Holiday Overview
Discover the fall colours of Canada and New England on this this spectacular 17-day itinerary.
Begin in the French province of Quebec enjoying stays in both Montreal and Quebec City, explore Quebec City’s old town with a walking tour where you will delve deeper into the city’s history. After exploring Quebec board, the Majestic Princess for an awe-inspiring 10-night Canada and New England cruise. Sailing through the Saguenay Fjords as you begin to leave Quebec to explore Atlantic Canada, stopping at Charlottetown, Saint John and Halifax. Ending your cruise in Boston with time to explore the city.
Fall Into Canada and New England includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 6 Nights hotel accommodation
- 10 Nights Canada & New England Cruise with Princess Cruises
- VIA Rail Business Class from Montreal to Quebec City
- Montreal Hop on Hop off Bus
- Old Town Quebec City Walking Tour
Day 1 - UK to Montreal
Arrive in Montreal and transfer to your downtown hotel. Spending the rest of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Bonaparte
Enhance your experience
Hotel Le Germain Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Day 2 - Explore Montreal
Today we have included the Montreal Hop on Hop off Bus to allow you to explore the city at your own pace. This narrated tour explores all aspects of bustling downtown Montreal. Discover the intriguing blend of Old World charm and North American modernism as you pass many of Montreal’s fascinating landmarks. Enjoy the freedom of leaving the bus, exploring the attractions of your choice at leisure and boarding another bus later on. Photo stops are enjoyed at the Old Port, Mont Royal (from which you receive a prime view of the city), Olympic Park, and St. Joseph’s Oratory.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Bonaparte
Enhance your experience
Hotel Le Germain Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Unmissable Experiences
Montreal Experiences
Day 3 - Montreal to Quebec City
Enjoy some more time this morning exploring Montreal before transferring to the train station for your journey to Quebec City. Enjoy the facilities of the Business Class Lounge before boarding the train. Complimentary newspapers and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lounge. Following the St. Lawrence River, pass from city suburbs to rural landscapes, forests and rich pastures dotted with tiny villages and maple trees that extend to Quebec City. For the first hour you will notice the rugged Monteregie Hills, including the lush natural oasis of Mont Royal in Montreal. Arrive to Quebec at Gare du Palais and discover how at 400 years old it is the most charming city in Canada, complete with original architecture and buildings have been lovingly preserved. (Onboard food and beverage service is included)
Featured accommodation
Hotel Clarendon
Enhance your experience
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac
Day 4 - Explore Quebec City
Explore Quebec City with a walking tour of the Old Town. Follow your cicerone (guide) off the beaten path and be enticed by the charms of Old Québec, a UNESCO world heritage gem! Historical characters will let you experience 400 years of the city’s captivating past! In addition to the Château Frontenac, the Dufferin Terrace and the Notre-Dame-de-Québec Cathedral Basilica, the tour will also take you to the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale to admire numerous 17th and 18th century buildings.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Clarendon
Enhance your experience
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac
Unmissable Experiences
Quebec City Experiences
Day 5 - Board the Princess Majestic
Today transfer to the cruise port for your spectacular Canada and New England Cruise onboard the Majestic Princess.
Day 6 - Quebec City
To visit Québec is to experience France without crossing the Atlantic. The architecture, the ambience, and the animated conversation on the street confirm the impression that a bit of France has been permanently imbedded in North America. Stroll along the streets of the atmospheric Latin Quarter and explore the historic stone and brick houses of Old Québec, the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. Visit the Place Royale and Notre Dame des Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America, and marvel at the turreted Château de Frontenac.
Day 7 - Saguenay, Quebec
The Saguenay Fjord Route is an outstanding landscape of sea, mountains and rising cliffs protected by three National Parks. Its exceptional natural beauty can be discovered by land, sea or air. With a decidedly French atmosphere and a touch of the Old World, the banks of the Saguenay Fjord are lined with charming villages surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Day 8 - At Sea
Day at Sea, giving you the chance to relax, take in the on board activities and facilities.
Each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs, including our Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series from experts who offer insights into the places you’ll visit.
Day 9 - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
While Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest providence in terms of area and population, it more than makes up for this with the friendliness of its people, its natural beauty, and for being known as the birthplace of Canada. The island's landscape is dramatic and features rolling hills, pristine forests, reddish-white sand beaches, ocean coves and the famous red soil. The capital of Charlottetown offers a small town feel and a relaxed atmosphere with a cosmopolitan flair. The town has evolved into a dynamic city without sacrificing its historic charm. One certainly cannot think about Prince Edward without mentioning the author Lucy Maud Montgomery who once lived on PEI and drew inspiration from the land during the late Victorian Era for the setting of her classic novel "Anne of Green Gables." PEI also has another claim to fame with the Confederation Bridge built in 1997. The world's longest bridge over ice-covered waters provides a connection from PEI to the mainland Canada.
