North by North East Take in the fast paced life of New York and Boston, experience the charm, culture and sophistication of Quebec, Montreal and Toronto, get exhilarated by watching the Niagara Falls until you finally head back to the US where you'll see why 'Cleveland Rocks' is this cities unique motto and hold on to your hats as we enter the 'Windy City' of Chicago. While you're on this side of town, join us on the Eastern Discovery for a full ride along the east coast. Or if you want to see even more of the US, we'll see you on the Grand Southern. Length: 12 days Accommodations: Hotel as per itinerary Dinner, Breakfast Meals: as per itinerary Sightseeing: Transportation: Modern Coach Next Tour: June 27, 2008 New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois Itinerary 1. Day New York to Boston From the Big Apple to Beantown. Two tantalizing cities, four fabulous East Coast states, and a coach load of Contiki clients all adds up to a whole lot of fun! We'll glance at the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we drive by some of Newport, Rhode Island's summer mansions. "Everybody knows your name" in historic and eclectic, Boston, Massachusetts. See the major sights before settling in and getting to know each other over dinner at our hotel.
2. Day Boston Cheers, Everyone! Hang out with the brains at Harvard University, roll up to the "Cheers" bar, walk in the footsteps of great Americans, savour the sights and smells of Quincy Marketplace and Fanueil Hall, or just hop on and off the optional trolley tour around this amazing town. With more universities than any other U.S. city, there is plenty of nightlife for you to discover. 3. Day Boston to Quebec City Later, U.S.A. Bonjour Canada! France meets North America in the French speaking province of Quebec. After driving through Stephen King territory, the state of Maine, you'll cross over the border into Canada and continue to the unique Quebec City - the only walled city in North America. Brush up on your French over dinner tonight in the heart of downtown Quebec. 4. Day Quebec City You'll fall under Quebec City's spell during a guided tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilization in North America. Soak up Quebec's "joie de vivre" attitude this afternoon with free time to wander the cool cafés and windy streets. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Quebec by joining us for an optional dinner in the city's only revolving restaurant. 5. Day Quebec City to Montreal Ooooh La La! Montréal is hip and happening with all the culture, sophistication, and cafes as the city of Paris, France. Your road crew will show you all the highlights of this charismatic place during a city tour. 6. Day Montreal to Toronto You'll know why it's called the Thousand Islands as we wander alongside this area of the lovely St. Lawrence River Valley. For a closer look, take an optional boat cruise and check it out. Then we're on our way to Canada's largest city and a spot with international flair - Toronto. An afternoon sightseeing tour will introduce you to the fabulous city. Join us tonight for dinner and then a night out on the town. 7. Day Toronto The sky's the limit! Feel the global groove of this city by visiting its diverse neighborhoods and shopping areas. If you are game, catch an optional tour of Toronto's baseball stadium, Rogers Centre, or get your adrenaline going by zooming up the world's tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower. 8. Day Toronto to Niagara Falls Wet & Wild. Throw on a blue rain poncho and get wet at the base of Niagara Falls on the "Maid of the Mist" boat cruise. If that isn't enough, perhaps you'd like a bird's eye view of it all on an optional helicopter ride. Still not done? See Niagara Falls lit up at night after dinner with your Contiki mates. 9. Day Niagara Falls to Cleveland I Love Rock N' Roll! Get your passports ready as we cruise back into the "Good Old U.S.A." and rock on over to Cleveland, Ohio with a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jam with your Contiki friends tonight at one of downtown Cleveland's nightspots.
10. Day Cleveland to Chicago Sweet Home, Chicago! This city is great - awesome architecture, raw blues, cosmopolitan shopping, and hot bars. After the road crew introduces you to this cool place with a sightseeing tour, why not enjoy a night out on the town? 11. Day Chicago Catch a birds eye view of the city on top of the world's tallest building, sink your teeth into Chicago's famous thick crust pizza, or ponder the glories of this city's smart museums - today is your day to get out there and blow through this "Windy City." Meet up with your touring buddies for another night of fun in America's third largest city. 12. Day Chicago Highlights Say a final farewell as your tour ends this morning at the hotel. All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price! Included Newport: Visit Newport, the yachting capital of the USA Newport: See the summer mansions of the rich & famous Newport: Visit Newport, the yachting capital of the USA Newport: See the summer mansions of the rich & famous Boston: City sightseeing tour Boston: See Harvard University, Boston Commons & the original 'Cheers' Bar Boston: Walk the Freedom Trail Boston: City sightseeing tour Boston: See Harvard University, Boston Commons & the original 'Cheers' Bar Boston: Walk the Freedom Trail Maine: Scenic drive through the novelist 'Stephen King's territory' Maine: Scenic drive through the novelist 'Stephen King's territory' Quebec City: Cross the border into Canada & enjoy the scenic drive through Quebec Quebec City: Visit the only walled city in North America Quebec City: Cross the border into Canada & enjoy the scenic drive through Quebec Quebec City: Visit the only walled city in North America Montreal: City sightseeing tour Montreal: Visit old town Montréal and the old port Montreal: Visit Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest park that overlooks the city; See St. Joseph's Oratory Montreal: See the unique Olympic Stadium Montreal: City sightseeing tour Montreal: Visit old town Montréal and the old port Montreal: Visit Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest park that overlooks the city; See St. Joseph's Oratory Montreal: See the unique Olympic Stadium Toronto: Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands Toronto: City sightseeing tour Toronto: See CN Tower, the eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto Toronto: Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands Toronto: City sightseeing tour Toronto: See CN Tower, the eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the Falls
