8 days (NCCGJ)

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Montréal

(Sat.) Welcome to Montréal. This evening, enjoy a Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director. (WR)

Day 2Montréal–VIA Rail®–Québec City

(Sun.) This morning, enjoy Montréal’s unique combination of French charm and North American lifestyle. See the NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the cobbled streets of Old Montréal, and Mount Royal for a beautiful view of the city. This afternoon, travel in style through the province of Québec onboard VIA RAIL. When you see the stone walls of Québec City, you’ll feel as though you are stepping back in time to Old France. This evening, enjoy breathtaking views from your hotel as you settle in for a relaxing 2-night stay at the Loews Le Concorde Hotel. Tonight, savor

Day 3Québec City

(Mon.) This morning, explore Canada’s only walled city with its winding cobblestone streets, quaint restaurants, and boutiques housed in building more than 400 years old. Later, take an included excursion to the BASILICA OF SAINTE-ANNEDE-BEAUPRE, revered by pilgrims since 1888. This evening, dinner is on your own, allowing you to sample one of the city’s many fabulous restaurants. (B)

Day 4Quebec City

(Tue.) Before leaving Quebec we’ll stop at a SUGAR SHACK where you’ll enjoy a guided tour, learn the art of making maple syrup, and enjoy a traditional sugar shack breakfast. See charming villages along the St. Lawrence River as we leave French Canada and journey into the province of Ontario. A late-afternoon arrival in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Enjoy a city TOUR that highlights Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, the Rideau Canal, and the Byward Market. This evening, enjoy dinner at Le Café overlooking the famous Rideau Canal. (B,D)

Day 5Ottawa. Choose Your Experience

(Wed.) A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, today you select how you wish to spend your day. Choose from a lock tour and CRUISE along the scenic Rideau Canal or hop aboard one of Canada’s oldest STEAM TRAINS and enjoy an excursion to the picturesque village of Wakefield. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure to explore this vibrant city. (B)

Day 6Ottawa–St. Lawrence Islands National Park–Toronto

(Thu.) This morning, enjoy a scenic CRUISE through St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Sit back and relax as you tour the world-famous 1000 Islands. Our next stop is the historic town of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. We continue to Toronto for an orientation tour of the city’s major landmarks. (B,D)

Day 7Toronto. Niagara Falls

(Fri.) This morning, drive west to Niagara Falls on the U.S./ Canadian border. Board the Maid of the Mist for a scenic CRUISE to the base of the thundering waterfall. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner high in the sky at the world’s tallest tower, the CN TOWER. (B,D)

Day 8Toronto

(Sat.) After breakfast, bid farewell to your newfound friends as your vacation comes to an end with an included transfer to the airport. (B)