The Big Five
Begin with the Big Apple - the first of five fabulous focal points on this star of a tour. The other four are the horseshoe cascade of Niagara Falls, cosmopolitan Toronto in terrific Canada, the 'City Beautiful' - Washington DC, and the home of the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia. A lively look at North American landscapes and lifestyles, this is a wonderful nine days away!
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■ New York City Tour ■ Hudson River Valley ■ Albany ■ Niagara Falls ■ Niagara on the Lake ■ Toronto City Tour ■ Duty Free Shopping at Niagara Falls ■ Harrisburg ■ Washington DC City Tour ■ Philadelphia
Day 1 - UK / New York
A non-stop, daytime flight to New York sees you in the Big Apple this evening, where you're
met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Manhattan Sixth Avenue
Day 2 - New York
A morning tour of Manhattan will show you major landmarks including the Empire State Building,
Broadway and Chinatown. Several options are open to you when the tour ends. Sample eateries
to suit all palates and pockets, or hop on a helicopter for an optional flightseeing tour of
Manhattan Island, to set off in search of serious retail therapy in the city's world-famous
shops and stores, or to stroll in the shade of Central Park's two hundred and twenty thousand
trees. This evening, see a show and seek out a special restaurant, experience the glitter of
the city and take off to Times Square just to enjoy the allencompassing air of excitement.
Day 3 - New York / Niagara Falls
Heading for the Hudson River Valley, we leave New York City and cross New York State, travelling
through its scenery and greenery, stopping along the route in Albany, the state capital. Following
time at leisure for lunch we turn west to cross the border into Canada heading for the country’s
most fantastic feat of nature, Niagara Falls. We arrive here in the evening for a three night
stay as the crashing cascade is illuminated for a fabulous night sight. Your Tour Director will
be on hand to advise you of the best evening activities.
Hotel: The Oakes Overlooking the Falls
Day 4 - Full day excursion to Toronto
Probably the most cosmopolitan of Canadian cities, Toronto is our destination for this included full
day tour. A sightseeing tour on arrival will show you the soaring CN Tower (admission not included),
the Old and New City Halls as well as Casa Loma Castle and the fashionable harbour area. Having
helped you get your bearings, we leave you at leisure to explore. Don't miss the glass-domed Eaton
Centre Shopping Mall for a feast of stores and eateries. Perhaps try the stylish bars and restaurants
along the waterfront, the city's Maple Leaf Gardens or the futuristic architecture of the Skydome
Stadium. We leave the city behind at the end of the day returning to Niagara.
Day 5 - Niagara Falls
A full day at the Falls could see you enjoying the natural wonder from a variety of viewpoints.
Optional tours may include a great IMAX theatre presentation of the scenic spectacle, sailing on the
famous Maid of the Mist - for an up-close experience of the thundering waters, whose spray forms a
permanent rainbow, or taking to the air for a short helicopter ride over the white-water horseshoe.
Your Tour Director will be happy to help you make the very most of your day and, for your evening
at leisure, why not join us for a good old knees up at the 'Oh Canada Eh' Dinner Theatre. Your
Tour Director will have details on this for you together with other options.
Please note the Maid of the Mist may not be available before Mid May or after Mid October.
Day 6 - Niagara Falls / Washington DC
An early start finds us re-crossing into the U.S.A. today and heading for its capital, Washington
DC. Our route takes us through the beauty of upstate New York and across the lands of pastoral
Pennsylvania. Relax, sit back and take in the scenery before we reach our final destination. We will
stop at Harrisburg, the picturesque capital city of Pennsylvania, before our arrival in
Washington DC.
Hotel: Hilton Crystal City
Day 7 - Washington DC
Among the most graceful and gracious of world cities, Washington is wonderful for strolling. Littered
with lovely landmarks that make it a sightseer's nirvana, it begs to be explored on foot at your own
pace. To point you in the right directions, we include a city tour this morning, showing you highlights
including the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery - with the graves of the Kennedy brothers, Capitol
Hill, the Smithsonian Institute and, unmissably, the White House itself. The remainder of the day is at
leisure, so make the most of your last few hours in this magnificent city.
Day 8 - Washington / Philadelphia / New York / UK
Last, but certainly not least on our agenda, we call at the ‘city of brotherly love’, Philadelphia,
showing you Independence Hall - where the Declaration was signed, and taking you along the Mall to see
the Liberty Bell. There’s free time in the city to walk its enchanting cobbled streets and to do some
last minute shopping, before boarding the coach for the final leg of your American journey. We drive
directly to New York arriving early in preparation for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Day 9 - Return Landing
Morning arrival at your chosen UK airport - times vary.



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