15 days · USA, Canada
Eastern USA & Canada Escape (incl. New York)
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Ask about new datesFifteen days through Canada and the eastern United States, with New York, Boston, Washington and Quebec among the stops.
- Duration
- 15 Days / 14 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in New York
- 2 countries on this tour
- USA
- Canada
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A brisk coach tour through nine cities in two countries, after three free days in New York; frequent hotel changes and walking tours of up to three hours, eased by further free days along the way
- Accommodation
- 14 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels along the route, including 3 nights in New York City at the start
- Meals
- 14 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Group
- Group tour
- Guide
- Tour leader throughout, plus a local guide in Quebec City
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Best May to October: warm, humid summers in the cities and bright autumn colours from late September in New England and Quebec
Tour overview
Fifteen days in the Eastern USA and Canada, with New York added. It begins with three nights in the middle of NYC, then the route takes in Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Detroit and Philadelphia. Boston, Quebec and Washington, D.C. each have free days, and Niagara Falls is among the natural sights.
Highlights
- New York City for three nights
- Newport, a New England seaside town
- A driving tour of Boston and its sights
- Scenic drive in the White Mountain National Forest
- Flume Gorge, at the foot of Mount Liberty
- Quebec City on a guided tour
- Old Quebec, a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO
- Old Montreal
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- A walking and driving tour of Ottawa
- Breakfast at a maple farm
- A tour of Toronto’s city centre
- Ice wine tasting at a local winery
- A stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Horseshoe Falls
- A driving tour of Detroit
- Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- A ride on the Duquesne Incline
- Arlington Cemetery, where JFK is buried
- Washington, D.C.’s many monuments
- Philadelphia, birthplace of the United States
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
New York City
3 nights · Days 1–3
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Newport
Day 4 · on the way
Boston
2 nights · Days 4–5
Sonesta Select Boston Milford
Flume Gorge
Day 6 · on the way
Quebec City
2 nights · Days 6–7
Hôtel Universel Québec Sainte-Foy
Montreal
Day 8 · on the way
Ottawa
1 night · Day 8
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
McDonalds Corners
Day 9 · on the way
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Toronto
1 night · Day 9
Chelsea Hotel Toronto
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 10 · on the way
Niagara Falls
1 night · Day 10
Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview
Detroit
1 night · Day 11
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Pittsburgh
1 night · Day 12
Hampton Inn University Center Pitt
Washington, D.C.
2 nights · Days 13–14
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC - Bw Parkway
Philadelphia
Day 15 · on the way
New York City
Day 15 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in New York City
New York City greets you on this first day, yours to explore as you wish. For the next three nights, you check into accommodation just outside Times Square, in the heart of the city. Start planning your adventures: two full free days in the city lie ahead. Note: on Days 1 to 3, there is no guide, only free time, so you can explore New York City however you like. On the morning of Day 4, you meet your tour leader.
Included
- Check in at the hotel in New York City from 15:00
- Free time to start exploring the city
- Overnight
- New York City
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Day 2
New York City: Free Day
Breakfast included
New York stands as one of the world’s foremost commercial and financial centres, with the whole day free to explore it. There is time for main attractions such as Times Square, Broadway, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Be sure to try classic New York dishes, such as a lox and cream cheese bagel, New York pizza or corn dogs.
Included
- Free time to explore New York: Times Square, Broadway, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty
- Overnight
- New York City
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Day 3
New York City: Free Day
Breakfast includedDay three in New York still holds plenty to see. There is a stop at Grand Central Terminal, where films such as Superman and The Avengers, and television series such as Gossip Girl, were filmed. For shopping, Madison Avenue offers designer shops, and Union Square is one of the busiest shopping and eating areas.
Included
- Free time to explore more of New York City, including Grand Central Terminal and Madison Avenue
- Overnight
- New York City
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Day 4
New York City – Newport – Boston
Breakfast and dinner includedYour tour leader and fellow travellers meet this morning, and the route leaves New York City for Boston. On the way, there is a stop in Newport, Rhode Island, an oceanside town with its own history. After free time for lunch, the drive heads towards Boston through the state of Connecticut, where a welcome dinner awaits with the group this evening.
