Dates & Prices

• Fredericton
• Halifax
• Peggy''s Cove
• Baddeck
• Cape Breton
• Prince Edward Island & Charlottetown
• Shediac Bay
• Moncton
• Hopewell Rocks
• St. John
• Acadia National Park
• Bar Harbor

• Toronto
• Niagara Falls
• Kingston
• Montreal
• Charlevoix region
• Quebec City
• Ottawa

• Washington DC View Arlington Cemetery and the capital''s famous landmarks and memorials.
• Philadelphia Visit the National Constitution Center and see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
• Lancaster County Visit a working Amish farm and homestead..
• Niagara Falls See one of the natural wonders of the world up close on the "Maid of the Mist."
• Toronto Tour Queens Park and see the CN Tower.
• Ottawa Enjoy an orientation tour of Canada''s capital city.
• Montreal Experience a sightseeing tour of the Old Port, Place Jacques Cartier and Mount Royal.
• Quebec City Tour the walled city and the Plains of Abraham.
• Boston View the famous Freedom Trail and Boston Common.
• Newport Visit this colonial seaport and view the mansions along Ocean Drive.

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
• 13 full breakfasts
• 3 three-course dinners at hotels
• 3 specialty dinners at local restaurants in Washington DC, Lancaster County and Boston

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
• Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from New York JFK International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in New York and on Day 14 from Boston to New York JFK International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in New York.
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes included.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

• Day 1 - Arrive New York City Welcome to New York City – the Big Apple! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Marriott New York Financial Center
  
   
• Day 2 - New York – Washington DC (2 nights) We start the day with an orientation tour of New York City, viewing Battery Park, Times Square, the mighty Empire State Building and beautiful Central Park. Leaving the city, we travel south to Washington DC, the nation’s capital. This evening we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Capital Hilton
  
   
• Day 3 - Washington DC sightseeing & at leisure We are joined by a local guide who takes us on a sightseeing tour, viewing the Capitol, the White House and many of the capital’s landmark monuments and memorials. Stops are made at the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. We then cross the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 300,000 people and site of the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Eternal Flame of the Kennedy grave. Here, we learn about the history and traditions of Arlington on board the narrated Tourmobile. The afternoon is at leisure; perhaps visit one of the museums of the Smithsonian Institution or take a leisurely stroll and view the monuments up close. (Full Brekafast)
  
   
• Day 4 - Washington DC – Philadelphia We journey on to Baltimore, Maryland, and visit the bustling Inner Harbor. Next we arrive at the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. At Independence National Historical Park, we visit the award-winning National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell Center, home to the Liberty Bell, and we view Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Tonight, why not follow us back to the 18th century with our optional dinner at the historic City Tavern, followed by a stroll through Old Town? (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
  
   
• Day 5 - Philadelphia – Lancaster County/Amish Country We head to the lands of the Amish and Mennonites and explore parts of Lancaster County where handmade crafts testify to their old-fashioned values. We pass some of the most productive farms in America, growing crops the same way they did two hundred years ago. We visit an Amish farm for a glimpse into a different way of life. Tonight, we dine on local specialties at an Amish family restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Leola Village Inn & Spa
  
   
• Day 6 - Lancaster County – Niagara Falls Today we''re off to Niagara Falls to experience this natural wonder. These famous waterfalls thunder and roar, forming one of the most photographed natural wonders of the world. We stop to view the falls from high above before checking in at our hotel overlooking both the Canadian and US falls. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
  
  
   
• Day 7 - Niagara Falls – Toronto (2 nights) Our highlight today is a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist, which takes us through the churning waters past the American and Bridal Veil Falls and into the dense mist of spray inside the curve of the Horseshoe Falls. Later we travel across the Niagara Peninsula and stop at picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake before continuing on to Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five great lakes. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre
  
   
• Day 8 - Toronto sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour of Toronto includes Queens Park, the Harbourfront, views of Casa Loma and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this lively city. Tonight is free to discover Toronto''s restaurants. Perhaps join a panoramic dinner cruise on the lake with magnificent views of Toronto’s skyline. (Full Breakfast)
  
   
• Day 9 - Toronto – Ottawa – Montreal We travel to Ottawa, Canada''s capital. Here our orientation tour introduces us to sights of this charming city, including the Parliament Buildings, residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General, galleries and museums. We then make our way to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city outside of France. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
  
   
• Day 10 - Montreal – Quebec City (2 nights) We are taken on a sightseeing tour of Montreal with a local guide and discover the Old Port, Place Jacques Cartier, the University of Montreal, Mount Royal and Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, we journey along the beautiful St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a two-night stay just outside the walled city. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Delta Quebec
  
   
• Day 11 - Quebec City sightseeing We join a local guide and start exploring the city. Highlights include the Latin Quarter, "Vieux-Quebec," the Place d''Armes, Dufferin Terrace, Plains of Abraham, Chateau Frontenac and the Citadel. The afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please. Explore further and stroll along the narrow streets, take a romantic caleche ride through the old city, or relax in one of Quebec''s sidewalk cafés. (Full Breakfast)
  
   
• Day 12 - Quebec City – Franconia Notch – Boston (2 nights) We travel south and cross into the USA and the New England states. We stop in the beautiful White Mountains at New Hampshire''s Franconia Notch. As we make our way to Boston, take in the beautiful countryside scenery. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Omni Parker House
  
