Abstract
Characteristics
Group tour with local courier / guide. Bilingual (Italian / Spanish), guaranteed departures. Starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Toronto
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, Free time for a first discovery of the city, 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,
Day 2 — Toronto → Niagara Falls
Breakfast, appointment with the guide at the hotel, orientation tour of the city, 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, departure to, from May to October: stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small, pleasant Victorian town., continue to, 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., lunch in a restaurant with a panoramic view on the Falls, Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation Biglietto treno,
Day 3 — Niagara Falls → Ottawa
Breakfast, departure to, You follow the western coast of Lake Ontario., panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, stands between the British identity of Toronto and the French heritage of Montreal – both physically and historically. It’s one of the most unique cities in the country. The seat of the Canadian Parliament and a cultural centre of importance, Ottawa is a pleasant town, brimming with parks, 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, Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation,
Day 4 — Ottawa → Quebec City
Breakfast, 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., Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation,
Day 5 — Quebec City
Breakfast, departure to la Costa di Beauprè, The Beaupré coast, 35 km from Quebec, is famous for the spectacular Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of the most sacred Canadian pilgrimage sites., Stop off at the jaw-dropping Montmorency falls, The Beaupré coast, 35 km from Quebec, is famous for the spectacular Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of the most sacred Canadian pilgrimage sites., return to Quebec City, panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, 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., Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation,
Day 6 — Quebec City → Montreal
Breakfast, departure to, The journey from Quebec City to Montreal offers an experience through the beautiful Quebec countryside. Along Autoroute 20 or Autoroute 40, the main highways linking the two cities, we pass through various landscapes, from green hills to open plains, with the St. Lawrence River accompanying much of the journey. Arriving in Montréal, the difference between the two cities is striking: so much Quebec is tied to its religious and military past, so much Montréal appears international, dynamic and progressive., 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, panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, 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, the rest of the day is free, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation Captain Cook Cruise Yasawa Island Cruise - 7nts,
Day 7 — Montreal
Breakfast,
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.. 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.,
Starts from
7 days / 6 nights – from Toronto to Montreal.
Meals
This wonderful journey will allow you to discover an authentic and unspoiled place. A country full of contrasts: from the coastal city of Muscat to the Omani hinterland, passing through ancient and characteristic villages still inhabited, mountains, deserts, and lush valleys. The tour also includes visits to various local markets such as Nizwa.. Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner.
Price includes
Accompanist/guide in Italian/Spanish during the tour (but driver/guide in Italian/Spanish for small groups). Transfers upon arrival/departure with an English-speaking driver., transfer by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan, depending on the number of participants, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, porterage,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage. Trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage. Meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra. Tips. Air travel and taxes. Everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes".
Optional visits
Ask your guide for suggestions on optional excursions (to be paid on site – no obligation to buy). Please find below a list of the approximate prices per person. We cannot guarantee that any of the listed optional will be provided. They will be subject to time availability and to several other factors..
Cancellation policies
For tours booked with a UNDERCOST/DISCOUNTED rate, there is an immediate cancellation fee of 99 EUR per person in addition to the standard penalties. For tours booked with a STANDARD rate, there is a 50% penalty for cancellations made 25-15 days before the start of the tour, 75% penalty for cancellations made 14-10 days before, and 100% penalty for cancellations made 9-0 days before or in case of no show. For tours booked with a PREMIUM rate and the WELCOME TO NEW YORK! tours, there are no penalties for cancellations made up to 7 days before departure, but a 100% penalty for cancellations made 6-0 days before or in case of no show.,
