New York City, New York
Toronto, Ontario
Arrive in New York City
Welcome to New York! Guests who have booked their flights through YMT Vacations will be greeted at the airport by a YMT representative and transferred to their hotel.
Hyatt Place Secaucus or similar
New York City Tour
Today, you get to see the major sights of the Big Apple on a panoramic city tour. Highlights of the tour include the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, Central Park and many more. The energy of what Hamilton calls “the greatest city in the world” is as infectious as it is famous. Enjoy an afternoon optional, or spend the evening at leisure before returning to your hotel. (B)
Hyatt Place Secaucus or similar
OPTION: NY HARBOR LIGHTS CRUISE & DINNER IN TIMES SQUARE:
Join your fellow travelers for dinner in Times Square and see the lights up close before you hop on a cruise and see the lights by water. $129 p/p. Please add this option at time of booking.
Bridgeport & Newport
Stop in Bridgeport, Connecticut’s largest city and birthplace of the Frisbee for a short tour and time for lunch on your own. End your day in Newport with a visit to a Newport Mansion. Newport, Rhode Island was the favorite summer playground of America’s legendary tycoons and titans during the Gilded Age of the late 19th century. The Vanderbilts and Astors were among the wealthy families who summered in these opulent seaside “cottages.” (B)
Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown or similar
Cape Cod
Lovely Cape Cod is the site of quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses, ponds and bay and ocean beaches. We will visit Cape Cod National Seashore known for its pristine sandy beach, lighthouses and wild cranberry bogs. At the end of our included sightseeing excursion, make yourself at home in “The Cape.” (B)
Cape Codder Resort & Spa or similar
Cape Cod
Today, you may spend the day at leisure or you may join your fellow travelers on an optional excursion to Martha’s Vineyard. (B)
Cape Codder Resort & Spa or similar
OPTION: MARTHA’S VINEYARD OPTIONAL
Take a local ferry ride to discover paradise in Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy a guided tour of the scenic island and learn of the whaling history while touring Edgartown. $115 p/p. Please add this option at time of booking.
Boston
Spend the day enjoying Boston, the epicenter of the Revolution and one of America’s most interesting and energetic cities. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of many of Boston’s best historic landmarks including the Paul Revere House and Boston Common.
Break for a delicious lunch on your own at Quincy Market. Built in 1826, it is among the most famous places in Boston to grab a steaming bowl of chowda’ or a luscious slice of Boston Cream Pie. Spend some time strolling the Freedom Trail to appreciate Boston’s nickname, “The Walking City,” or join us on an optional afternoon tour. (B)
Fairfield Inn Boston Medford or similar
Ogunquit/Wells via White Mountains
Travel north along the New England coast Maine, stopping at a lighthouse en route. Maine is affectionately called Vacationland thanks to its exceptional natural beauty, easy-going charm, exquisite cuisine, and the warm welcome it extends to all. Maine really is “The Way Life Should Be!”. (B)
Ogunquit Hotel & Suites or similar
Lake Placid & Rutland via Green Mountains
Today is all about the glorious fall foliage colors! The highways and byways are ablaze with vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and greens. Enjoy a scenic drive along Kancamagus Highway, a National Scenic Byway where covered bridges and waterfalls enhance the magnificent landscape.
Visit Franconia Notch State Park and stop at Flume Gorge for a walk through this beautiful scenery. Stop in Lake Placid, home to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Your day will end in the Green Mountains in Rutland, Vermont. (B)
Hampton Inn Rutland/Killington or similar
Kingston and 1000 Islands Region
Travel to Kingston, Canada’s first capital from 1841-1844. Kingston is home to Fort Henry and the Royal Military College of Canada, amongst many other historic landmarks. In Gananoque, you’ll board a boat cruise through the heart of the 1000 Islands. Enjoy the narrative as you cruise through narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, and by magnificent summer homes. (B)
Comfort Inn Gananoque or similar
Niagara Falls Leisure Day
Enjoy a leisure day in Niagara Falls. You may choose to take part in an optional excursion to experience Niagara Falls even closer, including a boat tour to the base of the Falls, or a dinner in a revolving dining room with 360° views of the Falls. Choose one or more (all at additional cost). (B)
Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview or similar
OPTION: SKYLON TOWER DINNER AT THE REVOLVING DINING ROOM
Join your fellow travelers for dinner in a trip to the Skylon Tower observation deck followed by Dinner in the Revolving Dining room. $80 p/p. Please add this option at time of booking.
Toronto City Tour
Travel to Toronto for a fascinating city tour. See towering skyscrapers, 19th century warehouses, a bustling harbor, and more. Your panoramic tour includes views of the Banking District, City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. You’ll have time for lunch on your own in the downtown area and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport or similar
Depart for Home (B)
Note: This tour crosses into Canada and does require that guests obtain a passport.
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.
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