Insight Vacations - America & Canada Feb 2016

INSIGHT VACATIONS
PREMIUM ESCORTED JOURNEY
best of eastern
canada and usa
Cosmopolitan cities embodying the North American East blend perfectly
with natural wonders and fun activities.
Quebec City
Quebec City
Exuberant and imaginative, Quebecers
have a culture that is unique in North
America. An exciting history, a vast and
diverse land and nature as far as the eyes
can see: Discover Québec in all of its
originality!
Young lands or ancient strongholds,
maritime areas or forested domains, the
22 tourist regions of Québec provide an
exceptional diversity and an unfailingly
warm welcome.
Tourisme Québec
This population of “bon vivants” will show
you their Amerindian, French and British
cultural heritage and they will make you
love all four seasons naturally. In spring, the
maples and lakes thaw. In summer, locals
head out on the terrace and live by the
water of the St Lawrence River. In fall,
nothing stirs hearts like the show of colours
and during winter, Québec is one of the few
places where the snowy season is set under
a bright sun.
Proud of a culinary tradition unique in North
America, Québec is renowned for its terroir
products. Locals adore good food, just as
they adore gathering around a restaurant
table with family or friends. To savour the
true taste of Québec, sample a glass of ice
wine or ice cider, enjoy a slice of farmstead
cheese or try a maple syrup pie.
You will enjoy walking around Montréal and
Québec City. Both boast a wealth of
impressive architecture, religious
heritage and cute boutiques. Spoil your
loved ones with original clothing designs
or artwork typical of Québec! Montréal, the
second-largest city in Canada, is a unique
cosmopolitan urban centre. Its juxtaposition
of French and British influences gives rise to
an exuberant creativity and locals have
developed a crave for hosting many
festivals! Québec City, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the only walled North
American city north of Mexico, is a lovely
destination with a European flair and a
romantic atmosphere.
On the road, you will go through pervasive,
bountiful and precious nature as well as
characterful villages and small-towns where
churches are havens of contemplation
shaped by generations of artisans.
It is an exciting and daring destination with
an infectious ‘joie de vivre’. Let’s go!
Day 1 – Arrive in Toronto. Enjoy your
private VIP door-to-door transfer to your
UK departure airport. On arrival at Toronto,
transfer to your hotel. Join your Tour
Director for a Welcome Reception, with
drinks and a light meal. s (WD)
Hotel: Hilton Toronto (2 nights).
Day 2 – Toronto and The
Thundering Falls. Visit the top of the
CN Tower, the Parliament Buildings and
museum row. Then venture on to the
spectacular Niagara Falls . a View this
great natural wonder up-close on a cruise
to the base of the falls. (FB)
Day 3 – Kingston and Ottawa.
Follow Lake Ontario to historic Kingston to
view the old buildings, churches and
fortifications. Continue to Ottawa for a
visit to the Museum of Nature. (FB)
Hotel: Hilton Lac-Leamy.
Day 4 – Ottawa to Montreal.
Tour Ottawa’s stately boulevards seeing the
Parliament, City Hall and National Gallery
of Canada. Continue to Montreal. Join a
Local Expert to see the old town, the grand
mansions of Mount Royal, and visit the
Notre-Dame Basilica. s (FB)
Hotel: The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth,
Montreal. s
Day 5 – The Old Walled City of
Quebec. Visit the Montmorency Falls.
Continue to Quebec City and soak up the
old world charm. This evening choose from
a selection of local restaurants. s (FB,DA)
Hotel: Manoir Victoria, Quebec City
(2 nights).s
Day 6 – Quintessential Quebec.
In the morning, experience Quebec’s unique
European charm with a Local Expert: the
Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts,
National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place
Royale and Citadel. s (FB)
Day 7 – Quebec to Bar Harbor.
Travel east to quintessential New England
fishing village of Bar Harbor, Maine. (FB)
Hotel: Bluenose Inn, Bar Harbor (2 nights).
Day 8 – Explore Acadia National
Park. Visit Acadia National Park, a with its
spectacular views from the top of Cadillac
Mountain. In the evening, feast on a
traditional Maine lobster dinner. (FB,D)
Day 9 – The Coast of New England
to Boston. Follow the rocky Maine
shoreline south, stopping in typical New
England town Kennebunkport. Travel to
Boston. (FB)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston (2 nights).
