Canada’s Capital Cities + Niagara Falls | Escorted Tour

Itinerary Highlights

Visit the thundering Niagara Falls and enjoy lunch at the quaint village of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Cruise through Ontario’s Thousand Islands on the St Lawrence River
Meet a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Montreal
Wander through Quebec’s Old Quarter exploring its preserved historic district
Best time to travel MAY - OCT

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout
Breakfast
English Speaking Guide
International Flights

9 nights from £4,379 per person

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Discover the vibrant and multi-cultural city of Toronto and take in panoramic views from the top of the CN Tower. Cruise to the base of the thundering Niagara Falls and explore the quaint historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Cruise through St Lawrence River’s Thousand Islands, where elaborate castle-like mansions were private retreats of the elite from the 19th century. Tour the capital’s gothic Parliament buildings and House of Commons in Ottawa. Indulge in sweet treats at a Quebecois sugar shack and sample local delicacies on a walking tour of Old Montreal. Stroll around the cobblestoned streets of Quebec City and you will feel like you have stepped back in time into a 17th-century European village. This 10-day escorted tour includes guided tours as well as plenty of free-time for you to explore at your leisure.

This tour offers 38 departures between 22 May - 1 October 2022

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Toronto

Upon arrival at Toronto International Airport you will be met by a representative of Tauck Tours and transferred to your hotel. This evening’s tour is a private after-hours visit to the Royal Ontario Museum where you will enjoy a welcome reception and dinner. Meals: Dinner

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Benihana Japanese Steakhouse at Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

Indoor Swimming Pool at Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

Day 2 Niagara Falls and Toronto

Today you will travel south to the border of the USA and take a morning cruise to the base of the thundering Niagara Falls. You will have free-time to wander around the quaint Victorian-style village of Niagara-on-the-Lake and enjoy lunch at your leisure before returning to Toronto in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 3 Thousand Islands Cruise plus Ottawa

Today you will leave for Ottawa. The journey will follow the St Lawrence River where you will take a leisurely lunch cruise through the scenic Thousand Islands, where elaborate mansions sit on their own private islands. An archipelago of more than 1,800 islands that straddles the USA and Canada border, Thousand Islands was a retreat for the wealthy in the 19th century. Continue to Ottawa to check-in to your French Chateau-style hotel for two nights. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Deluxe Double Room at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ontario

Deluxe Room Living Area at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ontario

Deluxe King Room at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ontario

Day 4 Ottawa

This morning’s sightseeing tour includes guided visits to the city’s Parliament Buildings and House of Commons. A tour of the Canadian Museum of History showcases the cultural diversity and history of its people and is one of North America’s oldest cultural institutions. Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 5 Meet a Mountie

Meet a retired officer from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Force before continuing your tour on to the French-speaking city of Montreal in the province of Quebec. A lunch stop is taken at Chateau Vaudreuil on the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains. You will stay at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for two nights. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Large Fairmont Gold Room at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Swimming pool at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Fairmont Room at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Day 6 Walking and Tasting Tour of Old Montreal

Explore old Montreal on a walking tour through its cobbled streets and city squares, admiring the 18th and 19th-century architecture, stopping along the way to sample local delicacies. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city further before dinner in one of the old city’s popular restaurants. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 7 Visit a Sugar Shack and Montmorency Falls

Your tour continues along the St Lawrence River to Trois-Rivieres. This city offers many art galleries and museums, as well as delightful walks through the centre. A stop is taken at a Quebecois sugar shack, where you will watch a maple sugar demonstration and sample some sweet treats. Another stop is at Montmorency Falls, where you will experience a tour and gondola ride, before arriving at Quebec City. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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Lobby at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City

Fairmont Room at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City

Bistro Le Sam Restaurant at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City

Day 8 Quebec City and Ile d’Orleans

Familiarise yourself with this historic city on this morning’s tour, which will pass by La Citadelle de Quebec and Plains of Abraham. Your tour will take you to historic Ile d’Orleans, an island of bountiful farmland and red-roofed houses. Lunch will be taken in a historic French flour mill, before a cider tasting at a local farm. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

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Day 9 Quebec City

The entire day is free for you to explore Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Stroll through the warren of cobblestoned streets, exploring both Lower and Upper Town. This evening is your farewell reception and dinner, which is served at your landmark hotel, Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 10 Quebec to UK

After you have checked out this morning you will be transferred to Quebec Airport for your flight home to the UK, or onward to your next destination. Meals: Breakfast