Explore stunning Eastern Canada on this 8-day guided tour. See Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders, as you cruise the iconic waters on a narrated boat tour. Later, explore the idyllic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake before indulging in an ice wine at Château des Charmes. Visit the most iconic sites of Ottawa, including its Parliament buildings and Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — then feast on locally farmed and foraged foods for dinner at the renowned restaurant Play, Food & Wine. In Quebec City, stay at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, which overlooks the St. Lawrence River; a Local Expert will guide you through its corridors on a tour that take you into typically off-limits areas and unveils the mansion's unique history.
Locations Visited
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal
Countries Visited
Canada
Travel Style
Luxury Gold
Accommodations
7 nights included
Age Requirements
Minimum age 5
Day 1
Canada extends a grand welcome where you will be escorted to your luxury hotel, the Sutton Place. Celebrate your Eastern Canada Luxury tour with local cuisine in the popular Toronto Entertainment District.
Accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel
Meals
Dinner
At 18:00, join your Travelling Concierge and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Day 2
Experience the thundering wonder of Niagara Falls aboard an expertly narrated cruise experiencing the power, thundering water and amazing mist up close. Tour and sip ice wines at Château des Charmes and sample unique cheeses and chocolates.
Accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Visit Château des Charmes, where you will enjoy a private tour of the vineyard, followed by a pairing experience with unique, local wines and carefully selected cheeses and chocolates.
In Toronto, see Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum.
Day 3
Uncover Kingston’s historical landmarks and arrive in modern Ottawa. Settle into your landmark hotel, the Fairmont Château Laurier, reminiscent of a French chateau. You're invited to witness the beauty and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses at Mādahòkì Farm over tea, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Accommodation
Fairmont Château Laurier
Meals
Breakfast
A serving of Indigenous Tea welcomes you to Mādahòkì Farm as you take in the striking beauty of this setting and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses.
Day 4
Bask in Ottawa's iconic buildings including Parliament Hill, Notre Dame and Rideau Canal. Enjoy a guided visit of Rideau Hall, entering the State rooms where the Governor General welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians. Join an expertly guided visit to the Canadian Museum of History. This evening, you are invited to a unique farm-to-table, four-course dinner at Play Food & Wine.
Accommodation
Fairmont Château Laurier
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Indulge at Play Food & Wine; a modern culinary experience that will delight your taste buds with its fresh food using local, sustainable and seasonal products sourced by farmers and foragers.
Admire Rideau Hall and learn of its history during a guided walk including the State rooms, where the governor general fulfills official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians.
With roots stretching back to 1856, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations.
Day 5
Journey along the St. Lawrence River to City to discover the beautiful Joan of Arc Gardens, the Québec Parliament, Place Royale and Old Town Québec and embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Château Frontenac. Savour a special multi-course dinner at Bistro Le SAM, a locally sought after restaurant inside Le Château Frontenac.
Accommodation
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
On a tour of the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a Local Expert, gain behind-the-scenes access to learn about the château's history.
Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with easy walking access to all of the wonderful sites and experiences that Old Québec has to offer.
In the evening, savour a spectacular dinner with wine at Bistro Le SAM in Château Frontenac.
Day 6
Uncover Québec City's French-Canadian history with a Local Expert visiting the Citadel of Québec, Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale. In Old Québec, indulge in First Nations gastronomy over a gourmet lunch at Sagamité restaurant. Discover a natural wonder visiting Parc de la Chute-Montmorency for a gaze at the towering Montmorency Falls. Watch the falls tumble from the mouth of the Montmorency River and rush over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Continue your exploration on a scenic gondola ride alongside Montmorency Falls or opt to join a guided tour and demonstration at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum, renowned for its metal craftmanship for nearly 100 years.
Accommodation
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dive into Québec City's history as you embark on a walking tour of historic Old Québec. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll see the Citadel of Québec, the Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale as you hear about the city's French-Canadian influence.
Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you journey alongside the falls by gondola.
Personalise Your Day over a fascinating learning experience and demonstration of copper repoussé artwork at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. The Gilles family is renowned for their magnificent metal craftsmanship using copper -- one of the natural resources of Quebec -- for the past 100 years. View the unrivalled collection of copper art before experimenting with the art of repoussé yourself. Using a thin sheet of copper and tools, you’ll create your own unique work of art.
This charming restaurant in historic Old Quebec has traced the path of indigenous gastronomy to delight you with meals that are both gourmet feasts and cultural experiences. Over Flaming Yatista prepared tableside, discover how important fire is to the First Nations. Warm up with a traditional soup, enjoy main dishes of seafood, game meat or pasta, and finish with a decadent dessert.
Day 7
Take in historic Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and the Old Port or join a mural and street art walking tour highlighting Saint-Laurent boulevard. Visit the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, the first Gothic Revival church in Canada. Indulge in a final dinner to celebrate your journey.
Accommodation
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Château Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.
Visit Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, which is considered a masterpiece in Gothic revival architecture and renowned for its dramatic interior. The sanctuary is decorated in beautiful hues of blues, reds, purples, silver and gold. Stunning stained glass windows, hundreds of intricate wood carvings, and a grand pipe organ are also featured within the interior.
Enjoy delicious food and wine in Old Montreal at Gibbys.
Day 8
Your Toronto to Montreal tour comes to an end this morning as you are transferred to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for your onward journey home.
Meals
Breakfast
Title
Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
Included at all hotels.
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
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