New York City – 5 Day Tour – Hilton
New York City is regarded by many as the cosmopolitan capital of the world. Tourists flock to the Big Apple in seek of a city retreat, to walk along Manhattan’s storied Streets and Avenues, to sample its modern mix of cultural attractions, and to experience first-hand its unparalleled entertainment. Travac’s 4 and 5 day excursions are back by popular demand for 2024!
You will stay in the heart of midtown Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown. Most tours in our price category will usually stay in New Jersey, a definite disadvantage to those who wish to experience Manhattan to its fullest. Staying in Manhattan means easy accessibility by foot to all of the wonderful sights, sounds, theatre, and tastes of downtown New York.
Our tour of Manhattan will allow you the freedom of doing your own itinerary, or follow us with a city tour hosted by a local guide and some exciting optional tours like a cruise on the Hudson or maybe a visit to the Apollo Theatre.
Travac’s New York holiday includes round trip transportation via private chartered coach, 4 nights accommodation in Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown, a four-hour city tour of New York, and services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Dates and pricing for 2024:
Travac also offers 4 day, 3 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS Booth /Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
Today is a free day to do as you wish. Take in a studio or film tour, head north to Harlem and experience a gospel church service. If food is your thing, you could try a Brooklyn foodie tour, or Chelsea Market and walk the highline. Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty (you must pre-purchase tickets), or the free Staten Island Ferry. Or head into the sky to one or more of the amazing, elevated views of Manhattan (pre purchase a timed ticket entry).
Day 5
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we depart. Be on the coach at least 15min prior to departure.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre is 10:30PM.
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
New York City – 4 Day Tour – Hilton
Over 25,000 satisfied travelers have taken our spectacular NYC tour to date!
The New York Hilton Midtown offers one of the best locations in Manhattan. The hotel is located at the Rockefeller Center, steps from Broadway theaters and Times Square, Central Park and a multitude of museums. It is also a block from Fifth Avenue and its world famous shopping. Travac’s 3 night escape to New York is one of our most popular tours, and sells out fast. Early booking is your ONLY way to guarantee a spot on this fabulous tour!
The New York Hilton is also an elegant refuge where you can retreat and recharge after your day in Manhattan. Spacious guest rooms offer stylish modern décor featuring wall to wall windows with city and street views of New York. These comfortable rooms are appointed with a marble bath, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, safe, in-room thermostat control, 37-inch HDTV with HD channels and guide, on-demand HD entertainment and two telephones with voice mail. As a Travac client you will also receive free wifi throughout the hotel.
Join us in 2024 and take a bite out of the Big Apple! Book now to guarantee a spot!
Dates and pricing for 2024:
Travac also offers 5 day, 4 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS booth and Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we check out.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre (10:30PM).
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Quebec City & Whale Watching
A late summer trip along the majestic St. Lawrence River is an experience that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.Sweeping hills give way to historic trading post towns, lively Francophone cities and ultimately the cool blues of the river itself.
Join us as we depart for the picturesque village of Riviere-du-Loup. From here you will depart on a breathtaking whale watching cruise on which you are bound to see an abundance of marine life. Then it will be off to Quebec City. Here you will overnight at the Hotel Plaza Quebec. While in Quebec City you will have enough time to explore many of the wonders of this magnificent city including its quaint shops and cafes.
Your four-day excursion up the St. Lawrence is fully-escorted from Ottawa by an experienced Travac Tours director and includes two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, two nights at the Auberge de la Point, one night at the Hotel Plaza Quebec in Quebec City, as well as a memorable three hour whale watching cruise from Riviere-du-Loup. For booking information, contact Travac Tours at (613) 728-1934 or visit us at the Westgate Shopping Centre.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to the Quebec heartland. A lunch stop (included) will be made enroute. Expect to arrive at the Auberge de la Pointe in Riviere-du-Loup in the late afternoon. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel. Your evening will be free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. (L, D)
Day 2
This morning you will be free to explore Rivere-du-Loup. After lunch, you will make your way to the pier for your 3-hour whale watching experience. A qualified guide will give you information about points of interest as well as information about the whales or belugas that you might encounter. After the cruise, you will return to your hotel for your included dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 3
You will have an early departure for Quebec City. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of this magnificent city that is truly “a touch of Europe in your own back yard”. You will have ample time to explore the city on your own. (B)
Day 4
Your morning will be free in Old Quebec. Your tour guide will advise you of your departure time from the hotel. Expect to arrive back in Ottawa in the early evening.
Itinerary Subject to Change
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have valid photo-identification with you.
Chicago
Chicago moves too fast to be summed up in a few words. In its short history, this boomtown has been home to the skyscraper, jazz music, architectural excellence and an abundance of cultural attractions.
