Ultimate New England

Your journey begins today as you arrive in Toronto. You'll be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the action in downtown Toronto. Stay Two Nights: Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

A Welcome Breakfast gives the chance to meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director. Then join a city tour that will take you to the picturesque waterfront districts of Toronto.

Afterwards, travel to see the spectacular sight of Niagara Falls, which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. From here, you'll board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). This is the largest of the three falls. You might also like to take an exciting helicopter flight for aerial views over Niagara Falls (own expense). (B)

The first half of the day will be dedicated to discovering the treasures of Ottawa. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, during which you will visit the Gothic Parliament Hill and visit the historic Rideau Canal, which winds its way through the heart of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. (B)

After breakfast this morning, your journey continues to Quebec City.

This afternoon, enjoy a drive-through experience in Parc Omega. As your vehicle winds through the park, passing meadows, lakes and forests, watch for wildlife, like moose, deer and wolves.

This evening, there's time to relax and perhaps dine at a local restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Quebec City, Manoir Victoria (B)

Farewell Quebec City after breakfast this morning and travel to Montreal.

On arrival, check into your hotel. Then there's time to get to know this European-influenced city during an afternoon sightseeing tour. You'll discover a quintessentially French city, which excels at blending both old and new, from the elegant cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to the city's contemporary waterfront. Stay Two Nights: Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain (B)

Enjoy today as you choose. You might like to either spend time relaxing at your hotel or continue exploring. Montreal offers an array of culinary and cultural attractions, thanks to its French influence, eclectic food scene and famous festival line up.

This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy a special Farewell Dinner. (B/D)

This morning after breakfast, transfer and board your premium ship for your New England voyage. There's time to settle in and enjoy the array of amenities available. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Volendam or Zuiderdam (B/D)

This morning, dock in beautiful Quebec City and enjoy this French-influenced city's many highlights before reboarding for an afternoon departure. (B/L/D)

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a leisurely day cruising the beautiful Gulf of St Lawrence, defined by stunning coastline. (B/L/D)

Prince Edward Island may be Canada's smallest province, but it's big on history. With time at leisure, perhaps visit the island's capital of Charlottetown to delve into the region's past. Alternatively, you may prefer to see the Anne of Green Gables homestead and enjoy time at this well-known literary landmark, set in pretty surrounds (own expense). (B/L/D)

Spend the day in and around Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Where the island's French-influenced name belies its Celtic connections. You will discover cheerfully colourful highland villages, the beautiful coastal scenery of the Cabot Trail, as well as the Fortress of Louisbourg, which was once one of North America's busiest 18th-century seaports. (B/L/D)

For ocean scenery at its best, it is hard to beat Nova Scotia's south shore. Arrive in Halifax this morning, with free time to perhaps visit Peggy's Cove and the German village of Lunenburg. Then head back to Halifax where you might like to visit the ramparts of Halifax Citadel or a museum which commemorates the Titanic. (B/L/D)

Cross into the United States and arrive in New England's Bar Harbor, once the exclusive summer resort of America's fabulously wealthy. Today, Bar Harbor is an artists' enclave and gateway to the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. (B/L/D)

Depart Boston After breakfast, disembark your ship in Boston, then transfer to your hotel. Stay: Courtyard Boston Downtown (B)

Your journey continues to the city of Philadelphia via Newport. Here you will visit The Breakers, a beautifully preserved historic mansion, the grandest of Newport's summer ‘cottages'. Stay: Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District (B)

Tour local Amish communities to gain an insight into their culture, faith and traditional way of life. Then journey to the US capital Washington DC, and take in the sights on a tour, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the United States Capitol Building and the FBI Headquarters.

Tonight, enjoy dinner in the city. Stay Two Nights: Washington Plaza Hotel (B/D)

You have a full free day to explore the city at your own pace. (B)

Arrive in arguably the world's most famous city today. Explore New York from the convenience of your hotel. Stay Two Nights: New York Marriott Marquis (B)

Your tour concludes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)