• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

• 13 Full Breakfasts, 1 Highlight Breakfast in Montreal, 1 Hotel Dinner 4 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor, Boston and New York

15 Days ~ Ontario ~ Quebec ~ Maine ~ Massachusetts ~ Pennsylvania ~ District of Columbia ~ New York

Tour Pace - Join this comprehensive tour and enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s key destinations: Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Boston and Washington DC. The spectacular scenery en route ensures that every day is as enjoyable as the previous one.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO. Take a complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Toronto Hilton.

DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower, for views from four different look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and museum row. Then move on to Niagara Falls to view this great natural wonder up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto for dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston, Canada’s first capital and one of the nation’s most historic cities. During your orientation tour view the numerous old buildings, churches, picturesque neighborhoods and fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. In the evening, travel by giant canoe to a native camp on Turtle Island to savor a native feast accompanied by vibrant traditional dances. An unforgettable experience and a unique opportunity to learn more about Canada’s First Nations peoples. Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel. (B,HD)

DAY 4 – OTTAWA – MONTREAL. This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Bienvenue! Enter the French-speaking province of Quebec and continue to Montreal to see the Old Port and cobbled streets of Old Montreal. Admire the city’s diversity from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area. Hotel: Omni Mont-Royal. (B)

DAY 5 – MONTREAL – QUEBEC CITY. Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City. In 2008, Québec will be celebrating the 400th anniversary of its founding by French Explorer, Samuel de Champlain. Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (HB)

DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING. Join a local guide to experience Quebec’s unique European charm: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale, and Citadel. Venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, the first pilgrimage shrine in North America, and the Montmorency Falls before returning to your hotel. (B)

DAY 7 – QUEBEC CITY – BAR HARBOR. Bid ‘au revoir’ to Quebec and cross the border into the United States. Relax and enjoy the countryside while traveling east towards America’s Atlantic Coast. The destination is the quintessential New England fishing village of Bar Harbor, Maine. Hotel: Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina. (B)

DAY 8 – BAR HARBOR – ACADIA EXCURSION. Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Explore Bar Harbor on your own in the afternoon, take an optional nature cruise or go whale watching, before feasting on a traditional Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD)

DAY 9 – BAR HARBOR – BOSTON. Follow the rocky Maine shoreline south, stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport, for a chance to soak up typical New England life. Pass Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s only coastal city, en route to Boston, Massachusetts. Hotel: Omni Parker House. (B)

DAY 10 – BOSTON SIGHTSEEING. Boston is one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Join your Tour Director for a trip along the Freedom Trail. See Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Charlestown, Bunker Hill Pavilion, and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. The afternoon is free for wandering in the beautiful gardens, visiting a museum or exploring the charming North End. (B,HD)

DAY 11 – BOSTON – PHILADELPHIA. Travel to Philadelphia, city of Brotherly Love, where both the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were written. Explore Independence National Historic Park, visit the Liberty Bell and view Independence Hall. Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill. (B)

DAY 12 – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC. Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center before continuing to Washington DC. The afternoon is free to perhaps visit one of the Smithsonian museums, the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of Georgetown. Hotel: Renaissance Washington DC. (B)

DAY 13 – WASHINGTON DC. See Capitol Hill and the White House on your guided city tour. Stops include the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. In Arlington, board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery. The rest of the day is free. (B)

DAY 14 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK CITY. Depart the nation’s capital and head for the Big Apple where your orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. The afternoon is free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping. In the evening, join your Tour Director and new-found friends for a farewell dinner at a New York restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton Hotel & Towers. (B,HD)

DAY 15 – DEPART NEW YORK CITY. The tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to JFK International Airport. (B)

Hotels - You will find the Lord Elgin in the heart of Canada’s capital city, Quebec City’s Hilton just steps from the ramparts, the Omni Parker House on Boston’s Freedom Trail, and the Sheraton in the heart of Manhattan.

Fellow Passengers - Spanning Eastern Canada and the USA, this momentous area has something for everyone. There are national parks for nature lovers, great food for gourmets, museums and monuments for history buffs, and no one can fail to appreciate the splendour of the autumn colours.

Highlights - Alongside America’s most iconic sights in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York City, you can take home memories of dining with dinosaurs in Montreal, views from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park and cruising to the base of Niagara Falls.

• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director (days 1-7)
• Maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

• 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner in Ottawa

Tour Pace - Canada’s eastern cities are bursting with life and this tour offers a fantastic introduction to their highlights. Enjoy two-night stays in bustling Toronto and romantic Quebec City, plus overnight stops in vibrant Montreal and the nation’s capital city, Ottawa.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO. A complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel is provided. Your Tour Director will be available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: The Sutton Place Hotel.

DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan Toronto. Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower, and view Toronto from four different look-out levels. Traveling up stately University Avenue, see Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row. Move on to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise before browsing the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. (B,D)

DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA. Travel north along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada’s first capital, Kingston. Your orientation tour shows you the numerous historic buildings, churches picturesque neighborhoods and 19th century fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. Tonight, travel by giant canoe to Turtle Island, a native camp on the Ottawa River with stunning views of the city skyline. Here, enjoy a native feast accompanied by vibrant dances. Hotel: Lord Elgin. (B,HD)

DAY 4 – OTTAWA – QUEBEC CITY. This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Then, follow the St Lawrence River to Quebec City, the first French settlement in North America, reminiscent of a medieval European village. This evening is at leisure to enjoy this romantic city on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Perhaps join your Tour Director for an optional French Bistro dinner inside the walled city? Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (B)

DAY 5 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING. Let a local guide show you the unique European charm of this historic city, with its Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale, and Citadel. Then venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – first pilgrimage shrine in North America – and the spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning to Quebec City where the rest of the day is free. (B)

DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY – MONTREAL Continue to Quebec’s largest city, Montreal. See the cobble-stone streets of Vieux Montreal and the Old Port. Admire the grand mansions of Mount Royal and the modern downtown area. Use the free evening to explore Montreal’s old world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure. Hotel: Omni Mont-Royal. (B)

DAY 7 – DEPART MONTREAL. For guests not taking the cruise, the tour ends upon hotel checkout. A complimentary transfer to Montreal International Airport is provided. (B)

• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director (days 1-7)
• Maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
• All the facilities aboard the Holland America cruise ship*

Quality Dining

• 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner in Ottawa
• 7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners included aboard the ms Maasdam*

*Exclusive to 14 Day Tour & Cruise

14 Days ~ Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Maine, Massachusetts

Tour Pace - Canada’s eastern cities are bursting with life and this tour offers a fantastic introduction to their highlights. Enjoy two-night stays in bustling Toronto and romantic Quebec City, plus overnight stops in vibrant Montreal and the nation’s capital city, Ottawa.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO. A complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel is provided. Your Tour Director will be available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: The Sutton Place Hotel.

DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan Toronto. Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower, and view Toronto from four different look-out levels. Travelling up stately University Avenue, see Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row. Move on to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise before browsing the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. (B,D)

DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA.Travel north along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada’s first capital, Kingston. Your orientation tour shows you the numerous historic buildings, churches picturesque neighbourhoods and 19th century fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. Tonight, travel by giant canoe to Turtle Island, a native camp on the Ottawa River with stunning views of the city skyline. Here, enjoy a native feast accompanied by vibrant dances. Hotel: Lord Elgin. (B,HD)

DAY 4 – OTTAWA – QUEBEC CITY. This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Then, follow the St Lawrence River to Quebec City, the first French settlement in North America, reminiscent of a medieval European village. This evening is at leisure to enjoy this romantic city on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Perhaps join your Tour Director for an optional French Bistro dinner inside the walled city? Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (B)

DAY 5 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING.Let a local guide show you the unique European charm of this historic city, with its Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale, and Citadel. Then venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – first pilgrimage shrine in North America – and the spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning to Quebec City where the rest of the day is free. (B)

DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY – MONTREALContinue to Quebec’s largest city, Montreal. See the cobble-stone streets of Vieux Montreal and the Old Port. Admire the grand mansions of Mount Royal and the modern downtown area. Use the free evening to explore Montreal’s old world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure. Hotel: Omni Mont-Royal. (B)

DAY 7 – DEPART MONTREAL. Enjoy free time in Montreal, then transfer to the ms Maasdam in the afternoon to begin your Canada & New England Discovery Cruise along the scenic St Lawrence River. (D)

DAY 8 – CRUISING – QUEBEC CITY. Explore the city or beyond. Available activities include biking at Montmorency Falls, wine-tasting at Canyon Ste Anne, horseback riding in the Laurentian Mountains, and rafting down the Jacques Cartier River. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 – CRUISING – SAGUENAY FJORD. Cruise through the spectacular Saguenay Fjord, home to beluga and mink whales. On the delightfully named Ha! Ha! Bay, Saguenay is the gateway to three national parks and some of the most stunning scenery in North America. Hike, go whale watching, or explore the shops and restaurants of Saguenay’s boroughs. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 – CRUISING – CHARLOTTETOWN. Call in at Charlottetown, where red double-decker buses motor along streets lined with Victorian houses. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Cavendish, with ample time to visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead. Then visit the National Park for a leisurely walk along the boardwalk with views of beautiful beaches. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 – CRUISING – SYDNEY.Alexander Graham Bell observed, “I have travelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes and the Alps, and the Highlands of Scotland; but for simply beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.” Explore the 184-mile-long Cabot Trail, or be a soldier for the day at Louisbourg – the choice is yours. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 – CRUISING – HALIFAX. Lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges; tiny villages huddle in rocky inlets; lobsters make it from the ocean to your plate in record time – all in Nova Scotia. In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel defend the city and await your inspection. (B,L,D)

DAY 13 – CRUISING – BAR HARBOR. Tucked into a cove by Acadia National Park is Bar Harbor, a quintessential New England coastal town. Enjoy a bike ride or kayak adventure, participate in a lobster bake and chew on hand-stretched taffy from an upscale boutique. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 – DISEMBARK BOSTON. Time permitting, explore the cradle of American history, Boston, before being transferred to Boston International Airport or to the Omni Parker House, for guests wishing to extend their stay. Please do not schedule fights before noon. (B)

Hotels - From the Sutton Place in Toronto to the Omni in Montreal, the luxurious hotels on this tour are all centrally located to allow you to make the most of your visit. Wake up every morning to find the best of these delightful cities on your doorstep, waiting to be explored.

