NEW YORK, NY tours and multi centre itineraries

Begin with an exciting adventure in “The City That Never Sleeps,” New York, where world-class dining, museums and Broadway shows are all at your fingertips.  Leaving the glass high rises and infamous brownstones behind, change pace with a meander across New York state through stunning Finger Lakes Country.  Before long, the soft rolling hills will give way to art deco-inspired Buffalo, and the iconic Niagara Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time in Amish Country, where horse drawn carriages mingle with everyday traffic, and the flat surroundings are peppered with barns and Amish homesteads.  American history awaits discovery on a journey through the Appalachian Mountains and along the Susquehanna River to the Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil.  From the past into the heart of the American present, discover iconic American monuments in the Nation’s Capital, including visits to the White House, Lincoln’s memorial, or any of the many historic museums in the city before continuing to enjoy a balance of colonial and modern city life in Philadelphia, the birthplace of America.

Get a taste of historical highlights from where it all began in Philadelphia to the pulse of American politics in Washington, D.C. to a peek at its future at Epcot Center in Orlando.  It’s an exciting jaunt that kicks off in the city that never sleeps, New York City, and its world-famous skyscrapers. No American Heritage tour would, of course, leave out Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, where you’ll visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. You’re sure to breathe in more history in colonial Virginia with Roanoke, Thomas Jefferson’s plantation home, Monticello, the romantic Antebellum city of Savannah, the tree-lined streets and sweet-smelling garden plazas of Charleston, and one of the nation’s oldest cities, St. Augustine where the Fountain of Youth was once said to be hiding (maybe for you to find). Also, waiting for you are the magnificent Smokey Mountains and its rich Cherokee Indian heritage, the lush Shenandoah Valley, and the Everglades with its teeming flora and fauna, including its famous alligators. End your tour in modern Miami.

Bite into the Big Apple like a real New Yorker with its unforgettable skyline and culturally-rich neighbourhoods like Central Park and Times Square. Don’t get too settled, you’ll make your way next to the Canadian border for wine-tasting amidst the romantic natural wonder, Niagara Falls. From thundering waters, you’ll find yourself in idyllic Amish Country where 200-year-old traditions are still what’s trendy. Enjoy some well-deserved rest in this rustic Pennsylvania Dutch country before jetting to memorable Gettysburg where history awaits. Visit where Lincoln gave his famous speech four score and seven years ago (you get the picture). More historic hotspots await in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. where monuments to our proud history are sure to be found at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. There’s more historic sightseeing in Philadelphia where you’ll meet America’s birthplace up close at the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Don’t forget to try the equally famous Philly Cheese Steak before heading home.

From Boston with its heritage of colonial America in every corner. you’ll head to historic port (appropriately named) Portland, Maine, dropping by Salem, Massachusetts where the infamous witch trials once occurred. You’ll cross the border to Quebec City, Canada. In this culturally and historically rich city, you’ll get a full day to experience its unique architecture like the Place-Royale and Citadel, romantic cobblestone streets and riverfront attractions, and friendly locals oozing with charming joie de vivre (cheerful spirit). As soon as you fall in love with the city, you’ll hit the road for Canada’s seat of government, Ottawa, and then it’s back to U.S. soil after a stopover at romantic Niagara Falls. Don’t fall in love too fast, there’s more open road to hit on this trip as drive through Amish Country where 200-year old traditions are preserved. You’ll end this trip of a lifetime in the D.C./Philly/NYC area.

From The Big Apple and Boston through, the dramatic New England countryside and then across the Canadian border, this memorable journey brings you back into the USA via the iconic Niagara Falls and then to Amish Country before ending in the nation’s Capital - Washington DC. From the simple lifestyle of Pennsylvania to the battlefields of Gettysburg to the quaint French-Canadian cities of Quebec City and Montreal, this is a journey that is not short on historical and cultural delights. Journeying across Canada’s 1,000 Islands Parkway which runs parallel to St Lawrence River, the rolling farmland of upstate New York’s Finger Lakes Region and America’s most beautiful backyard, New England, where highways are swaddled by forested hills, dramatic mountains, and bijou villages with white steepled churches - you should be prepared to be mesmerised by the breath-taking scenery. And don't worry about getting your fix of urban life. In Quebec City, a walking tour of the walled metropolis reveals its French UNESCO credentials. In Ottawa, parks make way for Parliament’s power. In Toronto, driving through the skyscrapers reveals the world’s tallest free-standing structure, CN Tower, and, in Washington D.C and Philadelphia, capture classics like the White House and Liberty Bell.

