Day1 NEW YORK-FINGER LAKES-NIAGARA FALLS (American and Canadian Sides)

This morning we depart from the Big Apple heading north where we will pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake, arriving in the late afternoon. Tour the American Side of the Falls including the American Falls, Goat Island and sister Island At night tour Niagara Falls where we can appreciate the colorful lighting of the waters.

Hotel: Executive Inn Super 8

Day2 NIAGARA FALLS-TORONTO-1000 ISLANDS

Leaving the hotel, hear the thundering water of Niagara-falls. See the falls up close from the Horse shoe falls and, experience the power aboard the Maid of the Mist (May-October). In April tour the Scenic Tunnels. Around noon depart to the picturesque village of Niagara on the lake, (May to October only) before we continue to Toronto, the largest city in the biggest country in the world! See City Hall, Parliament, and Eaton Center. Towards evening depart Toronto east along the world famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area. In April we return to Niagara Falls for overnight.

Hotel: Holiday Inn (Winter Niagara Falls Executive Inn Super 8)

Day3 1000 ISLANDS-NEW YORK

We start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St Laurence river, see the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands. (May to October) After the cruise we head south to New-York Sate. In April we spend the morning visiting the Welland Canal Locks see how this amazing testament to man's ingenuity can move huge ships up and down the Niagara escarpment, we stop for lunch in Niagara on the Lake a unique lakeside village. After lunch we head to New York State. On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way, find your own bargain with brand name stores for less. Evening arrival to our hotel in New Jersey.

Hotel: Howard Johnson Clifton

Day4 NEW JERSEY-WASHINGTON DC

Depart New-York south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving directly on Capitol Hill. See the Capitol, Senate and White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Washington, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.

Hotel: Howard Johnson Gateway

Day5 WASHINGTON DC-NEW YORK

Start the day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery the changing of the guards and the Kennedy family gravesite. Next, visit the Mint and learn how the US tries to keep the US Dollar safe from counterfeiters. We end our tour with a visit to one of the museums along the mall and then depart north to New York for an early evening arrival.