14D Eastern USA and Canada Discovery

ITINERARY

Departure: Sept 2024 onwards

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - NEW YORK

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to New York.

DAY 2 NEW YORK - PHILADELPHIA

Highlights:

Independence Hall, Liberty Bell

Upon arrival, travel to Philadelphia, a historic city and birthplace of the nation. Its attractions include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and Liberty Bell, which was rung to summon the citizens of Philadelphia for the 1st public reading of the declaration.

DAY 3 PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON DC - HARRISBURG

Highlights:

Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, White House.

After breakfast, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Visit Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and White House.

DAY 4 HARRISBURG - HERSHEY - NIAGARA FALLS

Highlights:

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Today, travel to Pennsylvania and visit Hershey’s Chocolate World for an interactive chocolate experience. Thereafter, spend the night in Niagara Falls area.

DAY 5 NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO

Highlights:

Niagara Falls, Niagara cruise, Skylon Tower, CN Tower, University of Toronto, Flatiron Building, St Lawrence Market, City Hall, CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Depart for the famous natural wonder, Niagara Falls. Get your camera ready as you enjoy close-up views on Niagara cruise. Later, take an elevator ride to the top of Skylon Tower and enjoy views of Niagara Falls from 775 feet above the mighty falls. Enjoy your lunch at the worldfamous Revolving Dining Room restaurant with spectacular views of the falls. After lunch, continue to Toronto, voted as one of the world’s cleanest and safest cities. Drive past CN Tower, University of Toronto and picturesque Flatiron Building. Stop by St Lawrence Market which is popular with shoppers, art lovers and photographers looking for a glimpse into Toronto’s past. Continue with a photo stop at City Hall and end the day at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

Note:

The Niagara cruise is only available from May to November and is subject to weather conditions and public closure, and will be replaced with admission to Journey Behind the Falls if unavailable.

DAY 6 TORONTO - MONTREAL

Highlights:

Lake Ontario

From Toronto, continue along the coast of Lake Ontario, one of the 5 Great Lakes. If time permits, you may take a boat ride and cruise along the awesome Thousand Islands to discover the incredible natural beauty of this remote region, at your own expense. Today, continue to Montreal, the 2nd- largest French-speaking city in the world.

DAY 7 MONTREAL - QUEBEC CITY

Highlights:

Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Mt Royal Park, Olympic Park, St Joseph’s Oratory of Mt Royal, St Lawrence River, Old Quebec, Place Royale, Fontaine de Tourny, Parliament Building, Plains of Abraham, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, La Fresque des Quebecois wall mural

This morning, embark on a historical sightseeing tour to Old Montreal, the historic centre of the city. Then, enter into Notre-Dame Basilica, one of Montreal’s most iconic symbols and marvel at its famed magnificent interiors. Next, visit Mt Royal Park and view Olympic Park. Drive past St Joseph’s Oratory of Mt Royal, and travel through the beautiful countryside along St Lawrence River to Quebec. Explore Old Quebec, the only walled city in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can walk on cobblestone streets and view historic buildings. Visit Place Royale, Fontaine de Tourny in front of Parliament Building, and Plains of Abraham, site of the historic battle between French and British forces. Then, continue to view the landmark of Quebec, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, enjoy a walk along Dufferin Terrace and make a photo stop at La Fresque des Quebecois wall mural.

DAY 8 QUEBEC CITY - STOWE

Highlights:

Sugar Shack, Sample an Apple Cider, Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour

After breakfast, visit a sugar shack and learn how maple syrup is made. Do not miss getting some maple souvenirs from Quebec, one of the leading producers of maple syrup. Explore the enchantment of Stowe, Vermont. A destination that captivates visitors year-round with its irresistible blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. As the official state fruit of Vermont, apples hold a special place in the heart of this town. Sample an apple cider, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience! Get behind the scenes, look at how Ben & Jerry’s famous flavours are created in this factory tour. Plus, you may get to enjoy delicious samples of exclusive flavours

available only at the factory!

Seasonal Bonus:

The fall foliage season in Stowe typically occurs during the autumn months, specifically from late September to mid-October. This period is when the leaves on the trees change color, creating vibrant displays of red, orange, and yellow throughout the landscape.

Many visitors flock to Stowe during this time to witness the stunning autumn foliage in its full glory.

DAY 9 STOWE - BOSTON

Highlights:

Stowe’s Main Street

After breakfast, take a stroll down Stowe’s Main Street and don’t miss the iconic white steeple of Stowe Community Church. Enjoy some free time exploring, before proceeding to Boston.

DAY 10 BOSTON - NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY

Highlights:

Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Old State House, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Quincy Market, Rockefeller Center, Broadway, Times Square.

After breakfast, visit the prestigious campus of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Thereafter, see Old State House, one of the most historic buildings in the city. Beacon Hill and Boston Common which is part of the freedom trail and later, visit downtown Quincy Market, one of America’s oldest gathering places. Then, return to New York and continue on a downtown tour of Rockefeller Center, Broadway and Times Square.

DAY 11 NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY

Highlights:

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Today, enjoy shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to shop for branded goods at impressive savings.

Note

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets may be closed or have shorter opening hours during major holidays such as Thanksgiving on 28 November 2024, Christmas Day on 25 December 2024 and Easter Sunday on 20 April 2025, and will be replaced with another factory outlet.

DAY 12 NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY

Highlights:

Liberty Island Cruise, Statue of Liberty, Castle Clinton National Monument, Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Charging Bull Statue, Trinity Church, World Trade Center, Walking Tour of Ground Zero, FDNY Memorial Hall, Hudson Yards, Vessel

Today, experience the grandeur of New York’s skyline on a Liberty Island cruise and view Statue of Liberty. Thereafter, stop at Castle Clinton National Monument for a photo opportunity. Later, embark on a walking tour of the financial district that includes Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall and Charging Bull statue. Along the way, you will also see Trinity Church, one of the oldest churches in the United States. Understand the events surrounding the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the acts of heroism that rallied a nation as you continue your walking tour of Ground Zero. Get to view 9/11 Memorial, built in footprints of the original twin towers and One World Trade Center which soars to the patriotic height of 1,776 feet honouring the year of the founding of the United States. Later, stop by FDNY Memorial Hall that pays tribute to the firefighters who fell on 9/11. Thereafter, visit the largest mega-project in the city, the Hudson Yards and take plenty of photos at New York City’s latest icon – Vessel. Vessel is a climbable urban landmark within Hudson Yards, offering remarkable views of the city, the river and beyond.

DAY 13 NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK - SINGAPORE

Spend the day at leisure. If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 13 SINGAPORE