This year, join Travac Tours for a six-day, five-night escorted tour to the jewel of the Great Lakes. Lose yourself in its unparalleled shopping, dining and cultural experiences… Marvel at its spectacular displays of arts and architecture.
You’ll experience Chicago from all angles. You will start your visit with an architectural tour aboard a Chicago River cruise boat. On your second day in Chicago you will be treated to a gangster tour that will take you to some of the famous haunts of Al Capone, John Dillinger and Bugs Moran. The next day you will be off to a visit of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio in Oak Park. Your afternoons will always be free to explore this marvelous city on your own terms.
Chicago’s many museums play host to some of the world’s most prestigious exhibitions. You will have the option of visiting the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus, home to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium.
The sights, sounds and tastes of the city are all within easy reach from your home in Chicago the stately Palmer House Hilton so bring your camera and enjoy one of America’s great cities- Chicago.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to Chicago. Lunch stop will be made en-route. This evening you arrive at your hotel in Dearborn, the Comfort Inn. Your Travac Tours Manager can assist you in making dinner plans for this evening.
Day 2
At 8:00AM (after your included breakfast) depart your hotel for Chicago. We will arrive in the “windy city” at about lunch time. At 2:00PM and after lunch you will prepare for a cruise along the Chicago River that will inspire you with the city’s spectacular architecture from a unique perspective. At 3:00PM after your cruise you will depart for your hotel, the Palmer House Hilton. (B)
Day 3
This morning you will experience Chicago as it was in the 1920s and 1930s. You will have a chance to see old hoodlum haunts, brothels, gambling dens and sites of gangland shootouts. Your local guide will give you accurate accounts of the exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and many more figures that dominated the Chicago scene during the roaring 20s. You will be free in the afternoon to explore your surroundings. Outdoors enthusiasts may wish to visit the new Millennium Park, home to sculptural pieces by world-renowned architects and artists. Shoppers might want to explore the Magnificent Mile. This is a world-renown shopping quarter. Shoppers can enjoy magnificent department stores and boutiques comprising a diverse mix of American and international style. This evening we suggest a visit to the Sears Tower Skydeck, where you can view the sights of the city from atop what was once the world’s tallest building. The Hancock Observatory also offers spectacular views of the city. (L)
Day 4
Your visit this morning will be to the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in Oak Park. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio served as Wright’s private residence and workplace from 1889 to 1909—the first 20 years of his career. Wright used his home as an architectural laboratory, experimenting with design concepts that contain the seeds of his architectural philosophy. Your afternoon will be free. We suggest a visit to the Museum Campus, home to three of North America’s finest educational attractions: the Field Museum, famous for its collections of Egyptian artifacts and dinosaur fossils; the Shedd Aquarium, the world’s largest indoor aquarium; and the Adler Planetarium, with fascinating presentations of astronomy.
Day 5
You will have this morning free to catch up on things you may have missed. At 12:30PM you will depart Chicago for Dearborn, MI. You will arrive at your hotel in Dearborn in the early evening.
Day 6
At 8:00AM (after your included breakfast), depart Dearborn for Ottawa. A lunch stop will be made en-route. At around 6:00pm you will arrive at Westgate Shopping Centre. (B)
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Boston
August 9-12, 2023
Boston is a city that preserves the historical tradition of colonial times while maintaining a lively and modern ambience. For almost four hundred years Boston has stood as the cultural hub of New England welcoming visitors from around the world with its distinctive architecture, elegant parks and legendary attractions.
While in Boston, you will experience the elegance of the Sheraton Boston, optimally located close to shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The Sheraton is also within a comfortable walking distance to many popular landmarks.
A knowledgeable, local tour guide will accompany you on a narrated tour of the city where you will receive little-known facts about John F. Kennedy. You’ll travel down the old-world Freedom Trail with stops at Boston’s favourite historical landmarks. You’ll continue your tour with visits to Back Bay, the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill and old Ironsides, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy. Unlike most tours of Boston Travac will take you to Cambridge, Boston’s sister city across the Charles River, where you will visit the notable Harvard University.
As an option you may wish to visit Boston Harbor and embark on a whale watching cruise. Art lovers will love the Museum of Fine Arts which houses incredible permanent exhibits as well as a long list of travelling exhibits. Shopping in Boston is on par with any major city in the U.S. and its dining is second to none. We would highly recommend a visit to the North end, famous for some of the finest Italian eateries in the United States.
Travac’s Boston holiday includes round trip transportation via a comfortable chartered coach, accommodation in downtown Boston, a four-hour narrated city tour highlighting JFK, a visit to the John F. Kennedy Museum and the services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join Travac’s exciting Boston tour.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart the Westgate Shopping Centre for your journey to Boston. A lunch stop will be made en-route. Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 2
Depart for a city tour of Boston. Your tour will include stops at the Freedom Trail, including a visit to the Old North Church. You will continue your Boston tour with visits to Back Bay, the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy. The tour will also stop in Cambridge, Boston’s sister city across the Charles River. Cambridge is a pre-eminent centre of learning. Cambridge was also the home of Longfellow, and we will pass his home as we drive along Brattle Street, known during the revolution as Tory Row for its mansions belonging to loyalists.
