GOLDEN EAST

Arrival at the hotel on your own. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. In the morning we depart for Boston via the state of Connecticut. Upon arrival in Boston, we begin our city tour: Copley Square, home to Trinity Church, the Hancock Building, the Boston Public Library, among others; Harvard University, the Back Bay neighborhood, and Quincy Market. At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. In the morning we depart toward the walled city of Quebec, accompanied by the beautiful scenery of the Appalachian Mountains through the states of New Hampshire and Vermont. Arrival in the mid-afternoon. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. In the morning we will visit the historic city of Quebec, the oldest city in this nation. Panoramic visit: Laval University, historic monuments, the Citadel, and other points of interest. After lunch (not included), we depart for the city of Montreal. Arrival. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. Discover the best that the city of Montreal has to offer on this sightseeing tour with a professional guide. Enjoy a journey through time from French and English colonization to the present day. We begin our panoramic visit in the English neighborhood of Westmount, Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Mount Royal Park with its spectacular city views. We will walk through the park to the Chalet Lookout, weather permitting; otherwise, we will visit the Belvedere lookout. We continue to the Golden Square Mile, McGill University, the financial district, Canada Square, and the Catholic Cathedral Mary, Queen of the World. We then proceed to Old Montreal, passing Queen Victoria Square and skirting the perimeter of Old Montreal and the Old Port, continuing to Place d’Armes to visit Notre-Dame Basilica (admission NOT included). We will walk to City Hall where Place Jacques-Cartier is located, the touristic heart of Old Montreal, where there will be time for lunch before continuing the journey to Ottawa. En route, we will stop at Parc Omega, where you will have the opportunity to see Canada’s wildlife up close. After Parc Omega, we continue to Ottawa. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. We begin our visit to Canada’s capital city, visiting Parliament (in summer we will see the Changing of the Guard), residential neighborhoods, the mansions of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the residences of ambassadors, the Supreme Court, and other points of interest. After lunch (not included), departure to Brockville to enjoy a short cruise through the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River. This region is where the popular Thousand Islands dressing was created and is also one of eastern Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. The cruise, lasting approximately one hour, offers spectacular panoramic views of the area and provides information about the region’s history, legends, and people. You will also see ships from around the world carefully navigating the narrow sections of the St. Lawrence River, the longest freshwater waterway in the world. We then continue by bus to Toronto. Arrival. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. In the morning we begin our city tour: City Hall, the Provincial Parliament, the University of Toronto, Yorkville (the bohemian neighborhood), the residential area of Forest Hill, and the area where the famous CN Tower is located. We then continue to Niagara, approximately one hour away. Along the way, we visit the storybook village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada’s first capital. We tour the Niagara wine region and begin the area tour, visiting the Floral Clock and the Whirlpool, over which the Spanish Aerial Car travels. Boat ride on the Hornblower (May to October) or the Scenic Tunnels (October to May). Arrival. Overnight stay.

Continental breakfast. In the morning, departure for New York, arriving in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. This morning we head to Upper Manhattan, touring Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Dakota Building, and Strawberry Fields, where we will make a brief stop to admire the “Imagine” mosaic in tribute to John Lennon. We continue to Harlem, then descend along famous Fifth Avenue, touring the legendary “Museum Mile.” Along this avenue, we will see El Museo del Barrio, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, and the Guggenheim Museum. We will pass by St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, then continue to Madison Square, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the iconic Flatiron Building and the Empire State Building. We proceed to Lower Manhattan, visiting the bohemian Greenwich Village, trendy Soho, vibrant Chinatown, and historic Little Italy. City Hall, the Courthouse, and the Federal Reserve. On Wall Street, we will disembark for a walking tour to explore the 9/11 Memorial and the avant-garde Oculus transportation hub, designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. You will also see the iconic Wall Street Bull and the Fearless Girl statues, symbols of power and resilience. We end our tour at Battery Park, a peaceful oasis in the city, from where you can admire the majestic Statue of Liberty. Here, you may choose to continue exploring Lower Manhattan at your own pace or return with us on the bus to the vibrant shopping area of 34th Street, or return to your hotel. Overnight stay.

American breakfast. End of our services.