Day 1: New York / New Jersey Arrival
Arrival in New York, America's largest city. Transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Day 2: New York / New Jersey
New York City comprises five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall Street, Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building are just a few of the many attractions you can visit. With its 24-hour subway system and the constant bustle of traffic and people, New York is known as "the city that never sleeps." You have a full day to explore all the attractions, sights, and excitement this great city has to offer.
Day 3: New York – Boston
Depart for New England and Boston. Along the Atlantic coast, you will cross into Connecticut, where we recommend stopping at Mystic Seaport. If time permits, a visit to Newport, RI, should be included. This beautiful city is nicknamed "America's First Resort" after many of America's wealthiest people built magnificent summer homes here at the turn of the century. Today, many of these are museums. Approx. 213 mi/340 km
Day 4: Boston
Enjoy a full day in Boston with all its attraction. Many can easily be explored by foot. Notable sights include Boston Common. See the old town of Boston, Beacon, Boston Tea Party, the Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument and visit the famous Harvard University in Cambridge across the Charles Rivers. Spend some time walking on the Freedom Trail with the most important historic monuments of the city that includes Boston Tea Party, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old State House and Copley Square with Trinity Church. While in Boston we recommend a whale watch cruise on a high-speed catamaran (Apr - Oct) or a visit to the New England Aquarium!
Day 5: Boston – White Mountains
Today you will drive through the magnificent White Mountains National Forest. Snow-capped Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast. You will spend the night in this area to savor the natural beauty of the White Mountains. Approx. 119 mi/190 km
Day 6: White Mountains – Québec
Continue north toward Canada. Along the way, visit Franconia Notch State Park. Take the aerial tramway to Cannon Mountain and enjoy spectacular views of the White Mountains and beyond. Continue to Quebec City. Don't forget to prepare your travel documents for the Canadian border crossing. Approx. 294 mi/470 km
Day 7: Québec
This picturesque city is considered the most European city in all of North America. The old town, with its cobblestone streets and old houses, evokes the atmosphere of an old French village. Stroll along the Promenade des Gouverneurs and admire the view of the magnificent St. Lawrence River.
Day 8: Québec – Montréal
The journey continues west along the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway to Montreal. Explore Old Montreal and the rest of the city. You may want to explore the "Underground City," the world's largest underground shopping mall, which contains a wide range of retail and entertainment options. Approx. 163 mi/260 km
Day 9: Montréal – Ottawa
Today's leg will take you to Canada's capital. Ottawa is a city of magnificent architecture and scenery. Visit the Parliament Buildings atop Parliament Hill or stroll along the Ottawa River, where many events take place throughout the year. Apx. 144 mi/230 km
Day 10: Ottawa – Toronto
On your way to Toronto, you'll pass through the Thousand Islands region, a region of unparalleled natural beauty. You'll arrive in Toronto along the shores of Lake Ontario. Approx. 275 mi/440 km
Day 11: Toronto
Canada's largest and most sophisticated city. Admire panoramic views from the top of the CN Tower or enjoy a night out at one of the city's many restaurants and bars.
Day 12: Toronto – Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is probably the most famous natural wonder in the world. Although not the largest, Niagara Falls never fails to arouse the admiration of visitors. A ride aboard the Hornblower Cruise (May-October) is not to be missed (optional). Apx. 94 mi / 150 km
Day 13: Niagara Falls – Lancaster
Cross the Appalachians to Lancaster. Rolling hills with lush grasses and crops, farms with windmills, and horses and buggies sharing the road remind you that things are simpler here. Apx. 356mi/570km
Day 14: Lancaster – Washington
Along the way, don't miss a visit to Gettysburg, the site of the infamous Civil War battle. In Washington, DC, you'll visit the capital's famous landmarks such as the White House, the Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the Jefferson Memorial. Apx. 115 mi/185 km
Day 15: Washington
The visit of the cemetery in Arlington should be included - it is the last resting place of the Kennedy family. Conquer Georgetown, a lovely but busy port from the 18th century that is nowadays the most famous quarter of the city with an active night life.
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world.
Cryptologists, masters of disguise, and former officials of the CIA, FBI, and KGB are among the advisers of the Spy Museum, which displays the largest collection of spy artifacts anywhere in the world.
The National Gallery of Art houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and works on paper from the middle Ages to the present.
Day 16: Washington – Philadelphia
Depart north toward Philadelphia, the birthplace of American liberty, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Highlights include Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Franklin Institute, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Approx. 141 mi/225 km
Day 17: Philadelphia / Departure
Your trip ends with the return of the rental car and the return flight.
