans.
  • Kennebunkport: Stroll along the shops and historic buildings.
  • Bar Harbor: Experience the natural beauty of Acadia National Park.
  • Boston: Follow part of Boston's red-brick Freedom Trail which brings the story of the American Revolution to life.
  • New York: Enjoy sweeping skyline views from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at New York's famed Rockefeller Center. See the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park.
  • Philadelphia: View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell.
  • Washington, D.C.: View the sites of this historic capital including the White House and Capitol Hill. Visit the Lincoln Memorial.

AUTHENTIC DINING

  • Ottawa: Experience a cooking demonstration by C’est Bon Cooking master chefs using Canadian staples such as Maple Sugar, Haskaps, Labrador Tea, wild flowers and other foraged and harvested, seasonal ingredients. Learn to master a few key French-Cuisine techniques and enjoy a three-course Dinner with wine.
  • Quebec: Choose from a selection of delectable restaurants during a Dine-Around Evening.
  • Bar Harbor: Feast on a traditional meal of Maine lobster at your Highlight Dinner.
  • New York: Enjoy a meal hosted by a local EatWith host in Manhattan.
  • Dining Summary: 15 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L), 1 Dinner (D) and 4 Dinners with wine (DW).

STAY IN STYLE

  • Toronto: Be at the centre of the action at the downtown Hilton Toronto.
  • Ottawa: Located along the majestic shores of Leamy Lake, the Hilton Lac-Leamy boasts a beautiful, natural location just minutes away from downtown.
  • Montreal: In the heart of downtown, the Le St-Martin Hôtel Particulier is a true urban oasis offering a comfortable and sophisticated stay.
  • Quebec: With its unique and contemporary style, the Hotel Manoir Victoria is located in the heart of the historic and culturally vibrant Old Quebec.
  • Bar Harbor: Overlooking Frenchman's Bay, the luxurious Harborside Hotel, Spa and Marina welcomes guests to a relaxed seaside retreat that embodies the spirit of coastal Maine.
  • Boston: Centrally located in the 'City on a Hill', the Hyatt Regency Boston is just steps away from many of the city's iconic sites.
  • New York City: The Renwick is a contemporary, newly re-imagined hotel housed in an iconic 1920's brick building. Located in Midtown Manhattan, 2 blocks from Grand Central Terminal and walking distance to the Empire State Building, New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Fifth Avenue shopping. Named for the architect and creator of St. Patrick's Cathedral, James Renwick, the hotel was once home to artists' studios and many celebrated writers (including John Steinbeck and F. Scott Fitzgerald).
  • Philadelphia: Situated along Philadelphia's historic waterfront, the Hilton Penn's Landing gives guests access to some of the country's most historic landmarks.
  • Washington D.C.: The Mayflower Hotel, an Autograph Collection, has played an important role in Washington, D.C.’s social scene, hosting head of states and personalities since it opened in 1925.

INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES

  • Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. 
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DAY 1 THRILLING TORONTO.

Welcome to Toronto, a vibrant city on Lake Ontario, full of fine restaurants, bars and a unique mix of cultures. On arrival at Toronto International Airport, a transfer will take you to your hotel. You’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00.

  • Hotel:Hilton Toronto.
  • Meals:Dinner with Wine

DAY 2 TORONTO AND THE THUNDERING FALLS.

Travel up University Avenue to see Queen's Park and the Parliament Buildings, before venturing on to spectacular Niagara Falls. View this great natural wonder up-close on a cruise to the base of the falls. Browse quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto.

  • Meals:Breakfast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 3 KINGSTON AND OTTAWA.

Journey to historic Kingston, otherwise known as the Limestone City and view the old buildings, churches and fortifications, with many of them being constructed from limestone itself. Continue to the Canadian capital of Ottawa where you’ll join a cooking demonstration at C’est Bon. Set in their state-of-the-art kitchen facilities close to ByWard Market, you’ll learn new culinary skills and more about local cuisine. Ingredients include Canadian staples such as maple sugar, haskaps, labrador tea and wild flowers. End the experience with a delicious three-course dinner with wine, before heading back to your hotel, the Hilton Lac-Leamy.

  • Hotel:Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau-Ottawa.
  • Meals:Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 4 MONTREAL, THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN.

Get ready for an exciting morning exploring Ottawa, with a tour of the city’s stately boulevards, before heading to the diverse metropolis of Montreal, which is in the French-speaking province of Quebec. Once there, you’ll join a Local Expert who will guide you around Old Montreal, the grand mansions of Mount Royal, and the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica.

  • Hotel:Le St-Martin Hôtel Particulier, Montreal.
  • Meals:Breakfast

DAY 5 THE OLD WALLED CITY OF QUEBEC.

