Day 1 - Arrive Toronto
After arriving at Toronto International Airport you will be met by your private sedan and transfer to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to start exploring this world class destination.
Moderate: Overnight Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2 - Midland 30,000 Island Cruise
Start your morning aboard a first-class motor coach and depart from the Toronto Coach Terminal for your full-day excursion. You'll enjoy your two-and-a-half hour drive to the community of Midland while viewing Ontario's beautiful landscapes. In Midland, you'll enjoy some free time to explore downtown and do some country shopping, or perhaps choose to visit one of the local Huronia attractions. Board the Miss Midland for your two-and-a-half hour cruise. Relax in comfort as you enjoy the scenic wonders of the world-famous Georgian Bay, and the 30,000 Island of Muskoka. Your motor coach will take you back to Toronto where you arrive downtown at approximately 7:30pm.
Note: The Midland 30,000 Island Cruise operates from May 23 to October 6, 2008. If not operating, the tour will be replaced with a Toronto City Tour.
Moderate: Overnight Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 3 - VIA Rail - Toronto to Quebec City / Dinner at Aux Anciens Canadiens
Early this morning, transfer (on own) from your hotel to the VIA Rail station. Upon arrival at the train station, go straight to the Panorama lounge which is reserved for VIA 1 passengers. You'll be able to unwind as you wait for departure. The day's newspapers, coffee and juice will be yours to enjoy, free of charge. You will depart downtown Toronto and travel to Quebec City, North America's only fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel in total comfort and ease and forget the hassles of driving. You will travel in VIA 1 class which offers you a delicious meal and exclusive access to the VIA 1 lounge in the service-car. Upon arrival in Quebec City, you will be transfer (on own) to your hotel.
This evening you will enjoy a traditional Quebec dinner at the historic Aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant in Old Quebec City. You will experience a 3 course menu, and discover the hospitality so treasured by the Quebecois expressed in its purest tradition!
Moderate: Overnight Hotel Clarendon
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Fairmont Gold River view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 4 - Quebec City - The Capital Tour / Afternoon at Leisure
Today enjoy a 2 hour city tour of this fabulous city. Discover the only fortified city in America, North of Mexico. Quebec, a gem of distinct heritage, is the cradle of French Canadian culture in North America. Old Québec, with its narrow streets, offers historic houses, lively places and fortresses. Discover the Plains of Abraham and Battlefield Park, the Parliament Buildings and the Saint Lawrence river, one of the longest in the world. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city.
In the afternoon you may take an optional tour to the Montmorency Falls and Ile d'Orleans. Or, you may wish to stroll through the city, where quaint shops and restaurants abound.
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON TOUR:
A Fabulous Country Tour - Taking the Avenue Royale through the traditional villages and farms of the Beaupré Coast, your guide will help you relive the tranquil pace of bygone years. A 45-minute stop is scheduled at the Montmorency Falls and the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre with a short detour to the western tip of the Island of Orleans. Other highlights include the Petit Pre Mill & Vineyard and the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum.
Moderate: Overnight Hotel Clarendon
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Fairmont Gold River view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 5 - VIA Rail - Quebec City to Montreal / Montreal Museum Pass
This morning you will transfer (on own) to the train station for your departure on a 3 hour train journey to Montreal. You will travel in VIA 1 class which offers you a delicious meal and exclusive access to the VIA 1 lounge in the service-car. Upon arrival in Montreal, the largest French-speaking city in North America, you will transfer (on own) to your hotel for check-in. Nestled on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal is a magical city and a destination of choice for visitors of all ages.
Explore with the Montreal Museums Pass, which is a wonderful way to discover the Island of Montréal at your own pace. Montreal's internationally renowned museums and attractions reflect the city's history and cultural diversity, and address a wide variety of themes from innovative, highly authentic angles. The pass is valid at 30 major Montreal museums and attractions (including the Montreal Biodôme, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, Planetarium and Science Centre, to name a few), along with public transit, in a unique package good for 3 consecutive days!
Moderate: Overnight Delta Centre-Ville
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 6 - Day at Leisure / Dinner Cruise
Today is at leisure to continue exploring the city with your Montreal Museums Pass. Explore the city with its trendy boutiques, underground shopping complex, museums and Old Montreal.
Experience a fabulous Dinner-Cruise on the historic St. Lawrence River aboard a Paris-style river boat. While you're enjoying spectacular panoramic views, you'll savour the fine cuisine, served at your table by our attentive waiters. Let yourself be entertained by the romantic and uplifting repertoire of our musical duo, singer Hélène Cardinal and accordionist Mario Bruneau, who perform traditional French songs, accordion waltzes and jazz tunes. You will be seated on the Main Deck and enjoy a 4 course dinner including gratuity.
Note: The dinner cruise operates from Mid May to Mid October – and is subject to cancellation due to weather, etc. If the cruise is not operating, it will be substituted with dinner at Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel Restaurant located in Old Montreal.
Moderate: Overnight Delta Centre-Ville
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 7 - Tour ends in Montreal
Today you will transfer by private sedan to the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport in time for your onward or homeward flight departure.
OPTION:
VIA Rail to Toronto & Transfer to Toronto Airport:
You may wish to travel back to Toronto with VIA Rail and transfer by private sedan to the Toronto International Airport for your flight departure home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 6 nights accommodation, room tax, and any mandatory service charges
- VIA Rail corridor pass in VIA 1 class between Toronto & Quebec City and Quebec City & Montreal including one meal onboard
- Midland 30,000 Island Cruise & Tour (SUBSTITUTION: If tour not operating, it will be replaced with a Toronto City Tour)
- Traditional Quebec 3 course dinner at Aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant including gratuities
- Quebec City - The Capital Tour
- Montreal Museum Pass including admission to 30 major Montreal museums and attractions and public transit
- 4 course dinner on 3.5 hour Montreal Dinner Cruise including gratuities (SUBSTITUTION: If cruise not operating, it will be replaced with dinner at Auberge Saint-Gabriel Restaurant)
- Airport transfers by private sedan between Toronto Airport & Hotel and hotel & Montreal Airport including gratuities
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Gratuities not listed as included
- Optional tours
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)