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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 14 days and 13 nights | Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Kamloops, Whistler, Vancouver) | Canada (Montreal) |
Day 1:
Montreal
Arrive in Montreal and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of the dynamic and cultural city of Montréal. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 2:
Montreal
Today we tour the second- largest French-speaking city in the world. Touring the downtown area, we view the Olympic Complex, charming Old Montreal, McGill University, the residential streets of Mount Royal and the bustling shopping streets. There is an option to visit the Biodome housing five different ecosystems found in the Americas, as well as the Botanical Gardens featuring 22,000 plant species, 10 exhibition greenhouses, and over 20 thematic gardens, spread across 75 hectares. Overnight in Montreal. Continental breakfast included.
Day 3:
Montreal - Quebec City
Departing from Montreal, we drive along the stunning St. Lawrence River to Quebec’s cultural heartland, Quebec City. We follow the Chemin du Roy Highway winding through authentic French-Canadian villages and towns. Upon arrival in Quebec City, we tour within the walls of the old city and view the ornate city gates, Lower Town, The Citadelle and Battlefields Park. Overnight in Quebec City. Continental breakfast included.
Day 4:
Quebec City
The day is at your leisure to further explore the sights of this charming World Heritage Site. You can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including 3-hours of whale watching on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River aboard a regular boat. Upon return, we will visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls that are 30 metres higher than the Niagara Falls with a flow of roughly 35,000 litres of water per second (125,000 litres during the spring). Overnight in Quebec City. Continental breakfast included.
Day 5:
Quebec City - Ottawa/Gatineau
This morning, we travel along the scenic Ottawa River to the Nation’s capital, Ottawa. We skirt the magnificent Laurentians and follow the Chemin du Roy Highway past rustic Quebecois villages and historic shrines. On route, we stop at the iconic Sugar Shack for a guided visit and tasting with Chez Dany. After a brief orientation upon arrival in Ottawa, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the national capital. Defined by the Rideau Canal (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site) and the government buildings on Parliament Hill, the city offers many great sights including the public gardens, the Byward Market and City Hall. Overnight in Gatineau/Ottawa. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 6:
Ottawa / Gatineau - Toronto
Today’s journey takes us to Toronto. Our route winds through rolling farmland, following the rivers and lakes of the Rideau Waterway. The tour will stop in Rockport where you have the option of enjoying an entertaining and relaxing cruise through the beautiful Thousand Islands. The remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city. Discover the delights of Toronto’s vibrant neighbourhoods, take a ride to the top of the CN Tower, experience the lively theatre district, and indulge in one of the numerous restaurants. Overnight in Toronto. Continental breakfast included.
Day 7:
Toronto / Niagara Falls
This morning, we meet our fellow travellers at breakfast before setting out to discover the many identities of the Canada’s most cosmopolitan city. After seeing the provincial parliament buildings, the waterfront, the imposing CN Tower, and lively Chinatown, we leave the city and head for the Niagara Peninsula. We pass through outlying communities and towns along the shores of Lake Ontario en route to Niagara Falls. Time is allocated to admire the falls and take part in some of Niagara Falls numerous activities. Option to board the thrilling Niagara City Cruises – Voyage to The Falls for an immersive and unforgettable experience. Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 8:
Toronto - Calgary (Flight)
A transfer brings us to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport for a flight over the prairie grainfields of central Canada to Calgary. Upon arrival in Calgary, we make our way to our downtown hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Calgary. Continental breakfast included.
Day 9:
Calgary - Banff National Park / Canmore
We set out early this morning to tour the sights of Calgary. We admire such modern and historic landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and the skyscrapers of the commercial district. Leaving Calgary behind we set our sights on the Rocky Mountains, which can already be seen, far off in the distance. Experience the majesty of the mountains as we first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park. We tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and emerald green lakes and see landmark Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in Canmore. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 10:
Canmore / Banff National Park
The entire day is at leisure to tour Banff area and browse through the many boutiques and specialty shops along Banff Avenue. An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. From the unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise we enter a rugged wilderness as we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield we board a Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return late in the afternoon. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included.
Day 11:
Canmore - Kamloops
Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. We continue our tour of the Canadian parks system as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s Yoho National Park. From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to Glacier National Park. We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Continental breakfast included.
Day 12:
Kamloops - Whistler
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.
Day 13:
Whistler - Vancouver
We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the countryside behind and explore the metropolis of Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park, Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown, Granville Island and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included.
Day 14:
Vancouver
Canadian breakfast included.
- Montreal sightseeing tour
- Quebec sightseeing tour
- Sugar shack visit and lunch
- Ottawa sightseeing tour
- Toronto and Niagara Falls sightseeing tour
- Calgary sightseeing tour
- Banff sightseeing tour
- Vancouver sightseeing tour
- 13 breakfasts
- Transportation by modern tour coach
- Experienced tour driver
- Tour director throughout
- Moderate accommodation
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST
- Transfers (to and from hotel/airport) unless otherwise noted under inclusions
- International flights
- Insurance
- Any extras
- Anything not specified in the price includes
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Faubourg Montreal or Hotel Le Cantlie Suites or similarMontreal |
Montreal Welcome desk in the hotel lobby with our Tour Director available. |
| 2 | Hotel Faubourg Montreal or Hotel Le Cantlie Suites or similarMontreal | |
| 3 | Hotel Palace Royal or Hotel Pur or similarQuebec City | |
| 4 | Hotel Palace Royal or Hotel Pur or similarQuebec City | |
| 5 | Four Points by Sheraton or similarOttawa | |
| 6 | Courtyard Toronto Downtown or similarToronto | |
| 7 | Courtyard Toronto Downtown or similarToronto | |
| 8 | Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown or similarCalgary | |
| 9 | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre or Pocaterra Resort and Spa or similarCanmore | Banff National Park |
| 10 | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre or Pocaterra Resort and Spa or similarCanmore | |
| 11 | Prestige Kamloops or Quality Inn Kamloops or Prestige Aberdeen or similarKamloops | |
| 12 | The Listel Hotel Whistler or Aava Whistler or similarWhistler | |
| 13 | Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre or Sandman Suites on Davie or similarVancouver | |
| 14 | Vancouver |
| Place | English commentary - Land only | German commentary - Land only | English commentary - Air inclusive | German commentary - Air inclusive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | Hotel Faubourg Montreal or Hotel Le Cantlie Suites or similar | |||
| Quebec City | Hotel Palace Royal or Hotel Pur or similar | |||
| Ottawa | Four Points by Sheraton or similar | |||
| Toronto | Courtyard Toronto Downtown or similar | |||
| Calgary | Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown or similar | |||
| Canmore | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre or Pocaterra Resort and Spa or similar | |||
| Kamloops | Prestige Kamloops or Quality Inn Kamloops or Prestige Aberdeen or similar | |||
| Whistler | The Listel Hotel Whistler or Aava Whistler or similar | |||
| Vancouver | Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre or Sandman Suites on Davie or similar | |||
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