Discover Canada & USA with Alaska Cruise

You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of New York. Stay Two Nights: New York Marriott Marquis

Meet your fellow guests and Tour Director at a Welcome Breakfast this morning. After breakfast, enjoy an exciting sightseeing tour of the city, which ensures you'll cover the Big Apple's many highlights, from Central Park to Times Square. Of course, no visit to New York would be complete without a visit to the city's iconic Empire State Building. Completed in 1931, during the Great Depression era, this art deco-style landmark remained New York's tallest building for some 40 years.

This afternoon, enjoy time to make your own discoveries. You might choose to head for one of the city's museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) with its world-famous art collection or the American Museum of Natural History. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a ferry ride to Liberty Island, home to America's archetypal monument, the Statue of Liberty, or perhaps enjoy some retail therapy at Macy's Herald Square, one of the world's largest department stores. (B)

Take in the sights on a tour, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and FBI Headquarters. (B)

Today your journey takes you to Lancaster County, home to the religious Amish and Mennonite communities. During your stay, you'll have the chance to gain an understanding of their everyday lives. Stay: Lancaster, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton (B/D)

This morning board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). This is the largest of the three falls. You might also like to take an exciting helicopter flight for aerial views over Niagara Falls (own expense). Stay Two Nights: Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre (B)

This morning join a city tour that will take you to the picturesque waterfront districts of Toronto. The afternoon is spent at leisure or exploring more of this beautiful city. (B)

Continue on your journey to Ottawa today. Along the way, enjoy a cruise around the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. Cruise past tiny islands, castles reminiscent of fairytales and island mansions. You'll be taken back to a time when pirates and bootleggers roamed the area, as well as the Gilded Age, when the rich and famous made this region their personal playground. Stay Two Nights: Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel (B/D)

The first half of the day will be dedicated to discovering the treasures of Ottawa. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, during which you will visit the Gothic Parliament Hill and visit the historic Rideau Canal, which winds its way through the heart of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. (B)

After breakfast this morning, your journey continues to Montreal. Enjoy a drive-through experience in Parc Omega. As your vehicle winds through the park, passing meadows, lakes and forests, watch for wildlife, like moose, deer and wolves. There's time to get to know this European-influenced city during an afternoon sightseeing tour. You'll discover a quintessentially French city, which excels at blending both old and new, from the elegant cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to the city's contemporary waterfront.

This evening, there's time to relax and perhaps dine at a local restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain (B)

Enjoy today as you choose. You might like to either spend time relaxing at your hotel or continue exploring. Montreal offers an array of culinary and cultural attractions, thanks to its French influence, eclectic food scene and famous festival line up. This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)

Farewell Montreal after breakfast this morning and travel to Quebec City. On arrival in Quebec City, enjoy a guided discovery. This evening, there's time to relax and perhaps dine at a local restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Quebec City, Hotel Manior Victoria (B)

Fly from Quebec City to Vancouver today (flight not included). Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (B)

Fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and discover some of its most vibrant districts and best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. (B)

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region's natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Valley, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon.

Later, arrive in the city of Kamloops where you'll stay overnight. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (B/L)

Enjoy today at your leisure to discover Banff. (B)

Journey along the Icefields Parkway on your way to Athabasca Glacier for a ride on an Ice Explorer. Later, continue to Jasper. Stay: Chateau Jasper (B)

After breakfast, enjoy the scenery as you journey to Whistler. On arrival, spend time at leisure in this popular alpine resort. Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites (B)

From the town of Chemainus, take a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria. Stay Two Nights: Victoria, DoubleTree by Hilton (B)

Travel to Vancouver and board your Holland America Line ship. Enjoy time to relax and settle into your cabin before dinner on board this evening. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Zaandam (B/D)

Enjoy a full day at sea at the beginning of your phenomenal journey. Relax and absorb the majestic scenery as your ship cruises past dramatic rocky headlands and glides over the frigid waters of the Inside Passage. You also have plenty of time to explore the facilities of your cruise ship and perhaps relax in one of the onboard public areas. (B/L/D)

Today your journey brings you to Alaska's capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region's glacial terrain and gold rush history or perhaps choose to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You may also like to experience an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities available to you. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense). (B/L/D)

This morning, you'll dock at the port of Skagway, which is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike and still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. You will find a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or to view some of the fascinating local wildlife on a tour (own expense). (B/L/D)

Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status. Today, you'll gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this remarkable region. (B/L/D)

Arrive today in the Alaskan city of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time here to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture during a visit to Saxman Native Village (own expense). (B/L/D)

Today marks your final day aboard your premium Holland America Line cruise ship. You'll spend the day cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board. (B/L/D)

After breakfast aboard your cruise ship this morning, disembark in Vancouver for your airport transfer and onward flight. (B)