• Private coach transportation
• 5 nights of accommodation
• All entry fees and passes and the services of local guides

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

• Guided tours of Montreal and Québec City
• Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
• Train de Charlevoix
• Lunch and guided tour at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
• Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
• Albert Gilles Boutique et Musée
• Île d’Orléans
• La Chocolaterie de I’lle
• La Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau tasting
• Sucrerie de la Montagne

Downtown Accommodations Make It Easy to go Exploring

The hotels in Montreal and Québec City are located in the heart of the downtown. In Montreal, discover the “Underground City” and the attractions in the “Golden Square Mile”.  In Québec City,  enjoy Quartier Petit Champlain and walk the Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden sidewalk next to the Château Frontenac with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River. 

A Foodie Feast, Tastebuds will be Tantalized!

From fine dining and cafés, to bistros and pubs and traditional Québécois fare, the variety of culinary experiences is ready to be sampled! Perhaps you'll want to plan ahead to spend free time in Québec City on a food tour!

Discover an Island Gem

Île d’Orléans, a beautiful “microcosm of traditional Québec”, has stories to share and offers a delicious taste of the local culture.

This itinerary provides several customization options:

COMBINE WITH ANOTHER TOUR SEGMENT

• the itinerary could begin with guests flying into Ottawa, with some sightseeing in Canada's capital before continuing on to Montreal
• this itinerary could be combined with Canada's Maritimes 

COMBINE WITH A CRUISE

• one of the routings of St. Lawrence cruise might work, either at the beginning or the end of this itinerary
• at the end of this itinerary, a New England and Atlantic Canada cruise from Quebec City to Boston, would add a wonderful way to see highlights of Canada's Atlantic  Provinces.

Day 1: Travel to Montréal

With a 7:00 am departure from Brampton, there will be regular pickups along the route heading east. We’ll stop for lunch in Brockville and arrive in Montreal in time for dinner.

Stay: Montreal, QC

Nights: 1

Day 2: Montréal and travel to La Malbaie

After breakfast, get an introduction to Montréal with a city tour, and enjoy some free time for lunch and exploring the old part of the city.  In the afternoon, we’ll make our way to La Malbaie and arrive at your five-star accommodation, the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. Perched high up on a cliff overlooking the majestic St. Lawrence River, you'll have a free evening to take in your surroundings or perhaps try your luck at the Casino de Charlevoix accessible by an underground walkway from the hotel.

Stay:  La Malbaie, QC

Nights: 1

Day 3: Free morning, Charlevoix Train to Québec City

After enjoying a leisurely morning, board the Charlevoix Train, get comfortable and enjoy the unique spectacle that presents itself to you. Running along the St. Lawrence from La Malbaie, the train will pass by quaint towns and coastal villages, with beautiful landscapes in between. At Baie Saint Paul, board the coach for the journey to Québec City.  There will be time to check into your hotel before we venture out for dinner.

Stay: Québec City, QC 

Nights: 3

Day 4: Québec City Tour & Le Château Frontenac

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a guided tour of the must-see landmarks of Québec City. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and will be followed by a guided tour of this special hotel.  The remainder of the day is yours to discover Québec City your way. From your centrally located hotel, stroll the narrow streets of this fabulous city. Shop in the boutiques of the Quartier Petit-Champlain, explore museums and galleries, and choose from the plethora of interesting options for your dining experience.

Day 5: Copper Museum, Sainte Anne de Beaupré Basilica, Île d'Orléans

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the Albert Gilles Copper Museum to see stunning copper works from around the world and discover how this soft, pretty metal is plucked from the earth. Visit the beautiful Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, noting that the main doors were hand-made of copper by the talented sculptor, Albert Gilles. Depart for quaint Île d'Orléans (Isle of Orleans) with our first stop being lunch at Le Moulin St Laurent. While touring the island, sample chocolate at La Chocolaterie de I’Île, and ciders and apple products at the Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau. The shops will have quite a variety of delicious items to take home … do you think those chocolate truffles will actually make it home? We’ll arrive back at the hotel in the late afternoon.  Enjoy another free evening to explore old Québec City.

Day 6: Sugar Shack Lunch, Travel Home

Breakfast will be followed by a relaxing motorcoach ride with a sweet surprise in store! We’ll stop for lunch at the authentic maple sugar shack, the Sucrerie de la Montagne (Candy of the Mountain). Nestled in the heart of an ancient maple forest, the Sucrerie de la Montagne is recognized as a Québec heritage site, and the owners proudly honour Québecois traditions. After this hearty lunch, you may want to visit their shop with gift items of maple products from BBQ sauce to syrup to candles to … you guessed it, maple candy! Back on the road, we’ll continue the journey homeward.

During this tour there will be a fair amount of walking, so you’ll want to be sure you have comfortable footwear. 

If motion/seasickness can be an issue, you’ll want to bring along your remedies so that you can fully enjoy the experience on the train.

Here are some ideas for fun things to do during your free time in Quebec City:

https://localfoodtours.com/quebec/old-town-quebec-city/

You may even want to arrange for a true taste of the city with a food tour! https://localfoodtours.com/quebec/old-quebec-city-restaurants/