Montreal & Quebec City - Itinerary
Explore the world’s second-largest French-speaking city, Montreal. Dine on exquisite cuisine at the restaurants for which the city is famous, such as Le Festin du Gouverneur where you will journey back in time to the founding days of New France. In your sightseeing, tour Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and McGill University. Pause high atop Mount Royal for a remarkable panoramic view of the city.
Stroll the beautiful grounds of the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre; take an optional visit to the inspirational Cyclorama where you will see a depiction of Jerusalem and Christ on the day of the crucifixion. View Montmorency Falls, the highest in eastern Canada, and then continue to Quebec City. This quaint and delightful city offers fascinating and historical sites such as Chateau Frontenac, Parliament, St. Louis Arch, and Place Royale – the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec.
The sequence of touring and days may be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedule changes, etc. Hotels listed subject to availability. Meal inclusions may vary by departure.
Day 1: Arrive Montreal, Quebec
Welcome to the second largest French-speaking city in the world, Montreal. This evening you will be treated to dinner in one of the restaurants for which this great city is famous. (D)
Day 2: Montreal
Today you will enjoy a fantastic sightseeing tour of Montreal, highlighting Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph's Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square and McGill University. The city tour concludes with a stop high atop Mount Royal to behold the panoramic view of the city. After an afternoon of leisure, dinner is scheduled at Le Festin du Gouverneur where you will journey back in time to the founding days of New France. Delicious food and exciting revelry are all part of this memorable night. (B, D)
Day 3: Montreal - Quebec City
Travel north to the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre and take some time to stroll the beautiful grounds. You may make an optional visit to the inspirational Cyclorama, which depicts Jerusalem and Christ on the day of the crucifixion. Afterwards, you will view Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in eastern Canada, before arriving in Quebec City. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore this quaint city at your own pace. (B)
Day 4: Quebec City
Today you experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec with a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour includes a drive past the Chateau Frontenac, Parliament, & St. Louis Arch, and ends at Place Royale, the site of the original
settlement of the city of Quebec. Some leisure time gives you the opportunity to discover more of this delightful city. Tonight, dinner isincluded at a quintessential restaurant in Quebec. (B, D)
Day 5: Quebec City - Montreal - Depart for Home
Depart for home with many memories of your Montreal and Quebec City getaway. (B)
