Tour Itinerary
8 days / 7 nights
Day One – Welcome to Montreal
Bonjour – Welcome to French Canada! Upon arrival to Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, we’ll be met by our Professional Tour Guide and luxury motor coach and transfer to our downtown Montreal for a relaxing night’s stay. After we take time to relax and freshen up, we’ll gather for a planned welcome dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Day Two – Tour of Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica & Mount-Royal
This morning after breakfast, we’ll depart with our local Tour Guide for a guided touring Montreal. Highlights of the tour include Old Montreal, visit to Notre Dame Basilica, Mount Royal with a visit to St. Joseph’s Oratory. Following the tour, enjoy an independent lunch in Old Town Montreal before we depart for Quebec City! Québec is the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico. We’ll arrive to Quebec hotel for a relaxing two night stay. Take some time to relax and freshen up before enjoying a gastronomique dinner in the Old City.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three – Tour of Quebec City, Beaupre Coast, Saint Anne de Beaupre & Montmorency Falls
Enjoy breakfast before meeting our local Tour Guide and embarking on a wonderful tour of Quebec City. Discover beautiful cityscapes and see how Québec’s defenses developed under the French and English regimes. Cannons, loopholes, the Esplanade Powder Magazine, a star-shaped Citadel, Artillery Park, and fortresses are all part of this outstanding tour! Following the tour, enjoy free time for an independent lunch and browsing the Old City (90 mins minimum). This afternoon, enjoy touring the Beaupre Coast along the Saint Lawrence River. Enjoy a visit to the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. Follow the Gilles family and be entranced by the “art of repoussé”, masterfully interpreted by the craftsman Albert Gilles whose talent served prestigious people like pope Pius XII and Walt Disney. Continue on for a visit to the magnificent Saint Anne de Beaupre Basilica and then off the day with a visit to Montmorency Falls Park for spectacular views of these falls which are higher than Niagara Falls. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner in the old city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four – Travel along the St. Lawrence to Canada’s Capital
Enjoy breakfast this morning before departing for Canada’s Capital! Enjoy the scenery as we travel along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, enjoying a lunch stop en route. This afternoon, we’ll visit the renowned Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello resort, nestled in the heart of the scenic Montebello village. Historically founded as a private club in 1930, it’s known as the world’s largest log cabin! Here we’ll enjoy refreshments as we continue on to Ottawa and check into our hotel for the next two evenings. Tonight, enjoy a planned dinner at one of the cities fine restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five – Ottawa City Tour, Parliament, Royal Mounted Canadian Police Stables & Rideau Hall
Following breakfast, we’ll meet our local Tour Guide and depart for a tour of this beautiful city. Then, we’ll visit the centre stage of Canadian democracy by taking a guided tour of The Parliament! The buildings and grounds of Parliament Hill is a site of architectural beauty, historical significance and federal decision-making. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring at the famous By Ward Market. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Royal Mounted Canadian Police Stables for a tour of the stables (where they always have horses), the tack room, Ferrier Shop and the Arena where they practice. In the visitor’s center, enjoy a video of the history of the Musical Ride and on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We’ll finish off the day with a visit to Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of every Governor General since 1867. Enjoy touring this enchanting site with its historic building and beautiful landscape. Enjoy the evening at our leisure to dine independently at one of the many wonderful restaurants Ottawa has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast
Day Six – Thousand Islands Luncheon Cruise
This morning, enjoy breakfast before we continue on to the 1000 Islands region where we’ll enjoy a scenic 1000 islands Luncheon Cruise. Cruise past dozens of islands, fairytale castles, lighthouses, island mansions and wildlife all while hearing about true tales of Pirates, bootleggers and the Gilded Age rich and famous who all spent time here. Later this afternoon, we’ll continue on to our Toronto or Niagara Falls hotel for a two night stay. Tonight, enjoy dinner at our leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Seven – Niagara-On-The-Lake, Winery, Niagara Falls Horn Blower Cruise and IMAX Movie
After breakfast, we’ll depart for the charming Victorian style village of Niagara-on-the-Lake for an independent lunch and free time to explore the village and shops. This afternoon, meet our guide and travel along the Niagara River to Niagara Falls. Upon arrival, we’ll be met by the thunderous roar of these great falls! Enjoy some time to explore the promenade and take pictures before we step aboard the all-new Hornblower Niagara Cruises – a once-in-a-lifetime experience, taking you into the mighty mists of the Horseshoe Falls! We’ll finish off the day at the IMAX Theatre for a heart-pounding ride over Niagara Falls. Travel back in time to learn of its 12,000-year history and experience the death defying stunts performed by daredevils who challenged the fury of Niagara Falls. Tonight, enjoy a planned dinner at one of Niagara’s wonderful restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Eight – Toronto tour, CN Tower & Depart for home
Enjoy breakfast this morning, and then meet our local Tour Guide for a tour of Toronto along with a visit to the CN Tower for spectacular views of the city and surrounds. Midday, we’ll arrive to the airport for departure home taking many wonderful memories of our Eastern Canadian adventure home with us!
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
- Eight days luxury motor coach transportation
- Seven night’s accommodations
- Six days Professional Tour Guide Service
- Seven full American breakfasts
- One luncheon Cruise
- Five dinners
- Guided tour of Montreal
- Visit to Notre Dame Basilica
- Visit to Saint Joseph’s Oratory
- Guided tour of Quebec City
- Guided tour along Beaupre Coast
- Visit to Gilles Copper Museum
- Visit to Saint Anne de Beaupre
- Visit to Montmorency Falls
- Refreshments at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
- Guided tour of Ottawa
- Visit to Parliament Hill
- Visit to Royal Mounted Canadian Police Stables
- Visit to Rideau Hall
- Visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Guided tour of Niagara Falls
- Hornblower Niagara Cruises
- Guided tour of Toronto
- Admission to CN Tower
- Baggage handling (one piece per person)
- Hotel taxes; meal taxes and gratuities
