Go West Tours

40 USA-CANADA Day 6: Toronto - Montreal (545 km/341 miles - 5h20) Early departure for drive along Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands . Cruise to have a closer look at the multitude of islands sprinkled throughout the middle of the Saint Lawrence . Lunch on your own. Continue to Montreal. Guided tour of Montreal , the second largest French city in the world. Named Ville- Marie by the first European colonists, Montreal is a city of contrasts with its historical Vieux Port and its new urban spaces in the center of town that integrate a number of buildings and an underground pedestrian network of cafés, restaurants and cinemas. You will take a tour of Montreal to discover the highlights of the center, before going to Mont Royal for a view of the city, looking out over the Saint Joseph Oratory , Notre Dame Basilica and 1976 Olympic Park built for the 1976 Olympic summer games. Dinner on your own). Overnight. Day 7: Montreal - Portland, ME (460 km/288 milles - 5h30) Morning departure towards Jackson and the White Mountains . You will travel along the White Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway , known for natural splendor, cultural richness, historical charm and stimulating recreation—as well as some of the most beautiful scenery in the Eastern United States. The White Mountains Trail, designated a National Scenic Byway, encompasses all these aspects over the course of its 100-mile route. The Trail is a loop tour that winds through sections of the 800,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. Along the way, you’ll discover spectacular scenery, covered bridges, historic sites and picturesque towns. Lunch on your own. Often referred to as the best fall foliage trip in the U.S., the Kancamagus Highway offers splendid vistas, vivid color, and all of the glory of Mother Nature. Next, drive to Cape Elizabeth . Cape Elizabeth residents were deeply committed to American independence from British rule. In 1776, the new Town of Cape Elizabeth posted a guard of eight soldiers at Portland Head to warn citizens of coming British attacks. Continue to Portland. Dinner on your own and overnight. Day 8: Portland - Boston (200 km - 2h30) Leave Portland and drive through the beautiful landscape, dominated by many light houses, along the coast of New Hampshire. Discover Kennebunk's Lower Village & Kennebunkport's Dock Square , settled in the 1600's. Sea captains built fine mansions, many of which are preserved today as lovely inns with antique charm. 100 years ago this part of the Maine coast first became a resort destination and is now one of the most expensive places to be. Lunch on your own on the way. Continue to Salem, known through the infamous witch trials of 1692. Arrival in Boston . Dinner on your own. Day 9: Boston Morning guided tour of Boston , the foremost city of New England, which offers typical British charm and evocative colonial sites. Discover the historic part of Boston with its oldest park: the Boston Common. Walking tour along the Freedom Trail . This visit will enable you to discover sixteen historical sites of Boston, most of which go back to colonial Boston and the Revolutionary War era. Most significant are the Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House, and the King’s Chapel and burying ground, along with other places of interest. Lunch on your own during the visit. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner on your own at Quincy Market and overnight. Day 10: Boston - Plymouth - Cape Cod - Providence (240 km/150 miles - 3h15) - In the morning, drive to Plymouth . Continue along the Atlantic Coast towards Cape Cod . Stop at Hyannis Port , a charming destination for vacationers. Lunch on your own. Despite the popularity, it managed to keep its characteristic old world charm. Explore Cape Cod. Continue to Providence. Dinner (half board) and overnight. Day 11: Providence - New York (290 km/181 miles - 3h) - Morning drive to New York . Orientation tour of Brooklyn for a glimpse of its historic 19th century brownstones, Prospect Park and Park Slope. Lunch on your own. Guided tour of Manhattan to first discover Times Square and its immense, illuminated billboards. Then go down 5th Avenue to view Saint Patrick’s Cathedral , impressive Rockefeller Center , the Flatiron Building , and Grand Central Station before continuing to Wall Street and the Financial District. Next see Greenwich Village with its tree-lined streets, and then on to Soho and Chinatown . Dinner on your own in Times Square and overnight. Day 12: New York - Day at leisure. Time for shopping, optional museum visits or Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building . Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight. Day 13: New York - departure