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
Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise
Fiery autumn foliage and captivating destinations make it easy to fall in love with the Eastern states and provinces of the United States and Canada on this 13-day memorable tour.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Montreal
Montreal
Arrive in Montreal and make your way to the hotel, passing the historic buildings of Old Montreal, Art Deco gems, and sleek contemporary buildings.
- Day 2overnight: Montreal
Montreal Sightseeing
Guided city tour of Montreal including the Old Port, Notre Dame Basilica, Mont Royal Park and St. Joseph's Oratory, followed by independent sightseeing (Montreal's Botanical Gardens, Jean-Talon Market).
- Day 3railovernight: Quebec City
Quebec City
Board VIA Rail's Corridor Service to Quebec City, traveling along the St. Lawrence River, then explore Quebec City's more than 400 years of history at leisure.
- Day 4overnight: Quebec City
At Leisure in Quebec City
Full day at leisure with a guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Old Quebec, including the Plains of Abraham and the Citadel, plus a visit to Montmorency Falls.
- Day 5overnight: Ship
Ship Embarkation in Quebec City
Morning at leisure in Quebec City, then a bus transfer to the shores of the St. Lawrence River to board the Holland America cruise ship Zuiderdam (936 feet, with a fitness center, pool, pickleball courts and restaurants). First dinner aboard.
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Quebec City (cruising)
Optional return to shore to finish sightseeing in Quebec City, then back aboard as the ship sets sail on the St. Lawrence River, watching for whales and other marine life.
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Gulf of St. Lawrence Cruising
Cruise through the Gulf of St. Lawrence via the Cabot Strait, passing the lighthouse on St. Paul's Island and an old shipwreck, with wildlife spotting and onboard spa/casino options.
- Day 8overnight: Ship
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Dock in Charlottetown, the 'Birthplace of the Confederation', with free time to explore the harbor, downtown, the Founder's Food Hall and Market, or the countryside behind 'Anne of Green Gables'.
- Day 9overnight: Ship
Sydney, Cape Breton Island
Dock in Sydney with free time to explore the oceanfront boardwalk, the Big Fiddle, or venture to Louisbourg or Baddeck (Cabot Trail, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site).
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dock in Halifax with free time to explore the waterfront boardwalk, the Citadel National Historic Site, the Botanical Garden, or Peggy's Cove.
- Day 11overnight: Ship
Bar Harbor or Portland, ME
Overnight sailing along the Atlantic coast crossing the U.S.-Canada border, docking in Portland, Maine, with free time to explore Old Port, an 18th-century lighthouse, and the town's culinary scene.
- Day 12overnight: Boston
Boston, MA
Ship moors in Boston. Disembark for the final time and take a guided tour including the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, and Boston Common, with the rest of the day free to explore.
- Day 13rail
Tour Conclusion
Transfer to the rail station or airport to return home, or arrange a post-tour extension with hotel accommodations through a Rail Specialist.
Included
- The services of a professional Tour Manager from start to finish
- Hotel accommodations for 5 nights
- 7 nights aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship
- Rail travel on VIA Rail Canada
- 24 meals, including 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Montreal City tour
- Quebec City tour
- Boston City tour
Not included
- Flights and Airport transfers
