Capitals of Eastern Canada and Cruise - Outside Cabin (14 Days starting from $3,235)

Capitals of Eastern Canada and Cruise - Outside Cabin

A 14-Day tour starting from $3,235

Length:	14 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA and Canada 2008
Operator:	Insight
Tour Code:	AQEZ

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About This Tour

Enjoy two-night stays in bustling Toronto and romantic Quebec City, plus overnight stops in vibrant Montreal and the nation’s capital city,Ottawa.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director (days 1-7)
Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
All the facilities aboard the Holland America cruise ship*

Quality Dining

6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, plus choose from a selection of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Ottawa
7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners included aboard the ms Maasdam*

*Exclusive to 14 Day Tour & Cruise

14 DAYS ~ ONTARIO ~ QUEBEC ~ PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ~ NOVA SCOTIA ~ MAINE ~ MASSACHUSETTS

Tour Pace - Canada’s eastern cities are bursting with life and this tour offers a fantastic introduction to their highlights. Enjoy two-night stays in bustling Toronto and romantic Quebec City, plus overnight stops in vibrant Montreal and the nation’s capital city, Ottawa.

Fellow Passengers -This diverse and cultural region has something for everyone. City lovers and history buffs will find themselves in their element, while fans of French life and language will enjoy soaking up the ambience in the fascinating province of Quebec.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO.
A complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the tour hotel is provided.Your Tour Director will be available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Sutton Place Hotel Toronto.*

DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.
Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan Toronto. Rise to the top of the CN Tower and view Toronto from four different lookout levels. Travelling up stately University Avenue, see Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row. Move on to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close- up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise before browsing the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. (B,D)

DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA.
Bid farewell to Toronto and travel north along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada’s first capital, Kingston. Your orientation tour shows you the numerous historic buildings, churches, picturesque neighbourhoods and 19th century fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. For dinner this evening, choose from a selection of excellent restaurants in Ottawa.
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier. (B,DA)

DAY 4 – OTTAWA – QUEBEC CITY.
This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green- peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Then, follow the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, the first French settlement in North America, reminiscent of a medieval European village. This evening is at leisure to enjoy this romantic city on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Perhaps join your Tour Director for an optional French Bistro dinner inside the walled city.
Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (B)

DAY 5 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING.
Let a local guide 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 – first pilgrimage shrine in North America – and the spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning to Quebec City where the rest of the day is free. (B)

DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY – MONTREAL.
Continue to Quebec’s largest city, Montreal. See the cobble- stone streets of Vieux Montreal and the Old Port. On your locally guided tour, admire the city’s diversity from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area.This evening, explore Montreal’s old world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure.
Hotel: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. (B)

DAY 7 – DEPART MONTREAL.
Enjoy free time in Montreal, then transfer to the ms Maasdam in the afternoon to begin your Canada & New England Discovery Cruise that sails along the scenic St. Lawrence River. (D)

DAY 8 – CRUISING – QUEBEC CITY.
Explore the city or beyond. Available activities include biking at Montmorency Falls, wine-tasting at Canyon Ste Anne and rafting down the Jacques Cartier River. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 – CRUISING – THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE.
The lifeblood of French Canada, the St. Lawrence River delivered explorer Jacques Cartier to indigenous peoples in 1534. Today it will deliver you to majestic landscapes, rich aquatic life and multiple species of whale that feed at the St. Lawrence Estuary. (B,L,D,)

DAY 10 – CRUISING – CHARLOTTETOWN. Call in at Charlottetown, where red double-decker buses motor along streets lined with Victorian houses. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Cavendish, with ample time to visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead and Prince Edward Island National Park for a leisurely walk along the boardwalk. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 – CRUISING – SYDNEY.
Alexander Graham Bell observed,“I have travelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes and the Alps, and the Highlands of Scotland; but for simply beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.” Perhaps join an optional shore excursion along the 184-mile-long Cabot Trail, or be a soldier for the day at Louisbourg – the choice is yours. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 – CRUISING – HALIFAX.
Lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges; tiny villages huddle in rocky inlets; lobsters make it from the ocean to your plate in record time – all in Nova Scotia. In Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel defend the city and await your inspection. (B,L,D)

DAY 13 – CRUISING – BAR HARBOR.
Tucked into a cove by Acadia National Park is Bar Harbor, a quintessential New England coastal town. Enjoy an optional bike ride or kayak adventure, participate in a lobster bake and chew on hand-stretched taffy from an upscale boutique. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 – DISEMBARK BOSTON.
Time permitting, explore the cradle of American history, Boston, before being transferred to Boston International Airport or to the Omni Parker House, for guests wishing to extend their stay. Please do not schedule fights before noon. (B)

*20 September 2009 - Hotel Change – START HOTEL - Group will be at the Hilton Toronto instead of the Sutton Place in Toronto. Pre nights need to be booked at the Hilton.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/17/2009 - 5/30/2009	$3,235
5/31/2009 - 6/13/2009	$3,290
6/14/2009 - 6/27/2009	$3,450
6/28/2009 - 7/11/2009	$3,450
9/6/2009 - 9/19/2009	$3,565
9/20/2009 - 10/3/2009	$3,565

Hotels - From the Sutton Place in Toronto to the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, the luxurious hotels on this tour are all centrally located to allow you to make the most of your visit.Wake up every morning to find the best of these delightful cities on your doorstep, waiting to be explored.

Highlights - Take home memories of a boat ride to the foot of Niagara’s thundering falls, a day exploring the historic walled city in Quebec and an evening wandering the cobble-stone streets of Old Montreal.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower
Niagara Falls, enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise
Visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Montmorency Falls

Additional Excursions & Sights

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
See Ottawa’s Parliament, Royal Canadian Mint & National Art Gallery
See 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
Enjoy the seasonal splendours of the Canadian & New England coasts aboard the luxurious five star ms Maasdam*

Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director (days 1-7)
Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
All the facilities aboard the Holland America cruise ship*

Quality Dining

6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, plus choose from a selection of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Ottawa
7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners included aboard the ms Maasdam*

*Exclusive to 14 Day Tour & Cruise

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