Canadas Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls

•   Private evening candlelit tour of the Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, for a privileged glimpse at the life of two of Canadas most notable prime ministers, led by a resident butler

Day 1: Arrive Montreal
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Welcome to Montreal, second-largest French-speaking city in the world - romantic and worldly, surrounded by the St. Lawrence River and crowned by Mont-Royal. A transfer is included from Montreal Int'l Airport to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at your landmark hotel, considered the city's most gracious. Meals D
Overnight: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, PQ
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Sightsee Romantic Montreal
A morning sightseeing tour includes McGill University and Mont-Royal, and a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. After lunch, the afternoon is free to spend as you wish; stroll through the Botanical Gardens, tour Montreal's museums, take the metro through designer stations to the city's multi-story shopping centers, or perhaps explore underground Montreal. Meals BL
Overnight: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, PQ
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3: Montmorency Falls / Quebec
Leave Montreal and travel through the heart of French Canada. Follow the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River through Trois Rivières, the second oldest settlement in Quebec, to magnificent Montmorency Falls; at 272 ft., they are higher than Niagara Falls. Enjoy lunch beside the falls, then continue on to the Beaupré shore and visit the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupré and the famous basilica. Journey to the heart of French Canada, Quebec City, for a two-night stay at majestic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Sprawled atop sheer cliffs rising above the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City reflects an old-world charm and grace of another era with its provincial Parliament buildings, Porte St-Louis and cobbled streets. Meals BLD
Overnight: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, PQ
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Explore 400-year-old Quebec City
Grayed by the brush of time, ancient stone houses huddle beside old Quebec City's venerable churches and monuments, evoking memories of a city of 18th-century Europe. Take a sightseeing tour of the provincial capital, the hemisphere's only walled city north of Mexico. Stroll on Dufferin Terrace or among the charming open-air cafés of the Old City; the remainder of the day is at your leisure exploring as you wish. Dinner tonight is on your own; Quebec City's restaurants feature regional fare as well as contemporary French cuisine. Meals B
Overnight: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, PQ
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Travel through Quebec to Ottawa
Travel along Quebec's eastern shores - a route used by early French explorers and fur traders. Arrive in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, renowned for its magnificent boulevards and gardens, and the regal architecture of its government buildings. Ideally set close to Canada's Parliament Buildings and the Ottawa River, your accommodations at the stately Fairmont Château Laurier are reminiscent of an elegant French château. Meals BL
Overnight: Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, ON
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6: Discover Ottawa, Canada's Capital
Sightseeing in Ottawa includes views of the Royal Canadian Mint, National Research Center, City Hall, the residence of the prime minister, and Rideau Hall, with an opportunity to visit Parliament. In July and August, see the Changing of the Guard (weather permitting). A late morning visit to the Museum of Civilization explores exhibits chronicling 20,000 years of human history in Canada. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Savor a glimpse of the daily lives of two of Canada's most popular prime ministers when you join Edward, a very talkative butler, on a candlelit tour of the Laurier House National Historic Site this evening. Meals BD
Overnight: Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, ON
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7: Cruise the Thousand Islands
Head south to the St. Lawrence River, where Tauck takes you on a private luncheon cruise through the lovely Thousand Islands, home to quaint summer houses and opulent mansions. Continue along the MacDonald-Cartier Freeway to Toronto, with its lively waterfront and rich cultural attractions, for a three-night stay. Built in 1929 as the British Commonwealth's largest hotel, your landmark hotel, The Fairmont Royal York, is conveniently located in downtown Toronto in the heart of the city. Meals BLD
Overnight: The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: Spend the Day in Exciting Toronto
Canada's most populous city and the provincial capital of Ontario, multicultural Toronto is the country's financial, cultural and entertainment hub, and is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Discover this diverse, vibrant city - and its notable architectural mix of structures from the Victorian, Edwardian, mid-20th-century and modern eras - on a sightseeing tour offering a view of downtown and residential areas, including the Parliament Buildings and the University of Toronto. Visit one of the city's most visible icons, the CN Tower, the world's tallest freestanding structure. The afternoon and evening are free to pursue your own special interests. Meals B
Overnight: The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9: View Majestic Niagara Falls
Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way to Niagara Falls. View this natural wonder from high above as the water plunges nearly 200 feet into a rocky gorge, and descends to the churning waters of the Niagara River; don a hooded raincoat as you board the Maid of the Mist for an up-close encounter with the thundering falls. Continue along Niagara Gorge, passing such world-famous sights as Table Rock, the Floral Clock, and the Whirlpool Rapids. Visit lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake for lunch, with time to explore at leisure. Among the best-preserved towns in North America, the historic district was designated as a National Historic Site due in part to its well-preserved houses built in the British Classical tradition of architecture; they date back to the period following the War of 1812 (1815 - 1859). Join us tonight for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Meals BD