Included
- Meet your tour leader and the group at 06:30 in the hotel lobby
- Free time for lunch in the seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island
- Welcome dinner with the group in Boston
- Travel
- New York City → Newport → Boston by coach
- Overnight
- Boston
- Hotel
- Sonesta Select Boston Milford
Day 5
Boston: Free Day
Breakfast includedThis full day in Boston opens with a driving tour alongside your tour leader, taking in a few famous landmarks such as Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Afterwards, there is the optional Harvard University visit, a chance to see this well-regarded university. The day’s remaining hours are free for exploring the capital of Massachusetts.
Included
- Driving tour of Boston with your tour leader, taking in Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
- Free time to explore Boston at your own pace
Optional extras
- Boston and Harvard University · AED 170 per person
- Overnight
- Boston
- Hotel
- Sonesta Select Boston Milford
Day 6
Boston – Flume Gorge – Quebec City
Breakfast included
On the way to Canada, the drive passes through the White Mountain National Forest to visit Flume Gorge, with a boardwalk leading deep into the gorge. There is free time in the town of Littleton for lunch, before the border crossing into Canada, and the day ends with a free evening in Quebec City, the country’s only walled town.
Included
- Scenic drive through the White Mountain National Forest
- Visit to Flume Gorge, at the base of Mount Liberty
- Free time in the town of Littleton
- Travel
- Boston → Flume Gorge → Quebec City by coach, crossing into Canada
- Overnight
- Quebec City
- Hotel
- Hôtel Universel Québec Sainte-Foy
Day 7
Quebec City: Free Day
Breakfast includedThis morning, a walking tour sets out to discover Quebec City, taking in Old Quebec, an important UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free time for the remainder of the day lets you explore as you wish, with outdoor activities and cultural destinations in plenty to discover. For something different, there is the optional excursion to Montmorency Falls, an Indigenous site and local ciderie.
Included
- Walking tour of Old Quebec, including Château Frontenac and Place Royale
- Free time to explore Quebec City’s UNESCO-listed old town
Optional extras
- Montmorency Falls · AED 160 per person
- Overnight
- Quebec City
- Hotel
- Hôtel Universel Québec Sainte-Foy
Day 8
Quebec City – Montreal – Ottawa
Breakfast included
This Canada holiday heads to Ottawa today, the capital city. On the way, a stop in Old Montreal offers free time for lunch and the chance to try the local poutine. On arrival in Ottawa, after checking in at the hotel, a walking tour from Parliament Hill concludes in ByWard Market. Before the return to the hotel, there is time for a picture by the Ottawa sign.
Included
- Free time for lunch and poutine in Old Montreal
- Walking tour of Ottawa, concluding at ByWard Market
- Travel
- Quebec City → Montreal → Ottawa by coach
- Overnight
- Ottawa
- Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
Day 9
Ottawa – McDonalds Corners – Toronto
Breakfast includedToday this Eastern US and Canada tour heads to Toronto, but breakfast comes first: a spread that includes French toast and pancakes, before a maple syrup tasting and demonstration follow. Later, on arrival in Toronto, an orientation tour covers the city centre. This evening brings free time for dinner or exploration, and you might visit the CN Tower.
Included
- Breakfast and a maple syrup tasting at a maple farm
- Driving tour of Toronto city centre, including City Hall and Yonge-Dundas Square
- Travel
- Ottawa → McDonalds Corners → Toronto by coach
- Overnight
- Toronto
- Hotel
- Chelsea Hotel Toronto
Day 10
Toronto – Niagara-on-the-Lake – Niagara Falls
Breakfast included
Niagara Falls is today’s destination, leaving the shores of Great Lake Ontario behind. Along the way, there is a stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a visit to a winery for a sample of local wines, including Canadian ice wine. From there it is on to the Horseshoe Falls, where you can join an optional boat tour to see the falls up close, or an optional helicopter ride to see them from above.
