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Retrace the original route of the first explorers to Canada as you sail upriver aboard the M/V CANADIAN EMPRESS from Quebec City to Kingston. SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: the cliffs of the Plains of Abraham, village cathedrals of Quebec, mudflats that are home to a myriad of birds, Seigneury areas, the first Lock on the Seaway, history of the Loyalist area and exploring the islands and bays of the Thousand Islands
DAY 1 Hop aboard as we transfer you from Waterloo Region to Toronto – and hop aboard VIA and take the train to Montreal and Quebec City. Spend the night at the HILTON, QUEBEC CITY
DAY 2-7 Enjoy the better part of the day exploring Quebec City on your own before boarding the M/V Canadian Empress for your 7-day cruise on the St. Lawrence River. Quebec City provides the perfect venue for the beginning of your river cruise vacation. Here you can experience the world charm and grace of ‘Old’ Europe. As the journey reaches Montreal, you will enter the first locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway, before passing to Eastern Ontario. Along the way experience the cultural divide between the old Lower Canada and British Upper Canada, culminating in the extraordinary scenery of historic Upper Canada and the Thousand Islands
And the list of inclusions goes on:
- Magnificent, ever-changing scenery and protected gentle waters between ports
- All shore tours are included and educational information is presented enroute
- Wholesome, generous regional cuisine starting with dinner when embarking in Quebec City until lunch before disembarking in Kingston
- All riverboat staterooms are outboard, above the water line, with modern conveniences
- Evening entertainment and lounge service in the Grand Saloon
- Complimentary domestic beer or ship’s private reserve wine with meals
- All taxes and crew gratuities onboard
DAY 8 After our sightseeing wraps up in Kingston and we’ve had lunch, we’ll disembark and meet our motor coach to return to Waterloo Region. Stops will be made for convenience.
INCLUSIONS Motor Coach Transfer between Waterloo Region and VIA Rail (Toronto) and back from Kingston, VIA Rail from Toronto-Montreal-Quebec City, 1 Night Hotel Accommodation, 6 Nights’ Accommodation Onboard in St. Lawrence Category, 18 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners), Beer & Wine with dinner, All Onboard Gratuities and All Taxes
Cost Per Person TWIN $4999 SINGLE $6999
ALL TRAVELLERS REQUIRE GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID
$200 Deposit due at time of booking (refundable until March 8)
$750 Deposit due March 11 (non-refundable)
Final Payment is April 11 (non-refundable)