Niagara Falls: Evening Illuminations of Niagara Falls Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the Falls Niagara Falls: Evening Illuminations of Niagara Falls Cleveland: Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland: Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Chicago: City sightseeing tour Chicago: See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River Chicago: See Soldier Field home to "The Bears" American Football Chicago: See U.S. cellular Field home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club Chicago: See the Hancock Building, Sears Tower & the Magnificent Mile Chicago: City sightseeing tour Chicago: See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River Chicago: See Soldier Field home to "The Bears" American Football Chicago: See U.S. cellular Field home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club Chicago: See the Hancock Building, Sears Tower & the Magnificent Mile Accomodations 11 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary Contiki Difference Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Visit 10 States & 2 Canadian Provinces: New York; Connecticut; Rhode Island; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; Maine; Quebec; Ontario; Pennsylvania; Ohio; Indiana; Illinois Optional Excursions Boston Trolley Tour (USD$29.00) Be entertained with humorous stories and history about America's Revolutionary past and high-tech future on Boston's own Old Town Trolley tour. Trolley Tour (USD$29.00) Be entertained with humorous stories and history about America's Revolutionary past and high-tech future on Boston's own Old Town Trolley tour. Quebec City Optional Dinner at L'Astral (USD$55.00) Appropriately named and 165 m (540 ft) up in the air, this revolving restaurant serves up 21 km (13 miles) of stunning 360-degree views. Highly skilled chefs prepare fine International cuisine with blends of fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation, creating one masterpiece after another. This is an experience extrordinaire. Optional Dinner at L'Astral (USD$55.00) Appropriately named and 165 m (540 ft) up in the air, this revolving restaurant serves up 21 km (13 miles) of stunning 360-degree views. Highly skilled chefs prepare fine International cuisine with blends of fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation, creating one masterpiece after another. This is an experience extrordinaire.
Montreal Jet Boat Ride (USD$55.00) You'll don rain gear before going out on the 1 1/2 hour jet boat tour on the fabled rapids of the mighty St. Lawrence River. An adventure not to be missed. Jet Boat Ride (USD$55.00) You'll don rain gear before going out on the 1 1/2 hour jet boat tour on the fabled rapids of the mighty St. Lawrence River. An adventure not to be missed. Thousand Islands Boldt Castle Cruise (USD$13.00) Experience the beauty of the Thousand Islands Region, by taking an afternoon cruise past the world famous Boldt Castle, the largest castle in North America, Millionaire's Row and Zavikon Island. Boldt Castle Cruise (USD$13.00) Experience the beauty of the Thousand Islands Region, by taking an afternoon cruise past the world famous Boldt Castle, the largest castle in North America, Millionaire's Row and Zavikon Island. Toronto SkyDome (USD$12.00) Appreciate the wonders of SkyDome, one of Toronto's most popular attractions by taking a tour of the world's first fully retractable roof statium and home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. CN Tower (USD$21.00) See Toronto from the observation deck of the world's tallest free standing tower. Enjoy views from 346 m (1136 ft) above the ground! SkyDome (USD$12.00) Appreciate the wonders of SkyDome, one of Toronto's most popular attractions by taking a tour of the world's first fully retractable roof statium and home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. CN Tower (USD$21.00) See Toronto from the observation deck of the world's tallest free standing tower. Enjoy views from 346 m (1136 ft) above the ground! Niagara Falls Niagara Helicopters (USD$105.00) Experience the Grandeaur of Niagara Falls from the air with a helicopter flight above these spectacular falls! Chicago Architectural Cruise (USD$20.00) Only a river cruise can offer such varied and unobstruted views of the city. Relax and marvel as you glide past more than 50 of the city's most spectacular and majestic sites along the Chicago River. Niagara Falls Niagara Helicopters (USD$105.00) Experience the Grandeaur of Niagara Falls from the air with a helicopter flight above these spectacular falls!
Chicago Architectural Cruise (USD$20.00) Only a river cruise can offer such varied and unobstruted views of the city. Relax and marvel as you glide past more than 50 of the city's most spectacular and majestic sites along the Chicago River. Contiki Souvenirs Contiki Shirts (From USD$15.00) You may purchase shirts from your Tour Manager while on tour. USA Group Photo (USD$16.00) There's no better way to remember the excellent times you've had and the new friendships that you've made than with an 8"x10" glossy photo of all the members of your tour. Contiki Shirts (From USD$15.00) You may purchase shirts from your Tour Manager while on tour. USA Group Photo (USD$16.00) There's no better way to remember the excellent times you've had and the new friendships that you've made than with an 8"x10" glossy photo of all the members of your tour.