Day1 New York - Montreal

Depart from NYC to Montreal, unofficial capital for French Canadians. We will tour the Olympic Tower, part of the Olympic Park built for the 1976 Games, featuring a 45 degree incline as the tower rises! We will also pay a visit to two major churches in the area. The Notre-Dame Basilica, similar to its counterpart in Paris, has a wealth of exquisite detail, most of it carved from rare woods that have been delicately gilded and painted. It also houses le Gros Bourdon, is the largest bell on the continent. The second church on our itinerary is St. Joseph's Oratory, a major site of Roman Catholic pilgrimage and worship. The dome is the world's second largest, after St. Peter's in Rome, and religious pilgrims sometimes climb the steps in the middle, praying at every step.
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Hotel: Gouverneur Hotel, Montreal or similar |
Day2 Ottawa-Thousand Island - Toronto

The tour will travel to Ottawa, the Canadian Capital. There we will visit the magnificent Parliament Building, as well as the stately Clock Tower nearby. Afterwards, we will head for Thousand Islands located in Alexandria Bay (seasonal). Situated between Canada and the United States along the St. Lawrence River, there are actually 1,864 individual islands that dot the region. The tour will board a cruise in the Canadian Thousand Island region (seasonal), which features the more famous sights and views of Thousand Islands, including the renowned and romantic Boldt Castle. The castle was built in the 1890's by millionaire George Boldt for his beloved wife Louise. We will also see" Shortest International Bridge in the World" a small footbridge across two islands located between Canada and the US. The tour then departs for Toronto, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit Toronto's very own Chinatown, as well as Toronto's City Hall and Parliament Buildings - both unique in architecture and important in purpose. We will also tour the CN Tower, Toronto's most recognizable landmark and the tallest building in Canada. At the top of the tower, enjoy panoramic views through glass floor observation decks and see why this structure was recently nominated one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
***After Oct 31st, Thousand Islands cruise will be closed, the tour will discover the most funniest attraction, Howe Caverns is one of the Upstate NY attractions you don't want to miss.
Your journey winds through limestone corridors, cavernous galleries, under massive boulders, to a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. Deep in the cave, solid rock appears fluid: creating strange formations, flowing sheets and dripping stalactites. Mysterious grottos lead off into distant, unexplored passages. Shadows hide secrets in every crack and crevice. The path twists and turns ever downward to the glassy surface of an underground lake that trails off into the absolute darkness of the cave's Eastern Terminus... this is the Howe Caverns experience.
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Hotel: Travelodge, Toronto or similar |
Day3 Niagara Falls

We will tour to Niagara Falls to see the majestic views of the nature up close. It is important to note that Niagara Falls, consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls, features spectacular views in the nighttime, and cameras are a must! We will also tour to Niagara Falls with a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) where you can "soak" in the excitement and power of the Falls, and a visit to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls (optional) where you can experience Niagara Falls' incredible stories. We will ascend the Skylon Tower offering visitors the very best views of Niagara Falls.
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Hotel: Holiday Inn or similar |
Day4 Corning Glass Center-New York
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For Corning Glass Center, a showcase for the entire process of glassmaking. You will witness firsthand craftsman and artisans making superheated glass into beautiful decorative pieces. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have an opportunity to purchase an artistic piece for yourself. We then return to New York.
Please contact us to check availability before you book this tour.
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