Best Single Travel - 18 - 35 Year Young Professionals, singles and College Students to tour United States and Canada on North by North East vacations

Overview

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

Itinerary

Day 1 New York to Boston
From the Big Apple to Beantown. Two tantalizing cities, four fabulous East Coast states, and a coach load of 18 - 35 year old singles 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. Hotel (D)

Day 2 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. Hotel (B)

Day 3 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. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4 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. Hotel (B)

Day 5 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. Hotel (B)

Day 6 Montreal
A free day to discover the beautiful and historic city of Montreal. Hotel (B)

Day 7 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. Hotel (D)

Day 8 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. Hotel

Day 9 Toronto and 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. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10 Toronto 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. Hotel (B,D)

Day 11 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? Hotel (B)

Day 12 Chicago at leisure
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. Hotel (B,D)

Day 13 Chicago
Say a final farewell as your tour ends this morning at the hotel. (B)

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Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included

Newport: Visit Newport, the yachting capital of the USA; See the summer mansions of the rich & famous
Boston: City sightseeing tour; See Harvard University, Boston Commons & the original 'Cheers' Bar; Walk the Freedom Trail
Maine: Scenic drive through the novelist 'Stephen King's territory'
Quebec City: Cross the border into Canada & enjoy the scenic drive through Quebec; Visit the only walled city in North America
Montreal: City sightseeing tour; Visit old town Montréal and the old port; Visit Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest park that overlooks the city; See St. Joseph's Oratory; See the unique Olympic Stadium
Toronto: Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands; City sightseeing tour; 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; Evening Illuminations of Niagara Falls
Cleveland: Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Chicago: City sightseeing tour; See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago River; See Soldier Field home to "The Bears" American Football; See U.S. cellular Field home to the Chicago White Sox baseball club; See the Hancock Building, Sears Tower & the Magnificent Mile

Accommodations

Trolley Tour: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Experience the Grandeaur of Niagara Falls from the air with a helicopter flight above these spectacular falls!

Chicago

Architectural Cruise: 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.

Souvenirs

Shirts: You may purchase shirts from your Tour Manager while on tour.
USA Group Photo: 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.