American Historic Highways
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
New York Arrival
Today, arrive in New York City, the world-famous Big Apple. Transfer independently to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure exploring the city.
Day 2
New York – Cape Cod / driving distance: 270 mi / 440 km
After picking up your rental car, you will drive east through the coastal towns and villages bordering Long Island Sound and pass through Connecticut and Rhode Island en route to the rustic charm of Cape Cod.
Day 3
Cape Cod – Boston / driving distance: 80 mi / 130 km
The heritage of colonial America is revealed today as you visit cities founded by the Pilgrims and the Puritans. In Boston, you can visit the haunts of the revolutionary patriots who stoked the fires of democracy throughout the Colonies.
Day 4
Boston – Acadia National Park – Bar Harbor / driving distance: 340 mi / 550 km
Driving north along the Eastern Coastline you’ll pass through Salem, Massachusetts, the site of the only witch trials in the United States, and the historic port city of Portland, Maine. Then it’s on to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Day 5
Bar Harbor – Québec City / driving distance: 300 mi / 480 km
Journey across the Appalachian Mountains and past Moosehead Lake before crossing at the U.S. border into the French-speaking Province of Québec. Bright blue and white farmhouses dot the landscape as you travel through rolling countryside toward the provincial capital of Québec.
Day 6
Québec City
A full day to explore this historic city.
Day 7
Québec – St. Lawrence River – Montréal / driving distance: 160 mi / 260 km
A full day to discover romantically medieval Québec City and experience the locals’ joie de vivre. Fortifications of Upper Town overlook Lower Town with its narrow, steep cobblestone streets at the river front. Visit the Citadel and Place-Royale. A short drive away is Île d’Órlèans. The island’s shoreline is dotted with attractive Victorian-style summer homes.
Day 8
Montréal – Ottawa / driving distance: 123 mi / 198 km
Today drive to Ottawa, Canada’s national seat of government.
Day 9
Ottawa – Toronto / driving distance: 270 mi / 440 km
Toronto, located on the shores of Lake Ontario, is a modern banking and business center. Today you will have time to explore the ethnic diversity of Toronto’s neighborhoods, or enjoy the panoramic view of Toronto and Lake Ontario from the CN Tower, the world’s tallest freestanding structure.
Day10
Toronto – Niagara Falls / driving distance: 88 mi / 141 km
Today enjoy the thundering Niagara Falls and perhaps take a Maid of the Mist cruise.
Day 11
Niagara Falls – Amish Country / driving distance: 351 mi / 562 km
Enjoy the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York en route to the state of Pennsylvania. The simple lifestyle of the Pennsylvania Dutch enhances the rural beauty of the area.
Day 12
Amish Country – Gettysburg – Washington D.C. / driving distance: 170 mi / 280 km
Today you may visit the Civil War battlegrounds of Gettysburg before heading south to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The broad boulevards of Pierre L’Enfant’s masterfully designed city will leave you with a dramatic impression of America’s seat of government.
Day 13
Washington D.C.
Take the full day to explore the monuments and museums of this grand city. The Smithsonian Institution, a world-renowned complex of museums fronting the National Mall, is a repository of national artifacts and treasures. The views from the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and Capitol Hill provide unforgettable images of the city.
Day 14
Washinton D.C. – Philadelphia / driving distance: 140 mi / 210 km
Today travel to Philadelphia where you will have a full day to explore.
Day 15
Philadelphia – New York Departure / driving distance: 240 mi / 390 km
Today you will have the chance to visit Independence Park in Philadelphia where the spirit of the American Revolution was forged into the foundation of the new nation. Once over the Delaware River you will arrive in the Garden State of New Jersey en route to New York City, your final destination. Return your car and transfer independently to the airport.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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The final price you will pay for this tour is that displayed in USD. Prices converted in other
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| DAILY DEPARTURES |
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PRICE FROM |
|---|---|---|
| April | 1379 | 1932 |
| May, June, July, August, September, October | 1486 | 1932 |
| NIGHT | CITY |
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | Roosevelt Hotel | Lexington New York |
| 2 | Cape Cod | Mariner Motor Lodge | Holiday Inn Cape Cod |
| 3 | Boston | The Midtown Hotel | The Inn at Longwood |
| 4 | Bar Harbor | Colonial Inn Ellsworth | Best Western Acadia Park Inn |
| 5-6 | Québec City | Travelodge Quebec | Hotel Pur Quebec |
| 7 | Montréal | Best Western Vile Marie | Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel |
| 8 | Ottawa | Best Western Plus | Lord Elgin Hotel |
| 9 | Toronto | Chelsea Hotel Toronto | Chelsea Hotel Toronto |
| 10 | Niagara Falls | Best Western Plus Cairn Croft | Oakes Overlooking the Falls |
| 11 | Amish Country / Gettysburg | Wyndham Garden York | Wyndham Gettysburg |
| 12-13 | Washington D.C. | Capitol Skyline Hotel | Washington Hilton |
| 14 | Philadelphia | Sheraton Philadelphia | Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia |
IMPORTANT NOTE
This tour crosses the U.S./Canada border. Passengers should obtain relevant visas for both nations prior to travel where necessary.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Walk or run in Central Park
- View the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park
- Stroll along the beaches of Cape Cod
- Walk the historic Freedom trail in Boston
- Visit Salem, the site of the Salem witch trials and birthplace of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
- Eat fresh Maine lobster in Bar Harbor
- Stroll Quebec City’s cobblestone street while watching artisans busy at work
- Dive into a river of discovery as you follow the historic St. Lawrence
- Discover Montreal, the world’s second-largest French-speaking city after Paris
- Stand on the lawn of Ottawa’s Parliament Hill to view the daily Changing the Guard ceremony
- Adventure awaits at Toronto’s CN Tower, Canada’s most celebrated icon
- Feel the thundering roar and tremendous power of Niagara Falls’ waters
- Uncover the rich history and culture of the Amish
- Experience the passion of Gettysburg and the inspiration for the “Gettysburg Address”
- Pass Charlottesville, home to three U.S. presidents
- See 18th-century trades practiced using 18th-century methods and tools
- Delight in DC’s celebrated monuments and memorials showcasing the history of the U.S.
- Capture a photo of the White House
- Discover America’s past at Independence National Historical Park
- See the Liberty Bell and Declaration of Independence
Admission fees not included
