Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive in Toronto and have time to wander around this lakeside city known for its food and wine culture. The day is yours to check out neighborhoods and get a feel for the place. Later this evening, you'll sit down for dinner with wine alongside other travelers on the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delve into Canadian specialities during dinner in the nation's largest city)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Toronto)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner in Toronto with wine
Optional Activities
- Explore Toronto's restaurants and food scene
Landmarks Lake Ontario 
- Day 2
Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Falls - Toronto
This morning covers Toronto's main attractions before heading to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a 19th-century town with lake views and flowers. You'll get up close to Niagara Falls aboard an eco-catamaran to feel the power and spray. There's an optional helicopter ride available if you want to see the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls from above. Back in Toronto by evening, you can relax at your hotel or head to CN Tower for panoramic city and lake views.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Toronto)
Included Activities
- See Toronto's top sights
- Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake's 19th-century architecture and flowers
- Cruise to the base of Niagara Falls on a state-of-the-art eco-catamaran
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls to see Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, American Falls, Skylon Tower, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls
- Visit the top of CN Tower with visual exhibits and panoramic views
Landmarks Niagara Falls Niagara-on-the-Lake CN Tower Canadian Horseshoe Falls American Falls Whirlpool Rapids Rainbow Bridge Skylon Tower 
- Day 3
Ottawa
You'll travel to Kingston, the Limestone City, where limestone buildings, churches, and fortifications show the town's history. After that, it's on to Ottawa for a cooking class at Just Food, a non-profit working on sustainable food and farming. You'll learn cooking techniques using local Canadian ingredients like maple sugar, haskaps, Labrador tea, and wildflowers. The day wraps up with a three-course dinner and wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course feast at Just Food Community Farm, perfectly paired with wine, using local foraged ingredients and Canadian terroir specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa Marriott)
Included Activities
- Explore historic Kingston's limestone buildings, churches, and fortifications
- Cooking demonstration at Just Food Community Farm in Ottawa with local chef using foraged ingredients
- Three-course Highlight Dinner with wine in Ottawa
Landmarks Kingston Just Food Community Farm 
- Day 4
Montreal
Early morning starts with an Ottawa city tour along stately boulevards. Then you'll head to Mādahōkì Farm for a traditional Powwow dance experience where you'll learn about Indigenous cultures across Canada and how traditional arts are being kept alive through work with elders and artisans. By afternoon you'll travel to Montreal, a diverse French-speaking city in Quebec.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Chateau Champlain, Montreal)
Included Activities
- Explore Ottawa's stately boulevards on a city tour
- Traditional Powwow dance experience at Mādahōkì Farm
- Learn about diversity of Indigenous cultures across Canada and traditional arts revival
Landmarks Mādahōkì Farm 
- Day 5
Montreal
A Local Expert takes you through Old Montreal's narrow cobblestone streets, plazas, shops, and cafes. You'll see Mount Royal's grand mansions and the old port with its architecture and street art. Notre-Dame Basilica is next, where you can see Canada's first neo-gothic church and its exceptional stained glass windows. The rest of your day is free to spend as you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Chateau Champlain, Montreal)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Montreal with Local Expert
- Explore Mount Royal and the old port
- Visit Notre-Dame Basilica and view its neo-gothic architecture and stained glass windows
Optional Activities
- Explore Place Jacques-Cartier
- Visit shops and cafes in Old Montreal
Landmarks Old Montreal Mount Royal Notre-Dame Basilica Place Jacques-Cartier - Day 6
Quebec City
You'll leave Montreal for a maple syrup experience on a working farm where you can try the fresh harvest. After lunch, pick one of two options: visit Montmorency Falls Park to walk the suspension bridge over this 84-meter waterfall, or go to a Copper Art Studio for a tour and demonstration of repoussé copper art, then create your own piece to take home.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sugar shack (Cabane sucre) lunch full of traditional staples and French-Canadian hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Quebec)
Included Activities
- Maple syrup experience with on-site harvesting and crafting
Optional Activities
- Visit Montmorency Falls Park and walk the suspension bridge between both sides of the falls
- Optional panoramic staircase descent of 487 steps along the cliff at Montmorency Falls
- Guided tour and demonstration at Copper Art Studio with hands-on repoussé copper art creation
Landmarks Montmorency Falls Copper Art Studio - Day 7
Quebec City
A Local Expert walks you through Quebec City's history and charm, showing you the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall, and Palace Royale. You'll visit Château Frontenac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Canada's first grand railway hotel. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. In the evening, there's a celebration dinner in historic Old Quebec.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration Dinner in historic Old Quebec)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Quebec)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quebec City with Local Expert including Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall, and Palace Royale