Day 10 – Boston, the Cradle of
Liberty. Join your Tour Director for a look
at the sites along Boston’s Freedom Trail a
including Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Bunker
Hill Pavilion and the house where the Boston
Tea Party was planned. Later, enjoy a
delectable dinner with your travelling
companions. (FB,D)
Day 11 – Philadelphia Sightseeing.
Travel to Philadelphia where Thomas
Jefferson wrote the Declaration of
Independence. Explore Independence
National Historic Park, visit the Liberty
Bell and view Independence Hall. (FB)
Hotel: Marriott Philadelphia Downtown.
Day 12 – Washington, D.C. Drive to
Washington, D.C. Perhaps visit the Kennedy
Center, one of the Smithsonian’s museums
or stroll through the historic cobblestone
streets of Georgetown. (FB)
Hotel: The Mayflower Renaissance
Washington, D.C. (2 nights). s
Day 13 – Washington, D.C. Sightseeing
and leisure time. In the morning, see
Capitol Hill and the White House on your
guided city tour. Stops include the Lincoln
Memorial and the World War II Memorials.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (FB)
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Day 14 – A Bite of the Big Apple.
Travel to the Big Apple. Embark on a
harbour cruise a to take in dazzling views
of Manhattan’s skyline, Ellis Island and the
towering Statue of Liberty. Stay in vibrant
Times Square. (FB)
Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis (2 nights).
Day 15 – A Manhattan Masterpiece.
Your orientation tour includes the Financial
and Broadway Districts and Battery Park.
Afterward, visit the ‘Top of the Rock ‘ a
Observation Deck, for stunning views. Enjoy
a Celebration Dinner at a New York
restaurant. s (FB,CD)
Day 16 – Depart New York City. After
breakfast transfer to the airport for your return
flight. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver
will greet and escort you to your waiting car for
your return private VIP transfer. (FB)
INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 15 Full Breakfasts (FB),
1 Dine-Around (DA), 2 three-course table d’hôte,
Dinners (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD)
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Lake Ontario
TORONTO
(Day 1 and 2)
OTTAWA
(Day 3)
Ontario
Kingston
Niagara Falls
Quebec
MONTREAL
(Day 4)
New York
QUEBEC CITY
(Day 5 and 6)
St. Lawrence River
New
Hampshire
Kennebunkport
BOSTON
(Day 9 and 10)
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Montmorency
Falls
Cape Cod
BAR HARBOR
(Day 7 and 8)
Maine
Acadia
National Park
Lincoln
Atlantic
Pennsylvania Highway
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Ocean
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PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK
(Day 11)
(Day 14, 15 and 16)
New
Jersey
Maryland WASHINGTON, D.C.
(Day 12 and 13)
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Cape
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2 central hotels + nights
2 scenic hotels + nights
INCLUDED Signature Experiences s
PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS a FEATURE HOTELSa
Toronto: Spectacular views from the CN Tower.
a Niagara Falls: Cruise the base of the falls.
s Montreal: Soak in the old world charm with a
Local Expert.
s Quebec: Experience the city’s unique
European charm with a Local Expert.
a Bar Harbor: Experience the natural beauty of
Acadia National Park.
a Boston: Follow part of Boston’s red-brick
Freedom Trail.
a Washington, D.C.: Your tour includes the
Lincoln and World War II Memorials.
a New York: Cruise the harbour and view
Manhattan’s skyscrapers, Ellis Island and the
Statue of Liberty.
a New York: Experience the Top of the Rock
Observation Deck at New York’s Rockefeller
Center.
s Quebec: Enjoy a Dine-Around evening.
s New York: Celebration Dinner with wine.
- New York: Stay at the Marriott Marquis
situated in Times Square.
s Quebec: The Hotel Manoir Victoria is located
in the heart of Old Quebec.
s Washington, D.C.: The Mayflower Renaissance
is a luxury hotel with unmatched elegance.
Prices are per person, twin share, including return scheduled flights from
London and return VIP door-to-door transfers to your UK airport. Prices
based on 05 & 12 June 2016 departures. Visit www.insightvacations.com
for full terms and conditions.
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