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Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City 2025
17 days from New York City to New York City
Tour Description:
From historic sites to beautiful scenery, enjoy the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this exciting eastern Canada and U.S. vacation. Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. Enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of the cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Québec City’s Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French America; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; and Washington DC’s most famous landmarks. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity in the home—at the Amish Farm & House. Scenic drives also await you. Travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. In Canada, travel along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy a cruise to hear the roar and view the falls up-close. It is nothing short of exhilarating! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll pass opulent summer homes, wooded islands, and lush landscapes. And ending with two extra nights in New York City, you’ll have time to explore on your own and see more of the fabulous sites. Vibrant cities, historic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
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Dates & Pricing
| Monday 12 May 25 — Wednesday 28 May 25 | Starting at $3,939 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 19 May 25 — Wednesday 04 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,939 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 07 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 21 Jul 25 — Wednesday 06 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 04 Aug 25 — Wednesday 20 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 11 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 02 Sep 25 — Thursday 18 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,209 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 15 Sep 25 — Wednesday 01 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,089 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 22 Sep 25 — Wednesday 08 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,089 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 29 Sep 25 — Wednesday 15 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,939 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 06 Oct 25 — Wednesday 22 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,939 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 15 to October 6 (Mother Nature permitting).
Notes:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted by a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary. Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 15 to October 6 (Mother Nature permitting).
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted by a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary. Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special Fall Foliage departures September 15 to October 6 (Mother Nature permitting).
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon from 3pm-6pm to answer any questions
Day 2
This morning, enjoy an included sightseeing tour with a local guide. You will see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and more. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.”
Day 3
On your morning guided tour of Boston, visit the historic landmarks that have played an important part in the history of the United States. 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
Day 4
Journey through New Hampshire 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 and historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River
Day 5
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 is 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
Day 6
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
Day 7
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 National Gallery of Canada, and stately residences and embassies. With a free afternoon, you could visit ByWard Market with its artisan shops and culinary treats. Consider an optional excursion to the Canadian Museum of History, Canada’s oldest and most popular museums for its exceptional exhibitions and extraordinary views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River
Day 8
Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Then enjoy a scenic cruise around the many wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes
Day 9
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 the day exploring city sights such as Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown on your own. This evening, consider an optional dinner atop the CN Tower where, with clear skies, you can see for miles!
Day 10
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 thundering falls and an experience you won’t soon forget! Then reach for the sky on an optional flightseeing tour aboard a helicopter for breathtaking views high above the falls.
NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When weather is unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted
Day 11
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 authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking
Day 12
This morning, stop at the Amish Farm & House where 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. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival. Consider an optional evening dinner and Monuments by Night Illumination tour that shines a new light on this historic capital
Day 13
The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove. Your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and has photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American History to see Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz or the National Museum of Natural History to see dinosaur bones and the Hope Diamond! Your Tour Director will also have suggestions for exploring this historical and culturally rich city
Day 14
Travel north this morning to Philadelphia. Visit Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. Have time to explore these and other places in what is referred to as “America’s Most Historic Square Mile” on your own. This evening, set your sails for dining aboard the Tall Ship Moshulu, the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat
Day 15
This morning, enjoy additional sightseeing in the “City of Brotherly Love” before saying goodbye to your Tour Director and leaving for New York City. Check into the New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel, for the next two nights. Your Local Host will be available for any questions you may have and can offer suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining
Day 16
The “Big Apple” beckons. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants
Day 17
Your vacation ends this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| New York City | Boston | Quebec City Area | Montreal | Ottawa | Toronto | Toronto | Niagara Falls | Lancaster | Washington DC | Philadelphia |
New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel
First-Class
First-Class
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
