Passage through New England & Eastern Canada

Welcome to Boston! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome drink.

Treasures of New England Enjoy guided sightseeing in Boston, including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Then travel to New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, New England’s premier mountain range and outdoor playground. Visit the Flume Gorge Visitor Center in Franconia Notch State Park, then continue along the Kancamagus Highway, a scenic byway through the White Mountains. Tonight, relax at Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, recognized by Historic Hotels of America and one of the region’s original grand hotels. Enjoy a dinner of New Hampshire specialties, followed by a [LOCAL FAVORITE] raven interpretive wildlife program presentation by a local naturalist. (B,D) LOCAL FAVORITE Gain historical and ecological insights into New Hampshire’s natural world from a local naturalist during the raven interpretive wildlife program. Discover New England’s flora and fauna in a fascinating evening designed to enrich your vacation.

Sweet Tastes & Small Towns Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a [LOCAL FAVORITE] historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second-largest city. Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. Enjoy leisure time to visit the Old Port of Montréal, Mile End neighborhood, the McCord Stewart Museum, or stroll along lively St. Catherine Street. (B) LOCAL FAVORITE Visit a Vermont sugarbush farm where maple syrup is produced in the tradition of their ancestors who helped settle Central Vermont and learned the art of tapping maple trees from Native Americans. The farm has been boiling the sweet sap ever since. ENHANCED FREE TIME Explore more in Montréal with a visit to the Jean-Talon Market or consider a ride on La Grande Roue de Montréal. Your Tour Director has suggestions for free time.

Royal Mountain Views This morning, join a Local Guide for sightseeing in Montréal, including the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada’s largest church. Take in panoramic city views from Mount Royal, then visit Old Montréal and lively Place Jacques-Cartier before continuing to Québec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of North America’s most historic and best-preserved cities. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Named for Mount Royal on an idyllic island on the St. Lawrence River, Montréal is the largest city in Québec. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings, reflecting a European flair.