Fellow Passengers - This diverse and cultural region has something for everyone. City lovers and history buffs will find themselves in their element, while fans of French life and language will enjoy soaking up the ambience in the fascinating province of Quebec.

Highlights - Take home memories of a boat ride to the foot of Niagara’s thundering falls, a feast at a native camp on the Ottawa River, a day exploring the historic walled city in Quebec and an evening wandering the cobble-stone streets of Old Montreal.

• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

• 7 Full Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Stowe and Portsmouth

Tour Pace - This tour allows you to fully enjoy New England’s unique fall foliage. Relax with two-night stays in Stowe and North Conway, explore historic attractions, discover quaint towns filled with Americana appeal and sample delectable local specialties.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE BOSTON. Welcome to Boston! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to the tour hotel. Please join your Tour Director at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Omni Parker House

DAY 2 - BOSTON - WILLIAMSTOWN. Discover some of the city's most famous sights as your Tour Director takes you along the Freedom Trail. Then enjoy the colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Next, travel through the stunning rolling hills of the Berkshires to your wonderful hotel in the beautiful college town of Williamstown. Hotel: The Orchards Hotel (B,D)

DAY 3 - WILLIAMSTOWN - STOWE. Leaving Massachusetts, journey through the fabulous fall foliage of Vermont. After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. Next is the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge. There is time to stroll the quaint streets before heading for Stowe for a two-night stay. It was the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the Von Trapp family, of The Sound of Music fame, when they arrived from Austria in the late 40's and built their fabulous hideaway. This evening, enjoy a delicious five-course dinner at the lodge. Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge (B,HD)

DAY 4 - TASTES OF VERMONT EXCURSION. Enjoy beautiful rural scenery ablaze with fall colours and views of Vermont's tallest peak, Mount Mansfield. Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill and taste fresh cider in the making, then sample flavours of a different kind on a guided tour of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. Learn all about cheese-making at the Cabot Creamery and nibble on the "World's Best Cheddar." Return to the charming town of Stowe where the rest of the day is free to wander the quaint streets, hike in the woods, or enjoy the lodge's amenities. (B)

DAY 5 - STOWE - NORTH CONWAY. Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition: "sugar on snow" - maple syrup served with a donut and pickle! Next, head for New Hampshire's White Mountains and enter Franconia Notch. Get your cameras at the ready as you ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for panoramic vistas over New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Canada. Then journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. After dinner, enjoy an interpretive presentation by a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Hotel: North Conway Grand Hotel (B,D)

DAY 6 - WHITE MOUNTAINS EXCURSION. Another morning of brilliant fall foliage colors as you journey through Crawford Notch. Stop for pictures at the beautiful Silver Cascade Waterfall and Breton Woods offering stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 ft. Back in North Conway, the afternoon is yours. Explore the township, join your Tour Director on a walk through the woods, or shop at the tax-free outlet stores near the hotel. (B)

DAY 7 - NORTH CONWAY - PORTSMOUTH. Leaving New Hampshire's glorious fall foliage, enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. At charming Kennebunkport, enjoy the scenic drive along Ocean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline and the palatial homes of Kennebunkport's rich and famous, including the summer retreat of President George H.W. Bush. There is time to browse the many galleries and shops, or walk along the waterfront before continuing on to the charming and historic port city of Portsmouth. Late afternoon, head for the seaside village of York and watch the sun set at Nubble Lighthouse, followed by a traditional "lobsta" dinner served at a delightful beach restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth. (B,HD)

DAY 8 - PORTSMOUTH - DEPART BOSTON. Continue south to the charming seaside village of Rockport on Cape Anne. Stroll down flower-filled lanes lined with wooden fishing shacks, quaint stores, and art galleries before heading back to Boston. Stops will be made at Boston International Airport and the Insight hotel in Boston. Please do not schedule fights before 4 p.m. (B)

Hotels - Luxurious hotels located right in city centers, such as the historic Omni Parker House in Boston and Sheraton in Portsmouth, combine with wonderful resorts and lodges, including the famous Trapp Family Lodge, owned by the family who inspired the classic musical.

Fellow Passengers - This whole itinerary has been expertly planned to appeal to nature lovers who wish to experience the beautiful autumnal colors of New England. Besides the glorious scenery, those who enjoy delicious food will not be disappointed!

Highlights - The undeniable highlight of this tour is Mother Nature’s dazzling display of colorful foliage that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The scenery ranges from the charming villages of Vermont to the Northeast’s tallest peak and the rugged Atlantic coast.