Today is a day for foodies. Enjoy lunch at a local sugar shack and learn how maple syrup is created and harvested, before visiting the awe-inspiring Montmorency Falls. Enjoy an afternoon in Quebec City. Set atop sheer cliffs and with a strong French influence both in its culture and architecture, this elegant city will be your home for the next couple of days. 

  • Hotel:Hotel Manoir Victoria, Quebec City.
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 6 - RELAXED START QUINTESSENTIAL QUEBEC.

Discover more of Quebec’s unique European charm with a Local Expert, who will guide you along the city’s quaint cobblestone streets. You'll see the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall and Palace Royale. You'll also walk past the Citadel, which offers great view of the city and Château Frontenac. In the evening you’ll choose from a selection of top local restaurants on a Dine-Around Evening.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

DAY 7 QUEBEC TO BAR HARBOR.

Bid 'Au Revoir' to Quebec City as you cross the U.S. border and travel toward Mount Desert Island on the Atlantic Coast. A tranquil getaway, this large island comes with freshwater lakes, rugged clifftops, forests and striking mountains. Make the most of the tranquil setting at your hotel, which is situated on the island itself.

  • Hotel:Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor.
  • Meals:Breakfast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 8 EXPLORE ACADIA NATIONAL PARK.

Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline and rugged nautical charm. You'll witness amazing views of the park from the top of Cadillac Mountain, while guests wanting to explore on foot can join their Travel Director to view well known spots such as Thunder Hole. You'll have time to explore Bar Harbor on your own. Stop for an ice cream or head to the bustling souvenir stores to stock up on some holiday treats. The evening is saved for a delectable Highlight Dinner with your new friends, as you feast on authentic Maine lobster, a local specialty and one that won't disappoint.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

DAY 9 COASTAL NEW ENGLAND TO BOSTON.

Follow the rocky Maine shoreline, stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport, a glitzy, New England resort town and the iconic home of the Bush family. The town has a number of fine, well-preserved mansions, many of which have been turned into pretty inns.

  • Hotel:Hyatt Regency Boston.
  • Meals:Breakfast

DAY 10  BOSTON, THE CRADLE OF LIBERTY.

Famous for its American Revolutionary war history, Boston is a place for keen history buffs. Join your Travel Director as they guide you along the Freedom Trail, a route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites, including Old State House and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party of 1773 was planned. The rest of your day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For foodies looking for treats, head to Boston's North End. With its large Italian community, this part of town houses some of the best Italian bakeries in the city, as lines of shoppers circle the block to get their hands on fresh canolis and other treats.

  • Meals: Breakfast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 11 A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE.

Follow the bright lights to New York City. Visit the Top of the Rock Observation Deck with stunning views of the New York skyline. Your hotel is in the heart of Midtown and a short, 10-minute walk from the United Nations Headquarters and just steps away from Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building. This evening, your local EatWith host will delight you with a home-cooked meal and immerse you in life in NYC.

  • Hotel:The Renwick Hotel, New York City.
  • Meals:Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 12 A MANHATTAN MASTERPIECE.

Explore the City that Never Sleeps with your Local Expert, before heading out on your own. If it's tranquillity you're after, relish the calm of Central Park, an expansive space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

  • Meals:Breakfast

DAY 13 LIBERTY IN PHILADELPHIA.

Travel to Pennsylvania's largest city, Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell first chimed and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Explore Independence National Historic Park and visit the Liberty Bell with your Travel Director before enjoying some leisure time on your own.

  • Hotel:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
  • Meals:Breakfast

DAY 14 - RELAXED START WASHINGTON, D.C.

After a relaxed start, journey to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital and a haven for history and art lovers alike. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join an optional Illuminations Tour in the evening before spending the night at the luxurious Mayflower Hotel, proclaimed by President Truman to be Washington, D.C.'s ‘Second best Address', after the White House. 

  • Hotel:The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, Washington D.C.
  • Meals:Breakfast

DAY 15 WASHINGTON, D.C. SIGHTSEEING AND LEISURE TIME.

In the morning, immerse yourself on a sightseeing tour and delve into the proud heritage of a nation. View the White House, the striking Washington Monument, and sprawling National Mall. Reflect on the country's most turbulent days at the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial. The rest of the day is at leisure. Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Celebration Dinner and toast to new friends and fantastic memories.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

DAY 16 DEPART WASHINGTON, D.C.

A morning transfer will take you to Dulles International Airport or Reagan National Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your stay at your own pleasure.

  • Meals:Breakfast

Prices are subject to change and availability at the time of booking. Call us in Bowe Travel on 0504 22200 for more details

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