15 days tour

Essence Of Eastern Canada (End Boston, 15 Days, Holland Amer

Essence Of Eastern Canada (End Boston, 15 Days, Holland Amer

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Chelsea Quality Inn and Suites Gatineau Universel Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil MS Zaandam

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Others

Get an orientation tour of this truly multi-cultural city, including Chinatown and Downtown Toronto Witness the majestic American and Canadian sides of the falls aboard a cruise Visit Campbellโ€™s Orchard in Prince Edward County for a farm tour and cider tasting Enjoy a sightseeing tour of some of the cityโ€™s most famous sights Join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, including sites The Citadel, Plains of Abraham, and the famous turrets of the Chateau Frontenac Your Local Specialist will introduce you to Canadaโ€™s cultural capital where festivals, art, and good food make up daily life. View the Notre-Dame Basilica, the colorful port of Montreal, and Place Jacques-Cartier, which is at the heart of the old city Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Many meals included Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences City orientation tours Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences

Meals

1 Iconic Breakfast (IC) 7 Dinner (D) 7 Breakfast (B) 6 Lunch (L) Iconic Breakfast at a traditional Cabane ร  Sucre (Sugar Shack) where youโ€™ll learn how maple syrup is harvested and turned into various other maple products

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views Since the CN Tower opened in 1974, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. At 1,815 feet (553.33 meters) tall, the award-wining communications and observation tower was formerly designated the worldโ€™s tallest freestanding structure (surpassed in 2009 by a Dubai skyscraper.) Your admission gives you access to the Lookout Level for panoramic views as well as the Glass Floor where you can peer straight down 1,122 feet (342 meters). Casual and fine dining and an arcade are located in the tower but are not included in your admission. Approx. duration: 1 hour Adult Price: $43.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Canadian Museum of History Visit the Museum of History in the National Capitol of Canada and learn about Canadianโ€™s history, people, events and objects that have shaped Canadaโ€™s history and identity. Learn about Canadaโ€™s past & present in the Great Hall and the First Peopleโ€™s Hall. Approx. duration: 2 hours Adult Price: $19.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Ottawa Food Walking Tour One of the best ways to learn about a city is to explore its neighbourhood food markets, discover local produce and dishes, and meet area chefs and food artisans. This gourmet walking tour is an ideal introduction to the national capital regionโ€™s vibrant food scene. Meet the bright lights and find the hidden treasures with the help of expert and insightful guides at five different restaurants. Come taste Ottawa with us! Approx. duration: 2 hours Adult Price: $75.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Ottawa River Cruise Cโ€™mon aboard Ottawa and Gatineauโ€™s premier sightseeing vessel, the Empress of Ottawa, and capture unique and spectacular views of some of the cityโ€™s attractions such as the Parliament Buildings, Canadian Museum of History (formerly Canadian Museum of Civilization), Rideau Falls, and the Prime Ministerโ€™s residence. With these landmarks as your backdrop Capital Cruises is the ideal way to tour the Ottawa River. Feel free to roam about our two enclosed decks and the third open-air deck to find their ideal spot aboard. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours Adult Price: $28.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Tournebroche Gourmet Bistro Dinner and Montmorency Falls Gaze upon the towering Montmorency Falls; higher than the Niagara Falls, the impressive Montmorency Falls stand 83 meters (272 feet) tall. The falls form at the mouth of the Montmorency River, where it drops over a cliff into the St. Lawrence River. Then enjoy a 3 course meal and glass of wine at one of Quebec Cityโ€™s local favorites. Located in a vibrant part of the historic district of Vieux-Quรฉbec, you can choose from a select menu using the freshest organic seasonal ingredients, sourced from local farms and rooftop gardens. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours Adult Price: $77.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 La Vie Quebecois Enjoy a guided tour and demonstration of the repoussรฉ work of the Gilles family, that has been renowned for its metal craftsmanship for nearly 100 years. After seeing a collection of fascinating copper art, youโ€™ll get to experiment with the art of repoussรฉ with a thin sheet of copper & tools. The experience finishes with coffee or tea & canelรฉ cake time. Youโ€™ll also journey to the charming รŽle dโ€™Orlรฉans, a beautiful island with rolling hills and visit another Quebecois family run gem: The Maison Cassis Monna & Filles. This winery has been synonymous with passion and innovation for 20 years and deploy over 16 hectares of land, where they produce more than 50,000 bottles of sumptuous black currant wines, liqueurs and more each year. Learn about this family run business and get to taste 4 blackcurrant liquors. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours Adult Price: $26.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Eastern Canada (End Boston, 15 Days, Holland Amer

