What kind of accommodation will I stay in?

Our range of quality hotels provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. The majority of our hotels are of a 3- or 4-star standard, and every night's accommodation on your tour is pre-booked and included in the cost. You can find details of the specific hotels for your trip on the tour itinerary page.

Can I choose the destinations?

Once on your chosen tour, it will follow a set route selected by our team of travel experts to serve up the very best of each destination in the time you have. But with over 70 different itineraries to choose from covering 6 continents and 50+ countries, the world really is your oyster. Explore our full range of tours , and use the destination filters to see all tours visiting specific countries you might have in mind.

Who will I be travelling with?

A group of fellow travellers from all over the world who made the same excellent decision you did to book a Costsaver tour. As well as your tour companions you will also have your dedicated Driver and Travel Director with you 24/7.

What does the Costsaver crew do?

“What don’t they do?” might be an easier question to answer. Our Travel Directors eat, sleep and breath their destinations so you’ll enjoy a host of insider tips and local secrets. Friendly and passionate, they’ll make sure you’re clued up and comfortable from start to finish. They handle the logistics for you on the road, like hotel check-ins, entry tickets to attractions and all bookings and payments for any Choice Experiences you want to do. But that’s not all. Looking for tips on how to spend your free time? Your Travel Director will be there with recommendations and directions. Want to know the story behind that landmark? Chances are your Travel Director will know. Wondering where an ATM is? You guessed it, ask your Travel Director. You’ll also be joined by a dedicated Driver from the start to the end of your tour. Your Driver will get you around in comfort and style on your private, air-conditioned coach. With years of experience behind the wheel, our experienced drivers get you from A to B with no SOS in sight. So you can put the map down, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride.

How do I book and pay for the Choice Experiences?

Your Travel Director will handle all of the bookings and payments for any of the Choice Experiences you wish to do while you are on the road. This means you’re not locked into anything before your trip, giving you the ultimate flexibility to decide what you feel like doing (and what you want to pay for!) based on what you’re in the mood for then and there.

Why aren’t the add-ons included in the cost of the trip up front?

Costsaver tours have been designed this way to give you a tour with the ultimate flexibility on how you spend both your time and money on your trip. By including only the essentials in the cost, we let you decide what you want to do and where you want your travel experiences budget to go. It’s all the ease of a tour with all the flexibility of DIY travel.

Do I get any free time?

We know that some tours treat “free time” like a dirty word, but at Costsaver we LOVE free time, in fact it’s kind of our whole thing. Our tours are specifically designed to provide maximum free time for you to spend how you choose. With the travel essentials taken care of, what you do in destination is up to you. You can opt into any of the incredible Choice Experiences available in most of the destinations on your tour, but you can also opt-out and do your own thing, whether that’s checking out something else you have on your bucket list, exploring on your own, or simply chilling out in bed with a movie. That’s the beauty of the Costsaver unpackaged tour design.

Can I book as a solo single traveller?

Absolutely you can! In fact, we encourage it. A Costsavere tour is a great way to explore the world as a solo traveller. You’ll enjoy all the ease, security and cost savings of a tour but still enjoy the flexibility and freedom of DIY travel. Plus it’s a great way to meet fellow travellers from all over the world. You will be matched up with a same-sex traveller to room share with, or you can opt to have your own room. Solo room pricing can be viewed from the tour page by selecting your departure date and clicking ‘Continue’ to see the price and availability of solo rooms in the next step.

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3.7

145 Reviews

Essence of Eastern Canada

8-Day Canada Tour from Toronto to Toronto

CHOOSE

Nature

Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing

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History

Niagara Parks Generating Station

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Urban

CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views

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History

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Kingston Discovery Cruise

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Urban

Ottawa River Cruise

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Culture

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Indigenous Experiences, Arts & Culture

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Food & Wine

Ottawa Food Walking Tour

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Nature

An Evening Visit to Montmorency Falls and Dinner in Old Québec

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Art

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Copper Art Studio Visit and Workshop

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History

Historic Foodie Tour in Old Québec

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Food & Wine

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Farewell Dinner in Romantic Vieux Montreal

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Nature

Optional Add-On

Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Niagara Parks Generating Station

CHOOSE

Urban

Optional Add-On

CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Kingston Discovery Cruise

CHOOSE

Urban

Optional Add-On

Ottawa River Cruise

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Indigenous Experiences, Arts & Culture

