8-DAY EAST COAST US & CANADA TOUR - 2009

8 days from New York City to Boston (LA-ECAN8D)

Prices & Dates:

$635.00 (depart Wednesday & Saturday)

Vacation Overview

Like Columbus, Jacques Cartier set sail in 1534, hoping to discover a western passage to the wealthy markets of Asia. Instead of discovering a passage to Asia, he entered in the Bay of Gaspé, and landed for the first time at present day Gaspé, Quebec, where he planted a 30-foot cross and claimed the territory for France.

Presently, Canada is a country of 32 million inhabitants and is the world's second largest country in area known for its natural beauty and friendly attitude. This eight days itinerary covers the highlights of the East Coast from the United States to Canada.

Itinerary

Day 1 HOMETOWN – NEW YORK CITY

Our tour guide will meet you at the airport (Baggage Claim) area and transfer to hotel.

Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar

Pick-up service available for JFK, LGA and EWR airports.

For best service, please choose EWR airport. New York City night tour is available only for arrivals before 5pm. (+$25 per person for the optional night tour)

Day 2 NEW YORK CITY – PHILADELPHIA

Morning New York City Tour - Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, United National Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Time Square, Fifth Avenue and Empire State Building, Wax Museum, Intrepid Museum and Chinatown. After tour, depart to hotel in Philadelphia.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency or similar

Day 3 PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON D.C.

A short morning tour of Philadelphia - Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall & Liberty Bell. After arriving in Washington D.C. will follow with tour of Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson memorial, Capitol Hill and White House.

Hotel: Marriot Gaithersburg or similar

Day 4 WASHINGTON D.C. – HERSHEY’S CORNING GLASS CENTER – NIAGARA FALLS

Morning depart Washington D.C. for Harrisburg, visiting "Hershey’s Chocolate World". Afternoon will be arrive Corning Glass Center. Afterwards, heading to Niagara Falls for Night View of the Falls.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency or similar

Day 5 NIAGARA FALLS – TORONTO

Morning we will go to the Canada side of Niagara Falls. You will take a boat ride "Maid of the Mist" for an extraordinary face to face meeting with the falls. After that we will visit the Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Imax Movie. Sky dome Tower. In the afternoon we leave Niagara Falls to Toronto. We will visit the World’s Tallest Tower "C.N Tower", Sky Dome Sports Complex, University of Toronto, and Ontario Parliament Building.

Hotel: Delta Hotel East or similar.

Day 6 TORONTO – THOUSAND ISLAND – OTTAWA – MONTREAL

Morning departure from Toronto to Thousand Island where you may enjoy a relaxing boat ride cruising along the world famous Boldt Castle, Millionaire’s row, and Zavicon Island...(Boat ride at summer time only) than stop at "Ottawa" the capital of Canada. We will have a short tour of Parliaments Building, Monument, and Embassy District. Arrive Montreal at late afternoon. As the world’s second largest French-Speaking city, Montreal City where European buildings, shops, and French signs are everywhere.

Hotel: Hotel Des Seigneur or similar

Day 7 MONTREAL – QUEBEC CITY – BOSTON

Morning tour in Montreal, visit City Hall and Notre Dame. Then, go to Quebec City, enjoy the French atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Stay at Boston overnight.

Hotel: Sheraton Ferncroft or similar

Day 8 BOSTON – HOMETOWN (or BOSTON – NEW YORK CITY – HOMETOWN)

Morning we are tour the Harvard University, M.I.T., and Charles River and Quincy market. For tour ends at Boston, transfer to airport. Afterward, go to New York City and transfer to New York airport.

Rules & Restrictions:

*National Holiday & Long Weekend Tour Fare, hotel surcharge may be applied.

Package Excludes:

* Meals

* All other private expenses

* Airfares

* Tips to tour guide and driver (Suggested $6.00 per day)

* Admission Fee (per person) - Adult ($249.00) / Child ($173.85)

Breakdown fees:
Corning Museum $12.50 / Free – under 17
Maid of the Mist (May-Sep) $14.50 / $7.85
Empire State Building $18.50 / $16.00
Metropolitan Museum $20.00 / $14.00
Liberty Cruise $25.00 / $20.00
Wax Museum $25.00 / $19.00
Boston Cruise $18.00 / $12.00
Skylon Tower $12.50 / $10.00
I-Max Movie $13.00 / $10.00
C.N. Tower $24.50 / $19.00
1000 Island Cruise (May-Sep) $18.00 / $12.00
Toronto Cruise $19.50 / $14.00
Olympian Peak Tower $18.00 / $12.00
Quebec La Citidal $10.00 / $8.00

Flight Arrive and Departure time
• Airport pick-ups are free only for arrivals between 9AM - 10PM, all other times have to pay extra transfer fee:
1st & 2nd persons: $125.00, the 3rd person and up, additional $10.00 per person.
• Last day departure time must be after 1:00PM (Boston) or 6:45PM (New York)

* Price is subject to change without prior notice