Ultimate Autumn Leaves & Eastern Canada

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.

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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 an opportunity to walk through this beautiful scenery. Stop in Lake Placid, home to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Your day will end in the heart of the Green Mountains in Rutland, Vermont. (B)

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, a true vacation highlight! Enjoy the fascinating narrative as you cruise through narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, and by magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous. (B)

Niagara Falls

Arrive in Niagara falls this afternoon. You may choose to take part in an optional excursion (all at additional cost) to experience Niagara Falls even closer, including a boat tour, or a dinner in a revolving dining room with 360° views of the Falls lit up at night. (B)

Toronto City Tour

Travel to Toronto for a fascinating city tour. This cultural melting pot on the shores of Lake Ontario has it all. See towering skyscrapers, 19th century warehouses, a bustling harbor, and more. After a short panoramic tour of Old Town Toronto, you’ll have time for a self-guided tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame. See the worlds largest hockey collection from the Stanley Cup to artifacts that date back to the games origin. Explore the interactive exhibits, sculptures and much more. You’ll have time for lunch on your own in the downtown area and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)

Toronto Leisure Day

Enjoy the day exploring Toronto on your own with an included ticket to the Royal Ontario Museum. (B)

Toronto City Tour

The second part of your vacation begins in style with a city tour of Toronto. Panoramic tour includes views of the Banking District, City Hall, the massive CN Tower, and the University of Toronto.
After lunch on your own, take a self-guided tour of Casa Loma. This Gothic castle was built in the early 1900s, and is one of midtown Toronto’s most beloved landmarks. (B)

Niagara Falls Leisure Day

Spend a leisurely day enjoying Niagara Falls. One of the most famous waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls is actually a group of three waterfalls that straddle the border between Canada and the United States. You’ll hear the thunderous roar of Niagara before you see it. Millions of gallons of water fall over the Falls every second! Visit the Falls or wander through the charming town of Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world.

You may also participate in an array of exciting optional excursions to bring you even closer to the Falls! Travel to the base of the Falls by boat, or enjoy a delicious lunch with 360° views of the Falls in Skylon Tower’s revolving dining room. (B)

Lake Ontario, Kingston & Gananoque

Take a scenic journey along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, then stop in Kingston for lunch on your own. Canada’s first capital from 1841-1844, Kingston is home to Fort Henry, the Royal Military College of Canada, and many other historical landmarks. In Gananoque, take an unforgettable guided boat cruise through the picturesque 1000 Islands. Cruise through narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, and past magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous. (B)

Ottawa

Welcome to Ottawa, Canada’s sophisticated riverside capital city. Ottawa has a distinctively European flair thanks to its numerous Gothic monuments, world-class museums, and bountiful green spaces. Discover Ottawa on a panoramic city tour, where you will see the Canadian Mint, the Embassy District, and the stately Parliament Hill. This afternoon you will visit the Canadian History Museum.

Trois- Rivières & Quebec City

Visit the Notre-Dame-du-Cap Sanctuary in Trois-Rivières. You’ll have the chance to tour the basilica and find out about the site’s nearly 400 years of history. Enjoy lunch on your own, then continue on to Quebec City. (B)

Quebec City Tour & Montmorency Falls

Start your day with a morning excursion to Montmorency Falls just outside of Quebec City. Montmorency is taller than Niagara Falls, which you will really be able to appreciate from the suspension bridge above the crest of the Falls. Next, tour Quebec City, one of North America’s first settlements. Quebec City was founded by French explorers in the early 17th century, and retains its Old World French feel. Old Quebec’s ramparts are Canada’s last remaining fortified city walls, with sections dating back to at least the 1690s. You will also see the Château Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham. (B)

Montreal

On route to Montreal, sit down for a traditional sugar shack lunch, which uses maple syrup as the star ingredient in nearly every dish! Look down at Montreal from the peak of Mount Royal before settling into your hotel. (B, L)

Montreal

Your final full day in Canada begins with a tour through the French-influenced heart of Montreal. The second-largest French speaking city in the world is full of joie de vivre, history, and charm. See Old Montreal, which dates back to the 17th century. It is full of historical sites including the Place d’Armes, the Old Port, Old Saint-Sulpice Seminary, and the towering Notre-Dame Basilica. Continue through modern Montreal, which is so full of unique architecture and art that it was named a UNESCO City of Design. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy, which is easy in this cultural capital. Tonight’s dinner is included at our festive farewell feast! (B, D)

Depart for Home (B)