Statue of Liberty

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 » TORONTO (340 mi / 545 km)

Travel along the St Lawrence River’s Thousand Island district to Toronto, Canada's sophisticated commercial center. 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 6

TORONTO » NIAGARA FALLS (85 mi / 135 km)

Depart this morning for the short drive 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 7	NIAGARA FALLS » NEW YORK (415 mi / 665 km)
Depart early, and you’ll be back in New York City by the late afternoon. Make a lunch stop in Corning, a picturesque town famous for the world’s premier glass museum, and enjoy the shops, restaurants, and numerous pubs along Market Street. Be sure to make a stop across the Hudson River for some skyline photos of Manhattan to remember your trip by

Day 8	NEW YORK
A final day to enjoy the Big Apple. Take the opportunity to do some last-minute shopping for your friends and family back home, or revisit a favorite neighborhood to enjoy a relaxing morning before your flight departs