Indulgence in Eastern Canada

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Choice Highlights

Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Ottawa: With roots stretching back to 1856, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations.
• Ottawa: Choose your own itinerary during this self-guided tour of Ottawa via bicycle. Pedal your way through the green areas of the city using safe and scenic bike paths.
• Quebec City: Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you journey alongside the falls by gondola.
• Quebec City: Personalise Your Day over a fascinating learning experience and demonstration of copper repoussé artwork at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. The Gilles family is renowned for their magnificent metal craftsmanship using copper -- one of the natural resources of Quebec -- for the past 100 years. View the unrivaled collection of copper art before experimenting with the art of repoussé yourself. Using a thin sheet of copper and tools, you’ll create your own unique work of art.
• Montreal: Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Château Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
• Montreal: Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.

Additional Included Highlights

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

• Niagara-on-the-Lake: Visit Château des Charmes, where you will enjoy a private tour of the vineyard, followed by a pairing experience with unique, local wines and carefully selected cheeses and chocolates.

Exceptional Dining

• Toronto: At 18:00, join your Traveling Concierge and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
• Ottawa: Indulge at Play Food & Wine; a modern culinary experience that will delight your taste buds with its fresh food using local, sustainable and seasonal products sourced by farmers and foragers.
• Quebec City: In the evening, savor a spectacular dinner with wine at Bistro Le SAM in Château Frontenac.
• Quebec City: This charming restaurant in historic Old Quebec has traced the path of indigenous gastronomy to delight you with meals that are both gourmet feasts and cultural experiences. Over Flaming Yatista prepared tableside, discover how important fire is to the First Nations. Warm up with a traditional soup, enjoy main dishes of seafood, game meat or pasta, and finish with a decadent dessert.
• Montreal: Enjoy delicious food and wine in Old Montreal at Gibbys.

Magnificent Stays

• Quebec City: Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with easy walking access to all of the wonderful sites and experiences that Old Québec has to offer.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER

• Ottawa: A serving of Indigenous Tea welcomes you to Mādahòkì Farm as you take in the striking beauty of this setting and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses.

Passport Moments

• Toronto: In Toronto, see Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum.
• Ottawa: Admire Rideau Hall and learn of its history during a guided walk including the State rooms, where the governor general fulfills official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians.
• Quebec City: On a tour of the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a Local Expert, gain behind-the-scenes access to learn about the château's history.
• Quebec City: Dive into Québec City's history as you embark on a walking tour of historic Old Québec. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll see the Citadel of Québec, the Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale as you hear about the city's French-Canadian influence.
• Montreal: Visit Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, which is considered a masterpiece in Gothic revival architecture and renowned for its dramatic interior. The sanctuary is decorated in beautiful hues of blues, reds, purples, silver and gold. Stunning stained glass windows, hundreds of intricate wood carvings, and a grand pipe organ are also featured within the interior.

Personalise your day

• Ottawa: With roots stretching back to 1856, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations.
• Ottawa: Choose your own itinerary during this self-guided tour of Ottawa via bicycle. Pedal your way through the green areas of the city using safe and scenic bike paths.
• Quebec City: Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you journey alongside the falls by gondola.
• Quebec City: Personalise Your Day over a fascinating learning experience and demonstration of copper repoussé artwork at the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. The Gilles family is renowned for their magnificent metal craftsmanship using copper -- one of the natural resources of Quebec -- for the past 100 years. View the unrivaled collection of copper art before experimenting with the art of repoussé yourself. Using a thin sheet of copper and tools, you’ll create your own unique work of art.
• Montreal: Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Château Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
• Montreal: Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.