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Best of Eastern Canada and USA
15 Days starting from $3,380

Countries Visited:
Canada, United States

 

Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA and Canada 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: AQUC
   
 
About This Tour


Join this comprehensive tour and enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s key destinations: Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Boston and Washington DC.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 14 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York plus choose from a selection of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Boston

15 DAYS ~ ONTARIO ~ QUEBEC ~ MAINE ~ MASSACHUSETTS ~ PENNSYLVANIA ~ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ~ NEW YORK

Tour Pace - Join this comprehensive tour and enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s key destinations:Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Boston and Washington DC. The spectacular scenery en route ensures that every day is as enjoyable as the previous one.

Fellow Passengers - Spanning Eastern Canada and the USA, this momentous area has something for everyone. Thereare national parks for nature lovers, great food for gourmets, museums and monuments for history buffs and no one can fail to appreciate the splendour of the autumn colours.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO.
Take a complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel.Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Toronto Hilton.

DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.
Rise to the top of the CNTower,the world’s tallest tower, for views from four different look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and museum row. Then move on to Niagara Falls to 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 for dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA.
Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston, Canada’s first capital and one of the nation’s most historic cities. During your orientation tour view the numerous old buildings, churches, picturesque neighbourhoods and fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilisation, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. In the evening, travel by giant canoe to a native camp on Turtle Island to savour a native feast accompanied by vibrant traditional dances. An unforgettable experience and a unique opportunity to learn more about Canada’s First Nations peoples.
Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel. (B,HD)

DAY 4 – OTTAWA – MONTREAL.
This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Bienvenue! Enter the French-speaking province of Quebec and continue to Montreal to see the Old Port and cobbled streets of Old Montreal. On your locally guided tour, admire the city’s diversity from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area.
Hotel: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. (B)

DAY 5 – MONTREAL – QUEBEC CITY.
Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City, first settled by Europeans more than 400 years ago.
Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (B)

DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING.
Join a local guide to experience Quebec’s unique European charm: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Venture north to visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, the first pilgrimage shrine in North America, and the Montmorency Falls before returning to your hotel. Tonight, why not join your Tour Director for an optional dinner at the famous revolving rooftop restaurant, L’Astral? (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 America’s 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: Omni Parker House. (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 free for wandering in the beautiful gardens, visiting a museum or exploring the charming North End. For dinner this evening, choose between a selection of excellent Boston restaurants. (B,DA)

DAY 11 – BOSTON – PHILADELPHIA.
Travel to Philadelphia,City of Brotherly Love, where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were written. Explore Independence National Historic Park, visit the Liberty Bell and view Independence Hall.
Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill. (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 museums, the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of Georgetown.
Hotel: Renaissance Washington DC. (B)

DAY 13 – WASHINGTON DC.
See Capitol Hill and the White House on your 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. The rest of the day is free. (B)

DAY 14 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK CITY.
Depart the nation’s capital and head for the Big Apple where your orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. The afternoon is free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping. In the evening, join your Tour Director and new-found friends for a farewell dinner at a New York restaurant.
Hotel: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. (B,HD)

DAY 15 – DEPART NEW YORK CITY.
The tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to JFK International Airport. (B)


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Hotels - A fine selection of well located properties. You will find the Lord Elgin in the heart of Canada’s capital city, Quebec City’s Hilton just steps from the ramparts, the Omni Parker House on Boston’s Freedom Trail, and the Sheraton in the heart of Manhattan.

Highlights - Alongside America’s most iconic sights in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York City, you can take home memories of having breakfast with dinosaurs in Montreal, views from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park and cruising to the base of Niagara Falls.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower
  • View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
  • Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History
  • Visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Montmorency Falls
  • Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park
  • Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
  • Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington

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 to Faneuil Hall and other historic sites along Boston’s Freedom Trail

Additional 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 Civilisation
  • See Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings, Rideau Market and the Prime Minister’s residence
  • Enjoy views from Mount Royal and get an insider view of Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal
  • See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, 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 White House in Washington DC
  • See the world famous sights of New York City

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 14 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York plus choose from a selection of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Boston

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling 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. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one 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 “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 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 Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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