Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive in Toronto and be met at the airport for your transfer to a downtown hotel. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented before the tour officially kicks off.
- Day 2
Niagara Falls
Start with a welcome breakfast where you'll meet other guests and your tour director. After that, you'll take a city tour through Toronto's waterfront districts, then head to Niagara Falls. There, you'll board a boat cruise right to the base of Horseshoe Falls, and they'll provide raincoats since you'll get pretty wet from the spray.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Welcome Breakfast
- City tour of Toronto waterfront districts
- Niagara Falls boat cruise to Horseshoe Falls base
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls - Day 3
Toronto to Ottawa
This morning you're traveling to Ottawa with a cruise around the 1000 Islands along the St Lawrence Seaway. You'll pass by small islands, historic castles, and mansions while going through waters where pirates and bootleggers once operated during the Gilded Age.
Included Activities
- 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway cruise
Landmarks/POIs 1000 Islands St Lawrence Seaway - Day 4
Ottawa
A guided sightseeing tour takes you through Ottawa this morning, visiting the Gothic Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal running through the city's center. After lunch, the rest of the day is yours to walk around and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Visit Parliament Hill
- Visit Rideau Canal
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 5
Ottawa to Montreal
After breakfast you'll travel to Montreal and stop at Parc Omega for a drive-through wildlife experience where you can watch for moose, deer, and wolves. In the afternoon, there's a sightseeing tour of Old Montreal's cobblestone streets and the contemporary waterfront. This evening you can either relax at your hotel or head out to dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Drive-through Parc Omega wildlife experience
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Montreal
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Parc Omega Old Montreal - Day 6
Montreal
You have the flexibility today to stay at your hotel and rest or continue exploring Montreal's food and cultural options on your own. This evening, you'll meet up with other travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel
- Explore Montreal's culinary attractions
- Explore Montreal's cultural attractions and festivals
- Day 7
Montreal to Quebec City
After breakfast you'll leave Montreal and drive to Quebec City. Once you arrive, a guide takes you on a discovery tour of the city. Later, you can relax at your hotel or go out for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided discovery of Quebec City
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 8
Quebec City
You have the full day in Quebec City to spend however you'd like. This evening, you'll gather with fellow travelers for a special farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Special Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Quebec City
- Day 9
Quebec City to Cruise
After breakfast, you'll transfer to and board a Holland America Line ship for your New England voyage. You'll have time to settle into your cabin and check out all the amenities available on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Board premium Holland America Line ship
- Day 10
Saint Lawrence River
You're cruising along the Saint Lawrence River on a leisurely day at sea. This nearly 1,200-kilometer stretch is famous for lighthouses, with over 40 lining just the Quebec portion, so it's great for lighthouse enthusiasts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Leisurely day cruising Saint Lawrence River
Landmarks/POIs Saint Lawrence River - Day 11
Gulf of St Lawrence
After breakfast, you'll have another relaxing day at sea cruising through the Gulf of St Lawrence. The coastline here is beautiful and offers some nice views from the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Leisurely day cruising Gulf of St Lawrence
Landmarks/POIs Gulf of St Lawrence - Day 12
Prince Edward Island
You're docking at Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province but with a lot of history. You'll have free time to explore, and many people visit Charlottetown, the island's capital, to learn about the region's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Time at leisure in Prince Edward Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Charlottetown
- Anne of Green Gables homestead (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Anne of Green Gables Homestead Charlottetown - Day 13
Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
The ship is docked near Sydney on Cape Breton Island, and you have the day to explore colorful highland villages, coastal scenery along the Cabot Trail, and the Fortress of Louisbourg, which was one of North America's busiest ports back in the 18th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Time at leisure in Sydney and Cape Breton Island
Optional Activities
- Explore Cabot Trail coastal scenery
- Visit Fortress of Louisbourg
- Visit highland villages
Landmarks/POIs Fortress of Louisbourg Cabot Trail - Day 14
Halifax, Nova Scotia
You'll arrive in Halifax this morning with free time to visit places like Peggy's Cove or the German village of Lunenburg if you want. Back in Halifax, you can check out the ramparts of Halifax Citadel or visit a museum about the Titanic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Free time in Halifax
Optional Activities
- Visit Peggy's Cove
- Visit Lunenburg
- Visit Halifax Citadel
- Visit Titanic museum
Landmarks/POIs Peggy's Cove Lunenburg Halifax Citadel - Day 15
Boston (Cruise Day)
You're exploring Boston's different neighborhoods, checking out the craft beer scene and trying various restaurants. Walk through the waterfront and Old Port area where you can see how captains, shipbuilders, and fishermen shaped the city's history that's still visible today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Exploration time in Boston
Optional Activities
- Visit craft beer scene
- Explore food carts
- Farm-to-table dining experiences
- Wander waterfront and Old Port
Landmarks/POIs Boston Old Port - Day 16
Boston Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark the ship in Boston and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembark ship
