Informazioni generali
| Destinazione | Categoria |
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| New York, Stati Uniti | Visite guidate |
Il programma nel dettaglio
Take a 9 day escorted bus tour from New York City. See the best of Eastern USA and Canada but seeing sights such as Boston, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Washington DC.
Day 1. New York – Boston
Depart New York for historic New England. Travel along the north shore of the Long Island Sound. Upon arrival in Boston we'll begin with an historic walking tour including Freedom Trail sites, the Old State House where the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston, Faneuil Hall "The Cradle of Liberty" and Quincy Market.
Day 2. Boston - Quebec City
Travel north through the White Mountain National Forest with spectacular scenery and natural geological formations formed by rivers and glacial erosive forces. We’ll drive through Vermont with its beautiful nature vistas to the French-Canadian province of Quebec. Arrive to Ville de Québec the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec.
Day 3. Quebec City - Montreal
Our tour today includes a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city. Begin the day with a visit of Old & New Quebec including Place Royale, Old Port, Le Chateau Frontenac, Notre Dame des Victories Church, the Diamond shaped Citadel and the Plains of Abraham. Travel southwest along the St. Lawrence River to the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city.
Day 4. Montreal
Our half day sightseeing tour of cosmopolitan Montreal includes Mont Royal, Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal ) the famous Parisian-style historic District, and a stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral for picture taking. The balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a local Montreal restaurant or stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie.
Day 5. Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto
Depart Montreal for Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. We’ll view the grandeur of Parliament Hill's stately neo-Gothic architecture, the Canadian Mint, the hexagonal National Arts Centre and national institutions, parklands and waterways. After lunch, we’ll continue to Toronto, Canada's largest city on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Day 6. Toronto - Niagara Falls
Begin the day with a short sightseeing tour including the historic and modern municipal buildings, the Parliament and colorful Chinatown. Stop at the world-renown Eaton Center, home to over 350 shops and services all under one roof. Travel south through the charming village of Niagara-On-The- Lake, in the heart of Niagara’s glorious wine region. Stop at the Floral Clock and then continue to Niagara Falls. In the evening you’ll have free time to visit the illuminated falls.
Day 7. Niagara Falls – New Jersey
This morning, We will take a cruise on Niagara River, aboard the Maid of the Mist for amazing close-ups at the base of the thundering waterfalls (seasonally). After the cruise, we return through the picturesque countryside to New York City.
Day 8. Washington D.C.
We'll travel south to Washington through New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Upon arrival we'll visit the Air & Space Museum where hundreds of artifacts of aviation and space exploration can be found. See the Mall and the US Capitol where elected Senators and representatives meet to shape US legislative policy. We'll continue passing the Washington and Jefferson's monuments and we'll stop to visit Lincoln, Vietnam and the Korean War memorials. We will end the day with a stop to view the White House, home to the American Presidents. Overnight Washington DC area .
Day 9. Washington DC - Philadelphia - New York
Begin the day by visiting the Arlington National Cemetery. Our walking tour will bring us to the burial sites of Robert and John F. Kennedy We'll continue walking to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then travel north to Philadelphia, the "Birthplace of a New Nation". View the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution written. Return to New York City, where we will say good-bye to our traveling companions.
Meeting/pick-up point: Please go to: 155 West 32nd Street New York, NY (South Door entrance of Hotel Pennsylvania).
Duration: 9 days.
Start/opening time: Day 1: at 8am.
End/closing time: Day 9: at 7.30am at 155 West 32nd Street New York, NY (South Door entrance of Hotel Pennsylvania).
Languages: English.
Others: Passport required. Some nationalities may need multiple entry visa to the U.S.A. and a Canadian visa. US citizens must have a passport, passport card or State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License (when available).
Tour includes: 8 nights hotel, professional and courteous tour director, cruise aboard Maid of the Mist (seasonal), Historic walking tour in Boston, Sightseeing tour in Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, and round trip transportation from New York City.
No baggage handling is included. Due to space limits your baggage allowance is 1 suitcase and 1 handbag. The suitcase dimensions should not exceed 30" x 21" x 11" and weight not exceeding 50 pounds (22 Kilos). Carry on bags should not exceed 12" x 11" x 6".