Following your tour we will head to the John F. Kennedy Museum.
Day 3
This morning you have the option of taking a Boston Harbor and whale watching cruise (optional – approximate cost adults $53US, seniors $45US). After your cruise, the balance of your day will be completely free. You may wish to go to the Museum of Fine Art which is one of the nation’s great museums. Alternately you can visit Newbury Street, dubbed Boston’s “Rodeo Drive”. The Quincy Market is also an attraction unto itself. Shopper’s will enjoy the fact that The Sheraton Boston is just a few minutes’ walk from Boston’s largest downtown shopping centre.
Later this afternoon a shuttle service will be available to Quincy Market and Boston’s North End, famous for its Italian restaurants.
Day 4
Your morning will be free to enjoy Boston’s sites. Your return journey will begin at noon. Expect to arrive in Ottawa by mid evening.
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Washington, Williamsburg and Gettysburg
Every year more than 16 million people travel to Washington D.C. to experience the city’s inspiring memorials and landmarks, its amazing collection of museums, its award winning theatres and its world class shopping and dining.
Join Travac Tours for a 6 day 5 night holiday to Washington, Colonial Williamsburg and Gettysburg.
Setting off from Ottawa, you will travel aboard a deluxe motorcoach to Washington with a friendly Travac Tour Director to assist you along the way. The following day, an experienced local guide will show you the ins and outs of America’s Capital and take you to see all of its renowned sites-the White House, the Capitol Building, The Mall, and many more of Washington’s memorials and monuments.You’ll then have the next two days to explore the city at your leisure- but if you are lost for ideas, your reliable Tour Director will be there to help you.
On day 4 you’ll depart for Colonial Williamsburg, the first and still the most famous of the historically rebuilt American towns. Here you will have a full day sightseeing pass and free time to explore the workings of the site and get an idea of its real history. Traveling home, you will make a stop for a tour of Gettysburg, the famous civil war battlefield.
Travac’s Washington tour includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Ottawa, 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner, guided tours of Washington and Gettysburg, a full day sightseeing pass in Williamsburg and the helpful services of a Travac Tour Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre for Washington. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive at your hotel at approximately 6:30pm. Your downtown hotel for the next 3 nights is the The Hamilton Crowne Plaza- 14th and K Street. The hotel is close to restaurants and many of the attractions that will be part of your visit.
Day 2
Buffet breakfast included at hotel.
At 8:30am a professionally trained local guide will take you on a half-day tour of this great city. You will have a chance to see all of the capital’s famous attractions, including Capitol Hill, The White House, the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and other monuments and memorials. This tour will also familiarize you with the city, its shopping areas and its neighbourhood to make your stay more enjoyable. At 12:30pm the tour ends at Smithsonian Castle; you will have the opportunity to explore on your own or take the bus back to the hotel. (B)
Day 3
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
9:30am: Shuttle from hotel to Smithsonian Castle.
No visit to Washington is complete without a visit to the prestigious Smithsonian Institution. This collection of Museums and galleries, scattered along the beautiful National Mall, is home to some of the world’s most intriguing exhibits and impressive collections. You can choose to visit the American History Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and many more institutions along the one mile stretch of the Mall. Best of all admission is free.
5pm: Shuttle from Smithsonian Castle back to hotel. (B)
Day 4
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
This morning you will depart Washington and head the enchanting village of Colonial Williamsburg (approx. 3 hour drive). Here you will have free time to experience life as it was in 18th century America. Using your included sightseeing pass you will be able to explore the homes and buildings where men like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry lived and inspired the fight for independence. In its 300 acres Colonial Williamsburg features scores of original buildings and reconstructed homes, most on their original foundations. At 5:30pm you will head to your hotel, just minutes away. Your hotel is the Hampton Inn and Suites Richmond Road – 1880 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA. (B)
Day 5
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
This morning you will head to Jamestown. Founded in 1607, 13 years before the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, this village earned the distinction of becoming America’s first permanent English colony. You will arrive in Jamestown at 9:30 and your tour guide will escort you on a 2.5 hour walking tour of Jamestown. After your visit you will make your way to Gettysburg for an overnight stay at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1857 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, PA.
At 6:45pm you will be transferred from your hotel for your included dinner. (B, D)
Day 6
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
After departing your hotel this morning, you will arrive at the Gettysburg Battlefield for a 2 hour motorcoach tour of this historic site. After your tour and time for lunch you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. A dinner stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive at the Westgate Shopping Centre at approximately 10:00pm. (B)
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.