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Eastern Explorer
12 days / 11 nights
Mini Eastern Explorer (Toronto or Montreal)
9 days / 8 nights

Explore the provinces of Ontario and Québec, touring the many highlights of Toronto, Montréal, Québec City and Ottawa. This circle coach tour travels along Lake Ontario from Toronto to the Thousand Island resort region, then east to taste the unique flavour of French Canada. The northern route from Ottawa travels through Algonquin Park and on to Niagara Falls, before ending back in Toronto.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday: Arrival in Toronto
Arrive independently at your centrally located hotel. After a check in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free. Stay 2 nights in Toronto.

Day 2: Monday: Toronto
Start the day with a ‘Welcome to Canada’ breakfast before setting out on a morning city tour. Remainder of the day is free.

Day 3: Tuesday: Toronto to Montréal
We follow the north shore of Lake Ontario, passing endless miles of rolling farmland. Our destination is the beautiful Thousand Islands resort region where we embark upon a relaxing cruise. After taking in the sights and sounds of this river, we board our tour coach for a short drive to Montréal. Stay 2 nights in Montréal.

*9 Day Mini Eastern Explorer from Toronto commences. Passengers must check with the tour director at 7.00am at the Delta Chelsea Inn, Toronto. The coach departs the hotel for Montréal at 08.00am.

Day 4: Wednesday: Montréal
We travel to Morrisburg and Upper Canada Village, an impressive ‘living’ recreation of a 19th century Canadian pioneer settlement. We continue to Montréal and highlights include the Olympic complex, home to the 1976 Summer Olympics, Mount Royal, McGill University, elegant residential areas and Old Montréal.

**9 Day Mini Eastern Explorer from Montréal commences. Passengers should check in at the hotel and will be contacted in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Thursday: Montréal to Québec City
This morning we prepare to depart Montréal’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and follow a route winding through typical French Canadian villages and towns. Stay 2 nights in Québec City.

Day 6: Friday: Québec City
A day at leisure, when you can enjoy an optional full day excursion to Tadoussac including a 3 hour whale watching tour. If you prefer why not just explore this historic French Canadian city with narrow streets and unique boutiques.

Day 7: Saturday: Québec City to Ottawa
Following the north shore of the St. Lawrence, past Montréal on to Ottawa. Stop for lunch along the way at the Sucrerie de la Montagne - an authentic sugar shack and pioneer-style restaurant. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Ottawa.

Day 8: Sunday: Ottawa
Morning tour of this lovely city. View the Parliament Buildings, the residences of the prime minister and the Governor General, the Rideau Canal and much more. The afternoon is free for independent exploration of Ottawa’s many attractions.

Day 9: Monday: Ottawa to Midland Following breakfast in Turtle island, we enjoy our first experience with northern wilderness country. Our journey west from features sparkling lakes, rushing streams, deep forests and typical northern towns. The trip is highlighted by a drive through Algonquin Provincial Park, an immense wildlife and forest preserve. Soon we enter the Muskoka region our destination for the night. Overnight in Midland. Day 10: Tuesday: Midland to Niagara Falls This morning we visit Ste. Marie among the Hurons. This fascinating 3 acre historic site is a detailed reconstruction of the first inland European community in Canada. Next, we motor south past Toronto, through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula and on to Niagara Falls. Enjoy a boat ride on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ along the Niagara River to the foot of the falls. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Niagara Falls. Day 11: Wednesday: Niagara Falls to Toronto Before leaving Niagara Falls this morning we take a ride to the top of the Skylon Tower, we then follow the scenic Niagara Parkway to the Magnotta Winery to samples some great wines. We continue to the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small but thriving community, proud to display a carefully preserved 19th century atmosphere. This afternoon completes the last segment of our journey with arrival in Toronto. Tonight we gather for our farewell dinner party at the CN Tower. Overnight in Toronto. *9 day Mini Eastern Explorer tours end when passengers leave tour upon arrival at the Delta Chelsea Inn at approximately 17:30. Day 12: Thursday: End of tour A time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells.

Eastern Explorer Pricing

12 days/11 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Departing Sundays 18 May to 07 September 2008 except 8 , 15 & 29 June, 13, 20,27 July, 10, 24 August.

Per Person	Date	Twin	Single
	All dates	£995	£1438

*Mini Eastern Explorer from Toronto Pricing

9 days/8 nights - Toronto/Toronto
Departing Tuesdays 20 May to 09 September 2008 except 10 ,17 June, 1, 15, 22, 29 July, 12, 26 August.

Per Person	Date	Twin	Single
	All dates	£769	£1099

**Mini Eastern Explorer from Montréal Pricing

9 days/8 nights - Montréal/Toronto
Departing Wednesdays 21 May to 10 September 2008 except 11 , 18 June, 2, 16, 23, 30 July, 13 , 27 August.

Per Person	Date	Twin	Single
	All dates	£824	£1137

Our Price Includes:

11 Continental breakfasts
Toronto city tour
9 day Toronto commences
Thousand Islands boat cruise
Montréal city tour
9 day Montréal commences
Québec and Ottawa city tours
Algonquin Park excursion
Ste. Marie among the Hurons
Niagara Falls and Skylon Tower
'Maid of the Mist’ boat ride
Lunch at the Sucrerie de la Montagne
Transportation by modern tour coach
Experienced tour driver
Tour director throughout
First class (or best available) accommodation
Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
Applicable taxes
9 day Toronto ends
Farewell dinner party at the CN Tower

The 9 day mini/Toronto ends on arrival at the hotel in Toronto on day eleven and does not include the farewell dinner. Passengers are welcome to join the dinner by payment directly to the tour director (approximately CAD$70).