   
• Day 13 - Boston sightseeing & at leisure This morning''s sightseeing tour highlights the city’s landmarks and the famous Freedom Trail, where we hear about the struggle of the American Colonists and their courageous actions. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a walk through Boston Common, visit the Bull and Finch Pub of the TV series Cheers fame, or join our optional excursion to the delightful coastal community of Salem, site of the Salem witchcraft trials. This evening join us at a local restaurant for our farewell dinner. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
   
• Day 14 - Boston – Depart New York City We depart Boston this morning and stop at the historic colonial city of Newport, Rhode Island. Our orientation tour includes the restored streets of this 18th century seaport and the stunning Ocean Drive, lined with the Gilded Age mansions of America’s wealthiest families. There is time to explore this fascinating town before returning to New York. A complimentary transfer is provided to JFK International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in New York for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule any flights before 7:00pm

• Washington DC Spend two nights in the nation’s capital; see the famous sights with a local guide; explore Arlington National Cemetery aboard a guided Tourmobile.
• Mount Vernon Join a guided tour of the historic home and gardens of the United States’ first president, George Washington.
• Williamsburg Stay two nights in Williamsburg and step back in time to the eve of the American Revolution on a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
• Yorktown Visit the Yorktown Victory Center, a chronicle of America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood.
• Jamestown Explore the first permanent English settlement on the banks of Virginia’s James River.
• Richmond Find out from a local guide about the historic significance of St John’s Church, a National Historic Landmark.
• Shenandoah National Park Spend the night inside this national park and journey along the scenic Skyline Drive and discover waterfalls, ancient hemlocks, springs, flora, and abundant wildlife.
• Eisenhower National Historic Site Tour President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s home and farm which served as his weekend retreat and meeting place with world leaders.
• Gettysburg Join a local guide for a visit to the site of the largest, bloodiest battle of the Civil War; view the Electric Map battle orientation program; meet with a surprise guest of the Civil War era over dinner.
• Philadelphia Relive the past at Philadelphia''s National Constitution Center and see the Liberty Bell.
• Monticello Learn about Thomas Jefferson on a guided tour of the spectacular house he built for himself and his family.

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
• 7 full breakfasts
• 2 three-course dinners in hotels
• 1 specialty dinner at a hotel in Williamsburg

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
• Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports to the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC and on Day 8 from Philadelphia to Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports and the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC.
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
• You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

• Day 1 - Arrive Washington DC (2 nights) Welcome to Washington DC! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Capital Hilton
  
   
• Day 2 - Washington DC sightseeing & at leisure This morning we tour Washington with a local guide viewing the city''s most famous landmarks, including the White House, Washington Monument and the Mall. We stop at the World War II and Lincoln Memorials. Then we visit Arlington National Cemetery and learn more about the final resting place of the nation''s heroes on a narrated tour onboard the Tourmobile. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. (Full Breakfast)
  
   
• Day 3 - Washington DC – Mount Vernon – Yorktown – Colonial Williamsburg (2 nights) Today we visit the home of George Washington, Mount Vernon, which overlooks the Potomac River. Later, Revolutionary War history comes alive as we visit the Yorktown Victory Center. Then we step further back into America''s British colonial period, arriving in Williamsburg for our two-night stay. This evening enjoy a special Virginia colonial dinner. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Williamsburg at Fort Magruder
  
   
• Day 4 - Jamestown & Colonial Williamsburg sightseeing Today we venture to Jamestown, home of the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607 by colonists seeking a new beginning in the New World. We spend the remainder of the day soaking in the sights and sounds of Colonial Williamsburg. Step back into the 18th century as you stroll along the Duke of Gloucester Street where the townspeople, adorned in period costume, go about their daily lives in faithfully restored shops, taverns and homes. (Full Breakfast)
  
   
• Day 5 - Williamsburg – Monticello – Shenandoah National Park We travel to Richmond, once the capital of the Confederacy. We see the State Capitol and the famous St. John''s Church where Patrick Henry cried out the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death." From here we continue into the rolling hills of Virginia''s countryside to Monticello, the beautiful home of President Thomas Jefferson. This afternoon we drive into the Blue Ridge Mountains, following the scenic Skyline Drive of Shenandoah National Park. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Big Meadows Lodge
  
   
• Day 6 - Shenandoah – Gettysburg This morning we see the town of Harpers Ferry, site of abolitionist John Brown’s raid which ignited the early flames of the Civil War. Next we reach the town of Gettysburg and tour the nearby farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Gettysburg Hotel
  
   
• Day 7 - Gettysburg – Amish Country – Philadelphia This morning we tour the Gettysburg National Military Park with a local guide. Then we’re off to Lancaster County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the land of the Amish. We explore the rich farmlands and learn more about these people who eschew modern life. Next we arrive in Philadelphia. This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
  
   
• Day 8 - Philadelphia – Depart Washington DC After breakfast, we enjoy an orientation tour of Philadelphia. We visit the award-winning National Constitution Center, the first ever museum dedicated to the US Constitution. Next we visit Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Later we return to Washington DC where a complimentary transfer is provided to Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports and to the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule flights before 5:30pm from Dulles International or 6:30pm from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports.

• Bar Harbor Visit Acadia National Park and drive up to the top of Cadillac Mountain.
• Pinkham Notch Enjoy a Wildcat Mountain Gondola ride.
• North Conway Enjoy a presentation on the ecology of the North Woods.
• Woodstock See Vermont''s great agricultural heritage at Billings Farm and Museum.
• Lake Champlain Tour Fort Ticonderoga, restored to the original French