Indulgence in Eastern Canada

7 night tour - Starting in Toronto, Ontario - ending in Montreal, Quebec.

A Gold Escorted Tour with Insight Vacations.

Insight Vacations Gold Escorted journeys offer the ultimate in luxury touring with each itinerary carefully crafted to ensure the finest hotels, epicurean delights and absolute comfort. Enjoy VIP return private UK airport transfers, luxury hotels, business class legroom and complimentary WiFi and water onboard luxury motorcoaches.

English and French cultures melt into this romantic journey through the picturesque and historic cities of Eastern Canada.

Why not add onto this tour a 7 night Canada and New England Cruise ending in Boston, for more details please call us

2016 Guaranteed departure dates:
May 21st
July 09th
August 06th
September 24th
 
TO BOOK THIS TOUR: CALL US ON FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 OR EMAIL US RESERVATIONS@PURELYTRAVELGROUP.CO.UK
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Day 1: Toronto

Enjoy your complimentary private V.I.P. door-to-door transfer to your UK departure airport. Welcome to Canada. On arrival at Toronto International Airport, an airport transfer takes you to one of Toronto's premier luxury hotels. As the name suggests, The Fairmont Royal York is a regal place to stay - the architecture is grand, the atmosphere is glorious and the clientele glamorous. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and light meal.

Hotel: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Welcome Dinner

Day 2: Niagara Falls up Close and Toronto Sightseeing

Spend the morning exploring this cosmopolitan city. Rise to the top of the CN Tower and view Toronto from four different lookout levels. Travelling up stately University Avenue, see Ontario's Parliament Buildings, Queen's Park and the city's museum row. Move on to one of the world's great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views on a cruise to the base of the falls before browsing the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Back in Toronto you are at leisure.

Hotel: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Full Breakfast

Day 3: Kingston and the Canadian Capital of Ottawa

 

Travel north along the shores of Lake Ontario for an orientation tour of Canada's first capital, Kingston. See the historic buildings, churches, picturesque neighbourhoods and 19th century fortifications. Continue to the current capital, Ottawa. Visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution, before settling into your landmark hotel, reminiscent of a French château and located next door to the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament Buildings. This evening, you are invited to a Highlight Dinner crafted to delight your taste buds as well as your imagination.

Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 4: All about Ottawa

First, immerse yourself in an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the spring. See the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. View, the famous Rideau Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a monumental early 19th-century construction covering 202 km (125 miles) of the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers from Ottawa south to Kingston Harbour on Lake Ontario. It is the only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century to remain operational along its original line with most of its structures intact. Visit the Canadian Museum of Nature before spending the rest of the day at leisure for shopping or additional sightseeing.  

Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa

Full Breakfast

Day 5: The old walled City of Quebec

Depart Ottawa and follow the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, North America's first French settlement and only walled city. See the thundering Montmorency Falls and take a short orientation tour before checking into your iconic, luxury multi-turreted hotel, which dominates the historic Old Town.

Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Full Breakfast

Day 6: Quintessential Quebec

Quebec is a bastion of Europe as you will discover during a morning sightseeing tour with a Local Expert. See the Citadel, Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Royal Palace. The afternoon is at leisure in this romantic city and everything is within walking distance. Round off the day at your hotel's St. Laurent Bar - their signature martini comes highly recommended, along with the exquisite views over the mighty St. Lawrence River. In the evening, you will be taken on the Ile d'Orleans (Orleans Island) for a private Signature Dinner at Le Moulin de Saint Laurent, a stone watermill dating back to the early 18th century. Chef Martin will prepare a superb regional meal hinting at the season and using only the freshest local produce and ingredients, while Martin and his musicians spoil you with their diversified musical repertoire.

Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Quebec

Full Breakfast, Signature Evening

Day 7: Historic Montreal

Continue to Quebec's largest city, Montreal. On a locally guided tour, admire the city's diversity, from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area. See the historic Old Town with its cobblestone streets of Old Montreal and the Old Port. Visit the dramatic Notre-Dame Basilica with its glorious stained glass windows, depicting Montreal's religious history. Spend the evening at an authentic restaurant in Old Montreal, bid ‘au revoir' to your Tour Director and friends with a palate-provoking Celebration Dinner, complete with wine and good cheer.

Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal

Full Breakfast, Celebration Dinner

Day 8: Depart Montreal, extend your stay or join a Canada and New England cruise !

Your tour ends upon hotel checkout. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting car for your return private V.I.P. door-to-door transfer home.

