2014 - APT Canada & Alaska

CANADA Day 9. Troy, Erie Canal Lock 11, Amsterdam. Today your river ship will pass through Lock 11 of the Erie Canal on the way to the city of Amsterdam. BLD Saguenay River Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Day 10. Amsterdam, Sylvan Beach. Enjoy a full day on the Erie Canal today, or perhaps visit Cooperstown then meet the ship later at Sylvan Beach. Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Cooperstown is best known as the Birthplace of Baseball. Tonight, on the shores of Oneida Lake in Sylvan Beach, a performer will entertain you with the history and period music of the Erie Canal. BLD Montreal Clayton Lake Ontario Oswego Day 13. Alexander Bay, Dark Island, Ogdensburg. Today you'll visit the tiny Dark Island in Chippewa Bay and tour Singer Castle. Afterwards, continue cruising for Ogdensburg where you might like to visit the BLD Frederic Remington Art Museum. Day 14. St Lawrence Seaway. Crossing into Canada today, absorb the scenery as you cruise onto the world's largest estuary, the St Lawrence Seaway, dotted with waterfront communities, picturesque islands, BLD and amazing wildlife habitats. Day 15. Québec City. This morning you might choose to visit the Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den hende, or perhaps take a tour of La Seigneurie de I'ile d'Orleans. Either is sure to be a delight to the eye and soul. In the afternoon, a tour will introduce you to the charms of Québec City. BLD Day 16. Rimouski, Les Jardins de Metis. Cruise along the St Lawrence River and pass the Saguenay River en-route to Rimouski. Be sure to keep an eye out as this is one of the world's best locales for whale watching. A private visit and tour of Les Jardins de Metis (also known as Reford Gardens) is sure to be a fascinating one. RV Grande 14 Mariner Amsterdam Troy Poughkeepsie USA New York City Day 11. Sylvan Beach, Oswego Canal. Cruise along the Oswego Canal to Oswego on the shores of magnificent Lake Ontario. You may choose to take a local shuttle on a panoramic loop around this charming area and view some of the highlights. BLD Day 12. Boldt Castle & Garden, 1,000 Islands, Alexander Bay. Cruise to Clayton. Visit the Antique Boat Museum and the Boldt Castle & Gardens, where you will learn of the touching story behind its creation. BLD Quebec City 2 Philadelphia Washington D.C. 2 The garden is full of character; it is bold and unique and innovative, yet traditional. Few gardens have been built in such difficult conditions as the Québec climate. BLD Day 17. Saguenay River, St Lawrence River. Today your ship will cruise to the Saguenay River, bordered by cliffs which create some of Canada's most stunning scenery. You'll then turn onto the St Lawrence River on the way towards your next destination – Montréal. BLD Day 18. Montréal. Arrive in Montréal this afternoon and enjoy a brief city tour. Then, tour the famous Jardin Botanique de Montréal in Olympic Park. Marvel at over 20,000 species of plants as you explore the 31 gardens that stretch over some 75 hectares of grounds. BLD Day 19. Depart Montréal. Today, you'll transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B FULLY ESCORTED LAND JOURNEY & CRUISE YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 99Services of a dedicated Cruise Director and Botanical Guide 99All gratuities, porterage and port taxes as well as airport transfers on the first and last day 99Fourteen nights on board the RV Grande Mariner river ship 99Travel with like-minded Botanica guests 99A comprehensive range of included sightseeing activities BOTANICA Highlights 99Explore Mt Vernon, home of America's first 'gardening president', George Washington 99See Winterthur and Longwood Gardens in the Brandywine Valley 99Explore the beautiful New York Botanical Gardens 99Cruise past the iconic Statue of Liberty COMBINE YOUR BOTANICA TOUR This cruise (September only) can be combined with Botanica's 7 Day Anne of Green Gables Country tour of Nova Scotia or our 7 Day Gardens of Vancouver & Victoria Island. 99Admire Franklin Roosevelt's former home and garden at Hyde Park 99Visit the Vanderbilt Mansion 99Tour The Mount, designed and built by author Edith Wharton 99Cruise the Erie Canal to the 1,000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway 99Visit Singer Castle in Chippewa Bay 99See the sights of Québec 2014 DATES & PRICES (NZ$) 2014 Twin Share Solo Trav. Sept. 22; Oct 12*. $15,375 $21,925 99Enjoy a guided tour of Montréal 9949 Meals – 18 Breakfasts (B), 13 Lunches (L) and 18 Dinners (D) Cat. 2014 Twin Share Solo Trav. Sept. 26; Oct 12*. $10,875 $16,325 Deck Twin Share C B A Main Sun Sun $995 ––– $1,295 Solo Trav. ––– $1,495 $2,265 Tour Notes Travel on the Saguenay River is dependent on weather and overall conditions. QUALITY DINING 99Enjoy three meals a day on board your river cruise BOTANICA XXX 15 Day land & cruise (BTUS15) CRUISE UPGRADES – RV Grande Mariner Prices listed are based on a Cat. D Cabin (Main Deck). To upgrade, add per person: 19 Day land & cruise (BTUS19) *Itinerary operates in reverse – from Montréal to New York City. Your Botanical Guide for this departure will be Teena Crawford. Please enquire for details. 99Visit the Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende Gardens in Québec City per person 99Beer, wine and soft drink with lunch and dinner on board the ship www.aptouring.co.nz www.aptouring.com.au 161

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