Included
- Wine tasting at a winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Ontario ice wine
- Visit to Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock
Optional extras
- Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour · AED 160 per person
- Helicopter ride over the Niagara Falls · AED 520 per person
- Travel
- Toronto → Niagara-on-the-Lake → Niagara Falls by coach
- Overnight
- Niagara Falls
- Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview
Day 11
Niagara Falls – Detroit
Breakfast includedToday the journey heads back to the States to see more of the USA, with Detroit next, a gritty city known for muscle cars and American Motown music. An introduction to Detroit comes via a driving tour, with more on the city’s history and resurgence. From there, you can explore further on the Detroit walking tour, an optional outing, or visit the Henry Ford Museum instead.
Included
- Driving tour of Detroit, taking in the city’s history and renewal
Optional extras
- Detroit Walking Tour · AED 185 per person
- The Henry Ford Experience: Exploring American History · AED 170 per person
- Travel
- Niagara Falls → Detroit by coach, crossing back into the United States
- Overnight
- Detroit
- Hotel
- MotorCity Casino Hotel
Day 12
Detroit – Pittsburgh
Breakfast included
Pittsburgh is next, reached via Cleveland, stopping in the Rock and Roll capital of the world, where you can add optional entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From there, the century-old Duquesne Incline offers a ride all the way up Mount Washington, with views over the city and its three rivers.
Included
- Free time in Cleveland’s entertainment district
- Ride on the Duquesne Incline up Mount Washington for views over Pittsburgh and its rivers
Optional extras
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Entry · AED 205 per person
- Travel
- Detroit → Cleveland → Pittsburgh by coach
- Overnight
- Pittsburgh
- Hotel
- Hampton Inn University Center Pitt
Day 13
Pittsburgh – Washington D.C.
Breakfast included
After breakfast, the day’s travel is to America’s capital, heading east to Washington D.C. On arrival, the touring starts straight away, beginning with Arlington Cemetery, the resting place of JFK. Some of Washington’s most famous landmarks appear on the way to tonight’s hotel, including a photo stop in front of the White House and a moment at the WW2 memorial.
Included
- Visit to Arlington Cemetery, including JFK’s final resting place
- Driving tour past the White House and the WW2 Memorial
- Travel
- Pittsburgh → Washington, D.C. by coach
- Overnight
- Washington, D.C.
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Washington DC - Bw Parkway
Day 14
Washington D.C.: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe morning opens with an orientation driving tour that covers the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums. After that, the Extended Washington D.C. Sightseeing Tour is available as an optional outing, taking in the Korean War and Vietnam Veterans memorials, plus the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials, among others. Alternatively, the Old Town trolley covers major sights, or there is a visit to the Museum of Natural History.
Included
- Orientation driving tour of the National Mall and the Smithsonian museums
- Free time to visit a Smithsonian museum of your choice
Optional extras
- Extended Washington D.C. Sightseeing Tour · AED 170 per person
- Overnight
- Washington, D.C.
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Washington DC - Bw Parkway
Day 15
Washington, D.C. – Philadelphia – New York City
Breakfast includedD.C. goodbyes are said as the journey continues to New York via Philadelphia. There is free time, or your tour leader offers a guided walk through this historic city to join instead. In the afternoon, New York City comes into view, where this Eastern USA and Canada tour concludes.
