Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
- Accommodation
Hyatt Grand Central New York – 4 Star
An epic blend of the peace and calm of the New England countryside, the mojo of East Coast giants New York and Boston, the cultural extravaganza of the south from Nashville to New Orleans, and the energy of Florida… This is what you will find in the 20-day trip to the Grand East of the USA. Step back in time in the beautiful and culture-laden Amish countryside and let the hidden pockets of history unravel before your eyes in New England’s myriad attractions. Go beyond the US and dive into the cityscapes of Canada, with three days in Québec, Montréal, and Toronto. In the heart of the east, Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans will sweep you off your feet with more culture and sophistication than you can handle. And, there is no better way to end a trip than three thrilling days in the sunshine state, of Florida.
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New York / Miami
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Amish Museum in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country offers a glimpse into the traditional Amish lifestyle, culture, architecture, and history in the USA.
The magnificent French Quarter is blazed with culture and history, with jazz clubs reverberating in the iconic Bourbon Street and arts thriving in the French Market.
One of the most abundant troves of nature and wildlife, The Smokies sprawl over 800 square miles between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Today, Kennedy Space Center is more than an operation base for NASA, and constitutes one of the nation’s greatest historical landmarks.
Sprawling across a vast space near the Canadian border and the star of all waterfalls, Niagara consists of three majestic waterfalls in New York State.
This grandiose structure is the Second Empire-style governmental building of Quebec, home to the National Assembly.
Perhaps the most symbolic trail in the US, the freedom trail encompasses course-changing locations in the history of the country, from churches to burials.
The White House has been the official seat of the president of the United States since the 1800s, an intriguing sight with layers of history and profound symbolism.
The archipelago of Thousand Islands covers an area consisting of 1864 islands across the Canada-USA border and gorgeous mansions perched upon them.
The Old Port of Montreal is a historic district and a renowned tourist hub, once one of the most important trading posts of North America.
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
This morning travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. You’ll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Then you may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette or candy treat or, if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along the 1,000 Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario. Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing cruise.
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s impressive collection of modern skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest free-standing structure (1,815 ft. /553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto (optional)? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural wonder. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. This is the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living (admission included). The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, nor modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses and the college of William and Mary. (admissions not included).
Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some of the unique restaurants on main-street, during this evening leisure time.
Continue today through Knoxville, the state’s third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.
Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.
Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). Visit Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
Travel along the Florida panhandle to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando, America’s family playground. Arrival to Orlando at approximately 18:00 hours.
Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando’s attractions: such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included).
Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program (admission included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant Miami Beach. Your tour ends here. The Grand East tour concludes on arrival at the Miami hotel at approximately 19:00 hours.
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
This morning travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. You’ll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Then you may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette or candy treat or, if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along the 1,000 Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario. Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing cruise.
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s impressive collection of modern skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest free-standing structure (1,815 ft. /553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto (optional)? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural wonder. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. This is the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living (admission included). The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, nor modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses and the college of William and Mary. (admissions not included).
Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some of the unique restaurants on main-street, during this evening leisure time.
Continue today through Knoxville, the state’s third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.
Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.
Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). Visit Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
Travel along the Florida panhandle to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando, America’s family playground. Arrival to Orlando at approximately 18:00 hours.
Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando’s attractions: such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included).
Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program (admission included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant Miami Beach. Your tour ends here. The Grand East tour concludes on arrival at the Miami hotel at approximately 19:00 hours.
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
4 & 3 star hotels and inns
1 Breakfast
A/C coach or mini-bus
Services of experienced tour leaders
Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
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All prices are per person, based on twin share occupancy. Double occupancy is also available on request. Please note that Single Room Supplement is mandatory for solo travelers.
All prices are per person, based on twin share occupancy. Double occupancy is also available on request. Please note that Single Room Supplement is mandatory for solo travelers.
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Hyatt Grand Central Hotel welcomes passengers with 1298 modern & spacious rooms and its perfect location in the heart of New York. Balmain® Spa amenities are readily available in the bathrooms, in addition to 50" flat-screen HDTV, Iron and ironing board. Coffee maker is also provided upon request.
This charming Massachusetts hotel in only steps away from Fenway Park, Harvard Medical School and Boston College. Guests have access to a 24 hour fitness room, heated indoor-pool & on-site restaurant & bar. The rooms are equipped with mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board and 49in/124cm LED TV with premium movie channels & Netflix.
Hotel Universel offers a perfect stay to guests with Canadian hospitality, spacious rooms, heated indoor-pool, SPA & fitness center and on-site restaurant. Spacious & elegantly furnished rooms feature mini fridge, coffee maker and flat TV.
Situated in the heart of the city, Best Western Ville-Marie Montréal Hôtel & Suites offers a perfect location to its guests. The hotel features a fitness center, restaurant, coctail lounge & coffee shop. The rooms are equipped with cable satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, iron & ironing board and mini fridge.
Chelsea Hotel Toronto offers full time entertainment to the guests with an indoor-pool & whirlpool, indoor water slide and a fitness center. The rooms feature LCD Flat screen TV, iron & ironing board and an electric kettle.
Situated only 2 miles away from the Niagara Falls, the resort-style Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel features a heated indoor-pool, 2 hot tubs & an on-site restaurant. The rooms are equipped with cable TV, coffee/ tea maker and iron & ironing board.
A modern design hotel, where the services offered include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and rooms equipped with flat screen tv and tea/ coffee maker.
Situated only 2 miles away from the White House and a few steps from the Dupont Circle Metro Station, Washington Hilton Hotel offers a very comfortable stay to its guests. The hotel features a fitness room, outdoor pool, a restaurant & bar.
Situated only a couple of minutes away from the downtown Roanoke, Holiday Inn Tanglewood offers a comfortable stay to its guests. The hotel features an outdoor heated-pool, fitness center and restaurant.
Located very close to the downtown, this charming Gatlinburg hotel offers a comfortable stay to passengers. Guests will have access to an indood & outdoor heated-pool, hot tub & fitness center during their visit.
The Inn at Opryland is a modern design Nashville hotel that features a heated indoor-pool, 24 hour fitness center and spacious rooms. The rooms are equipped with 37in/94cm flatscreen TV, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker and iron & ironing board.
Crown Plaza is a contemporary hotel located in the heart of Memphis. The hotel features an outdoor pool, 24 hour fitness center, a restaurant-bar and spacious rooms.
Situated in the heart of New Orleans' business district, Hilton Riverside offers a pleasant & comfortable stay to guests. During their stay, passengers will have access to fitness center, outdoor pool & tennis court and restaurant & lounge bar.
The newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola hotel features an indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center and an on-site restaurant/ bistro. The rooms include mini fridge, microwave, iron & ironing board & coffee/ tea maker.
Delta Celebration offers the guests a comfortable stay with 2 swimming pools, a fitness center, 4 restaurants offering varieties from different cuisines and a bar.
Holiday Inn Oceanfront is a stylish oceanfront hotel that offers a perfect location to its guests. The hotel features a pool, fitness center, restaurant and spacious rooms. The outdoor resort-like beach lounge can be used with a daily fee.
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