14 days in United States & Canada

• What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

• Pricing

  • • Start Date
    • End Date
    • Price

      (Twin)
  • • 23 Apr 27
    • 6 May 27
    • $10,975
  • • 30 Apr 27
    • 13 May 27
    • $10,975
  • • 14 May 27
    • 27 May 27
    • $11,450
  • • 28 May 27
    • 10 Jun 27
    • $12,395
  • • 11 Jun 27
    • 24 Jun 27
    • $11,995
  • • 25 Jun 27
    • 8 Jul 27
    • $12,550
  • • 2 Jul 27
    • 15 Jul 27
    • $11,150
  • • 16 Jul 27
    • 29 Jul 27
    • $11,575
  • • 30 Jul 27
    • 12 Aug 27
    • $11,175
  • • 13 Aug 27
    • 26 Aug 27
    • $11,150
  • • 27 Aug 27
    • 9 Sep 27
    • $11,150
  • • 10 Sep 27
    • 23 Sep 27
    • $11,125
  • • 17 Sep 27
    • 30 Sep 27
    • $11,150
  • • 24 Sep 27
    • 7 Oct 27
    • $11,175
  • • 1 Oct 27
    • 14 Oct 27
    • $11,175

  Please note: while prices are accurate at time of loading they are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and currency surcharges may apply. Please check price at time of booking

• Itinerary

  Day 1 - Greetings From New York City

  Take a bite of the Big Apple and you’ll wish you’d had more, as the vision and passion of this vibrant city inspires you to believe your dreams really will come true. Check in to your New York hotel and spend the afternoon exploring its soaring skyline on your terms. This evening, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.

  Day 2 - Explore the Highlights of NYC and Philadelphia

  From the iconic to the unexpected, we embark on an orientation tour of the City that Never Sleeps. View the towering Art Deco façades of the Empire State Building, pulsating Times Square and the tranquil mid-city oasis of Central Park. We’ll journey through the Land of the Free to Philadelphia and visit the Liberty Bell Center to gaze upon the famous cracked bell whose inscription has inspired so many to “proclaim liberty”. View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before traveling to Washington, D.C.

  Day 3 - Immerse Yourself into Historical Washington, D.C.

  Celebrate the proud heritage of a nation as you view the memorials and monuments that have made Washington famous. Pass the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II and Vietnam War memorials. Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture and houses over 40,000 fascinating artifacts.

  Day 4 - Engage in the Stories of Amish Country Dive into Culture Stays with Stories

  Journey into the rural back roads of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County with a Local Specialist today, immersing yourself in the traditional agricultural lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live much the same way they did when they first settled here over 200 years ago. This evening enjoy a hearty dinner, and try your hand at making your own whoopie pies for dessert.

  Day 5 - Discover the Artistry of Glassblowing

  We’ll travel north across Pennsylvania’s rural landscapes to New York State, stopping en route at the Corning Museum of Glass. Witness first-hand the delicate craft of glassblowing and admire the glass artistry on display in its galleries. Later, we’ll cross the Canadian border bound for Niagara Falls.

  Day 6 - Take in the Sights and Flavours of Niagara Falls Connect with Locals

  Experience the rush of cascading waters as you embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls, which plunges dramatically into Lake Ontario. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, contemplating this tremendous force of nature. This afternoon we'll Connect With Locals at Ravine Winery and sample some of Niagara's regional cuisine paired with their delicious vintages at a Be My Guest Experience. Upon returning to Niagara Falls enjoy the remainder of the day as you please.

  Day 7 - Get Expert Hockey Tips and Tricks Dive into Culture

  Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario and stop in Oakville where you will learn the art of playing hockey like a real Canadian hockey player. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team staff member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Head to Toronto for an introductory tour, the rest of your day is at leisure to explore the city.

  Day 8 - Explore Ottawa

  Leave Toronto behind and travel to Kingston, where you’ll have free time to explore the waterfront and enjoy lunch on your own. Then it’s on to Mādahòkì Farm, where you’ll take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that shares the traditions and stories of Algonquin First Nation communities through dance, culture and connection to the land. Continue to Ottawa, where your Travel Director will give you an orientation tour before settling into your hotel for the night.

  Day 9 - Unlock the Traditions of Québec City Make Travel Matter Dive into Culture

  Your love affair with French-speaking Canada continues today as you voyage to Québec City and the UNESCO-listed Old Québec. Immerse yourself in the city’s joie de vivre and romantic 17th-century façades, but not before you have lunch at an authentic Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack), a tradition dear to the Québécois.

  Day 10 - Wander the Historic Streets of Québec City

  Explore Québec City's winding streets and historic sites, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of a city that exudes all the charm of old Europe. Delve into Québec City’s French and English military past at the fortified Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major colonial battle. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore La Vieille Capitale on your terms.

  Day 11 - Sample the Flavours of Montréal

  Visit a local farmers market outside of Montréal to experience the flavours of the region during a lunch tasting including wine and cider. Meet your Local Specialist and visit Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port of Montréal, and Place Jacques-Cartier. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  Day 12 - Journey to Rustic Franconia Notch

  Depart Montreal and cross back into the United States, where the forested peaks of New Hampshire welcome you to Franconia Notch State Park. Travel through this dramatic mountain pass in the White Mountains, soaking up alpine scenery, fresh air and rugged landscapes before continuing to Boston, a city shaped by revolution, that's full of culture and character.

  Day 13 - Engross in the History of Boston

  Connect with the living history of Boston this morning, touring the city’s red brick Freedom Trail with stops at the Old North Church and Boston Harbor, the site of the famous Tea Party protest. Spend the rest of the day on your terms. Consider a visit to the bar that inspired the TV show Cheers or stroll through the centuries-old Boston Common. This evening, toast your memorable East Coast experiences at dinner.

  Day 14 - Farewell New York

  Time to say goodbye to your new friends before departing for New York's JFK International Airport.

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Jannine Hore

Oamaru

• Specialising in Cruising, Family Holidays and Group Travel.
• 021 480 577
• jhore@ttb.co.nz

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