Day 10 - Sydney, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton is fabled as a magical travel destination and the Port of Sydney is the gateway. Known for its beauty and unique Celtic music and culture, Sydney puts some of the Island's greatest sights and attractions at your fingertips when you disembark into the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. The dockside pavilion offers an array of Shopping Boutiques, a Craft Market and the World's Largest Fiddle. You will also find wireless Internet services, a Visitor Information Centre, and the Cape Breton Island Exhibition Centre featuring artifacts, images and an overview of the rich culture and heritage of this historic Island. The city of Sydney has a deep history and was originally founded in 1785 by British Loyalists fleeing the perils of the American Revolution. The rich natural resources led these new settlers to establish prosperous coal and steel industries, which attracted immigrants from a myriad of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To this day, Sydney remains a haven of multiculturalism. The Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion is just a short drive from the community of Baddeck and the breathtaking Bras d'Or Lake where Alexander Graham Bell lived, worked and studied. On the east coast of Cape Breton lies the largest historic reconstruction in North America, the Fortress of Louisbourg. The Fortress is a Parks Canada National Historic Site and is described as a Williamsburg-style attraction that is not to be missed.
Day 11 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
The capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Canada's Atlantic Provinces, Halifax was once Great Britain's major military bastion in North America. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings of Halifax's Historic Properties recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage. Stroll the waterfront, and you may find Nova Scotia's floating ambassador, the schooner Bluenose II, tied up to Privateer's Wharf, just as old sailing ships have done for over 200 years. Halifax is also the gateway to Nova Scotia's stunning scenery, including famous Peggy's Cove, where surf-pounded granite cliffs and a solitary lighthouse create an unsurpassed scene of rugged natural beauty.
Day 12 - At Sea
Enjoy the onboard facilities of your Princess Cruise while you relax on your way to your next destination.
Day 13 - Saint John, New Brunswick
Boasting unspoiled natural beauty and a spectacular coastline, New Brunswick's pristine shores await you. The capital of Saint John is Canada's oldest settlement and was a thriving industrial port until it was leveled by fire in 1877, but redevelopment of the Old City Market and Heritage Area has restored the town's charm and its sense of history. Saint John lies on the Bay of Fundy, which boasts the highest tides in the world and the astonishing Reversing Rapids, caused when the tides change and the river is forced to reverse direction and flow upstream. Witness this natural phenomenon along with heritage sites on a guided trolley ride and zip-line adventure, or cruise the Bay of Fundy for different views of the area's spectacular natural beauty. Discover the inspired eateries that have put uptown Saint John on the map as a true foodie destination and venture on to the quaint seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea and St. Martins for a relaxed stroll.
Day 14 - At Sea
A day to relax onboard your Princess Cruise while you travel to your next destinations.
Day 15 - Boston, Massachusettes
Today disembark from your Princess Cruise and make your way to your Boston hotel.
Hailed as the "Cradle of American Independence," Boston is filled with historic sites. Boston was America's first great city. In the 19th century, Boston was rightly described as the "Athens of America." Today this city of 800,000 retains its vitality, combining historic districts with revitalized urban centers while remaining faithful to its venerable roots. It is a city every American should visit at least once. Follow the Freedom Trail along three of the most historic miles in the country. See the site of the Boston Tea Party, trace the route of Paul Revere's famous ride, and stand on the bridge where Minutemen fired "the shot heard 'round the world." In the old Charlestown Navy Yard you can see the USS Constitution, the nation's oldest commissioned warship.
Featured accommodation
Hyatt Regency Boston
Day 16 - Explore Boston
A full day to explore the sights of Boston, speak to your consultant if you wish to add an excursion.
Featured accommodation
Hyatt Regency Boston
Day 17 - Boston to UK
Today transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
Hotel Bonaparte, Montreal
Hotel Bonaparte in Montreal is a charming boutique hotel that seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern comfort. Located in the heart of Old Montreal, this hotel is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, exuding classic European charm with its stone walls, high ceilings, and antique furnishings.
Hotel Le Germain Montreal
Hotel Le Germain Montreal is a luxurious oasis nestled in the heart of Montreal's vibrant downtown. This boutique hotel effortlessly combines contemporary design with warm and welcoming hospitality. The moment you step into the stylish lobby, you'll be greeted by the sleek and sophisticated decor that sets the tone for an unforgettable stay.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal Quebec
Located downtown Montreal. This refurbished luxury hotel offers 950 rooms.
Hotel Clarendon, Quebec City, Quebec
Built in 1870, this historic hotel in Old Quebec is within 2 minutes' walk of Chateau Frontenac, as well as several shops and restaurants. It offers on-site dining and room service.
Hotel Manoir Victoria, Quebec City, Quebec
Located in the heart of the historic, culturally vibrant and gastronomic activity of Old Quebec, Hotel Manoir Victoria extends a warm and friendly welcome in a distinctive and recently renovated decor.
Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac, Québec City, Quebec
Ideally located inside the walls of Old Quebec, the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac has undergone a multimillion dollar renaissance project that will reposition it as one of the world’s leading hotels. The restoration blends the charm of the hotel’s enchanting past with modern innovations, creating an allure that is fresh & seductive, balanced with the hotel’s rich history & dynamic future.
Hyatt Regency Boston
The Hyatt Regency Boston is a sophisticated and modern hotel located in the heart of downtown Boston, offering an ideal blend of comfort and convenience for guests. Situated just steps away from some of the city’s most iconic attractions, including the Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, and the bustling shopping district of Newbury Street, the hotel provides an excellent base for exploring the historic and cultural landmarks of the city.
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Saguenay
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East Point Lighthouse
Montreal
Quebec City
Charlottetown
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Halifax
Halifax
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Saint John
Acadia National Park
Portland
Boston
Boston
Boston
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