Insight Vacations 2012 – Best of Eastern Canada and USA
Cosmopolitan cities embodying the North American East and highlighting their cultural differences blend perfectly with natural wonders and fun activities.
16 days, Priced from A$4075
USA & Canada, Departs from Toronto, finishes at New York
Tour code ABEC
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Itinerary
Day 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO
On arrival at Toronto International Airport, your airport transfer service takes you to your tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and light buffet.
Hotel: Hilton Toronto (WR)
Day 2 – TORONTO SIGHTSEEING & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas, for views from four look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to see Queen’s Park, the Parliament buildings and museum row. Now it’s on to Niagara Falls. 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. (FB,D)
Day 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA
Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to historic Kingston where you view the old buildings, churches and fortifications. Now continue to the capital of Ottawa to visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Tonight, travel by giant canoe to Turtle Island to savour a native feast accompanied by traditional dance.
Hotel: Lord Elgin (FB,HD)
Day 4 – OTTAWA – MONTREAL
Enjoy an orientation tour along the stately boulevards of Ottawa seeing the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, City Hall and the National Art Gallery of Canada. Now continue to Montreal in the French speaking province of Quebec. Join a local guide to see the cobblestone streets and buildings of the old town, the grand mansions of Mount Royal, downtown area and visit Notre-Dame Basilica.
Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (FB)
Day 5 – MONTREAL – QUEBEC CITY
Start the day with breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City, set atop sheer cliffs at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence River. The day is at leisure to soak up the city’s old-world charm.
Hotel: Hilton Quebec (B)
Day 6 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING
Experience Quebec’s unique European charm with a local guide: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Venture north to visit Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, the first pilgrimage shrine in North America and the Montmorency Falls. (B)
Day 7 – QUEBEC CITY – BAR HARBOR
Bid “Au Revoir” to Quebec and cross the US border. Relax and enjoy the countryside while travelling east toward the Atlantic coast, to 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: Hyatt Regency Boston (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 at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a selection of restaurants for your dining pleasure. (B,DA)
Day 11 – BOSTON – PHILADELPHIA
Travel to Philadelphia 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: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing (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’s museums, the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of Georgetown. Hotel: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (B)
Day 13 – WASHINGTON DC SIGHTSEEING
See Capitol Hill and The White House on your morning 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. (B)
Day 14 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK CITY
Depart the nation’s capital and visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbour. There is time to explore this historic area before heading to the Big Apple. The afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel: The Alex (B)
Day 15 – NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING
This mornings orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. After, visit the Top of the Rock observation deck with stunning views of the New York skyline. In the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a farewell dinner at a New York restaurant. (B,HD)
Day 16 – DEPART NEW YORK CITY
The tour comes to an end with departure transfers to JFK and Newark International Airports and La Guardia Airport. (B)
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Tour Dates & Total Prices USA & Canada 2012
| Departs on | Returns on | Total Twin Share per person | Total Single per person |
| Sun 13 May | Mon 28 May * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 13 May | Mon 28 May * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 20 May | Mon 04 Jun * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 20 May | Mon 04 Jun * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 27 May | Mon 11 Jun * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 27 May | Mon 11 Jun * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 03 Jun | Mon 18 Jun * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 03 Jun | Mon 18 Jun * | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 10 Jun | Mon 25 Jun | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 17 Jun | Mon 02 Jul | A$4075 | A$5840 |
| Sun 24 Jun | Mon 09 Jul | A$4075 | A$5860 |
| Sun 01 Jul | Mon 16 Jul | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 08 Jul | Mon 23 Jul | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 15 Jul | Mon 30 Jul | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 22 Jul | Mon 06 Aug | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 05 Aug | Mon 20 Aug | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 12 Aug | Mon 27 Aug | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 19 Aug | Mon 03 Sep * | A$4150 | A$5935 |
| Sun 19 Aug | Mon 03 Sep * | A$4150 | A$5935 |
| Sun 02 Sep | Mon 17 Sep * | A$4150 | A$5935 |
| Sun 02 Sep | Mon 17 Sep * | A$4150 | A$5935 |
| Sun 09 Sep | Mon 24 Sep * | A$4150 | A$5935 |
| Sun 09 Sep | Mon 24 Sep * | A$4150 | A$5935 |
| Sun 16 Sep | Mon 01 Oct * | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 16 Sep | Mon 01 Oct * | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 23 Sep | Mon 08 Oct * | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 23 Sep | Mon 08 Oct * | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 30 Sep | Mon 15 Oct * | A$4095 | A$5880 |
| Sun 30 Sep | Mon 15 Oct * | A$4095 | A$5880 |
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Early Payment Discount – Book Early and Save
* Pay in full 12 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 10%
* Pay in full 10 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 7.5%
* Pay in full 6 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 5%
Young Traveller Savings – For all the family
Share your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren!
Notes & exception 1 apply, see below.
Small Group Discounts – for 5-8 Passengers
Perhaps it’s a social club, sports group or just friends or family! 5-8 guests booking together will receive a 5% discount. For 9 or more guests, further savings are available!
Notes & exception 1 & 2 apply see below.
