Niagara Falls and French Canada

Tour Information

The tour begins in Montréal with sightseeing that includes Notre Dame Basilica and Old Montréal, then travel by rail to Québec City, Canada’s only walled city. Explore cobblestone streets and four-centuries-old buildings that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to Old France! Visit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré pilgrimage site and tour a sugar shack to learn the art of making maple syrup. Next, journey along the St. Lawrence River and into the province of Ontario. In Ottawa, Canada’s capital, city sightseeing highlights Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, and the Rideau Canal, then enjoy a scenic cruise through St. Lawrence Islands National Park and a stop at the historic town of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. See the sights in Toronto before taking a scenic cruise to the base of thundering Niagara Falls. Return to Toronto for a festive dinner atop the world-famous CN Tower, the perfect ending to an exciting adventure

Tour includes many meals as per itinerary below:
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

Day 1

Arrive in Montréal
Welcome to Montréal. This evening, enjoy a Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director
Hotel: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

Day 2

Montréal–VIA Rail ®–Québec City
This morning, enjoy Montréal’s unique combination of French charm and North American lifestyle. See the NOTRE DAME BASILIC A, the cobbled streets of Old Montréal, and Mount Royal for a beautiful view of the city. This afternoon, travel in style through the province of Québec onboard VIA RAIL. When you see the stone walls of Québec City, you’ll feel as though you are stepping back in time to Old France. This evening, enjoy breathtaking views from your hotel as you settle in for a relaxing 2-night stay at the Loews Le Concorde Hotel. Tonight, savour fine French cuisine at a charming restaurant in the Old City. (B,D)
Hotel: Loews Le Concorde

Day 3

Québec City
This morning, explore Canada’s only walled city with its winding cobblestone streets, quaint restaurants, and boutiques housed in building more than 400 years old. Later, take an included excursion to the BASILIC A OF SAINTE-ANNEDE- BEAUPRE, revered by pilgrims since 1888. This evening, dinner is on your own, allowing you to sample one of the city’s many fabulous restaurants. (B)

Day 4

Quebec City – Ottawa
Before leaving Quebec we’ll stop at a SUGAR SHACK where you’ll enjoy a guided tour, learn the art of making maple syrup, and enjoy a traditional sugar shack breakfast. See charming villages along the St. Lawrence River as we leave French Canada and journey into the province of Ontario. A late-afternoon arrival in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Enjoy a city TOUR that highlights Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, the Rideau Canal, and the Byward Market. This evening, enjoy dinner at Le Café overlooking the famous Rideau Canal. (B,D)
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Day 5

Ottawa. Choose Your Experience
GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, today you select how you wish to spend your day. Choose from a lock tour and CR UISE along the scenic Rideau Canal or hop aboard one of Canada’s oldest STEAM TRAINS and enjoy an excursion to the picturesque village of Wakefield. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure to explore this vibrant city. (B)

Day 6

Ottawa–St. Lawrence Islands National Park–Toronto
This morning, enjoy a scenic CRUISE through St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Sit back and relax as you tour the world-famous 1000 Islands. Our next stop is the historic town of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. We continue to Toronto for an orientation tour of the city’s major landmarks. (B,D)
Hotel: Fairmont Royal York

Day 7

Toronto. Niagara Falls Excursion
This morning, drive west to Niagara Falls on the U.S. / Canadian border. Board the Maid of the Mist for a scenic CR UISE to the base of the thundering waterfall. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner high in the sky at the world’s tallest tower, the CN TOWER. (B,D)

Day 8

Toronto
After breakfast, bid farewell to your newfound friends as your holiday comes to an end with an included transfer to the airport. (B)

What's Included

• Transatlantic flights from/to the UK
• Accommodation in 1st class hotels for 7 nights as listed above or similar standard
• Airport transfers on first and last day of tour
• Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
• Transportation in deluxe Motorcoach
• 7 Breakfasts; 4 Dinners (B,D)
• Welcome reception
• Montreal guided sightseeing including Notre Dame
• VIA RAIL train journey from Montréal to Québec City
• Quebec City guided sightseeing; visit a sugar shack
• Ottawa guided sightseeing; and “Choose Your Experience” activity
• 1000 Islands Scenic cruise
• Visit Niagara Falls
• Maid of the Mist cruise
• Toronto guided sightseeing
• Farewell Dinner at CN Tower