Visit the prestigious Fairmont properties for overnight stays when you book the Quebec Holiday Vacation Package! Enjoy exploring Quebec and discovering historic sites and culture on tours of the cities, museums, and production mills that make sweet treats such as apple butter and maple syrup. There's so much to experience on this week-long tour, so pack your bags and prepare for the vacation of a lifetime.
Day 1: Arrive Montreal, Quebec
You'll begin your journey in Montreal. With its European feel, delicious cuisine, and fashionable residents, you'll be impressed by this city. You'll be staying at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth while you tour here.
Day 2: Montreal
A tour of this city will highlight St. Joseph's Oratory, Notre Dame Cathedral, McGill University, and Jacques Cartier Square. It will conclude with a stop on Mount Royal where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the metropolis. You'll then have free-time to explore the locality, looking at arts and crafts in the stylish Bonaventure marketplace. You'll then have a scrumptious dinner at a famous restaurant in Montreal. After dinner, you'll be taken to the show "And Then There Was Light" at Notre Dame Cathedral. This multimedia light show brings the architectural and spiritual history of this Neo-Gothic cathedral to life.
Day 3: Montreal - Charlevoix
Today, you'll be traveling through northern Quebec on your way to Charlevoix. En route, you view the highest waterfalls in east Canada, Montmorency Falls, as well as walk the grounds of the beautiful St. Anne de Beaupre shrine. You'll then head to the museum of honey, the Musee de l'abeille, where you'll learn all about the art of beekeeping and gathering honey from ancient methods to present techniques. You'll be able to see bees at work in their hives, as well as taste a sample of mead. You'll then continue on your journey passing valleys, mountains, and the St. Lawrence River. You'll be arriving in Charlevoix in the evening and checking into Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu where you'll be staying for the next two nights.
Day 4: Charlevoix
Fairmont Le Manoir Richlieu stands majestically on the summit of Pointe-au-Pic, which will offer you a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River Estuary. You'll depart from the manor after breakfast to spend the day touring the scenic and hospitable region of Charlevoix. You'll visit the Museum Laiterie Charlevoix and learn about cheese making, as well as get a chance to sample the product which is amongst the best in this region. You'll then visit one of the oldest towns in Quebec, Baie-Saint-Paul located along the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Fascinating art galleries, quaint terraces, cafes, and boutiques are yours to explore at your leisure. Then, it's only a short ride on a ferry before you arrive on an island in the St. Lawrence, L'isle-aux-Coudres. There, you'll take a tour of Verger Pedneault and learn about the process of harvesting apples to produce apple butter, iced wine, jam, and hard cider in this orchard. This evening will be spent at the Manoir Richelieu or at the Casino de Charlevoix, if you're feeling lucky.
Day 5: Charlevoix - Quebec City
The traditional buildings and cobblestone streets of Quebec City will take you back to classic times. A sightseeing tour highlighting the history and beauty of New and Old Quebec will captivate you. You'll begin at the Parliament Building and ends at Palace Royale. You'll then be checking into the world-renowned Fairmont Château Frontenac for a two night stay. You'll be able to overlook the St. Lawrence River as well as Old Quebec from your position in this manor above the bluff.
Day 6: Quebec City
Breakfast will be in the Quebec countryside at a sugar shack. You'll be able to learn about the traditions of producing maple syrup and sample the many unique foods that use it as an ingredient. A favorite regional treat is maple taffy in the snow. You'll then have free time to explore the city. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride down the cobbled streets of Quebec and look through the shops and galleries near your hotel. Dinner is at a classic Quebec restaurant.
Day 7: Quebec City - Tour Ends
Today, your tour ends. Enjoy the souvenirs and experience you've picked up during your tour through Quebec!
*Airfare not included in total price
