Splendors of the East

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Un tour alla scoperta del Canada orientale, con la visita delle principali città dell'est - Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal e Quebec City, ma che vi porterà alla scoperta della natura, a partire da una crociera ai piedi delle Cascate del Niagara, fino all'osservazione degli orsi nella regione dei fiordi di Saguenay: esperienze autentiche attraverso attività come l'escursione in canoa rabaska, il trekking e l'esplorazione della natura con navigazione nella regione delle 1000 Isole, l'avvistamento balene a Tadoussac, ma anche pernottando nel cuore del villaggio storico di Val-Jalbert e gustando un pasto tradizionale in una tipica cabane à sucre.,

Characteristics

Group tour with local courier / guide

Italian-speaking guide, guaranteed departures. Starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request. Breakfast and some of the meals included. Minimum age: 5 years,

Itinerary

Day 1 — Toronto

Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, free evening and night, Standing on the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is not afraid to show off its wealth: its skyline juts with shining skyscrapers, under the futurist steeple of the CN Tower., Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

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Day 2 — Toronto → Niagara Falls

American breakfast, panoramic tour of Toronto, The highlights of the visit are Bay Street, the business district, the Town Hall, the Ontario Legislative Building, the University of Ontario, Yonge Street, and Eaton Center., departure to Niagara Falls, You might have seen them a million times in pictures or on TV, but rest assured – the real thing will leave you speechless. The border between Canada and the USA crosses the river Niagara; not far from the falls, the small Goat Island floats in the middle of the river, thus creating two different waterfalls: the American Falls on the USA side, with a crest line of about 320 m; and the famous Horseshoe Falls, twice as wide, on the Canadian side. Winter makes the landscape even more breathtaking, with the waterfalls turning into massive ice walls. A ferry-boat cruise at the foot of the Falls is a must-do. We recommend climbing to the top of Skylon Tower at night to see the floodlit waterfalls from above. A one-day stay is more than enough., an exciting ferry-boat cruise at the foot of the Falls., the rest of the day is free, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation InterContinental Wien,

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Day 3 — Niagara Falls → Ottawa

American breakfast, departure to, We travel along the entire north coast of Lake Ontario, and follow the course of the St. Lawrence. The great river offers remarkable views, particularly in the 1000 Islands region, The Thousand Islands are a picturesque region of over 1,800 islands located along the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States in eastern Ontario. Characterised by breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear waters and a rich history, the Thousand Islands are renowned for outdoor activities and sumptuous historic villas, offering a unique experience of nature and culture., approx. 60-minute cruise through the archipelagos of the Thousands Islands, a luscious wooded enclave the Indian used to call “the Garden of the Great Spirit”. A favourite area of the rich and the aristocrat of the 20th century, who built several mansions and castles there, free lunch, arrival at Ottawa, Continuation and orientation tour featuring: Rideau Hall, Rideau Canal, Supreme Court of Canada and the ByWard Market, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

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Day 4 — Ottawa → Quebec City

American breakfast, late morning departure to Quebec City, Visit a typical “cabane à sucre”: a small cabin in the wood where sap is boiled to make maple syrup. Demonstration of the cooking process, followed by a rich typical lunch, arrival at Quebec City, Standing in a wonderfully panoramic location on Cap Diamant, overlooking the Saint Lawrence, Québec is the city with the oldest tradition in Canada. It’s also the only Northern American city that still boasts walls, bastions and buttresses, as well as many churches and convents, thus deserving the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Québec takes pride in its deeply-rooted French tradition., free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

Day 5 — Quebec City

American breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, Highlights of the visit: the old town with Place Royale, the fortifications, the Citadelle, the famous Chateau Frontenac, and a glimpse of the modern city., Short excursion to Île d’Orléans. Discover this bucolic island, first explored by Jacques Cartier in 1535, now made up of charming villages such as Sainte-Pétronille, offering a peaceful and rural atmosphere., lunch and dinner not included, free evening and night. Accommodation,

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Day 6 — Quebec City → Saguenay

American breakfast, The journey carries on along the northern bank of the Saint Lawrence river crossing Charlevoix, a pleasant area interspersed with country hamlets and lakeside villages, whale-watching cruise (included), lunch, continue to, arrival at Saguenay, dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Hertz IDAR tipo Renault Laguna 2.2 (cat. I)
Intermediate, 5 porte, Automatic, Aria Condizionata,

Day 7 — Saguenay

American breakfast, more unforgettable landscapes await you today, dinner at the hotel. Accommodation,

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Day 8 — Saguenay → Chambord

American breakfast, departure to l'area del grande Lac St Jean, Stop off at, visit St Felicien’s Zoo Sauvage, where you will have the chance to see the most iconic animals of Canada roaming free – bears, wolves, caribou and moose, continue to Chambord, between the woods there’s the ghost town of Val-Jalbert. Back in the Twenties, this village used to a be wood-pulp production centre – most of its 1000 inhabitants worked in the paper industry. Take the cable car and go for a short walk in the forest and you will get at the top of this beautiful waterfall, higher than the celebrated Niagara., dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Quality Inn Riverfront,

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Day 9 — Chambord → Montreal

American breakfast, the journey carries on along the Saint Lawrence River. This broad river provides outstanding sceneries to enjoy, especially in the Thousands Islands region, arrival at Montreal, free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

Day 10 — Montreal

American breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, The second biggest city in Canada, Montréal stands exactly between Europe's western coast and Vancouver, and it is a unique embodiment of both sides. Two thirds of its inhabitants have French origins; as for the rest, it's an exceptional melting pot of different people – English, Chinese, Italian, Greek, South American, Eastern European and Caribbean. This variety is shown especially in Montréal’s cuisine and its countless folklore celebration, making it one of the liveliest cities in Canada, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, free evening and night. Accommodation,

Day 11 — Montreal

American breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, end of the tour,

Available departures

Languages

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Guaranteed

Abstract

Characteristics

Group tour with local courier / guide

Italian-speaking guide, guaranteed departures. Starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request. Breakfast and some of the meals included. Minimum age: 5 years,

Itinerary

Day 1 — Toronto

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Day 2 — Toronto → Niagara Falls

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Day 3 — Niagara Falls → Ottawa

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Day 4 — Ottawa → Quebec City

Day 5 — Quebec City

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Day 6 — Quebec City → Saguenay

Day 7 — Saguenay

American breakfast, more unforgettable landscapes await you today, dinner at the hotel. Accommodation,

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Day 8 — Saguenay → Chambord

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Day 9 — Chambord → Montreal

Day 10 — Montreal

Day 11 — Montreal

American breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, end of the tour,

Notes

BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus.
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.
DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: 5 years old
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.
MEALS: not included when not specified
COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers. Requests for not-included transfers must be issued at least 10 days before departure.

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