- Visit Château Frontenac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site of Canada
- Celebration Dinner in historic Old Quebec
Optional Activities
- Explore Quebec City at leisure
Landmarks Old Quebec Château Frontenac Plains of Abraham Latin Quarter City Hall Palace Royale - Day 8
Boston
You'll head out from Quebec City and cross into the USA to explore New England's scenery. Franconia Notch State Park comes into view with its high peaks and dense woodlands. As you drive south, Boston's skyline appears on the horizon and you'll settle in for two nights in this dynamic American city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Regency, Boston)
Included Activities
- Journey through Franconia Notch State Park with views of the White Mountains
Landmarks Franconia Notch State Park White Mountains 
- Day 9
Boston
Boston's Revolutionary War history is the focus today. Your Travel Director leads you along the Freedom Trail, stopping at historically significant sites like the Old State House and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party of 1773 was planned. Afterward, the day is yours. You might head to Downtown Crossing, historic Faneuil Hall, or Boston's North End for Italian bakeries and cannoli.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Regency, Boston)
Included Activities
- Guided tour along the Freedom Trail with Travel Director
- Visit Old State House
- Visit meeting house where Boston Tea Party of 1773 was planned
- Explore Boston Common and Old Corner Bookstore
- View Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown
- View Back Bay neighborhood
- Explore the North End (Boston's Little Italy)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Downtown Crossing
- Visit historic Faneuil Hall
- Explore Boston's North End for Italian bakeries and cannoli
Landmarks Freedom Trail Old State House Boston Common Old Corner Bookstore Bunker Hill Monument Back Bay North End Faneuil Hall Downtown Crossing - Day 10
New York City
You'll travel to New York City today. Choose between visiting Summit One Vanderbilt for views of the skyline or taking a walking tour of Midtown's architecture with a Local Expert. Your hotel sits right in Times Square, just a short walk from Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and Broadway theaters.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin New York at Times Square, New York)
Optional Activities
- Visit Summit One Vanderbilt with multi-sensory art experience and wrap-around viewing deck
- Guided 2.5-hour walking tour through Midtown Manhattan with Local Expert starting at Grand Central Terminal, including Broadway Theatre District, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Avenue
Landmarks Times Square Rockefeller Center Bryant Park Summit One Vanderbilt Grand Central Terminal Broadway Theatre District Radio City Music Hall St. Patrick's Cathedral Fifth Avenue 
- Day 11
New York City
A Local Expert shows you around New York before setting you loose to explore on your own. If you need a break from the energy, Central Park offers open space designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Later, head to Essex Market on the Lower East Side for a food tour and live cooking demonstration while learning about this non-profit's work in the community.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin New York at Times Square, New York)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New York City with Local Expert including Times Square and Rockefeller Center
- View Empire State Building and Chrysler Building
- Visit Essex Market food tour with live cooking demonstration
Optional Activities
- Explore Central Park at leisure
Landmarks Central Park Essex Market Lower East Side Times Square Rockefeller Center Empire State Building Chrysler Building - Day 12
Philadelphia - Washington, D.C.
Today takes you to Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell rang and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. You'll explore Independence National Historic Park and see the Liberty Bell with your Travel Director. From there, it's on to Washington, D.C. The afternoon is free. There's an optional Illuminations Tour in the evening if you want to see the capital lit up at night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle)
Included Activities
- Explore Independence National Historic Park
- Visit the Liberty Bell with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Illuminations Tour in the evening to see Washington, D.C. sights
Landmarks Independence National Historic Park Liberty Bell - Day 13
Washington, D.C.
Your morning includes a sightseeing tour of Washington, D.C.'s most important sites and history. You'll see the White House, Washington Monument, and the National Mall. The Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial provide time for reflection. The National Museum of African American History and Culture rounds out the morning. Afternoon is free for your own activities. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a celebration dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration Dinner with Travel Director and fellow guests, toasting new friends and fantastic memories)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Washington, D.C.
- View the White House
- View Washington Monument
- Visit Lincoln Memorial
- Visit World War II Memorial
- Visit National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Celebration Dinner with Travel Director and fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Explore the National Mall at leisure
Landmarks White House Washington Monument National Mall Lincoln Memorial World War II Memorial National Museum of African American History and Culture - Day 14
Departure
You'll depart at your own pace for Dulles International Airport or Reagan National Airport and head home. If you prefer, you have the option to extend your trip and arrange your departure when it suits you.
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay in Washington, D.C.
Landmarks Dulles International Airport Reagan National Airport
