From the tumbling cascades at Niagara Falls to the buzz of Toronto, the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada are home to natural wonders, historic monuments, and great cities. See the best the region has to offer on this 5-day tour from New York City, including New York State, Niagara Falls, 1000 Lakes, Amish Country, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Toronto.
- Spectacular views of Niagara Falls by day and night
- Comprehensive itinerary: visit several different states (and countries)
- Guided tours of Washington DC, Toronto, and Amish Country
- Hassle-free tour with accommodation and transport taken care of
What To Expect
Day 1 – NEW YORK – FINGER LAKES – NIAGARA FALLS
Watkins Glen State Park
FOR DEPARTURE ON WEDNESDAY THE ITINERARY IS REVERSE : PHILADELPHIA & AMISH COUNTRY – WASHINGTON DC – NIAGARA FALLS – TORONTO – 1000 ISLANDS
Leave the Big Apple and head north, passing the Delaware Water Gap on route to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake and arriving in the late afternoon.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Niagara Falls State Park
Tour the US side of Niagara including the American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. Experience the power of Niagara on-board the Maid of the Mist.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
She-Qua-Ga Falls
Mostly in APRIL and OCTOBER depending on weather conditions: We go to Montour Falls instead of Watkins Glen State Park and to Journey behind the falls instead of Maid of the Mist
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Niagara Falls State Park
Visit Niagara Falls at night to admire the colorful illuminations.
Overnight: Niagara Falls – Ramada by Wyndham
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Day 2 – NIAGARA FALLS – TORONTO – 1000 ISLANDS
Niagara Falls
Our day starts with the magnificent Horseshoe Falls’ view
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Next we visit the picturesque village of Niagara on the Lake.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Toronto
Next, we continue to Toronto, the financial capital of Canada. We visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place – home of the Hockey Hall of Fame – City Hall and The Distillery Historic District. Towards evening depart Toronto east along the world-famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area (in April, based on weather’s conditions we may return to Niagara Falls for overnight).
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Day 3 – 1000 ISLANDS – NEW YORK
Rockport Boat Line
Start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River that was navigated about 500 years ago by the French explorer Jacques Cartier. See the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands – such as Boldt Castle and Heart Island.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
After the Cruise we embark back to New York, on the way we will stop at the Delaware Water Gap. Here the Delaware river cuts a scenic gap in the Kittatinny Ridge, famous for Hiking trails, camping, and white water rafting excursions, you get to see the beautiful landscape of the northeastern United States.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pocono Premium Outlets
On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way. Find your own bargain with brand name stores for less. Evening return to New York.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Day 4 – NEW JERSEY – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC
Liberty Bell Center
Leave New Jersey for Pennsylvania and to the city of Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia, visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rocky Statue
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia, see the famous “Rocky Steps”, then continue east to Lancaster county, home of the Amish people.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Amish Country
Take a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances. After the ride, visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon, depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Day 5 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK
Jefferson Memorial
Start the day with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arlington National Cemetery
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite.
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Air and Space Museum
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
We visit the Smithsonian Museum of of Natural History and visit the extremely popular “Deep Time” exhibit full of real dinosaur fossils including the T-REX and Triceratops.
THIS MUSEUM IS A TEMPORARY ATTRACTION WHILE THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Capitol Hill
Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.
In the late afternoon, set out on the return journey and arrive back in New York in the evening.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
This itinerary reflects amended offerings due to the closed Canadian border crossing due to Covid-19. Upon border reopening the tour will resume touring the Canadian side.
Stroller accessible
Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Service animals allowed
Maximum of three people per room. If traveling with a party of 4 or more, or desire to have separate rooms please make separate bookings
Near public transportation
Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
Montour Falls will replace Watkins Glenn Park during winter months when it is inaccessible
Infant seats available
For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Luggage is limited to one piece and a small carry on per person
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Hotel Accommodations: Wyndham Super 8 Hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites, and Wyndham Garden. Please note specific hotels mentioned not guaranteed
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Max group – 3
