Best of Eastern Canada and USA
A 16-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $3,299
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| Starting Price: | $3,299 |  |
| Tour Length: | 16 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Canada, United States | |
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Cities Visited: Cosmopolitan cities embodying the North American East and highlighting their cultural differences blend perfectly with natural wonders and fun activities. |
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Included Premium Highlights
- Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas
- View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
- Admire the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Montreal
- Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal's Museum of Archaeology and History
- Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls
- Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion
- Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
- Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington
- Stop at the Top of the Rock observation deck for stunning views of the New York skyline
Included Personal Insights
- Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter
- Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along Boston's Freedom Trail
Included Other Excursions & Sights
- See museum row, Queen's Park and City Hall in Toronto
- Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
- See Ottawa's Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal and the Prime Minister's residence
- Enjoy panoramic views over Montreal from Mount Royal
- See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of Quebec City
- Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport
- View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
- See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House in Washington DC
- See the world famous sights of New York City
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
- Airport transfer service on the first and last day of your tour
Included Quality Dining
- 3 Highlight Dinners of local cuisine in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York City (HD) plus a Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Boston (DA)
- 15 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 three-course table d'hote Dinner or Buffet (D)
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. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel. Hotel: Hilton Toronto
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. (B,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 (B,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 National Art Gallery. 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 (B)
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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Included Premium Highlights
- Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas
- View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
- Admire the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Montreal
- Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal's Museum of Archaeology and History
- Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls
- Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion
- Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
- Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington
- Stop at the Top of the Rock observation deck for stunning views of the New York skyline
Included Personal Insights
- Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter
- Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along Boston's Freedom Trail
Included Other Excursions & Sights
- See museum row, Queen's Park and City Hall in Toronto
- Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
- See Ottawa's Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal and the Prime Minister's residence
- Enjoy panoramic views over Montreal from Mount Royal
- See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of Quebec City
- Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport
- View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
- See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House in Washington DC
- See the world famous sights of New York City
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
- Airport transfer service on the first and last day of your tour
Included Quality Dining
- 3 Highlight Dinners of local cuisine in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York City (HD) plus a Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Boston (DA)
- 15 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 three-course table d'hote Dinner or Buffet (D)
Save 3 Ways with Insight Vacations
Book and pay in full on 2011 Europe & Britain departures and receive 10% off listed tour price!
Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!
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Save Up To $150 On 2011 USA AND CANADA Departures
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Book yourself and a companion on an air-inclusive Insight Vacations 2010/11 Winter departure and each person will save $150 (this is valid for singles).
Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!
TERMS: 10% savings valid on 2011 Europe & Britain departures when full payment is made by October 1st, 2010. Travel must depart between April 11th, 2011 and October 11th, 2011. Offer applies to new bookings only. Normal name change policy applies. Offer is applicable to groups – with availability and collection of travelers’ names at time of booking. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts EXCEPT Early Payment Discount. Offer valid on Select Choices departures EXCEPT City Stays. Offer NOT valid on Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or tours including cruises. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. Please call for details.
Great Savings and Discounts
FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS
SAVE 5% FOR 5 - 8 PASSENGERS
Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for groups of 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.
YOUNG TRAVELER SAVINGS
5 - 17 YEAR OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%
Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveler Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE! Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveler Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted tour.
This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.
SINGLE TRAVELER SAVING
INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING
For people traveling alone on an Insight coach tour, we’ll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don’t have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we’ll provide a single room at no extra cost†. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option.
TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT
When three people travel together room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple
Room Discount” in the price panel. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion
Play Option
FREQUENT TRAVELER SAVING
In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all traveled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available
from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further
tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodations, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome.
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