Eastern Canada and USA with New England Cruise

Welcome to Montreal. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious hotel. Stay Two Nights: Montreal, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

• Savour the beauty of the AURA Experience, a remarkable multi-media show at Montréal's magnificent Notre Dame Basilica. Immerse yourself in the spectacle as unique projections illuminate the picturesque interior of the gothic cathedral, all accompanied by orchestral music.

• Visit a sugar shack and learn how maple syrup is made, followed by lunch.

• Maybe you'd like to see the sights by foot. Otherwise, a cruise on the St Lawrence River or food tour are on offer.

Your journey continues today as you travel into the province of Ontario on the way to Ottawa, the Canadian capital. Arrive at your magnificent hotel and relax over dinner. Stay Two Nights: Ottawa, Fairmont Chateau Laurier (B/D)

• Perhaps enjoy a flight in a vintage open-cockpit biplane or visit the Canadian War Museum. Maybe you'll spend time at the Canadian Museum of History, or set off on a guided bicycle exploration.

Set off on a cruise through the Thousand Islands. A constellation of islands topped with pine trees, castles and estates, a leisurely cruise is the perfect way to take it all in.

Continue onwards to Toronto. Stay Two Nights: Toronto, Fairmont Royal York (B/D)

Set off on a discovery of Toronto, including a visit to the CN Tower. (B)

• At dinner, overlook Niagara Falls before an exclusive visit to the Illumination Tower where you can project your very own light display on the falls.

Your journey continues today as you head for the USA and on to Lancaster. Stay: Lancaster Arts Hotel or similar (B/D)

Explore Pennsylvania Amish Country this morning, where a local Amish guide will take you through the area. See farmland scenery and traditional horse-drawn Amish buggies.

This afternoon, continue on to the USA's capital, Washington DC. Stay Two Nights: InterContinental The Willard Washington DC (B/D)

We've all heard stories and seen pictures of the USA's icons, and today presents the chance to pay a visit to them. Pass by the White House before stopping at the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, to name a few. After the tour, you'll have the rest of the day to explore. (B)

On your way to New York City, take in some of the sites on a tour of Philadelphia. See the Liberty Bell, African American Museum and Chinatown among other famous sights. Journey on to New York City, where your hotel is set in Midtown Manhattan. Stay Three Nights: New York City, Lotte New York Palace (B/D)

With a local guide, discover the sites of well-known film and television shows, seeing trendy hot-spots and classic landmarks such as Broadway, Wall Street and Times Square. The rest of the day is put aside for you to enjoy at leisure. (B)

• You might like to visit New York City's Statue of Liberty and cruise to Ellis Island. Alternatively, pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. For those seeking iconic city views, ascend 102 stories to the One World Observatory.

• Visit The Breakers, one of the famous Newport Mansions which was inspired by 16th-century Italian palaces.

Enjoy a tour of Boston before an afternoon at leisure.

This evening, gather for a special dinner with your fellow travellers. (B/D)

Head to the harbour where your ship awaits, and take a moment to settle in, getting ready for your Canada New England cruise. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Volendam or Zuiderdam (B/D)

Step ashore at Bar Harbor and set out on a walk to explore this picturesque seaside town. Or head to the national treasure, Acadia National Park (own expense). (B/L/D)

Set off at your own pace or tour Peggy's Cove, a small, rural community famous for Peggy's Point Lighthouse (own expense). (B/L/D)

Arrive in Sydney, the gateway to the Cape Breton coastline. Enjoy the scenery and artisan workshops which the town is famous for. (B/L/D)

Dock in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island and explore at leisure. You might opt to explore the Anne of Green Gables homestead (own expense). (B/L/D)

Spend a day at sea as your ship cruises the Gulf of St Lawrence, the world's largest estuary (B/L/D)

Dock in Quebec City and spend the day re-exploring at your own pace. (B/L/D)

Returning to Montreal, disembark your ship for the last time and be transferred to the airport. (B)