Packages Overview
Montreal: take the largest French speaking city outside of Paris, add a dash of North American ambition, blend it with a sizable population of immigrants from such far flung destinations as Brazil, Haiti and Lebanon and you have one of the most dynamic cities in the world! Montreal is a shopper’s paradise and foodies nirvana. Quebec City is North America’s only walled city north of Mexico City and is a haven of romance, atmosphere, melancholy, eccentricity and intrigue. Ottawa is the Capital of Canada where you can see the residence of the Prime Minister and history in the making at Parliament Hill.
Capital City and The French Connection (Tour code CE4) 5 days |
Day 1: Train from Toronto to Ottawa via Kingston and the 1000 Islands boat cruise |
Ottawa |
Day 2: Ottawa to Montreal |
Montreal |
Day 3: Montreal sightseeing tour |
Montreal |
Day 4: Montreal to Quebec full day sightseeing tour |
Montreal |
Day 5: Departure day – train from Montreal to Toronto Airport |
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Day 1. Toronto to Ottawa via Kingston and the 1000 IslandsToday you will make your own way to Union Square station for your train to Kingston. Upon arrival at Kingston Via rail station, transfer to the pier (included) and; enjoy a 3 hour lunch cruise followed by a 1 hour Kingston Trolley tour.
Kingston is, a city with an interesting history dating back more than 300 years. Nicknamed
the ‘Limestone City’ because of the many buildings built from this sturdy local stone, Kingston lures visitors to stroll about the enchanting small city and admire the architecture. Your 1,000 Islands Cruise highlights the westerly 1,000 Islands, Fort Henry, shipwrecks, classical architecture, Canada’s Royal Military College and the imposing
Kingston Penitentiary. After your Kingston Trolley tour you will transfer back to the train station for your train to Ottawa.
As Canada’s Capital, Ottawa offers visitors a diverse selection of experiences. Nestled at the junction of three rivers and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city is considered one of the world’s most beautiful capitals’.
Upon arrival into Ottawa station, you will make your own way to your downtown Ottawa Hotel.
Overnight in Ottawa
Something special: Treat your taste buds to a local delicacy of Ottawa Beaver Tails, whole-wheat dough pastries fried in canola oil. Enjoy a hot delectable dish on a freezing cold day. Look out for the Beavertails stand in the Byward Market.
Day 2. Ottawa to Montreal
This morning after breakfast you will take a two-hour scenic journey through the Nation’s Capital in an open top double decker bus. The highlights of this tour include the Parliament Buildings, Government House, Prime Minister's residence, Notre-Dame Basilica, Canadian
Museum of Civilization, National Gallery, Byward Market, National Arts Centre, Rideau Falls, National War Memorial, Rideau Canal, Central Experimental Fall, and Rockcliffe Park. You may get off and on the bus at any of these stops.
Shopping in Montreal – photo credit – The Canadian Tourism Commission
This afternoon you will make your own way to Ottawa’s via rail station for the French connection of our Tour - Montréal. A city in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River with one of the largest inland harbours in the World, Montreal is synonymous with romance and hospitality. Take the largest French speaking city outside of Paris, add a dash of North American Ambition, blend it with a sizable population of immigrants from such far flung destinations as Brazil, Haiti and Lebanon, toss in a huge Jewish presence and you have one of the most dynamic cities in the world!. Montreal is also a shopper’s paradise. The hardcore will inevitably check out Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, which is filled with department, chain and one of a kind stores plus multilevel malls such as the Centre Eaton. Downtown is a foodies nirvana – the city’s top chefs have one foot in the traditions of the Old World and the other in the innovative North American gastronomic scene.
Upon arrival into Montreal you will make your own way to your downtown Montreal Hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy downtown Montreal. Overnight in Montreal (Breakfast)
Day 3. Montreal sightseeing This morning after breakfast you will depart on a Deluxe Montréal Tour - 6 Hours in
duration. This is a truly comprehensive sightseeing tour of Montréal. Along with the main highlights of Montréal, this tour also offers admission to four great attractions including: Olympic Tower, Montréal Biodome, Botanical Gardens and the Insectarium. This is a terrific way to experience the city.
The rest of your day is free to discover Montréal, the world’s second-largest French-speaking city outside of France.
Day 4. Montreal to Quebec City SightseeingToday after breakfast you will depart on a full day motorcoach tour to the Capital of Quebec province, and the oldest settlement in North America, Quebec City. The charming streets and neighborhoods are steeped in history and you will fall in love with the atmosphere, romance, melancholy, eccentricity and intrigue of this very European
city. Founded as a fort by the French in the 1500's, Quebec City still holds much
of the French-Canadian history of its founders. Situated in the St. Lawrence River and one of the oldest walled cities on the continent, the natural beauty of this city is truly a sight to behold. Highlights of today’s tour include the picturesque Place Royale, Notre Dame Basilica, Plains of Abraham, Parliament and Ile d'Orleans. Quebec City is North America’s only walled city north of Mexico City. UNESCO proclaimed the entire Old City is a world heritage site and the city celebrated its 400th birthday in 2008. You will arrive back to Montreal in the evening to rest and relax before your flight back home tomorrow.
Overnight in Montreal
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Day 5. Departure day – Montreal to Toronto – departure day
Today after breakfast you will make your own way to the via rail station for your transfer to Toronto. Upon arrival into Toronto, you will catch a scheduled motor coach service to Toronto Airport for your flight back home.
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Price per person in INR inclusive of applicable taxes:
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Child (sharing) |
1,06,520 |
83,500 |
75,500 |
35,500 |