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8 Days Eastern US & Canada Discovery 8 Days Eastern US & Canada Discovery Tour Code: ECD8D VALIDITY : 01 APRIL – 31 DECEMBER 2013 ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK : Every WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Itinerary 1: Hometown - New York City Our tour guide will meet you at the airport (Baggage Claim) area and transfer to hotel. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton , Marriott, Radisson or similar. Pick-up service available for JFK, LGA and EWR airports. For best service, please choose EWR airport. New York City night tour is available only for arrivals before 5pm. (+$25 per person for the optional night tour) 2: New York City Tour Morning New York City Tour - Chinatown, Wall Street, Ground Zero , Intrepid Museum , Circle Line Cruise, United Nations building , Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Fifth Avenue and Empire State Building. Etc Hotel: Hyatt, Crowne Plaza or similar. 3: New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C. Well depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets of Philadelphia Independence Mall State Park, where well see the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center, as well as Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Moving on to Washington D.C. well visit Capitol Hill and the White House, home to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States; the National Air and Space Museum, which houses the largest of historic air and spacecraft in the world, and the stately white marble Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials which honor these notable past presidents. Next well pay tribute to more modern heroes at the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials, both simple and moving monuments to men who sacrificed their lives for their country. Hotel: Hilton, Sheraton, Marriot or similar 4: Washington D.C. - Hershey's - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls Morning depart Washington D.C. for Harrisburg, visiting "Hershey’s Chocolate World." In the afternoon, we will visit the Corning Glass Center. Afterwards, head to Niagara Falls for a night view of the Falls. Hotel: Hyatt , Indigo, Adam Mark or similar. 5: Niagara Falls – Toronto We continue out tour of Niagara Falls with a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) where you can "soak" in the excitement and power of the Falls, and a visit to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls where you can experience Niagara Falls' incredible stories. From the American side of Niagara Falls, we proceed across the Canadian border to witness the Falls from another perspective. We will ascend the Skylon Tower offering visitors the very best views of Niagara Falls. The tour then departs for Toronto, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit Toronto's very old Chinatown, as well as Toronto's City Hall and Parliament Buildings - both unique in architecture and important in purpose. We will also tour the CN Tower, Toronto's most recognizable landmark and the tallest building in Canada. At the top of the tower, enjoy panoramic views through glass floor observation decks and see why this structure was recently nominated one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. For winter special schedule(Nov - Mar), if time is available we will go to the Old Fort Niagara(optional), located at the mouth of the Niagara River. Be sure to catch the short guided tour RELIANCE HOLIDAYS (THAILAND) LTD. TEL.02-203 0088 FAX.02-2030695 that explains a lot in a short time. The fact that the old French Castle from 1726 is still standing today is amazing. The history and importance of this fort is a compelling reason to preserve it and the artifacts in the museum were spectacular. If you're a history buff or just like tours of this kind you have to see this. Hotel: Radisson/Delta or similar 6: Toronto – Thousand Island – Ottawa – Montreal Leaving Toronto in the morning, we head for Thousand Islands located in Alexandria Bay. Situated between Canada and the United States along the St. Lawrence River, there are actually 1,864 individual islands that dot the region. The tour will board a cruise in the Canadian Thousand Island region (seasonal), which features the more famous sights and views of Thousand Islands, including the renowned and romantic Boldt Castle. The castle was built in the 1890's by millionaire George Boldt for his beloved wife Louise. We will also see "Shortest International Bridge in the World", a small footbridge across two islands located between Canada and the United States. Afterwards, the tour heads for Ottawa, the Canadian Capital. There we will visit the magnificent Parliament Building, as well as the stately Clock Tower nearby. The tour then proceeds to Montreal, unofficial capital for French