Canada & New England 'Autumn Colours' Tour 2020

Price per person:

$15,985.00

(Single costs are available on request)

27 Days-With Tour Leader Pam Tothill


An exciting fully escorted tour to Canada, New England and USA featuring a 10 night 'Classic Canada & New England' Cruise plus stopovers and sightseeing in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, New York and Los Angeles. Don't miss out on this spectacular tour experience!

Tour Departs: 23-Sep-2020
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INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR COST
  • Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
  • Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader Pam Tothill throughout.
  • Economy class air fares Auckland/Vancouver/Toronto and New York/Los Angeles/Auckland flying Air New Zealand, Air Canada and United Airlines. (NB. Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades are available with Air New Zealand at extra cost).
  • All current airfare and airport taxes.
  • Quality centrally situated hotels throughout on a share twin basis.
  • Buffet breakfast daily and dinners as detailed in tour itinerary.
  • 2 night stopover in Vancouver including half day city tour.
  • 3 night stopover in Toronto including half day city tour and day excursion to Niagara Falls featuring ‘Journey Behind the Falls Experience’ with a close up view behind the mighty Horseshoe Falls.
  • ‘Via Rail Canada’ daylight services Toronto/Montreal and Montreal/Quebec including Business Class seats.
  • 2 night stopover in Montreal including half day city sightseeing tour.
  • 2 night pre-cruise stopover in Quebec including a half day leisurely coach and walking tour of old Quebec city.
  • 10 night ‘Classic Canada & New England’ Cruise aboard ‘Caribbean Princess’ from Quebec to New York. Ports of call include Quebec City (overnight), Saguenay (Quebec), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Sydney and Halifax (Nova Scotia), Bar Harbor (Maine) and Boston (Massachusetts). 
  • Included on board your cruise:
    - Category '1B-1C' inside stateroom cabin with private facilities (NB. Upgrades to outside/balcony cabins are available at extra cost).
    - All meals, entertainment, port charges and private cocktail party.
  • 3 night post-cruise stopover in New York with city tour featuring midtown and lower Manhattan including Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Greenwich Village, The World Trade Centre, Wall Street and more...
  • 2 night stopover in Santa Monica Los Angeles, with city tour featuring Hollywood, Beverley Hills and Westfield Mall.
  • All coach transfers, porterage and pre-paid gratuities for all land arrangements in Canada and USA.
  • Services of local tour guides at all city stopovers.
  • Travelwise Holiday documentation and travel bag.

ITINERARY

WED 23 SEP - AUCKLAND/VANCOUVER

You will be picked up from your Auckland address and transferred to the airport for your Air New Zealand flight direct to Vancouver departing at 8.15pm. Arrive Vancouver at 2.25pm and transfer to the Rosedale on Robson Hotel where you will stay for the next two nights.

THU 24 SEP - VANCOUVER (B,D)

This morning enjoy a city tour including Chinatown, Gastown, English Bay, Stanley Park and the Capilano Suspension Bridge.The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

FRI 25 SEP - VANCOUVER/TORONTO (B)

This morning transfer to the Airport for your Air Canada flight to Toronto departing at 10.00am. Arrive Toronto at 5.35pm & transfer to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel where you will stay for the next 3 nights.

SAT 26 SEP - TORONTO (B,D)

This morning enjoy a city tour including downtown and residential areas, Chinatown, the CN Tower and the famous medieval castle, Casa Loma. The afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy dinner at hotel.

SUN 27 SEP - NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION (B)

Depart for an excursion to Niagara Falls.Enjoy the ‘Journey Behind the Falls Experience’ with a thrilling close-up view behind the mighty Horsehoe Falls.Visit historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

MON 28 SEP - TORONTO/MONTREAL (VIA RAIL) (B,L)

Transfer to the Railway Station to join the Via Rail service to Montreal. Enjoy lunch on board. On arrival transfer to Le Nouvel Hotel where you will stay for the next two nights.

TUE 29 SEP - MONTREAL (B,D)

Enjoy a city tour including Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Montreal, the French Quarter and Mont Royal. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy dinner and Aura light show in old Montreal.

WED 30 SEP - MONTREAL/ QUEBEC (VIA RAIL) (B,L)

Transfer to Montreal Railway Station. Join the Via Rail Service to Quebec City. Enjoy lunch on board, arrive in the historic city of Quebec and transfer to the Hotel Du Vieux Quebec in Old Quebec where you will stay for the next two nights.

