Welcome to Gazelle Tours

Ontario & French Canada

8 days from Toronto to Montréal
Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, Montréal, Niagara Falls, historic Kingston, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, St. Lawrence River

Day 1 -

Toronto

Welcome to cosmopolitan Toronto, Ontario ’s capital and Canada’s largest city. Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2 - TORONTO. OTTAWA - Niagara FallsVISIT

Skirt the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls. Sightseeing also includes the beautiful Floral Clock. See Toronto’s major landmarks on today’s city tour, including the banking district, City Hall, the CN Tower , the University of Toronto, and ultra-modern SkyDome Stadium. This evening, enjoy an optional outing to the top of the CN Tower for a delicious dinner and spectacular views.

Day 3 - TORONTO–

Leave Ontario’s capital and visit Kingston, a city with an interesting history dating back more than 300 years. Continue to quaint Gananoque and the lovely St. Lawrence Islands National Park, where you’ll enjoy an included SCENIC CRUISE along the St. Lawrence River, past wooded islands with their beautiful summer homes. Drive along the St. Lawrence Islands Parkway with splendid vistas of the St. Lawrence River. Then, head to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital.

Day 4- OTTAWA

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely city, situated pleasantly on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint; the embassy district; stately Parliament Hill; and Rideau Falls, named for the curtain-like appearance they give the river. Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables, a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilization or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.

Day 5- OTTAWA–

QUEBEC CITY

Drive into the French-Canadian province of Québec, where there is a sudden change in language and tradition. Follow the King’s Highway, tracing this historical route along the north shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Late afternoon arrival in historic Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, join our optional outing to an Old World French restaurant with time afterward to stroll through historic Old Town and view the Château Frontenac at night.

Day 6- QUÉBEC CITY

Tour Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France and is one of the best-preserved cities in North America. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes; the Laval Seminary; the star-plan Citadelle, with grand vistas from its bastions; and ancient Place Royale. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River. The afternoon and evening are free, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 7- QUÉBEC CITY – MONTRÉAL

A late morning arrival in sophisticated Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Major attractions on this afternoon’s tour include once walled

Old Montréal

Notre Dame Basilica, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, and modern Montréal.

Day 8 - MONTRÉAL

The trip ends today, with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Montréal Trudeau Airport are included

DEPARTURE GURANTED DATES DURING 2008 :

MAY : 29 - JUNE : 05 – 12 – 19 - 26 - JULY: 03 – 22 – 24 - 31 -

AUGUST : 07 - 14 - 21 - 28 - SEPTEMBER : 02 - 09 - 11 - 18 - 25 -

PRICES PER PERSON CHARING DOUBLE ROOM : 1120,- USD

SUPPLEMENT SINGLE 340,- USD

Reduction triple room 69,- USD

RATES INCLUDES

In Toronto; sightseeing with Local Guides in Ottawa, Québec City, and Montréal.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS Niagara Falls, historic Kingston, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, St. Lawrence River, Rideau Canal.

INSIDE VISITS Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodation in Superior Hotels

Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent.
TORONTO Days Hotel Toronto (ST); OTTAWA Capital Hill Hotel (F); QUÉBEC CITY Auberge L’abitation (ST); MONTRÉAL Hotel Maritime Plaza (F)

NOT INCLUDED

- Air ticket BEIRUT/MONTREAL / BEIRUT

- Visa fees to CANADA

- All meals not mentioned in detailed program

- All personal expenses as per Tel. laundry, drinks etc…

NIAGARA FALLS & FRENCH CANADA - 2008

8 days (NCC)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Montréal

(Sat.) Welcome to Montréal. This evening, enjoy a Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director. (WR)

Day 2 - Montréal–VIA Rail - Québec City

Québec City

(Sun.) This morning, enjoy Montréal’s unique combination of French charm and North American lifestyle. See the NOTRE DAME BASILICA

