Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation
Enjoy a 15-day Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation tour that will delight you with exciting cities, historic sites and breathtaking scenery. Travel roundtrip from New York City on this exciting tour that visits Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Visit historic landmarks and spectacular scenery along your journey.
Delightful highlights include some of the most fascinating destinations in North America on this thrilling tour that include such New York City iconic landmarks as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, City Hall and Trinity Church. While in history-rich Boston, discover Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, the Freedom Trail and Boston Common. The walled city of Quebec features the luxury Chateau Frontenac hotel. Montreal boasts Notre Dame Church, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Mount Royal and the opportunity to stroll through the city’s Old Montreal for a glimpse of the past. See the National Arts Centre, Canadian Mint and Parliament Hill in Ottawa and the many wonders of cosmopolitan Toronto. Enjoy the thrills of a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise and visit an Amish Farm in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Washington, D.C. is always fascinating and this tour lets you visit Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln and Washington Memorials, the White House, Capitol Hill and more. Sightsee in historic Philadelphia, home to the iconic Liberty Bell and more. Let the Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation show you diverse cultural, historic and fun places that will create one of your best and favorite vacations ever!
15 Days • fr. $3,266
Tour Includes
- A sightseeing tour of New York City with a local guide
- A sightseeing tour of Boston with a local guide
- A sightseeing tour of Quebec with a local guide
- A sightseeing tour of Montreal with a local guide
- A sightseeing tour of Ottawa with a local guide
- A scenic boat cruise in Thousand Islands National Park
- A sightseeing tour of Toronto
- A sightseeing cruise at Niagara Falls
- A guided visit to an Amish Farm & House in Lancaster
- A sightseeing tour of Washington, DC with a local guide
- A sightseeing tour of Philadelphia
- Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- New Yorker Hotel (a Wyndham property) in New York City, NY (1 night)
- Ramada Boston Hotel in Boston, MA (2 nights)
- Hotel Lindbergh in Quebec City, Canada (2 nights)
- Best Western Ville-Marie in Montreal, Canada (1 night)
- The Cartier Suite Hotel in Ottawa, Canada (1 night)
- Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Canada (2 nights)
- Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel in Niagara Falls, Canada (1 night)
- Heritage Hotel Lancaster in Lancaster, PA (1 night)
- Holiday Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, VA (2 nights)
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historical Disctrict in Philadelphia, PA (1 night)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY Location Information Description
New York City, United States
Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon to answer any questions.
New Yorker Hotel (a Wyndham Hotel)
Day 2
NEW YORK CITY Location Information Description
New York City, United States
This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street and Trinity Church.
BOSTON Location Information Description
Boston, United States
This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.
Ramada Boston
Day 3
BOSTON Location Information Description
Boston, United States
On your morning guided tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure of British troops to Lexington), the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Breakfast
Ramada Boston
Day 4
BOSTON–QUÉBEC CITY Location Information Description
Quebec City, Canada
Journey through Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec. Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Breakfast
Hotel Linbergh
Day 5
Quebec City Location Information Description
Quebec City, Canada
This morning, join your traveling companions on a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction.
Afterward, return to Québec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions, and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel Lindbergh
Day 6
QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL Location Information Description
Montreal, Canada
Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities and home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. Included guided sightseeing includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, built by the first missionary settlers, and modern Montréal.
Best Western Ville-Marie
Day 7
MONTRÉAL–OTTAWA Location Information Description
Ottawa, Canada
Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Guided city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.
The Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Day 8
OTTAWA–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–TORONTO Location Information Description
Toronto, Canada
Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included scenic cruise.
Chelsea Hotel
Day 9
TORONTO Location Information Description
Toronto, Canada
Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural tone are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Center; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Then, spend the rest of teh day exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbourfront, Ontario Place and Chinatown.
Chelsea Hotel
Day 10
TORONTO–NIAGARA FALLS Location Information Description
Niagara Falls, Canada
Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board your Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls.
NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel
Day 11
NIAGARA FALLS–LANCASTER Location Information Description
Lancaster, United States
Leave Canada and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Tonight, join the optional excursion and experience a traditional Amish dinner.
Heritage Hotel Lancaster
Day 12
LANCASTER–PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY Location Information Description
Lancaster, United States
This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home.
WASHINGTON DC AREA Location Information Description
Washington, D.C., United States
On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.
Holiday Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town
Day 13
WASHINGTON DC AREA Location Information Description
Washington, D.C., United States
The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits Arlington National Cemetery to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. Afterward, see the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Alexandria Old Town
Day 14
WASHINGTON DC AREA–PHILADELPHIA Location Information Description
Philadelphia, United States
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.”
Wyndham Philadelphia Historical District
Day 15
PHILADELPHIA–NEW YORK CITY Location Information Description
New York City, United States
This morning, leave for New York City via Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 6 pm. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia airports, transfers are not included; we suggest booking flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan in the late afternoon for guests on the New York city extension.
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.