The Grand East
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
New York Arrival
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Day 2
New York - Boston
Depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
Day 3
Boston - New England - Quebec City
This morning travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. You’ll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
Day 4
Quebec City - Montreal
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Then you may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette or candy treat or, if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.
Day 5
Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along the 1,000 Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario. Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing cruise.
Day 6
Toronto - Niagara Falls
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s impressive collection of modern skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing structure (1,815 ft./553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto (optional)? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural wonder. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Maid of the Mist boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Day 7
Niagara Falls - Gettysburg - Amish Country
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. This is the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.
Day 8
Amish Country - Washington D.C.
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living (admission included). The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid-1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, or modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
Day 9
Washington D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply walk the banks of the Potomac River.
Day 10
Washington D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke
Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses and the college of William and Mary (admissions not included).
Day 11
Roanoke - Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg
Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some of the unique restaurants on main-street, during this evening leisure time.
Day 12
Gatlinburg - Great Smoky Mountains - Nashville
Continue today through Knoxville, the state’s third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.
Day 13
Nashville - Memphis
Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Day 14
Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans
Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
Day 15
New Orleans
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.
Day 16
New Orleans - Gulf of Mexico - Pensacola
Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). Visit Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
Day 17
Pensacola - Orlando
Travel along the Florida panhandle to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando, America’s family playground.
For passengers leaving the tour today, tour ends upon arrival at Orlando at approximately 18:00 hours.
Day 18
Orlando
Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando’s attractions, such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included).
Day 19
Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Miami
Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program (admission included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant Miami Beach. Your tour ends here.
For passengers leaving the tour today in Orlando, tour ends upon check-out from your hotel in Orlando.
The Grand East tour concludes on arrival at the post tour hotel at approximately 19:00 hours.
Day 20
Miami
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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| DEPARTURES 2025 |
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| APR 12 | 3450 | 3345 | 3220 |
| MAY 3, 17, 31 | 3450 | 3345 | 3220 |
| JUNE 14, 28 | 3450 | 3345 | 3220 |
| JULY 12, 26 | 3760 | 3660 | 3630 |
| AUG 9, 23, 30 | 3760 | 3660 | 3630 |
| SEP 13, 20 | 3760 | 3660 | 3630 |
| OCT 4 | 3760 | 3660 | 3630 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
- 1 complimentary breakfast*
- Welcome Reception where you will meet your fellow travelers and perhaps go out on the town together in the city that never sleeps!
- Retrace the start of the American Revolution by experiencing Boston’s historic Freedom Trail
- Travel through Vermont and New Hampshire, visiting a quintessential New England town
- Tour UNESCO world heritage sites of Old and New Quebec City
- Feel the mists while taking in the natural wonder of Niagara Falls
- Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg: the most decisive battle of the American Civil War
- Get an up-close taste of Amish culture at traditional farmhouse museum in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
- See the seats of power of American Government with a grand city tour of Washington, D.C.
- Stroll the National Mall witnessing its iconic Monuments Memorials
- Drive along picturesque byways crossing the Great Smokey Mountains
- Go Honky Tonkin’ and enjoy American music during a tour of Nashville
- Take in more American music culture walking down Beale Street in Memphis, home of the Blues
- Get a hands-on taste of Southern charm of the American South at the Bellingrath Estate and the Bayou Boardwalk
- Dip your toes in the crystal clear and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Pensacola
- Witness first hand the ingenuity of the American space program at the Kennedy
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | Martinique New York on Broadway |
| 2 | Boston | Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline |
| 3 | Quebec City | Hotel Universel |
| 4 | Montreal | Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites |
| 5 | Toronto | Chelsea Hotel |
| 6 | Niagara Falls | Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel |
| 7 | Amish Country | Four Points by Sheraton York |
| 8-9 | Washington D.C. | Omni Shoreham Hotel |
| 10 | Roanoke | Holiday Inn Tanglewood |
| 11 | Gatlinburg | Edgewater Hotel & Conference Center |
| 12 | Nashville | The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel |
| 13 | Memphis | Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown |
| 14-15 | New Orleans | Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
| 16 | Pensacola | Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola |
| 17-18 | Orlando | Red Lion Orlando Lake Buena Vista South |
| 19 | Miami | Holiday Inn Miami Beach Oceanfront |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: New York, Martinique New York on Broadway
POST: Miami, Holiday Inn Miami Beach Oceanfront
IMPORTANT NOTE
This tour crosses the U.S./Canada border. Passengers should obtain relevant visas for both nations prior to travel where necessary.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Dine at a traditional Canadian Maple Sugar Farm
- Enjoy the renowned cuisine of Quebec amidst the old-world charm of Montreal’s historic district
- Take in the Toronto cityscape atop the CN Tower, the largest freestanding tower in the world
- Experience Niagara Falls “up close” experience with a boat ride under the falls followed by lunch atop the Skylon Tower
- Capture the stunning lit-up landmarks of Washington, D.C. with a night tour followed by a dinner in fashionable Georgetown
- How about a little bit more country at Nashville’s Country Hall of Fame and experience music production first hand at Studio B
- Travel back in time by exploring Elvis Presley’s eccentric estate, Graceland
- Immerse yourself in Southern history and hospitality at an Antebellum Estate and Plantation
