2016 - APT USA

59 Lake Ontario CANADA USA Toronto Lancaster Philadelphia Washington DC Montréal Ottawa Niagara Falls Québec City New York City 2 2 Coach Cruise No. of nights stay 2 2 1 1 2 2 ONTARIO 3 QUÉBEC Day 13. Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City. Depart Washington DC for Philadelphia, one of the largest cities in the USA, and known as the birthplace of American democracy. Here, a city tour includes the Liberty Bell as well as a visit to Independence Hall, where America's founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Afterwards, continue on to arguably the most famous city in the world – New York. After settling in to your hotel in Midtown Manhattan, enjoy dinner. Three Night Stay: New York City, The Westin New York Grand Central. BD THE BIG APPLE Day 14. New York City. After breakfast, head out on a guided tour of Manhattan and take in some of the iconic landmarks for which New York is most famous. You'll visit sights including: the bustling Fifth Avenue; vibrant Times Square; Broadway's glitzy Theatre District; and the Lincoln Center, which is home to The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet and The New York Philharmonic Orchestra. You'll also see Greenwich Village, the city's former bohemian capital; artistic Soho; and the Financial District including Wall Street. B Day 15. New York City. Cruise to New York City's Statue of Liberty. An icon of freedom and of the United States, the statue was a gift from the people of France and was dedicated to the United States in 1886. As part of your sightseeing journey today you will also explore Ellis Island, which was the United States' busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954. You then have the afternoon at leisure, before dinner this evening. BD BOSTON – THE CRADLE OF LIBERTY Day 16. Boston. Journey to Boston today, and along the way visit The Mark Twain House & Museum at Hartford, which was home to the author and his family from 1874 to 1891. Two Night Stay: Boston, The Fairmont Copley Plaza. B Day 17. Boston. Enjoy a guided tour of Boston, taking you to the famed Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Common, the Bull & Finch Pub from the TV show Cheers and much more. You'll also enjoy the opportunity to visit Harvard University. Afterwards, explore the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. This evening, as the land portion of your holiday draws to a close, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BD Day 8. Toronto. Following breakfast, embark on a guided city tour that includes a trip up to the LookOut level of the CN Tower – an icon of the Toronto skyline and the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore as you wish. B SPECTACULAR NIAGARA FALLS Day 9. Niagara Falls. Journey to the township of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and enjoy time at leisure. Later, head for Niagara Falls, three separate waterfalls that straddle the border of Canada and the USA. Perhaps embark on an optional helicopter flight over the falls (own expense). Enjoy an exciting cruise to the base of the falls. This evening, dine overlooking Niagara Falls, before an exclusive visit to the Illumination Tower, where you can create your very own light display on the falls. Stay: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview. BD THE USA'S EAST COAST Day 10. Lancaster. Dine at the top floor of your hotel this morning, enjoying breakfast and incredible views of the falls. Afterwards, head across the border into the USA. Continue on to Lancaster in the state of Pennsylvania. Stay: Lancaster Arts Hotel. BD AMERICA'S GRAND CAPITAL Day 11. Lancaster, Washington DC. Today visit Pennsylvania Dutch Country – also known as Amish Country. Here, during a tour with a local Amish guide, you'll gain great insight into the culture of the Amish people. Afterwards, continue through Baltimore on the way to Washington DC, the US capital. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner. Two Night Stay: Washington DC, The Fairmont Washington DC Georgetown. BD Day 12. Washington DC. On a guided city tour today, you'll visit Arlington National Cemetery – a famous military resting place established during the American Civil War. You'll also see the White House and visit the National Mall, home to the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Memorial and several war memorials – including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the National World War II Memorial. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. B MASSACHUSETTS RHODE ISLAND American Star 7 New Bedford Bristol Providence Block Island Newport Nantucket Martha's Vineyard NEW ENGLAND USA Boston 2 See picturesque sights as you cruise the beautiful 1,000 Islands Be captivated by quaint Nantucket Island EAST COAST USA

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