Warm winter wishes abound in the holiday atmosphere and abundant Christmas markets of Montréal and Québec City. Discover a winter wonderland of French cultural delights, sights, and bites to warm the heart and inspire the imagination. From Montréal’s Basilique Notre-Dame to Jean-Talon Market, Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village, you’ll feel a cheerful glow around each corner. In Québec, explore Canada’s only walled city where the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Stroll the narrow streets amid old-world houses by the St. Lawrence River and indulge in a traditional sugar shack lunch in the old tradition. Dive into the natural beauty of Montmorency Falls Park and feel the holiday spirit in markets brimming with holiday cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping as winter warms the heart on this wintertime vacation in Montréal and Québec!
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Montréal • Visit Notre Dame • Explore the winter markets at Le Grande Marche de Noel de Montréal (Great Montréal Christmas Market) • Guided sightseeing in Québec City including the historic funicular• Tour a traditional sugar shack and experience a festive meal• Explore the holiday markets in Québec City • Visit Montmorency Falls Park
Notes: • Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Welcome to Montréal! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Montréal with free time to see the sights of the vibrant city. Montréal is a bilingual city, with both French and English widely spoken. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the maps and tips on where to dine, shop, and play
Day 2 MONTRÉAL
Culinary Influences Explore Montréal during a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide including the incredible Basilique Notre-Dame. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Montréal deli. Smoked beef (cured and smoked beef brisket) sandwiches have been popular since Eastern European immigrants arrived in the late 1800s and brought their curing techniques to Montréal. Discover the beautiful holiday displays and festive markets this afternoon. Join your Tour Director to visit Jean-Talon Market, Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village. (B)
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ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy a 2-night stay in the luxurious ambiance of Montréal’s The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Located near the legendary Sainte-Catherine Street, galleries, and shopping venues, you’ll find extraordinary comfort and first-class service in this historic hotel on the cobblestone avenues of Montréal.
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CULTURAL GEM Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. See the Basilique Notre-Dame with its stunning stained glass, and the Plateau Mont-Royal with spectacular views of Vieux-Montréal Breakfast
Day 3 MONTRÉAL–QUÉBEC CITY
French Toasts Depart Montréal for charming Québec City for a 3-night stay in the legendary landmark, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Discover one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets or stroll the streets of Old Québec City.
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ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Experience castle life at the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Stunning views, powerful political meetings, and famous guests have illuminated the hotel for more than a century
Day 4 QUÉBEC CITY
How Sweet it is! Discover Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide on a sightseeing tour. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France. Within its walls are Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also, ride the funicular and see the old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and historic Plains of Abraham. Visit a locally owned [LF] Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack lunch including live musical entertainment. Visit Montmorency Falls Park for stunning views of a natural waterfall, the tallest in Québec and 30 m taller than Niagara Falls. The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets for Christmas cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping. (B,L)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Collecting maple water to create maple syrup is a longtime tradition across generations when families trudged through the snow to tap the nearby trees in preparation for rich and hearty recipes. Learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy local music and lunch at a Sugar Shack! BreakfastLunch
Day 5 QUÉBEC CITY
Christmas Carols Join your Tour Director and discover unique treasures and German-inspired cuisine at The Marché de Noël Allemand de Québec (German Christmas Market). Wooden kiosks, live musical entertainment, Enjoy free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at our hotel, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, the perfect ending to your vacation! (B,D)
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HISTORY & HERITAGE Explore the beautiful city of Québec, the French-founded city, port, and capital of Canada’s Québec province. One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine. Take in the city’s splendid views of the surrounding landscape and unique character, which prompted Charles Dickens to call it the “Gibraltar of North America.” BreakfastDinner
Day 6 QUÉBEC CITY
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Montreal
Quebec City
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel Superior First-Class
900 Blvd. Rene- Levesque West Montreal QC Canada
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the hotel reflects the city's elegance and charm and has welcomed dignitaries and celebrities alike in its 60 year history. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness center, gift shops, hair salon, several award winning restaurants, lounge, room service, business center, concierge service, and Internet access.
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Moderate Deluxe
1, rue des Carrieres Quebec City QC Canada
This grand iconic hotel located inside the walls of Old Quebec and perched above the banks of St. Lawrence River. Renovated within the last several years this historic hotel is just steps away from sightseeing attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, hair salon, concierge service, gift shop, business center, Internet access, restaurant, café, lounge, afternoon tea, and room service.