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Discover Classic Fall in Eastern US & Canada | October 2023
14 Day Tour from New York City to Boston
Like your coffee with two creams and two sugars? That’s a “double-double” in neighboring Canada and don’t you forget it! Doubling the fun from Washington D.C. to Québec City, this unforgettable panorama tour of the Eastern U.S. and Canada explores the cultural and historical differences between two fascinating North American regions. From New York City to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, you’ll take a bite out of the Big Apple, taste the freedom of Philadelphia, and savor the monuments and museums of Washington, D.C. You’ll also enjoy the refreshing mist of breathtaking Niagara Falls before immersing yourself in the varied Canadian cityscapes of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City. The final course? A journey through the marvelous mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire with guided sightseeing in Boston. An authentic Italian handmade cannoli in Beantown are your just dessert!
Trip Highlights
- Parliament of Canada
- Notre Dame Basillca
- Smithsonian Institution
- Liberty Bell
- Independence Hall
- Ile d’Orléans
14-Day, Daily Activity Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in New York City, New York
Welcome to New York City! Upon your arrival you will meet your Bluegreen Host, tour guide and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 - New York City – Philadelphia – Washington DC
Orientation drive through New York City en route to Philadelphia for an orientation tour focusing on the important buildings of this historic city, the “Birthplace of the Nation.” During your free time, you may want to visit the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, or enjoy lunch and shopping at the Bourse Food Hall. Continue south to Washington DC, the nation’s capital, for a free evening.
Breakfast Included
Day 3 - Washington DC
Sightseeing with a Local Guide to see the nation’s legendary capital landmarks where you will see the Vietnam, Lincoln, and Korean War Veterans Memorials, as well as stop for photo opportunities at the White House and Capitol Hill. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure where you may wish to visit the museums of the Smithsonian Institution. In the evening you will enjoy a dinner at one of Washington’s favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of some of the city’s most beautiful monuments.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4 - Washington DC – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Journey further through Pennsylvania to Lancaster, home to Amish and Mennonite communities whose religious faiths stress humility, family, community, and simple living
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5 - Lancaster – Niagara Falls, Ontario
Travel north through the rolling Appalachian Mountains, a 2,200-mile-long mountain range that spans 14 states and extends into Canada. You will pass through this beautiful part of American as you enter New York State and cross the border into Canada for magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Breakfast Included
Day 6 - Niagara Falls – Toronto
Board a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Later, drive around the “Golden Horseshoe” of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands to Toronto. Tonight visit the top of the famous CN Tower for great views of Toronto’s harbor and skyline while enjoying dinner.
Note: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 7 - Toronto – Ottawa
Take a sightseeing tour of Toronto with a Local Guide. View Toronto’s two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and local neighborhoods, including Chinatown. Then, drive east to Canada’s beautiful capital, Ottawa. Located on the banks of the Ottawa River, Ottawa offers a unique blend of culture, history, and outdoor beauty. Tonight is at leisure, why not enjoy one of Ottawa’s many special restaurants.
Breakfast Included
Day 8 - Ottawa
Tour with a Local Guide to see Ottawa in-depth as you see the city’s famous landmarks, including Canadian Mint, residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and the stately residences. Afterward, cruise the Toronto Harbor and enjoy the scenic Toronto skyline, plus allows you a close up look at the beautiful Toronto Islands and waterfront district.
Breakfast Included
Day 9 - Ottawa – Montreal
Travel to Montréal to enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide where you will explore the cultural capital of Canada. Here traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. This evening is at leisure, perhaps stroll through the underground shopping area of Place Ville-Marie or visit historic Old Montréal.
Breakfast Included
Day 10 - Montreal – Quebec City
Travel east to Québec City and spend the next two nights in this romantic city located on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an evening in the heart of the walled city with a delightful meal of french cuisine at an old-world restaurant. After dinner, take in a stroll by Chateau Frontenac and the many lovely shops and buildings aglow in evening lights.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 11 - Quebec City
Join your Local Guide this morning for an included tour of Québec City, Canada’s only walled city, including the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Tonight’s included dinner outing takes you to Montmorency Falls and over to Globus Local Favorite Ile d’Orléans for a delightful dinner at a fine restaurant in a restored 17th-century flour mill.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 12 - Quebec City – Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire – Boston, Massachusetts
Journey south to capture inspiring views of New England’s natural beauty where you will see the Green Mountains of northern Vermont and view the majestic beauty of New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains. Next, pass New Hampshire’s state capitol dome at Concord and continue to Boston. This evening is at leisure.