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Toronto (2 Nights)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Toronto (2 Nights)

      Welcome to the worldโ€™s most multiculturally diverse city, Toronto. Known to locals as the โ€˜Sixโ€™, Canadaโ€™s hipster enclave and largest city is all about unique neighbourhoods, fusion food, fascinating museums, vintage shopping and a healthy obsession with all things hockey. At the centre of it all is the cityโ€™s icon, the CN Tower, its 553 metre (1814 foot) spire dominating the landscape. After settling in to your hotel, you can wander around the districtโ€™s open-air markets which will no doubt get tummies rumbling. For dinner why not head to near-by Kensington Market, arguably the most diverse of all the cityโ€™s neighbourhoods where the idea of fusion food is taken to all new heights.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Niagara Falls Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Niagara Falls Excursion

      Pack your sense of adventure this morning as youโ€™re off to visit Niagara Falls! The biggest (and loudest) falls in North America, an incredible 750,000 gallons of water thunder into the gorge below every second, creating a natural phenomenon many have dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World. Weโ€™ll be getting you up close and personal on a cruise to Horseshoe Falls, allowing you to see both the Canadian and American sides. Remember that raincoat? Nowโ€™s the time to use it. Back in Toronto later, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Maybe head to Queen West to explore the neighbourhoodโ€™s impressive collection of art galleries and design studios, or take advantage of our CN Tower Optional Experience to test your head for heights.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Toronto โ€“ Kingston โ€“ Ottawa (2 Nights)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Toronto โ€“ Kingston โ€“ Ottawa (2 Nights)

      Leaving Toronto behind this morning, kick back and enjoy the gorgeous drive alongside Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America, as you make your way to Kingston. Known as the โ€™Limestone Cityโ€™ thanks to its grand 19th century buildings built from its namesake limestone, itโ€™s no wonder this gorgeous city was (briefly) the site of the Canadian capital. Get your bearings and then wake up your taste buds at Campbellโ€™s Orchard in Prince Edward County today for a farm tour and a cider tasting. This cider is made from a blend of apples picked from their trees and produced on-site, fermented using traditional methods.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ottawa Sightseeing And Free Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ottawa Sightseeing And Free Time

      Start your morning in Ottawa with a sightseeing tour of the cityโ€™s icons: Sussex Drive, Royal Canadian Mint, National Art Gallery, Supreme Court of Canada, National War Memorial, National Art Center; War Museum and National Archives and Library, the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. After your orientation, enjoy some free time with your choice of Optional Experiences. Head to Byward Marketโ€™s vibrant indoor/outdoor open market for a quick bite or maybe experience culture with an authentic Pow-wow dance performance with music by First Nations members at the Museum of History. You could also explore Ottawaโ€™s neighbourhood food markets, discover local produce and dishes and meet area chefs and food artisans on a food walking tour.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ottawa - Quรฉbec City (2 Nights)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ottawa - Quรฉbec City (2 Nights)

      Ready for some romance? Weโ€™ve got good news - timeless, elegant Quรฉbec City is up next. Exuding class, grandeur and a distinctly European feel, Quรฉbec City is almost a country within a country; 95% of the population speaks French, and around 75% are native Francophiles. Arriving here, weโ€™ll be listening out for the collective sighs of appreciation as you set eyes on the narrow cobblestone streets and pretty parks for the first time. This afternoon, continue your Quรฉbec love affair with our Optional Experience that will get you out of town to admire the towering Montmorency Falls. Standing at 83 meters these falls are actually higher than Niagara Falls, forming the mouth of the Montmorency River.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Quรฉbec City Sightseeing And Free Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Quรฉbec City Sightseeing And Free Time

