Ultimate New England

You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of New York City.

Meet your fellow guests and Tour Director at a Welcome Breakfast this morning. After breakfast, enjoy an exciting sightseeing tour of the city, which ensures you’ll cover the Big Apple’s many highlights, from Central Park to Times Square. Of course, no visit to New York City would be complete without a visit to the city’s iconic Empire State Building. Completed in 1931 during the Great Depression era, this art deco-style landmark remained New York’s tallest building for 40 years.  

In the afternoon, enjoy time to make your own discoveries. You might choose to head for one of the city’s museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) with its world-famous art collection or the American Museum of Natural History. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a ferry ride to Liberty Island, home to America’s archetypal monument, the Statue of Liberty, or perhaps enjoy some retail therapy at Macy’s Herald Square, one of the world’s largest department stores.

Spend time at leisure this morning in New York City before continuing to Washington DC. Known for its iconic landmarks, museums and political significance, explore famous monuments and a buzzing cultural scene in the US capital. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.  

Insider Experience – New York City Diner Breakfast

Indulge in classic American comfort food for breakfast at a traditional diner in New York City. 

Take in the city’s famous sights on a tour, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and FBI Headquarters. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure. Aside from Washington DC’s historical and political landscape, there’s a wealth of museums, art and culture to discover. Perhaps explore the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo and extensive collection of museums, galleries and gardens, many of which line the city’s famous National Mall. They showcase America’s journey through subjects as diverse as space, natural history and art.

Today, your journey takes you to Lancaster County, home to the largest and oldest Amish community in the country. During your stay, you’ll have the chance to gain an understanding of their everyday lives. The Amish are known for their traditional, simple lifestyle and still utilise horse-drawn buggies as a key mode of transportation. 

Insider Experience – Traditional Amish Feast

Delve deeper into the culture and traditions of the Amish community as you enjoy an authentic feast for dinner this evening. 

Your journey continues today as you head for Niagara Falls on the border between the USA and Canada. See the spectacular sight of Niagara Falls, which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. This evening, an extraordinary Insider Experience awaits.  

Insider Experience – Niagara Falls Illumination Tower

Overlook Niagara Falls at dinner before an exclusive visit to the Illumination Tower, where you can project your very own light display onto the Falls. 

This morning, board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). This is the largest of the three falls. You might also like to take an exciting helicopter flight for aerial views over Niagara Falls (own expense). Afterwards, travel to Toronto and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Enhance Your Journey – Helicopter Flight

Take to the skies and get a bird’s-eye view of Niagara Falls on an exhilarating helicopter flight. 

This morning join a city tour that will take you to the picturesque waterfront districts of Toronto. The afternoon is spent at leisure or exploring more of this beautiful city.

Today, enjoy an incredible cruise around the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Glide past tiny islands, castles reminiscent of fairy tales and waterside mansions. You’ll be taken back to a time when pirates and bootleggers roamed the area, as well as the Gilded Age, when the rich and famous made this region their personal playground. Later, continue your journey onwards to Ottawa.

Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa, which includes Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps enjoy one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer.

Enhance Your Journey – Ottawa by Bicycle

Set off with a local guide on a leisurely two-hour bicycle tour through the beautiful heart of Canada’s capital.

Enhance Your Journey – Canadian Museum of History

Learn about the achievements of Canada’s First Peoples on a tour of the First Peoples Hall.

Enhance Your Journey – Rideau Canal Cruise

Discover the wonderful canal from Dow’s Lake to the Ottawa River and learn about the city’s history aboard a fully electric vehicle.

Enhance Your Journey – Vintage Biplane

Experience bird’s-eye views and panoramic vistas of the city, river systems and farmlands on a biplane adventure.

After breakfast this morning, your journey continues to Montréal. On the way, stop for a memorable drive-through experience in Parc Oméga. As your vehicle winds through the park and passes meadows, lakes and forests, watch out for wildlife, such as moose, deer and wolves. Upon arrival in Montréal, embark on an afternoon sightseeing tour. You’ll discover a quintessentially French city that blends both old and new, from the elegant cobblestone streets of Old Montréal to the contemporary waterfront. This evening, there’s time to relax and perhaps dine at a local restaurant.

