Day 1 – Arrive Montreal
Welcome to Montreal. A city of sophistication and style, where the restaurant guide is required reading, where fashion calls home and the shopping is hard to beat. Your package provides a transfer from the airport to your choice of hotel. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is one of Montreal’s premier hotels. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is known for excellent service, and is conveniently located above the rail station and the underground city. The Marriott Chateau Champlain is located in the heart of Montreal’s vibrant downtown and is just steps away from Old Montreal; successfully bridging the old with the new. The staff at either hotel will be waiting to assist you with your check-in.
Overnight – Montreal
Days 2 & 3 – Montreal at Leisure
If this is your first visit to Montreal, your sightseeing tour will show you the city’s history and her amazing achievements. You will also begin to realize why people love living in Montreal. Your visit takes you to the top of Mount Royal, and through neighborhoods with splendid houses and a striking view of downtown Montreal and the St. Lawrence River. Also atop Mount Royal is St. Joseph's Oratory, one of the most visited shrines in the world. On the way to Olympic Park, you will pass through some of Montreal's earliest neighborhoods with stairways that have a very interesting history. Norte-Dame Basilica is beautiful and an exceptional example of Gothic Revival architecture. Old Montreal, located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, leads into the Old Port - One of the largest redeveloped old ports in the world. Visit Bonsecours Market and City Hall in this area. If you want to explore on your own, you will find that it is easy to use the underground system or stroll Montreal’s streets that are full of energy and atmosphere.
Overnights – Montreal
Day 4 – Montreal to Quebec City
Today you board VIA Rail for your train journey to Quebec City. If this is your first visit to Quebec City be warned, you will want to come back again and again. To put it in perspective, take everything that you love about Paris and Rome, plus the charm of Mackinac Island; and that comes close to what Quebec City is like. It seems that everything you want to do or see is within easy walking distance. The charm of the streets and buildings in the Petit Champlain are reason enough to visit, but the shops offer items that are unique to Quebec. Many things are designed and made right in the shops. Horse-drawn carriages, sidewalk cafes, street entertainers, brightly-colored buildings, flowers and a warm welcome, all add to your enjoyment of this wonderful city.
Your choice of either the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Frontenac or the lovely Manoir Victoria, will guarantee a delightful stay in romantic “Old Quebec”. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is an intricate part of the city’s history, not to mention that they wrote the book on service and style! The Manoir Victoria offers European charm with an enjoyable atmosphere.
Overnight – Quebec City
Days 5 & 6 – Quebec City at Leisure
We have included a city sightseeing tour, so that you will visit the city’s major sightseeing attractions and learn of her fascinating history. You may be surprised to discover that the Plains of Abraham, while rich in historic significance, may be just the place for a picnic lunch or a bike ride. This vast area is now set aside as a park and is a treasure. You will visit the Latin Quarter, the Ramparts, the National Assembly, the Basilica, City Hall, Place Royal and the Citadelle.
Once you are done sightseeing, it is time to enjoy Quebec City’s shopping and her gastronomically-renowned restaurants.
Overnights – Quebec City
Day 7 – Quebec City Home
A departure transfer has been included with your documents for your private transfer to the airport. We hope you have enjoyed visiting two of Canada’s most memorable cities.
This itinerary is also available with the alternate group of hotels shown on our price chart.
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May 1 - October 31, 2009 Daily departures. Departure dates on or within the seasons shown will determine the price Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy |
Staying at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth and the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac |
May 14-Jun 15 | $1,019 |
Jun 16-Sep 18 | $1,289 |
Sep 19-Oct 16 | $1,359 |
Oct 17-31 | $829 |
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Staying at the Marriott Chateau Champlain and the Manoir Victoria |
| May 1-Jun 17 | $859 |
| Jun 18-Aug 30 | $899 |
| Aug 31-Oct 14 | $939 |
| Oct 15-Oct 31 | $789 |
