4-Week North America Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week North America tour itineraries

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• 27 Days in Eastern Canada & USA, incl. Ottawa and Montreal

  This 27-day tour connects 15 stops across North America, blending land visits with a cruise from Ottawa to Montreal. You'll stay at Fairmont Château Frontenac in Quebec City and Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, with guided walks around Parliament Hill, Niagara Falls, and the U.S. Capitol in D.C.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Ottawa

    Start in Canada's capital. Get to Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal early in your visit. The Fairmont Château Laurier makes a perfect base - you can walk to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony in the morning. One visitor shared: "The progressive dining experience through Ottawa's restaurants gave us an amazing taste of Canadian cuisine - don't miss the beaver tails!"

    
  • Days 3-4

    Quebec City

    Stop at Parc Oméga to see Canadian wildlife on your way to Quebec City. Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Quebec early before the cruise crowds show up. Stay at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Take the Lower Town bike tour to see the area like a local - bikes work better than walking in Petit Champlain's narrow streets.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Montreal

    Drive the scenic Chemin du Roy to Montreal and visit a traditional sugar shack for real maple syrup. Join the Beyond the Market walking tour to sample local food. One traveler noted: "The Cadillac city tour showed us Montreal's street art that we would never have found ourselves."

    
  • Days 7-9

    Toronto & Niagara Falls

    After seeing the Thousand Islands, visit Toronto's main sites like the CN Tower (go early to skip lines). Get a Fallsview room at Niagara Falls. Book Table Rock Restaurant for dinner to see the falls lit up at night.

    
  • Days 10-14

    US East Coast Cities

    Visit Lancaster's Amish country before Washington DC. Tour the National Mall in the morning to avoid crowds. Try the Lower East Side food tour in NYC for local flavor. Take Amtrak's Acela to Boston and sit on the right for ocean views.

    
  • Days 15-27

    Scenic Eclipse Cruise

    Sail from Boston through New England to Canada's maritime provinces. Visit Halifax's waterfront beer gardens in early evening when locals gather. See Quebec City's old town before cruise ships arrive at 10 AM. The trip ends in Montreal - book late afternoon flights to clear customs easily.

    

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• 23 Day USA & Canada Itinerary, incl. New York and San Francisco

  A grand 23-day North American tour spans 20 destinations from Manhattan to San Francisco Bay. The route features Quebec's Frontenac Castle, Niagara Falls cruise, Chicago architecture, and Yosemite Valley views.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    New York City

    Begin your adventure in Manhattan with a full city tour. A smart move is booking the Empire State Building for late afternoon to see both daytime views and sunset. One traveler shared: "The Staten Island Ferry at sunset gave us amazing skyline photos - and it's free!"

    
  • Days 3-4

    Boston & Montreal

    Walk Boston's historic Freedom Trail (2-3 hours), then drive north through Vermont's countryside. Use the Champlain border crossing to enter Canada. It's usually quicker than main crossings. The Boston to Montreal drive takes 5-6 hours with breaks.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Quebec City & Ottawa

    Plan two full days in Quebec City. Its European feel is unique in North America. Book a hotel inside the old city walls. In Ottawa, check out the Changing of the Guard at Parliament Hill at 10 AM daily (summer only).

    
  • Days 8-10

    Toronto & Niagara

    Take the scenic Thousand Islands route on your 5-hour drive to Toronto. Get to Niagara Falls by 8 AM to avoid crowds. Consider staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake instead of the busier Niagara Falls area.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Detroit & Chicago

    Set aside 3 hours for the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit. Start your Chicago visit with the Architecture River Cruise. It's the best way to get to know the city. Plan extra time for traffic when heading to O'Hare Airport.

    
  • Days 14-16

    Los Angeles & Vegas

    After landing in LA, take time to adjust to Pacific time before exploring Hollywood. Drive to Vegas after 10 AM to skip LA traffic (4-hour trip). A recent visitor suggests: "Book your Cirque du Soleil show in advance - same-day tickets are rarely discounted despite what hotels claim."

    
  • Days 17-19

    Grand Canyon & Death Valley

    Drive 4.5 hours from Vegas to the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Start your day at Desert View Drive for great morning views. If visiting Death Valley, bring lots of water and avoid midday heat. In summer, visit historic Calico Ghost Town instead.

    
  • Days 20-23

    California Parks & San Francisco

    Give both Sequoia and Yosemite a full day each. Get to Yosemite before 9 AM to avoid lines. Finish in San Francisco with a bike ride across Golden Gate Bridge. One traveler notes: "The fog rolls in fast, even on sunny days. Always carry a jacket."

    

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• Eastern Canada & America's East Coast to the Bahamas - Cruise & Land Journey

  

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  • Montreal Canada

    141 mi

  • Quebec City Canada

    56 mi

  • Baie-Saint-Paul Canada

    283 mi

  • Ottawa Canada

    218 mi

  • Toronto Canada

    41 mi

  • Niagara Falls Canada

    255 mi

  • Lancaster USA

    87 mi
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  • Washington DC USA

    203 mi

  • New York City USA

    169 mi

  • Baltimore USA

    141 mi

  • Yorktown USA

    223 mi

  • Wilmington USA

    235 mi

  • Savannah USA

    405 mi

  • Grand Bahama Island Bahamas

    157 mi

  • Andros Island Bahamas

    56 mi

  • Nassau Bahamas

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