Montréal offers an array of culinary and cultural attractions, thanks to its French influence, eclectic food scene and famous festival lineup. Today is yours to spend at leisure. You might like to either relax at your hotel or continue exploring this vibrant city. Discover more with our range of Enhance Your Journey experiences available. This evening, you’ll meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. 

Enhance Your Journey – Walking Tour of Old Montréal

Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal, a historic district by the St Lawrence River.  

Enhance Your Journey – Sightseeing Cruise

Hear unique anecdotes about the culture and history of this fascinating city while taking in the sights of Montréal on a guided river cruise. 

Enhance Your Journey – Underground City Walking Tour

Embark on a tour of Montréal’s famed Underground City, exploring the impressive network of subterranean passageways that links buildings, shopping plazas, metro stations and restaurants. 

Enhance Your Journey – The Mile-End Neighbourhood Tour

Discover a blend of cultures, art galleries, hipster scenes, vintage stores and local cafes in this vibrant community. 

Farewell Montréal after breakfast this morning and travel to Québec City. On arrival, enjoy a guided discovery. The evening is free for you to spend at leisure. You may like to unwind at your hotel or perhaps dine at a local restaurant.

Today is yours to explore as you wish. Perhaps choose one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer. This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy a special Farewell Dinner and Insider Experience.  

Enhance Your Journey – River Cruise

Set out on a fascinating cruise on the St Lawrence River, which separates Canada from the USA. See historic towns and inlets. 

Enhance Your Journey – City Walking Tour

Explore North America’s only walled city during a walking tour, and learn about its history, culture and significant landmarks.  

Enhance Your Journey – Taste Trail on the Island of Orleans

Join this tour for an immersive experience. Enjoy local tastings and learn about the island’s history and legends.  

Enhance Your Journey – Château Frontenac Tour

Meet historical figures tied to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and experience castle life. 

Insider Experience - Maple Syrup Sugar Shack

Delight in a hearty Québécois dinner and sample maple syrup in a traditional sugar shack. These small wooden cabins are located in the woods, where sap is collected from maple trees to produce the sweet syrup. You’ll learn all about how this Canadian national treasure is made. 

This morning after breakfast, transfer and board your premium ship for your New England voyage. There’s time to settle in and enjoy the array of amenities available.

Enjoy a day at leisure cruising the St. Lawrence River. The nearly 1,200-kilometer (750-mile) stretch of the St. Lawrence River is a lighthouse lover’s paradise, with more than 40 lining the Quebec portion alone.

After breakfast this morning, a relaxing day of cruising awaits as you glide past the rocky coastline of the beautiful Gulf of St Lawrence.

Prince Edward Island may be Canada’s smallest province, but it’s big on history. With time at leisure, perhaps visit the island’s capital of Charlottetown to delve into the region’s past. Alternatively, you may prefer to see the Anne of Green Gables homestead and enjoy time at this well-known literary landmark, set in pretty surrounds (own expense).

Spend the day in and around Sydney on Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia. You will discover cheerfully colourful highland villages, the beautiful coastal scenery of the Cabot Trail, as well as the Fortress of Louisbourg, which was once one of North America’s busiest 18th-century seaports.

For ocean scenery at its best, it is hard to beat Nova Scotia’s south shore. Arrive in Halifax this morning, with free time to perhaps visit Peggy’s Cove and the German village of Lunenburg. Then head back to Halifax, where you might like to visit the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site or a museum which commemorates the Titanic.

Discover Portland’s eclectic mix of neighbourhoods. Indulge in the city’s renowned craft beer scene and diverse culinary culture, with a visit to the famous food carts and farm-to-table fooderies. Wander along the waterfront and see the Old Port, where captains, ship builders and fisherman maintain Portland’s rich history. Experience the charm and creative spirit of this unique city, where age-old traditions and modern life combine. 

Depart Boston after breakfast, disembark your ship in Boston, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.