      After no doubt grabbing a taste of France with a croissant and coffee, youโ€™ll be heading out to join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town. Checking out sites including The Citadel, the historically significant Plains of Abraham, and the famous turrets of the Chateau Frontenac, the worldโ€™s most photographed hotel, prepare to fall even more in love with this city. This afternoon, why not continue your Quรฉbec adventure with our Optional Experience.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Quรฉbec City โ€“ Montrรฉal (1 Night)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Quรฉbec City โ€“ Montrรฉal (1 Night)

      Get ready for Montreal sightseeing! We hope youโ€™re hungry this morning as for breakfast youโ€™ll be heading to the iconic Erabliere le Chemin du Roy, a traditional Cabane ร  Sucre (sugar shack) to learn how maple syrup, one of Canadaโ€™s most famous exports, is made. Youโ€™ll then make the short drive to Montreal, Canadaโ€™s cultural capital where festivals, art, and a certain joie de vivre are all part of the daily make up. On arrival youโ€™ll meet up with a Local Specialist for a city tour of the UNESCO designated โ€™City of Designโ€™, admiring how old European style architecture sits naturally beside beautiful contemporary masterpieces in this popular destination city. This afternoon choose Montreal your way. North Montreal is full of hip neighborhoods, beautiful parks, hidden alleyways, and vibrant street art. This evening with free time to explore, you could head out for dinner with the group or take your pick of one of the cute terraced restaurants along the river.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Montreal - Maritimes Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Montreal - Maritimes Cruise

      Prepare to set sail today as you arrive at the Old Port of Montreal. Boarding your Holland America ship, youโ€™ll head to your cabin before discovering the many delights the ship has to offer including nightly entertainment, fine dining and even a spa.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Quebec City Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Quebec City Sightseeing

      Docking in French infused Quรฉbec City, chances are youโ€™ll head straight to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Town to explore the beautiful architecture and Parisian style cafes that make this city so unique.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Saint Lawrence River Cruising
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Saint Lawrence River Cruising

      Sit back and relax as you cruise the calm waters of the Saint Lawrence River. Passing dramatic scenery, pretty coastal towns and wildlife, today is all about enjoying the ride and perhaps making the most of the on board activities.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Cruise To Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Cruise To Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

      The capital of Canadaโ€™s smallest province, Charlottetown may be small but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in beautiful Victorian houses and lush parks. Literature fans, why not visit nearby Prince Edward National Park to spot the home and farm that inspired the iconic novel, Anne of Green Gables.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Cruise To Sydney, Nova Scotia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Cruise To Sydney, Nova Scotia

      The largest city on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is home to a staggering collection of historic houses and churches that date back to as far as the 1700โ€™s. Renowned for its seafood, the city also has an impressive range of galleries where you can meet and buy work from local artists.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Cruise To Halifax, Nova Scotia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Cruise To Halifax, Nova Scotia

      Located on a rocky inlet on the Atlantic, Halifax boasts one of the worldโ€™s great natural harbours and is defined by its maritime geography. Rich in history, you can also happily spend an afternoon exploring the colourful streets of Lunenburg, the cityโ€™s UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Town.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Cruise To Bar Harbor, Maine
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Cruise To Bar Harbor, Maine

      The epitome of a pretty New England coastal town, Bar Harborโ€™s picturesque streets, boutiques and restaurants will have you feeling like you never want to leave. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, hereโ€™s your chance to hike the tallest peak on the Eastern Coast of the US, Cadillac Mountain.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Depart Boston
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Depart Boston

      Arriving into Americaโ€™s oldest city, Boston, your cruise will come to an this morning at approximately 9.30am. Leaving with happy memories of European inspired cities, dramatic landscapes and delicious seafood, weโ€™ll look forward to welcoming you back onboard sometime soon! Make your way to the airport at leisure.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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