Leave
Honolulu
via air on an overnight flight to
New York
.
Day 2 - Sunday
NEW YORK
/ FOXWOOD
We arrive in
New York
and journey north along the Long Island Sound for our overnight stay at Foxwood Resort & Casino in
Connecticut
, with its five casinos, restaurants, theaters, museum, arcades and shops-truly an entertainment center for all ages.
Day 3 - Monday FOXWOODS RESORT & CASINO /
BOSTON
We continue north through Connecticut and Rhode Island, and enjoy the afternoon sightseeing Boston, “The Cradle of American Independence,” with a local guide focusing on the prominent landmarks, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the Old North Church from which Paul Revere took his famous ride, the Freedom Trail, and Old Ironside. We drive to
Cambridge
, passing the Ivy League University of MIT, and taking a short walk through Harvard yard. There is opportunity to browse through historic Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, a large shopping area. We end the evening with a sumptuous lobster dinner, included in the tour.
Day 4 - Tuesday
BOSTON
/
MONTREAL
We visit the
Minuteman
National Park
at historic
Lexington
and
Concord
Bridge
in
Massachusetts
. Then, continue to the rolling Green Mountains of Vermont, alive with rich greens during spring and summer, aflame with color in autumn, and enjoy the serenity of rural life at Morse Farm, where Burr Morse demonstrates how maple syrup is processed. We depart
Montpelier
, where
Vermont
’s Capitol stands framed against the hills in a memorable setting. We journey north and cross the
U.S.
border into
Montreal
,
Canada
. For optional activity, join your escort for a walk along
St. Catherine Street
, have a leisurely dinner, and discover some of the many charms of the delightfully French city of
Montreal
,
Quebec
.
Day 5 - Wednesday
MONTREAL
/
OTTAWA
Enjoy a comprehensive, sightseeing tour of Montreal with a local guide and see Notre Dame Cathedral, the Olympic site, the old French quarters, and St. Joseph’s Oratory. Enjoy the panoramic views of the city and the
St. Lawrence River
from atop
Mount Royal
. We drive west into the
province
of
Ontario
to
Ottawa
,
Canada
’s beautiful capital with its exquisite gardens and regal architecture. Upon arrival, we embark on a guided city tour showcasing the Parliament buildings located high above the
Ottawa River
on Parliament Hill. We see the impressive landmarks, such as the
Canadian
Museum
of Civilization, the picturesque
Rideau Canal
, the Prime Minister’s residence, and many of the city’s beautiful embassies. Exclusive on our fall tours,
Gatineau
Park
for breathtaking views of fall foliage. Our overnight stay in
Ottawa
gives us the opportunity to enjoy the tranquil charm of the city, shop at the boutiques of
Rideau
Center
, and even enjoy a “beaver’s tail” at Byward Market.
Day 6 - Thursday
OTTAWA
/
NIAGARA
This morning we head south to the
St. Lawrence River
for a scenic cruise among the lovely
Thousands
Islands
. Some islands are lushly forested while others support only a few pine trees perched precariously over the blue waters. We travel to
Kingston
, where the great river opens on to
Lake
Ontario
, and on to
Toronto
, provincial capital of
Ontario
. We take an elevator ride to the top of CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the world. We continue our journey along the
Queen Elizabeth Way
to the Floral Clock and Whirlpool Rapids of the Niagara Gorge on our way to the Canadian side of scenic
Niagara Falls
. Take an evening walk to see the breath-taking “Illumination of the Falls.” Our hotel is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and amusement to keep us fully entertained.
Day 7 - Friday
NIAGARA FALLS
/
WILLIAMSPORT
This morning we view the falls from high above the thundering waters, then descend to the churning waters of the
Niagara River
and take the famous “Maid of the Mist” boat to view the falls from below, weather permitting. We clear customs at the
U.S.
border en route to the beautiful vineyards and rich farmlands of
New York
and the countryside of
Pennsylvania
. We enjoy the
tranquil scenery of lush mountain greenery of spring and summer, and the blazing colors of autumn. Our journey today takes us to
Williamsport
, the home of Little League baseball for our overnight accommodation.
