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Day 1

NEW YORK

Arrive in New York City, America’s premier city and greatest attraction. After settling into your hotel, head out into the streets and join in on the action. An afternoon tour could begin with a visit to Times Square, followed by a stroll past Broadway’s theaters, some people-watching in Central Park, and a return along 5th Avenue’s skyscrapers and storefronts. Still a little tired after your long journey? Check with your hotel concierge for last-minute tickets on a sunset harbor cruise, join a hop-on/hop-off bus tour, or simply settle into a drink and watch the city lights come up at one of New York’s rooftop bars & restaurants

Day 2

NEW YORK

A full day to explore New York and everything it has to offer. New York’s story begins in downtown Manhattan, originally the colonial Dutch city of New Amsterdam. Follow the immigrant story at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, then take a moment at Ground Zero to reflect on our own changing times. Continue north past SoHo’s stylish shops to Greenwich Village’s genteel streets, or wander through Chinatown’s kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and smells on your way to Little Italy and the Lower East Side

Day 3	NEW YORK » MONTREAL (375 mi / 600 km)
Depart today for the drive through New York State to Montreal, Canada. Along the way, you can break up the journey with a stop in Saratoga Springs, a 19th Century resort town famous for its mineral baths, horse racing and Victorian architecture You’ll continue through the Adirondack Mountains before arriving in Montreal, on the banks of the St Lawrence River

Day 4

MONTREAL

A full day to explore Montreal, the largest French-speaking city after Paris. Begin in Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal) and the Place Jacques-Cartier, where street musicians and acrobats perform for audiences seated in outdoor cafes. From there, stroll along the cobblestone streets to the waterfront at the Vieux-Port (Old Port) and visit the Marche Bonsecours’ art galleries and native crafts shops. From here, take a river cruise or a thrilling jetboat tour to the Lachine Rapids (reservations recommended). Linger in the Old Town, or explore Montreal’s modern Downtown district, home to some of Canada’s premier art & history museums, or beautiful Parc du Mont-Royal, designed by the creator of New York’s Central Park, with splendid views overlooking the city. There’s no shortage of nightlife in Montreal, with plenty of clubs Downtown, in the Plateau Mont-Royal and the Quartier Latin, or return to the Vieux-Port for live jazz, blues or traditional musique quebecoise

Day 5	MONTREAL » QUEBEC (150 mi / 240 km)
Today, depart early and follow the St Lawrence River for the short drive to Quebec City, the 400-year-old capital of Quebec.This afternoon, explore the Basse-Ville (Lower Town) of Vieux-Quebec (Old Quebec) on the St Lawrence River waterfront, for dinner and a stroll around the 18th-century streetscapes surrounding the Place Royale

Day 6

QUEBEC

Today, visit the Haute-Ville (Upper Town) of Vieux-Quebec, dramatically located 321 ft (92 m) above the St Lawrence River on Cape Diamant. Best seen on foot, begin at the Place d’Armes, an open square in the heart of Old Quebec, surrounded by grand buildings, restaurants, and elegant neighborhoods. Walk along the Terasse Dufferin, a wooden boardwalk high above the river, offering picturesque views of the Lower Town and the St Lawrence River. Then visit the Citadelle, Quebec’s massive, star-shaped fortress, before returning to the Place d’Armes for lunch. Continue into the Quartier Latin, the Upper Town’s oldest residential neighborhood, now its charming student quarter. End the day on the Grande Allee, Quebec’s grandest boulevard, lined by Quebec’s finest shops and restaurants and stepping off point for Quebec’s nightlife

Day 7	QUEBEC » OTTAWA (275 mi / 435 km)
Depart Quebec and cross the St. Lawrence into the province of Ontario, Canada’s commercial and industrial center. Follow the Rideau River to Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, to visit the Parliament buildings and the Museum of Art. Stroll along the canal to enjoy the street life or one of the many year-round events

Day 8

KINGSTON » TORONTO (165 mi / 265 km)

Travel south to the St Lawrence River, dotted with the “Thousand Islands” (actually, there are 1,793). Take a short river cruise or visit Upper Canada Village, an open air living history museum recreating life in 1860’s Canada. Then, travel west along the St. Lawrence River to Kingston, Canada’s first capital, to visit historic Ft Henry and the Kingston waterfront, home to a thriving shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Here you can enjoy your evening dinner, lakeside views, and a night on the town

Day 9	KINGSTON » TORONTO (165 mi / 265 km)
Its striking architecture is impressive and best observed from atop the CN Tower, where you can both take in the view and enjoy a meal. Shopping is a highlight at Eaton Centre or along Yonge Street, and Ontario Place is an educational and entertainment complex on Lake Ontario. This evening, enjoy the nightlife along Queen Street West and College St

Day 10

TORONTO » NIAGARA FALLS (85 mi / 135 km)

Depart southward along Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. A scenic natural wonder, Niagara Falls’ thundering cascade empties the waters of four Great Lakes – at a rate of 3 million liters per second – on the way to Lake Ontario. Niagara Falls can easily be explored by foot, and is especially impressive on a Maid of the Mist boat tour, where a 180° curtain of water surrounds you. In the evening, enjoy dinner from high above the Falls at Skylon Tower, where on a clear day you can see Toronto. Afterwards, enjoy the sunset and the colorful nighttime illumination of the Falls, and try your luck at one of Niagara Falls casinos

Day 11	NIAGARA FALLS » NEW YORK (410 mi / 655 km)
This morning, you can return directly to New York City, or stop along the way for some memorable hiking along one of the Finger Lake’s waterfalls and river gorges

Day 12	NEW YORK
A full day to explore the Big Apple. Enjoy a final night ‘on the town’, perhaps with an evening dinner cruise or a Broadway show

Day 13	NEW YORK
Depending on your flight schedule, there’s still time for some last minute shopping, or a return visit to a favorite address