8 Day Twin Cultures

After landing at Toronto International Airport, you'll transfer independently to your downtown hotel for a three-night stay. Upon check-in, you'll receive an information kit with all the essential details for your trip. Why not spend your afternoon familiarising yourself with Toronto's energetic, colourful streets? 

Begin your first full day in Canada with a hop-on-hop-off tour of Toronto, conducted by a knowledgeable tour guide. You’ll learn about the history of Toronto, and hear some fun facts about the city. Your ticket also includes a free boat tour (seasonally) of Toronto’s Harbour and Islands, as well as admission to the CN Tower. So you can ride the glass elevator to the top and enjoy unforgettable views over the city and Lake Ontario.

Spend the afternoon further exploring the different neighbourhoods, or simply relax at your hotel.

You can’t come to Toronto and not visit majestic Niagara Falls. Today, you'll embark on a full-day tour, so you can see the nearby countryside, vineyards and, of course, the falls. The trip also includes lunch in Niagara, and a boat trip to the base of the falls. Step aboard the Hornblower Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, and journey into the mist of Horseshoe Falls – be prepared to get wet, as the spray from the torrent of water is relentless. On your way back to Toronto, you'll stop off at Niagara-on-the-Lake. This charming town is a great place to grab an ice-cream, browse cute shops, and do some souvenir shopping. Your tour returns to Toronto late evening.

Hornblower Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour is substituted for Journey Beyond the Falls in off-season.

This morning, make your way to Union Station and board the VIA Rail’s Corridor Train to Quebec City. On the journey, you'll travel through the quaint towns dotted along Lake Ontario, plus the historic city of Kingston and the Thousand Islands region. You'll cross the border into Quebec and travel past Montreal, as the train follows the St Lawrence River through charming French-Canadian villages and rolling countryside. The scenic journey takes between nine hours and 12 hours, so you’ll reach Quebec in the evening, when you can settle into your hotel. 

Get ready to enjoy a full day in Quebec City. Start off with a morning sightseeing tour and discover all the hotspots of North America’s only walled city, which has been named a United Nations World Heritage Site distinction. Your guide will tell you all about the major sights, including Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, the Royal Palace, and the Basilica.

The afternoon is yours to further explore this charming city. And, in the evening, you can dine in one of the city's many fine restaurants.

Today you'll hop aboard the train and head to Montreal. The journey takes about three-and-a-half hours, so you can easily be there by lunchtime. Spend the afternoon exploring the world's second-largest French-speaking city, after Paris. We'd suggest walking down lively St Catherine Street, where you’ll find numerous shops and cafes.

Today you'll join a three-hour city tour which takes in the sights of Montreal, such as Notre Dame Basilica, historic Old Montreal and the Latin Quarter. The tour will also take you to the Olympic Complex, the campus of McGill University, and Mount Royal where you can enjoy the views from the observation point. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to explore Montreal further.

For departures after Nov 22^nd2023, the Montreal City Tour will be replaced with admission to La Grande Roue de Montreal.

It’s time to head back to Toronto today. Board the train in Montreal and enjoy the five-hour journey back into Ontario. Upon arrival at Union Station, you can either make your way independently to the airport, for your onward flight. Or, if you've chosen to spend longer in Montreal, you’ll arrive in Toronto early-evening – so you can enjoy one more night in Canada.  

Your time in Eastern Canada has come to an end, as you make your way to the airport and fly back to the UK.