Breakfast Included
Day 13 - Boston
This morning, a sightseeing tour focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, the Old State House, the Old North Church, and Faneuil Hall. Enjoy a Boston favorite, an authentic handmade Globus Local Favorite Italian cannoli. The balance of the afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight, join your Bluegreen Host and Tour Director for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in the famed North End district.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 14 - Boston
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Included
Tour Inclusions
- 3+ star hotel accommodations in New York City, Washington DC, Lancaster, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and Boston
Breakfast daily, and some dinners - Balance guided sightseeing and free time to explore
- Admission fees to all included attractions
- Tour Director and Local Guides
- Bluegreen Vacations Host
- Prepaid gratuities
- On-tour motor coach transportation
Owner Adventures are open to ALL deeded Bluegreen owners. Traveler Plus members have the option of paying for any Owner Adventure with annual, biennial, borrowed and rented Points, a credit card or any combination of these.*
Call (800) 459-1597 now to learn more about this or other exciting Owner Adventure Trips!*
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By participating in an Owner Adventure, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
*TRAVELER PLUS POINTS-FOR-TRAVEL BENEFIT TERMS & CONDITIONS:In order to apply any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed or rented Bluegreen Vacations Points for payment, Owner Adventures vacation price, including base fare and taxes must total a minimum of $1,000.00. Points values applied under the points-for-travel benefit are subject to change and may vary based on ownership level. Benefit applies only to active Traveler Plus members.
1GLOBUS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Prices and accommodations based on availability, per person double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Globus tour inclusions are accommodations; some meals; gratuities for wait staff for included meals; admission to attractions; and hotel baggage handling; Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; vacation insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers, tour manager, local guides and driver; alcohol, food and beverages outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; passports; items of a personal nature; and any incidental charges. Cancellation fees apply.
2GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Price is per person based on double occupancy and includes the Globus tour inclusions noted above plus these additional inclusions: Dinner and National Monuments by Night excursion in Washington DC; CN Towner Dinner Experience in Toronto; Toronto Harbor Cruise excursion in Ottawa; Evening in Quebec City, Quebec City; airport transfers in New York City on October 4th and Boston on October 17th; gratuities for Globus tour director, local guides and driver; and taxes. All participants are required to sign the Bluegreen Owner Adventures Release and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgement process as a condition of booking confirmation. Travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the traveler to purchase and to carefully review the terms of (and exclusions from) any such policy(ies) purchased. Participants are subject to vaccination requirements of the countries visited and the tour operator at the time of travel. Currently vaccinations are not required by Globus or for entry into Canada. Participants are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations for Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots. A passport valid for six months past the ending date of this adventure is required for all guests. Entry VISAs are not required for US residents but may be required for other nationalities. VISA requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the guest to verify their individual entry requirements and obtain any necessary entry documents in advance of the commencement of travel. Starting on May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Please refer to https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for additional information. Reservations must be booked by April 21, 2023. Nonrefundable, non-transferrable deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment due by July 14, 2023. Arrival and departure transfers are included on the tour start and end dates, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 45 days prior to tour commencement. Prices, additional fees, itineraries, and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Cancellation fees apply. Please call us at 800.459.1597 for additional information. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature. Tour itinerary’s operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to weather and/or river conditions. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc doing business as Bluegreen Travel Services, is the seller of these trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited by law and where registration and/or licensing requirements have not been meet. Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met. In the event of a conflict between the terms of Great Vacations Destinations’ Details of Participation and Globus’s (or an otherwise applicable alternate tour provider’s Details of Participation), Globus’s (or the otherwise applicable tour provider’s) Details of Participation will govern.
This is a Globus provided tour. Reservations and pricing are subject to change.