THU 01 OCT - QUEBEC (B)

Revel in the French heritage and discover a delightful combination of modern city and historic town. This morning enjoy a coach and easy walking tour of old Quebec City. This afternoon is at leisure.

FRI 02 OCT - QUEBEC/EMBARK CRUISE (B,L,D)

Morning at leisure. This afternoon transfer to the ‘Caribbean Princess’ for embarkation. View Montmorency Falls en route. Overnight in Quebec on board ship.

SAT 03 OCT - QUEBEC AT LEISURE (B,L,D)

Enjoy the day at leisure in Quebec. Depart Quebec at 5.00pm for your Canada and New England cruise adventure. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner private cocktail party.

SUN 04 OCT – SAGUENAY (QUEBEC) (B,L,D)

Arrive Saguenay at 8.00am, with a French atmosphere and a touch of old world, the Saguenay Fiord is lined with charming villages. Depart at 6.00 pm.

MON 05 OCT - CRUISING DAY AT SEA (B,L,D)

A day at sea cruising and time to enjoy the world class facilities and service on board your ship.

TUE 06 OCT – CHARLOTTETOWN (PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND) (B,L,D)

Arrive Charlottetown at 8.00am. Prince Edward Island is known for its natural beauty, friendly people and being the birthplace of Canada. Charlottetown has evolved into a dynamic city but still retains its small town feel and historic charm. Depart at 5.00pm.

WED 07 OCT - SYDNEY (NOVA SCOTIA) (B,L,D)

Arrive Sydney at 8.00am. Sydney has a deep history & is known for its beauty & unique Celtic music and culture. Visit Baddeck & the breathtaking Bras D’or Lake or the Fortress of Louisbourg. Depart at 4.00pm.

THU 08 OCT - HALIFAX (NOVA SCOTIA) (B,L,D)

Arrive Halifax at 8.00am. A compact city on a spectacular hilly setting, Halifax has the world’s second largest natural Harbour. Enjoy visiting the museums, galleries, fine restaurants, boutiques and cafes. Depart at 4.00pm.

FRI 09 OCT - BAR HARBOR(MAINE) (B,L,D)

Arrive Bar Harbor at 7.00 am. The wealthy have turned this quaint New England town into a fashionable summer resort. Acadia National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in America studded with natural wonders and stunning landscape. Depart at 7.00pm.

SAT 10 OCT - BOSTON(MASSACHUSETTS) (B,L,D)

Arrive Boston at 7.00 am. Boston was America’s first great city and is filled with historic sites. Follow the Freedom Trail and see the site of the Boston Tea Party or trace the route of Paul Revere’s famous ride. Depart at 10.00 pm.

SUN 11 OCT - CRUISING DAY AT SEA (B,L,D)

Final day at sea cruising and time to enjoy the world class facilities and service on board the “Caribbean Princess’.

MON 12 OCT - NEW YORK (DISEMBARK CRUISE) (B)

Disembark cruise after breakfast. Transfer to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Times Square where you will stay for the next three nights. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of midtown Manhattan en route to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

TUE 13 OCT - NEW YORK (B,D)

The morning is at leisure. This afternoon enjoy a city tour featuring some of New York's main attractions including Greenwich Village, the Financial District, Chinatown and World Trade Center. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

WED 14 OCT - NEW YORK AT LEISURE (B)

Enjoy a day at leisure in New York for further sightseeing or shopping.

THU 15 OCT - NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (B)

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles departing at 11.00am. Arrive Los Angeles at 2.30pm and transfer to the Le Meridien Delfina Hotel Santa Monica where you will stay for the next two nights.

FRI 16 OCT - LOS ANGELES (B,D)

Enjoy a day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. This evening enjoy a ‘Farewell’ dinner at Santa Monica.

SAT 17 OCT - LOS ANGELES/AUCKLAND (B)

Enjoy the morning at leisure. This afternoon depart hotel for city sightseeing including Hollywood, Beverley Hills, Rodeo Drive and Westfield Mall for shopping and casual dinner (own expense). Transfer to airport and depart with Air New Zealand at 9.40pm bound for Auckland.

MON 19 OCT - ARRIVE AUCKLAND

Cross the International Dateline and arrive Auckland at 6.30am where you will be transferred to your home address.

Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner


   

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