Notre Dame Basilica, the cobbled streets of Old Montréal

Old Montréal, and Mount Royal for a beautiful view of the city. This afternoon, travel in style through the province of Québec onboard VIA RAIL. When you see the stone walls of Québec City, you’ll feel as though you are stepping back in time to Old France. This evening, enjoy breathtaking views from your hotel as you settle in for a relaxing 2-night stay at the Loews Le Concorde Hotel. Tonight, savor fine French cuisine at a charming restaurant in the Old City. (B,D)

Day 3 - Québec City

(Mon.) This morning, explore Canada’s only walled city with its winding cobblestone streets, quaint restaurants, and boutiques housed in building more than 400 years old. Later, take an included excursion to the BASILICA OF SAINTE-ANNEDE-BEAUPRE, revered by pilgrims since 1888. This evening, dinner is on your own, allowing you to sample one of the city’s many fabulous restaurants. (B)

Day 4 - Quebec City

Quebec City–Ottawa

Ottawa

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Quebecwe’ll stop at a SUGAR SHACK where you’ll enjoy a guided tour, learn the art of making maple syrup, and enjoy a traditional sugar shack breakfast. See charming villages along the St. Lawrence River as we leave French Canada and journey into the province of Ontario v:shapes="_x0000_i1035">

Ontario. A late afternoon arrival in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Enjoy a city TOUR that highlights Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, the Rideau Canal, and the Byward Market. This evening, enjoy dinner at Le Café overlooking the famous Rideau Canal. (B,D)

Day 5 - Ottawa. Choose Your Experience

(Wed.) A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, today you select how you wish to spend your day. Choose from a lock tour and CRUISE along the scenic Rideau Canal or hop aboard one of Canada’s oldest STEAM TRAINS and enjoy an excursion to the picturesque village of Wakefield. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure to explore this vibrant city. (B)

Day 6- Ottawa–St. Lawrence Islands National Park–Toronto v:shapes="_x0000_i1036">

Toronto

(Thu.) This morning, enjoy a scenic CRUISE through St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Sit back and relax as you tour the world-famous 1000 Islands. Our next stop is the historic town of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. We continue to Toronto for an orientation tour of the city’s major landmarks. (B,D)

Day 7 - Toronto. Niagara Falls

Niagara FallsExcursion

(Fri.) This morning, drive west to Niagara Falls on the U.S./ Canadian border. Board the Maid of the Mist for a scenic CRUISE to the base of the thundering waterfall. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner high in the sky at the world’s tallest tower, the CN TOWER v:shapes="_x0000_i1038">

CN Tower. (B,D)

Day 8 - Toronto

(Sat.) After breakfast, bid farewell to your newfound friends as your vacation comes to an end with an included transfer to the airport. (B)

GUARANTED DEPARTURE DATES DURING 2008:

JUNE 21 - JULY 19 - AUGUST 03 - SEPTEMBER 06 - 21 :

PRICE PER PERSON SAHRING DOUBLE ROOM : 2149 ,- USD

SUPPLEMENT SINGLE : 700,- USD

TRIPLE REDUCTION : 100,- USD

INCLUDED FEATURES

MONTRÉAL: Guided sightseeing including Notre Dame; Welcome reception
VIA RAIL: Train journey from Montréal to Québec City
QUÉBEC CITY: Guided sightseeing; visit a sugar shack
OTTAWA: Guided sightseeing; a “Choose Your Experience” activity
1000 ISLANDS: Scenic cruise
NIAGARA FALLS: Exciting Maid of the Mist cruise
TORONTO: Guided sightseeing; Farewell Dinner at CN Tower
NOTE : Operated with Brennan Vacations

Accommodations & Meals

Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 4 dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner in Toronto.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

MONTRÉAL Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel (SF), QUÉBEC CITY Loews Le Concorde Hotel (SF), OTTAWA Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel (D),

TORONTO Fairmont Royal York (MD)