Included
- Free time or a walking tour of Philadelphia with your tour leader: the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
- Travel
- Washington, D.C. → Philadelphia → New York City by coach
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Ask about the next datesWhat’s included
Included
- 14 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 14 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Boston and Harvard University
Day 5AED 170per personA ride on the Boston Underground to Harvard University, with time to explore the campus before tasting Boston cream pie and seeing more of the city. US$45, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryMontmorency Falls
Day 7AED 160per personA trip to Montmorency Falls on the Montmorency River, with insight into Huron-Wendat culture and history at Wendake, finishing at a local ciderie for a cider tasting. C$60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 7 in the itineraryVoyage to the Falls Boat Tour
Day 10AED 160per personA boat tour up the Niagara Gorge, past the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, to the foot of Horseshoe Falls, with ponchos provided if you want to feel the spray. C$60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 10 in the itineraryHelicopter ride over the Niagara Falls
Day 10AED 520per personA ten-minute helicopter flight over Niagara Falls, taking in the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls, the Skylon Tower, the Whirlpool Rapids and the Niagara River, with commentary throughout. C$195, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 10 in the itineraryDetroit Walking Tour
Day 11AED 185per personAn afternoon walking tour of Detroit with your tour leader, taking in sights linked to the city’s music and automobile history, finishing with a Coney dog at a local hot dog stand. The walk covers around 2 miles, with transport back to the hotel included. US$50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 11 in the itineraryThe Henry Ford Experience: Exploring American History
Day 11AED 170per personA visit to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, with a wide-ranging collection of vehicles and cultural items, among them the bus on which Rosa Parks would not give up her seat. US$45, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 11 in the itineraryRock & Roll Hall of Fame Entry
Day 12AED 205per personEntry to Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the world’s only museum dedicated to the history of rock and roll and the artists who shaped it. US$55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 12 in the itineraryExtended Washington D.C. Sightseeing Tour
Day 14AED 170per personA longer look at Washington, D.C., taking in the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials, the memorials for the Korean War and Vietnam Veterans, and the Kennedy Center, with free time afterwards to visit the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. US$45, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 14 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Passport & visas
This tour crosses between the United States and Canada by coach: into Canada at Quebec City, then back into the United States around Niagara Falls and Detroit, so you enter the United States twice.
Most passports, UAE passports included, need a US visitor visa (B1/B2), usually with an interview: apply well ahead, since interview waits in the UAE can be long. Passports in the US Visa Waiver Program, including the UK, most EU countries, Australia and Japan, need an ESTA instead, applied for online at least 72 hours before you travel, and one ESTA covers both entries. A visa must still be valid, and allow another entry, on the day you cross back from Canada.
You cross into Canada by coach. The Canadian eTA is only needed to fly in, so if your passport doesn’t need a Canadian visa, you need nothing extra for this crossing. Passports that do need one, Indian, Pakistani and Filipino among them, need a Canadian visitor visa, which includes biometrics and can take several weeks to issue: apply early.
Our visa team can help with both your US and Canadian visas: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to New York before the tour, and home after it, aren’t included.
You check in at the New York hotel from 15:00 on day 1, with two free days to explore before your tour leader joins the group at 06:30 on the morning of day 4. The 3 New York nights are included, so no pre-tour booking is needed.
The tour runs by coach from day 4, including both border crossings, with no internal flights. It ends on day 15 in New York City, after the afternoon drive from Philadelphia, so a flight home the next day is the safest choice.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
14 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included: a welcome dinner in Boston on day 4.
Other meals, including lunches and most dinners, are left for you to arrange, giving you the choice of where to eat along the route, starting with the three free days in New York.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
You will need US dollars for the United States and Canadian dollars for Canada. Cards are accepted almost everywhere on this route, and a card with no foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Conditions vary widely by season across New York, New England, Quebec, Ontario and the eastern seaboard. Spring and autumn are mild, with crisp air and colourful leaves from late September. Summer is warm and humid in the cities, while winter brings cold temperatures and snow, especially in Quebec, Ottawa and Toronto.
Pack layers you can add or remove through the day, comfortable shoes for the walking tours, and a rain jacket, since showers are possible at any time of year.
The US and Canada use type A/B plugs at 120V, so bring an adapter from the UAE’s type G sockets. Most phone and laptop chargers work on 120V, so you need the plug adapter, not a voltage converter.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to New York and back.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
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Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Groups usually have 35 to 45 people, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Eastern USA & Canada Escape (incl. New York)?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
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