Day 8 - Saturday
WILLIAMSPORT
/
LANCASTER
This morning, it’s off to the “
Sweetest Place
on Earth,” Hershey’s Chocolate World, where we take an automated tour ride which explains the chocolate-making process. Our next destination is the Pennsylvania Dutch country, characterized by rich farmland and religious groups of German ancestry. We visit the “Plain Folks” country; tour an Amish house and farm to learn the importance of farming in their lives. Mingle with the friendly residents at the farmer’s market where stalls are filled to the brim with fresh produce, baked goods, and homemade items. Our overnight stay in
Lancaster
county includes an Amish dinner tonight.
Day 9 - Sunday LANCASTER /
WASHINGTON
,
D.C.
Our southwestern journey today takes us to
Gettysburg
National
Military
Park
, where we take a guided tour of the hallowed grounds of the Civil War battlefields, and the
National
Cemetery
to the Soldiers’ National Monument which stands near the spot where President Lincoln delivered his immortal dedication address on
November 19, 1863
. Our onward journey takes us to a visit to one of the historical landmark in the
Washington
,
D.C.
area. Our accommodation for the next three nights is in
Washington
,
D.C.
Day 10 - Monday
WASHINGTON
,
D.C.
Our guided tour of Washington, D.C. includes the nation’s Capitol; the Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean memorials, the new Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial; Arlington Cemetery to see the changing of the guards and the Kennedy grave sites; and Mount Vernon, the stately home of George and Martha Washington.
Day 11 - Tuesday
WASHINGTON
,
D.C.
We travel via
Washington
,
D.C.
’s Metro system to Ford Theater, where President Lincoln was assassinated, and to the Peterson House, where he passed away. A short distance away is the Smithsonian Institute, caretaker of our American heritage. We visit the
Museum
of
Natural History
, the
Museum
of
American History
, and the National Air and
Space
Museum
. You may even spend this day pursuing your own interests visiting the National Archives, the National Aquarium, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Holocaust Museum, Library of Congress, to name a few. In the evening you have the opportunity to do last minute shopping at the Pentagon Mall. Your escort will gladly assist you with your plans.
Day 12 - Wednesday
WASHINGTON
,
D.C.
/
PENNSYLVANIA
/
NEW YORK CITY
We depart
Washington
,
D.C.
for
Philadelphia
, stopping at Reading Terminal, an indoor farmer’s market for lunch, browsing, and shopping. Our afternoon guided city tour of the “City of
Brotherly Love
” includes Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and home to the Liberty Bell, and the Betsy Ross’ house. We continue north to fabulous
New York City
! For leisure activities, join your escort and stroll down
5th Avenue
, stopping at
Rockefeller
Center
,
Radio
City
Music Hall
,
Times Square
, FAO Swartz Department Store, and even take a carriage ride through
Central Park
. Enjoy a leisurely dinner at mid-Manhattan’s original delicatessen, Carnegie Deli. Of course, tonight’s the night to take in a play or a dazzling musical on Broadway. The choice is yours: your escort will assist you.
Day 13 - Thursday
NEW YORK CITY
We take a ferry ride on the
Hudson River
and
New York
Harbor
to view the magnificent Statue of Liberty, the beacon of hope and opportunities for the millions of newcomers to
America
. We continue on a fascinating tour of the “Big Apple” with our local guide. Our motorcoach will take us to
SOHO
, the financial district, Chinatown Greenwich Village, United Nations,
Times Square
,
Central Park
, a view of “Ground Zero”, and other famous landmarks. Our afternoon is free for independent activities: opportunities to explore this exciting city or to see another fantastic play. Come on, take a bite out of the “Big Apple”.
Day 14 - Friday
NEW YORK
/
HONOLULU
We depart
New York City
this afternoon for our return flight to
Honolulu
.