Overnight: The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 10: Journey Home
Tour ends: Toronto, Ontario. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Fairmont Royal York to the Toronto International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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1. Arrive Montreal Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Welcome to Montreal, second-largest French-speaking city in the world – romantic and worldly, surrounded by the St. Lawrence River and crowned by Mont-Royal. A transfer is included from Montreal Int’l Airport to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at your landmark hotel, considered the city’s most gracious. Meals D 2. Sightsee Romantic Montreal A morning sightseeing tour includes McGill University and Mont-Royal, and a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. After lunch, the afternoon is free to spend as you wish; stroll through the Botanical Gardens, tour Montreal’s museums, take the metro through designer stations to the city’s multi-story shopping centers, or perhaps explore underground Montreal. Meals BL 3. Montmorency Falls / Quebec Leave Montreal and travel through the heart of French Canada. Follow the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River through Trois Rivières, the second oldest settlement in Quebec, to magnificent Montmorency Falls; at 272 ft., they are higher than Niagara Falls. Enjoy lunch beside the falls, then continue on to the Beaupré shore and visit the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupré and the famous basilica. Journey to the heart of French Canada, Quebec City, for a two-night stay at majestic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Sprawled atop sheer cliffs rising above the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City reflects an old-world charm and grace of another era with its provincial Parliament buildings, Porte St-Louis and cobbled streets. Meals BLD 4. Explore 400-year-old Quebec City Grayed by the brush of time, ancient stone houses huddle beside old Quebec City’s venerable churches and monuments, evoking memories of a city of 18th-century Europe. Take a sightseeing tour of the provincial capital, the hemisphere’s only walled city north of Mexico. Stroll on Dufferin Terrace or among the charming open-air cafés of the Old City; the remainder of the day is at your leisure exploring as you wish. Dinner tonight is on your own; Quebec City’s restaurants feature regional fare as well as contemporary French cuisine. Meals B 5. Travel through Quebec to Ottawa Travel along Quebec’s eastern shores – a route used by early French explorers and fur traders – and visit the stables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on a guided tour. Arrive in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, renowned for its magnificent boulevards and gardens, and the regal architecture of its government buildings. Ideally set close to Canada’s Parliament Buildings and the Ottawa River, your accommodations at the stately Fairmont Château Laurier are reminiscent of an elegant French château. Meals BL 6. Discover Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Sightseeing in Ottawa includes views of the Royal Canadian Mint, National Research Center, City Hall, the residence of the prime minister, and Rideau Hall, with an opportunity to visit Parliament. In July and August, see the Changing of the Guard (weather permitting). A late morning visit to the Museum of Civilization explores exhibits chronicling 20,000 years of human history in Canada. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Savor a glimpse of the daily lives of two of Canada’s most popular prime ministers when you join Edward, a very talkative butler, on a candlelit tour of the Laurier House National Historic Site this evening. Meals BD 7. Cruise the Thousand Islands Head south to the St. Lawrence River, where Tauck takes you on a private luncheon cruise through the lovely Thousand Islands, home to quaint summer houses and opulent mansions. Continue along the MacDonald-Cartier Freeway to Toronto, with its lively waterfront and rich cultural attractions, for a three-night stay. Built in 1929 as the British Commonwealth’s largest hotel, your landmark hotel, The Fairmont Royal York, is conveniently located in downtown Toronto in the heart of the city. Meals BLD 8. Spend the Day in Exciting Toronto Canada’s most populous city and the provincial capital of Ontario, multicultural Toronto is the country’s financial, cultural and entertainment hub, and is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Discover this diverse, vibrant city – and its notable architectural mix of structures from the Victorian, Edwardian, mid-20th-century and modern eras – on a sightseeing tour offering a view of downtown and residential areas, including the Parliament Buildings and the University of Toronto. Visit one of the city’s most visible icons, the CN Tower, the world’s tallest freestanding structure. The afternoon and evening are free to pursue your own special interests. Meals B 9. View Majestic Niagara Falls Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way to Niagara Falls. View this natural wonder from high above as the water plunges nearly 200 feet into a rocky gorge, and descends to the churning waters of the Niagara River; don a hooded raincoat as you board the Maid of the Mist for an up-close encounter with the thundering falls. Continue along Niagara Gorge, passing such world-famous sights as Table Rock, the Floral Clock, and the Whirlpool Rapids. Visit lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake for lunch, with time to explore at leisure. Among the best-preserved towns in North America, the historic district was designated as a National Historic Site due in part to its well-preserved houses built in the British Classical tradition of architecture; they date back to the period following the War of 1812 (1815 – 1859). Join us tonight for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Meals BD 10. Journey Home Tour ends: Toronto, Ontario. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Fairmont Royal York to the Toronto International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B

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