Amtrak Vacations
Capital to Capital
Multi-city rail vacation from Toronto to Washington DC across 7 cities
13 daysfrom $1,949
38% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour & cruise
Eastern Canada Cruise Featuring Quebec & Montreal
Discover all the autumnal beauty, rich culture, and endless history of the Eastern Seaboard on this thrilling rail and cruise vacation featuring time in the United States and Canada.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Boston
Arriving on the East Coast in Boston
Make your own way to the downtown Back Bay hotel and check in. Free time to explore Boston independently. Meet the Tour Manager and group this evening; dinner on your own.
- Day 2overnight: Ship
Sightseeing in Boston and boarding our ship
Guided city tour of Boston including highlights such as the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, the Historic District, ending at Quincy Market. Afternoon coach transfer to the harbor to board the Holland America cruise ship; first dinner as the ship sets sail.
- Day 3overnight: Ship
Our first port of call: Portland, Maine
Morning free time in Portland, Maine, to explore Old Port, the Portland Museum of Art, or a local trolley tour (payable locally). Ship sets sail for Canada around lunchtime.
- Day 4overnight: Ship
Exploring Nova Scotia's capital
Dock in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with free time to explore the waterfront boardwalk, the Citadel National Historic Site, and an optional prebookable shore excursion to Peggy's Cove. Ship sets sail for Cape Breton Island in the evening.
- Day 5overnight: Ship
A day in Sydney, Cape Breton Island
Full day docked in Sydney, with free time to explore the town, the oceanfront boardwalk, or venture further to Louisbourg or Baddeck (start of the Cabot Trail).
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Arriving on Prince Edward Island
Dock in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the 'Birthplace of the Confederation', with free time to explore downtown, the Founder's Food Hall and Market, or the countryside that inspired 'Anne of Green Gables'.
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Cruising through the Gulf of St. Lawrence
A day at sea cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with opportunities for marine life spotting and use of the ship's amenities such as the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.
- Day 8overnight: Ship
Following the St. Lawrence River
A day cruising inland along the St. Lawrence River, passing lighthouses, cities, towns and forests en route to Quebec City.
- Day 9overnight: Quebec City
Quebec City at your leisure
Disembark in Quebec City for the final time; included transfer to a hotel in Old Quebec for a two-night stay. Free day to explore the old town, museums, or Montmorency Falls.
- Day 10overnight: Quebec City
Guided touring in Quebec City
Guided tour of Quebec City covering sites such as the Plains of Abraham, the fortifications, and the Citadel, with a free afternoon to explore further, including the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac.
- Day 11railovernight: Montreal
To Montreal with VIA Rail
Free morning, then an included transfer to the railway station for a journey to Montreal aboard VIA Rail's Corridor Service (around three hours). Check into a central hotel for a two-night stay with free time to explore.
- Day 12overnight: Montreal
Uncovering the many sides of Montreal
Half-day guided tour of Montreal including sites such as the Old Port, Mont Royal Park or St. Joseph's Oratory, followed by free time to explore museums, galleries and neighborhoods independently.
- Day 13
Tour conclusion
Breakfast at the hotel, after which you are free to continue your onward travels home.
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 5 nights' 4-star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Zuiderdam
- Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast each day, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers
