Capitals of Eastern Canada

Tour Information

Take home magnificent memories with this tour that combines a boat trip to the very base of Niagara’s thundering falls, exploration of the historic walled city of Quebec, insights into Ottawa, the legislative heart of Canada and the charm and character of the streets of Old Montreal.

Tour price includes: Schedule flights from London, Professional Tour Director throughout the tour, first class hotels, luxury air-conditioned motorcoach transport, airport transfers on arrival and departure, 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, plus a selection of "Dine-Around Eat Out" evening restaurant options in Ottawa.

Day 1

ARRIVE TORONTO.
Use your complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel, where your Tour Director will welcome you. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the Fairmont Royal York hotel, where we’ll stay for two nights.

Day 2

TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.
We spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan Toronto, riding to the top of the CN Tower and travelling up University Avenue to view Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row. We then move on to one of the world’s great natural wonders - Niagara Falls. Viewed from afar they are spectacular enough, but you will enjoy a close up and personal experience of the falls as the Maid of the Mist cruise boat journeys to the very base of the torrent. Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to the Fairmont Royal York. (FB)

Day 3

TORONTO - OTTAWA.
We travel north along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada’s first capital, Kingston. Your orientation tour will show you the numerous historic buildings, churches, picturesque neighbourhoods and 19th century fortifications. We then move on to Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. For dinner, you can choose from a selection of excellent restaurants in Ottawa before checking into the Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel. (FB,DA)

Day 4

OTTAWA - QUEBEC CITY.
Get to know Canada’s capital with an orientation tour of Ottawa’s stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens. We visit the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery, and then follow the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City. The first French settlement in North America, Quebec City is reminiscent of a medieval European village. You are free to enjoy this romantic city on foot or by horse-drawn carriage or perhaps join your Tour Director for an optional French Bistro dinner inside the walled city before sampling the facilities of the Hilton Quebec hotel. (FB)

Day 5

QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING.
An experienced local guide will show you the unique European charm of this historic city, with its Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Then venture north to visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and the spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning to Quebec City where the rest of your day is free to do as you please.(B)

Day 6

QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL.
We then move on to Quebec’s largest city, Montreal. Under the wing of an accomplished local guide, you’ll see the cobblestone streets of Vieux Montreal and the Old Port, admire the grand mansions of Mount Royal and the modern downtown area. In the evening, you can explore Montreal’s old world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure before overnighting at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel. (FB, CD)

Day 7

MONTREAL AT LEISURE
Today we have included an additional night in Montreal where the day is yours to explore independently. Overnight at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, (FB)

Day 8

DEPART MONTREAL
Today you will check out of your hotel and have take an included transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 9

ARRIVE BACK TO THE UK

What's Included

Inclusive Tour Highlights

• Trip to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower and spectacular views of the Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise boat.
• Visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Montmorency Falls, see museum row, Queen’s Park and City Hall in Toronto, browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
• Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation and see Ottawa’s Parliament, Royal Canadian Mint & National Art Gallery.
• Tour the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the historic walls of Quebec City, enjoy views from Mount Royal and get an insider view of Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal.

Additional Excursions & Sightseeing

• Enjoy the seasonal splendours of the Canadian & New England coasts aboard the luxurious five star MS Maasdam, call for details

First Class Travel Highlights

• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day
• Tours escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities on board
• First-class hotels and accommodation
• All service charges, taxes and porterage included
• Welcome reception with light buffett
• Quality dining with 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Celebration Dinner in Montreal, plus a selection of "Dine-Around Eat Out" evening restaurant options in Ottawa.