Eastern Explorer

Discover frontier trails and lively, multi-cultural cities. Be awed by the natural wonder of surging rivers, tranquil lakes and the breath-taking power of Niagara Falls, and feel history come alive in North America’s only fortified city.

What's Included:

• Return flights from London
• 11 nights accommodation
• Free door-to-door transfer service
• 13 meals - 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 farewell dinner
• City tours of Toronto, Montréal, Québec and Ottawa
• Thousand Island Cruise
• Niagara Falls Cruise and Skylon Tower
• Professional Tour Director
• Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach Travel
• Baggage handling (1 per person) at hotels

Day 1: Arrive Toronto

Arrive in Toronto and make your own way to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: The Chelsea.

Day 2 : Toronto

Explore Toronto on a city tour. Highlights include the Eaton Centre, old and new City Halls, Casa Loma, Yorkville and the University of Toronto.

Day 3 : Toronto - Montréal

Follow the north shore of Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands, for a relaxing cruise. Then continue to Montréal. Hotel for 2 nights: Fairfield Lord Berri

Day 4 : Montréal

On this morning’s city tour you will view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montréal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. Your afternoon is free.

Day 5 : Montréal - Québec City

This morning follow the route of Canada’s first carriageway, the Chemin du Roy, deep into French Canada. On arrival in Québec City, tour within the walls of the old city and view Lower Town, the Citadel, Battlefields Park and the ornate city gates.

Hotel for 2 nights: Delta by Marriott

Day 6 : Québec City

The day is at leisure to explore this charming World Heritage Site. Or you can join an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including a 3-hour whale watching tour on the St. Lawrence River

Day 7 : Québec City - Ottawa

Follow the north shore of the St. Lawrence this morning, across the Ontario border and on to Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Stop for lunch along the way at an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. On arrival in Ottawa tour the highlights including the Parliament Buildings, the Rideau Canal & more.

Hotel for 2 nights: Delta by Marriott

Day 8 : Ottawa

This morning enjoy a Turtle Island aboriginal experience breakfast on Victoria Island. The afternoon is free.

Day 9 : Ottawa - Midland

Your journey west from Ottawa features sparkling lakes, rushing streams, deep forests and characteristic northern towns. Visit Algonquin Provincial Park where you will take a walk along the scenic trails.

Hotel: Quality Inn or similar

Day 10 : Midland - Niagara Falls

Travel to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons for breakfast. Continue through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls. A thrilling boat ride to the base of the Falls is included, as is a ride to the top of the Skylon Tower providing spectacular views of the Falls.

Hotel: Hilton Hotel & Suites Fallsview

Day 11: Day 11 : Niagara Falls - Toronto

Your drive today follows the scenic Niagara Parkway through the historic village of Niagara on the Lake, a thriving community proud to display a carefully preserved 19th century atmosphere. This afternoon you will return to Toronto and this evening features a special farewell dinner at the CN Tower.

Hotel: The Chelsea

Day 12 : Toronto departure

Time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells then make your way to the airport.