Full Breakfast

Your Insight Vacations Tour Highlights

 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Toronto: Until recently, the CN Tower was the tallest free standing structure on earth - the views are to die for!

Niagara: Greet the howling spray, wind and thunder at the base of the falls aboard your cruise.

Montreal: With its dazzling combination of blue and gold, Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica is a place like no other – once seen, never forgotten.

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

Toronto: See museum row, Queen's Park and City Hall.

Niagara: Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Ottawa: Visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization and see the Parliament, Royal Canadian Mint and National Art Gallery.

Quebec: Visit the Montmorency Falls. See the Plains of Abraham and the Citadel.

Montreal: Enjoy the views from Mount Royal and explore the Old Town.

SIGNATURE DINING

Ottawa: Join us for a Highlight Dinner, including wine to toast your newfound friends - all assured to have you licking your lips for more!

Montreal: Celebrate with wine and good cheer at a restaurant devoted to the enjoyment of Quebecois cuisine.

HIGHLIGHT HOTELS AND LOCATIONS

Hotel Overview: From The Fairmont Royal York and Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth to the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, the luxurious hotels on this tour are all centrally located and allow you to make the most of your stay.

ADDITIONAL FIVE STAR SERVICES

Your expert Insight Tour Director will smooth your way throughout your vacation. Acting as a 'travelling concierge', he or she is also an expert guide, a consummate organiser and your friend in a foreign land

The majority of Insight hotels have free WiFi access in lobby or bedroom areas and WiFi is also generally available on most touring coaches.

We include Personal radio headsets - these give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your local expert's fascinating insights and commentaries

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing an authentic food or beverage of the region

We'll handle your Baggage everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel

Your Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency

VIP DOOR TO DOOR RETURN UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Your holiday begins in true style from the moment we collect you from your front door for a relaxed journey to your choice of departure airport. Your wonderfully appointed executive car is reserved exclusively for your use, ensuring an uninterrupted, hassle-free journey to your departure airport.

Each and every Insight tour begins and ends with our unique and truly unrivalled private car door to door transfer service. You will be met at your front door by your driver who will assist with your bags before whisking you to your choice of departure airport in a private executive saloon car, all in plenty of time to make your way to your check-in desk. With Insight you really will experience an exclusive service, enjoying your journey in a standard of car that you would expect to associate with Insight standards. All of our cars are up-to-date models and maintained to the highest standards. We will arrange a convenient pick-up time from your home that suits you, not us or other passengers. Each car is equipped with the latest satellite navigation intelligence to ensure your continued peace of mind and a speedy journey.

At the end of your tour, on arrival at your chosen UK airport, you will be greeted by your waiting driver in the arrivals hall and escorted to your car for the smooth and comfortable journey directly back home.

Should you wish to make your own way to the airport, all you need do is advise us at the time of making your reservation and a discount will be offered.

Terms and conditions apply.

Tour Only Cost: All prices quoted below are per adult person, per tour in British Pounds (GBP)

Departure Dates

Single Twin/Double Triple Quad
All departures in May 2016 £2524* £1986* £1636* Please call
All other departures in 2016 £2823* £2145* £1795* Please call
 
* 2016 Early Payment Discount - Insight's most popular tours fill very quickly. Don't be disappointed, book early and pay your balance in full as below and save up to 10% Off the prices shown above - Ask us at time of booking.
 
Pay for your 2016 tour in full by 29th January 2016 and SAVE 7.5%
Pay for your 2016 tour in full by 29th April 2016 and SAVE 5%
 
Repeat Client Discount - Have you travelled with Insight Vactions before, within the last 5 years ! - if so you qualify for a 5% discount - Ask us at time of booking.
 
Children aged 5-17 may qualify for a discount off up to 10% when sharing a room with 2 adults - Please call us for details. 
 
Not included in your tour cost:
Flights – we can package your tour with flights at very competitive airfares using our airline partners. Please call us to discuss the best airline for your itinerary.
Pre or post accommodation - If you want to extend your stay at the start or the end of your escorted tour or add another destination to your booking please call us and we will be happy to provide a quote.
Meals, other than those listed in the itinerary.
The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included and are paid locally, if you prefer these can be pre-paid to us in advance for £59.00 per person.
 
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TO BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

Please call us on FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 or EMAIL us reservations@purelytravelgroup.co.uk we are open 7 days a week.

We will be happy to answer any questions, check the availability of your tour, offer a quote for flights and any pre or post nights you would like to add.

When you are ready to go ahead with the booking, a non-refundable deposit of 20% will be due at time of booking or the full balance if you are due to travel within 8 weeks.