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Ottawa Food Walking Tour

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

An Evening Visit to Montmorency Falls and Dinner in Old Québec

CHOOSE

Art

Optional Add-On

Copper Art Studio Visit and Workshop

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Historic Foodie Tour in Old Québec

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Farewell Dinner in Romantic Vieux Montreal

CHOOSE

Nature

Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing

CHOOSE

History

Niagara Parks Generating Station

CHOOSE

Urban

CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views

CHOOSE

History

Kingston Discovery Cruise

CHOOSE

Urban

Ottawa River Cruise

CHOOSE

Culture

Indigenous Experiences, Arts & Culture

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Ottawa Food Walking Tour

CHOOSE

Nature

An Evening Visit to Montmorency Falls and Dinner in Old Québec

CHOOSE

Art

Copper Art Studio Visit and Workshop

CHOOSE

History

Historic Foodie Tour in Old Québec

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Farewell Dinner in Romantic Vieux Montreal

3.7

145 Reviews

When do you want to travel?

Travel

8 Days, 1 Country, 6 Cities

Meals

1 Breakfast

Accommodation

7 Nights

Tailor Your Trip

11 Choice Experiences

From Maple Leaf Chic to Montréal Streets

Contemporary design, UNESCO World Heritage-listed cities, romantic canals, thundering waterfalls and a city utterly obsessed with all things hockey await you on this 8-day exploration of Eastern Canada. Fall head over heels for multicultural Toronto, let the European elegance of Québec City work its charm on you, visit Canada’s dynamic and eclectic capital city of Ottawa, and indulge your cultural curiosities in Montréal.

ESSENTIALS

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We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

Quality Accommodation

Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

Sustainable Travel

All the Big Sights

Tailored

By You

Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

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Trip Map

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Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Toronto to Toronto visiting 1 Country and 6 Cities.

Choose Your End Location

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Choose to end your tour in Toronto or Montréal.

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Included Sightseeing

Montréal

Your Local Guide will introduce you to Canada's cultural capital where festivals, art, and good food make up daily life

Niagara Falls

Witness the majestic American and Canadian sides of the falls aboard a cruise

Ottawa

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of some of the city's most famous sights

Prince Edward County

Visit Campbell's Orchard for a farm tour and cider tasting

Québec City

Iconic Breakfast at a traditional Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) where you'll learn how maple syrup is harvested and turned into various other maple products

Toronto

Get an orientation tour of this truly multi-cultural city, including Chinatown and Downtown Toronto

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

City orientation tours

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER^®

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.

Essence of Eastern Canada end Toronto trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

3.9/

independently verified reviews

148 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Service could be improved"

Trusted Customer

3.5/5

Travelled on 06/29/2026 07:46:33

Our driver was lazy and argumentative. Guests and the director packed bags on the coach while he

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"Tour of Eastern Canada's cities"

Michael Hinch

4.5/5

Travelled on 06/22/2026 12:17:35

Excellent tour, exactly as promised. The tour guide and driver were excellent. Would have liked one

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"Canadian Rockies & Eastern Essence of Canada"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 06/22/2026 11:46:18

The only downfall when we arrived in Canada we found we had to book with a third party (We Travel)

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"Trip to canada"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 06/22/2026 11:44:24

Great tour guide Nice hotels Well organised

"Canada trip..eastern."

Louise McEvoy

4.5/5

Travelled on 06/02/2026 07:22:03

Guides were great. Driver and tour director awesome. Lots of insights and local knowledge given. Was

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"Average"

Diane Dodunski

3/5

Travelled on 06/01/2026 13:42:21

Tour director and driver did a good job, but could improve. Bus was not kept clean, couldn't take

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"OK at best.."

Trusted Customer

1.5/5

Travelled on 10/15/2025 09:15:20

Bus driver was excellent, especially given the traffic and road construction in and around Toronto,

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"Costsaver is just so-so."

Trusted Customer

3/5

Travelled on 10/09/2025 08:22:33

Costsaver's website and registration requirement after purchase of tour is cumbersome. The website

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"Poor service."

Trusted Customer

3/5

Travelled on 10/08/2025 13:43:50

We were not given full information. We exited tour in Montreal unaware that we could return to

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"Not up to standard compared to our Costsaver tours we've taken."

Trusted Customer

3/5

Travelled on 10/08/2025 13:26:37

This is difficult to answer as not all of our experience was disappointing. The driver was great but

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