Although this escorted US tour begins in New York, you will quickly escape the cosmopolitan metropolis for the weird, wild, and wonderful sights sweeping the States’ south-east corner. Take in some of the best locations the American south has to offer - from Williamsburg which emerges like a veritable open-air museum to Great Smoky Mountains National Park where you will discover how Appalachian farmers exist in the wilderness. With a playlist of country music, blues, and jazz, this region also provides America’s bassline, with Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans in its backyard. And no visit’s complete without an invite into Elvis’s Graceland or a stroll below the ostentatious balconies of Bourbon Street.

Journey up from New York along the New England coastline to the resort of Kennebunkport before you cross the Appalacians and enter Canada. Experience the essence of French Canada in Quebec City and Montreal before heading to Ottawa- the very elegant capital of Canada.  Follow the Thousand Islands Parkway to arrive in Toronto and then on to the awe inspiring Niagara Falls. Cross back over the US border and visit the Civil War Battle Field in Gettysburg,  an Amish farmhouse in the Pennsylvania Dutch county, beautiful scenery at Great Smoky National Park before continuing through Knoxville to Nashville, the home of country and western music. Discover Memphis, Mississippi and New Orleans then finish your trip at Orlando. From horse ranches to space centres to famous beaches this diverse USA and Canada tour itinerary promises you a truly grand experience.

Even before you have left the East, you will enjoy New York and its many highlights. Philadelphia, the Capital Washington DC and the Niagara Falls after a visit to the site of the Battle of Gettysburg provide a nice balance and variety in Eastern USA. It is time to head west taking in the automobile capital of the USA, Detroit, followed by Chicago on Lake Michigan. For a while there are now fewer people around as you travel on, you visit Mount Rushmore and travel through the Badlands to Deadwood and then Salt Lake City.  The natural environment is in even greater prominence as your route includes Yellowstone Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon which is certain to take your breath away. You are aiming for the city in the desert, Las Vegas, where life is so different from its desert surroundings. Vegas is 24/7 with plenty to do and see. This wonderful trip ends on the west coast in Los Angeles. By the end of this journey, you will have a real feel of the USA, its size and infinite variety.

You start by seeing the ‘’Big Apple’’ and its many famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Central Park.  Then you head north to first of all see Niagara Falls and then visit the Amish in Pennsylvania; the communities have traditionally shunned many of today’s modern conveniences including motor vehicles. Gettysburg was the scene of a famous battle while your next stop is the Capital, Washington DC, named after the famous general who led the settlers to independence. The West Coast is a comfortable flight away over a few time zones with LA your initial destination. The Greater LA region has much to recommend it but no trip to the South West of the USA is complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. The journey out there and back is full of other gems like Phoenix, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley and Lake Powell. Today’s digital cameras allow you to capture all the images with ease to guarantee a memorable album once your holiday is over. 

