The Grand East
20 Days Starting in New York, NY, USA and ending in Miami, FL, USA
Visiting: New York, Boston, New England Aquarium, Québec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Washington, Williamsburg, Roanoke, Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson, New Orleans, Pensacola, Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Miami
Tour operator:
Tour code:
UGE
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 55
Age range:
18-59
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
An epic blend of the peace and calm of the New England countryside, the mojo of East Coast giants New York and Boston, the cultural extravaganza of the south from Nashville to New Orleans, and the energy of Florida… This is what you will find in the 20-day trip to the Grand East of the USA. Step back in time in the beautiful and culture-laden Amish countryside and let the hidden pockets of history unravel before your eyes in New England’s myriad attractions. Go beyond the US and dive into the cityscapes of Canada, with three days in Québec, Montréal, and Toronto. In the heart of the east, Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans will sweep you off your feet with more culture and sophistication than you can handle. And, there is no better way to end a trip than three thrilling days in the sunshine state, of Florida.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: New York - Arrival
Location: New York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Grand Central New York – 4 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Day 2: New York - Boston
Location: New York, Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Depart NYC for historic New England. Travel along the Long Island Sound to Boston, MA. Enjoy a walking tour along the Freedom Trail and the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, steeped in history, which contains one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Freedom Trail
Day 3: Boston - New England - Québec City
Location: Boston, New England Aquarium, Québec City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Universel – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont on your way to Canada. You will pass through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. You’ll cross the international border to enter the Canadian province of Québec. Perhaps visit an authentic maple farm and this evening, take the opportunity to sample some of the celebrated French Canadian cuisine (optional).
Included Activities
White Mountains – Panoramic
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 4: Québec City - Montréal
Location: Québec City, Montreal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ville-Marie Montréal Hôtel & Suites – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Begin the day with a tour of Québec City, the French capital of the province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle. Then enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, as well as unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River. Then you may want to enjoy a delicious pastry, baguette or candy treat or, if time allows, may we suggest a visit to Rue du Tresor before departing to Montréal. Upon arrival, go on a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier & Notre Dame Basilica.
Included Activities
Québec City Orientation Tour
Sightseeing of Provincial Parliament Building
Sightseeing of Chateau de Frontenac
Vieux Port Montréal Orientation Tour
Day 5: Montréal - Ottawa - Toronto
Location: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa. This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one of the most impressive parliament buildings in the world. In the afternoon, continue along the 1,000 Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of Lake Ontario. Join an optional excursion on the St. Lawrence River which explores the magnificent scenery on a relaxing cruise.
Included Activities
Ottawa – Panoramic
Optional Activities
St. Lawrence River Excursion
Day 6: Toronto - Niagara Falls
Location: Toronto, Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s impressive collection of modern skyscrapers, most notably, the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest free-standing structure (1,815 ft. /553 m). Do you dare to stand on the glass floor located more than 300 meters above Toronto (optional)? Continue along Lake Ontario, crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving at Niagara Falls, where you will be amazed at this natural wonder. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Later, take an optional tour on the renowned Hornblower Cruises boat ride at the base of the Falls.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Central Toronto
Niagara Falls visit
Optional Activities
Hornblower Cruises boat ride
Day 7: Niagara Falls - Gettysburg - Amish Country
Location: Niagara Falls, Gettysburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Four Points by Sheraton – York – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Today ride through the rolling farmland of upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes Region, and enter the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil. This is the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to Amish Country.
Included Activities
Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground visit
Day 8: Amish Country- Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton – 4 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit an Amish Museum and see their 300-year-old tradition of simple living (admission included). The Amish people live in a world that stopped in the mid1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical devices, nor modern equipment. In the afternoon, continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C
Included Activities
Amish Museum visit
Day 9: Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton – 4 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Washington D.C.
Day 10: Washington, D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke
Location: Washington, Williamsburg, Roanoke
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Tanglewood – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses and the college of William and Mary. (admissions not included).
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Williamsburg
Day 11: Roanoke - Blue Ridge Mountains - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg
Location: Roanoke, Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Edgewater Hotel & Conference Center – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some of the unique restaurants on main-street, during this evening leisure time.
Included Activities
Great Smoky Mountains – Panoramic
Day 12: Gatlinburg - Nashville
Location: Gatlinburg, Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue today through Knoxville, the state’s third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.
Day 13: Nashville - Memphis
Location: Nashville, Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Included Activities
Memphis City Tour
Optional Activities
Graceland Tour
Day 14: Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans
Location: Memphis, Jackson, New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton New Orleans Riverside – 4 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
Optional Activities
Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise
Day 15: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton New Orleans Riverside – 4 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.
Day 16: New Orleans - Gulf Of Mexico - Pensacola
Location: New Orleans, Pensacola
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). Visit Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
Included Activities
The Bellingrath Home visit
Day 17: Pensacola - Orlando
Location: Pensacola, Orlando
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel along the Florida panhandle to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando, America’s family playground. Arrival to Orlando at approximately 18:00 hours.
Included Activities
Ocala – Panoramic
Day 18: Orlando
Location: Orlando
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando’s attractions: such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included).
Day 19: Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Miami
Location: Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Miami Beach-Oceanfront – 3 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program (admission included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of vibrant Miami Beach. Your tour ends here. The Grand East tour concludes on arrival at the Miami hotel at approximately 19:00 hours.
Included Activities
Kennedy Space Center visit
Day 20: Miami - Departure
Location: Miami
Meals Included: No Meals
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 & 3 star hotels and inns
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Meals
1 Breakfast
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced tour leaders
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Orientation Walks
Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
Maximum group size is 55
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 21
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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