Canadians. We will tour the Olympic Tower, part of the Olympic Park built for the 1976 Games, featuring a 30 degree incline as the tower rises! We will also pay a visit to two major churches in the area. The Notre-Dame Basilica, similar to its counterpart in Paris, has a wealth of exquisite detail, most of it carved from rare woods that have been delicately gilded and painted. It also houses le Gros Bourdon, is the largest bell on the continent. The second church on our itinerary is St. Joseph's Oratory, a major site of Roman Catholic pilgrimage and worship. The dome is the world's second largest, after St. Peter's in Rome, and religious pilgrims sometimes climb the steps in the middle, praying at every step. For the winter months (Nov - Apr), the tour will take us to Howe Caverns in Upstate NY. Here, our journey will wind us through limestone corridors, cavernous galleries, and under massive boulders to a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. Deep in the cave, solid rock appears fluid: creating strange formations, flowing sheets and dripping stalactites. Mysterious grottos lead off into distant, unexplored passages path twists and turns ever downward to the glassy surface of an underground lake that trails off into the absolute darkness of the cave's Eastern Terminus. Hotel: Governor/Radisson or similar 7: Montreal – Quebec – Boston The tour departs for Quebec in the morning. We will visit Historic District of Old Quebec, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful downtown district, in particular the European styled St. Louis Gate, and see the massive Chateau Frontenac perched nearby the Saint Lawrence River. You will also visit Quebec LA Citadel, an active military garrison that sits atop the hill overlooking the city. From there, we will cross the American border into Boston. The tour arrives in Boston in the evening, where we will have the opportunity to visit downtown Boston and Quincy Market. Situated between Boston's financial district, the waterfront, North End, Government Center and Haymarket, the vibrant Quincy Market is one of America's oldest gathering place. There will also be an opportunity to partake in Boston's most famous export - the lobster - during dinner. Please be informed that for safety reasons, the itinerary will be determined based on weather and road conditions, in winter months (Dec - mid Mar), this tour may not visit Quebec. Hotel: Sheraton/ Crowne Plaza or similar 8: Boston – New York – Hometown We will take a city tour of Boston in the morning, beginning with the Campuses Harvard University RELIANCE HOLIDAYS (THAILAND) LTD. TEL.02-203 0088 FAX.02-2030695 and MIT, two of the most prestigious places of higher learning in the world. The tour will continue to Boston Common, a 50 acre park in the heart of the city and the oldest park in the United States; Trinity Church with its beautiful interior that features over 21,500 square feet of murals and stained glass windows; and the glass-covered John Hancock Tower, the tallest structure in Boston. And Quincy Market. Situated between Boston's Financial District, the Waterfront, North End, Government Center and Haymarket, the vibrant Quincy Market is one of America's oldest gathering places. Season and weather permitting, we will take a harbor cruise* to observe Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. Afternoon back to New York and drop off at New York Airport. Flight Arrive and departure time • Airport pick ups are free only for arrivals between 9AM - 10PM(EWR, JFK or LGA),all other • Guest departing our tour from Boston should arrange for flights out of Logan Airport after 14:00PM (The tour will be at the Logan Airport at around 12:00PM) Otherwise the tour return to New York, where departing guests should arrange for Flight out of New York area airports after 19:00PM (the tour will be at the airport at around 17:00 PM) Tour Price per person (in Thai Baht). ( Special Offer: buy 2 get 2 free until future notice ) Double Occupancy (2 persons in a room) 21,500 baht / person 3rd person (Triple Occupancy - No extra bed) FREE (until further notice) 4th person (Quadruple Occupancy - No extra bed) FREE (until further notice) Single Occupancy (1 person in a room) 28,500 baht / Person Triple and Quad prices are for three people or four people sharing one room with 2 beds respectively. Package Excludes: *. Air Ticket, Meals *. All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for. *. All admission fee and all other private expenses. *. Tips to tour guide and bus driver (Suggested $7.00 per day). Package Includes: *. 7-Night Hotel Accommodations *. English/Mandarin-Speaking Tour Escort services *. Ground Transportation service via luxury coach as specified in itinerary *. Airport Transfer Services RELIANCE HOLIDAYS (THAILAND) LTD. TEL.02-203 0088 FAX.02-2030695 .
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