Day 1: New York / Arrival Arrival in New York. You will be met at the airport by a local guide. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a reusable water bottle for use during your trip. Overnight.   Day 2: New York Begin the day with a tour of Manhattan to first discover Times Square and its immense, illuminated billboards. Then go down 5th Avenue to view Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, imposing Rockefeller Center, the Flatiron Building, and Grand Central Station before continuing to Greenwich Village with its tree-lined streets, Soho and Chinatown. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight   Optional: In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Central Park. Learn about the history and architecture of the park and discover the landscapes, monuments and more as you visit attractions such as Belvedere Castle, Wollman Rink, Gapstow Bridge, Conservatory Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and the Loeb Boathouse. Travel through the famous Strawberry fields, past the lake and through to Belvedere Castle. Passing also the Dakota Apartments where John Lennon was assassinated. Finally, visit the three observation decks at the Top of the Rock. The first deck includes the Radiance Wall and gift shop. The second, featuring the Breezeway, is entirely outdoors. The third observation deck, located on the 70th floor open-air roof deck, is completely outdoors and free of a glass enclosure, making it perfect for photos. Enjoy some free time to explore Rockefeller Center’s many shops.   Day 3: New York Day at leisure. Optional: Today we will take you to Battery Park to explore the 23-acre waterfront Park, which is the largest public open space in the downtown section of Manhattan. Next take the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Island where you will get to see the legendary Statue of Liberty as well as other historical sites where more than 12 million immigrants once passed through on their way into the U.S. Then you will explore Lower Manhattan with an expert guide who will show you all the architectural gems of this part of the city :the cascading pools at 9/11 Memorial, the new World Trade Tower, Wall Street,and the Charging Bull statue. Next we will visit Vessel, the extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards. This interactive artwork was imagined as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points. Finish the  tour with a walk on the High Line. Located in the heart of the Meatpacking district, the High Line was an abandoned railroad track poised for demolition. Now converted into a green public park, thanks to the action of a neighborhood association, it offers magnificent views and the tranquility of an oasis overlooking the traffic, which is particularly rare in New York.   Day 4: New York- Philadelphia ( by train) This morning, head to Penn station where you will embark on a short train ride to Philadelphia. Arrival in Philadelphia, where you will be met by a local tour guide. Depart on a guided tour of the “City of Brotherly Love.” The tour will highlight the city’s historic center with home to Independence Hall (exterior view). The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were both signed in this red brick building dating from 1732. See the Liberty Bell, one of the most evocative symbols of the country, Benjamin Franklin’s Grave, Betsy Ross’ house, and Elfreth’s Alley – the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.   Day 5: Philadelphia Day at leisure. Optional : Morning drive to visit the Amish Country, where several German religious groups settled at the time of the first colonists. Guided visit of an Amish farm and farmhouses that will enable you to understand the habits, life style and history of the Amish community. Enjoy a ride in an authentic Amish buggy followed by an included lunch of Amish specialties. Return to Philadelphia in the afternoon.   Day 6: Philadelphia –Washington D.C. (by train) Morning transfer to the train station and departure to Washington D.C. Arrival and guided tour of the national Capital. You will see some of the best known buildings in the United States such as the White House, the Supreme Court, the US Capitol. Next you will be taken to the National Mall, site of some of the most recognized monuments. You will see among others : the Washington Monument, the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. and one of the city's early attractions; the Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922 to honor President Abraham Lincoln; and the Jefferson Memorial, a dome-shaped rotunda honoring the nation's third president. You will also visit the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, its V-shaped granite wall is inscribed with the names of the 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam War.   Optional:  In the evening we will take you on a tour to see the landmarks of Washington DC illuminated at night, from the White House to the National Mall. Relax without the daytime crowds and enjoy the views. Overnight.   Day 7: Washington D.C. Day at leisure. Optional: Today we offer you a full day tour to Arlington Cemetery, Alexandria and Mount Vernon. In the morning departure to Arlington National Cemetery, where you will see the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, Memorial Amphitheater, and the John F. Kennedy Gravesite. After the tour continue to Alexandria.  The small city just miles away from Washington was founded in 1749 as a colonial tobacco port, and still boasts cobblestone streets, 18th-century buildings and even a town crier, all of which will make you feel like you’re in George Washington’s era.  Then depart south and visit Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, the last home and tomb of George Washington, 1st President of the United States. Mount Vernon is the most famous historic house in the United States. A tour of the property will show you the gardens, the farm and the house as was in 1799. George and Martha are buried in peace on their property.Return to Washington.   Day 8: Washington D.C. / Departure Free time in the morning. You will be able to choose to visit some of the city’s Smithsonian museums. Either visit the magnificent jewels, dinosaurs and mammals on display at the National Museum of Natural History, the airplanes and interactive flight simulators at the National Air and Space Museum, or the stories, arts and crafts at the National Museum of the American Indian. You can also choose from the National Gallery of Art with European and American paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photographs, and decorative arts are displayed in the collection galleries and Sculpture Garden. The permanent collection of paintings spans from the Middle Ages to the present day or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Meet at the hotel* for your transfer to the airport and return flight.   *Departing transfer will be scheduled in order to accommodate the flight departures of the majority of the group

Get ready for 20 days and 19 nights in the jampacked Great American Crossing that promises the perfect sampling of America’s best sightseeing. The journey starts in New York before heading quickly head to Philadelphia and brush up against history visiting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It’s an appropriate start to your trip where America also began. You’ll get a taste of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. like Detroit (dubbed Motor City, U.S.A) and Chicago (home of some world-famous pizza) as well as see awe-inspiring monuments like presidential Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone, America’s first and most famous National Park. You won’t miss a thing on this eventful and exciting itinerary that still takes time to visit the Grand Tetons, Grand Canyon, and Historic Route 66 as you make your grand entrance into glitzy and glamorous Las Vegas.Of course, if you need a bigger slice of stardom, there’s always Los Angeles where you’ll tour iconic hotspots Sunset Strip, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. This larger than life trip wraps in the City by the Bay, San Francisco.

Your journey begins in the big apple where you will enjoy a couple of nights before commencing your rail journey en-route to Montreal aboard Amtrak’s Adirondack. The spectacular scenery framed by your train carriage window is quickly surpassed by the sights and sounds of Montreal where you can immerse yourself in its historical, cultural and gastronomic treasures. Your next rail journey is aboard Canada's VIA Rail to Quebec city- the oldest walled city in North America and heart of French Canada. After a short flight to Toronto you can look forward to a day excursion by road to the world famous Niagara Falls. The penultimate leg of the journey takes you back to the Unites States by air where you will enjoy 2 nights in the nations capital. Finally, before heading back to New York City, you will explore Philadelphia- the City of Brotherly Love!