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Colours of Quebec from Montreal
7 Days/6 Nights
Quebec is truly a unique land in North America. Unique for its geography, history, cuisine and culture that together have forged its bold and exuberant identity, it is among the most beautiful places on Earth. Simply put, Quebec is warmth, absolute authenticity and intensity, all within easy reach! TOUR COQ6
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
Meals
- 1 Lunch onboard VIA Rail
- 2 Dinners at Auberge Saint Gabriel and Le Poisson d'Avril
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Walking Tour of Old Montréal
- Montréal Day Cruise
- Montréal to Québec City Tour
Admissions
- Montréal Planetarium
- Montréal Botanical Gardens
- Museum of Civilisation
Transfers
- VIA Rail from Québec City to Montréal
Documentation
- Ice Skating "2 for 1" coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- Hotel luggage handling
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arriving in Montreal
An overnight stay in Montreal begins your vacation.
DAY 2 - Exploring Montreal
Today is your time to explore one of the most visited areas of the city - Old Montreal! A walking tour includes lots of information on history and architecture, and many anecdotes revealing the secrets of Old Montreal, from yesterday to today. Also, take some time for a short day cruise on the St. Lawrence River that departs from this same area.
DAY 3 - Sightseeing in Montreal
A second full day in this diverse city offers a different perspective - the natural attractions. Visit the imposing Zeiss planetarium, together with over one hundred auxiliary projectors, reproduces all the objects visible to the naked eye on our immense Star-Theatre dome. The Botanical Garden & Insectarium is an oasis in the midst of this vibrant city. Later this evening, partake of the marvelous cuisine that Quebec is known for at Auberge Saint Gabriel restaurant.
DAY 4 - Montreal to Quebec City Sightseeing
On this full day motorcoach tour, an expert guide will bring you through all the historical treasures of Quebec such as : Place Royale, Notre Dame Basilica, Plains of Abraham, Parliament Building, Montmorency Falls, Ile D'Orleans, Place D'Armes. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be dropped off at your Quebec City hotel.
DAY 5 - Exploring Québec City
Today, travel from Québec City along the St. Lawrence River and into the mountains of Charlevoix. At the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord you will board a specially designed ship where an experienced naturalist will explain the habits of the Finback, Minke and Beluga whales that frequent this region during summer. Sample the cuisine of the Charlevoix region, at a local restaurant, on your return to Quebec City.
DAY 6 - Sightseeing in Québec City
Located along the river, a few steps from the Old Port of Québec, the Musee de la Civilisation is a theme museum. Its exhibition topics are a link between the past, the present and the future; its approach presents a new and dynamic vision on the human experience, on civilizations from here and from farther a field. Again this evening, sample more local cuisine at Le Poisson d'Avril restaurant, located just outside the gate of Old Québec City.
DAY 7 - VIA Rail's 'VIA 1' from Québec City to Montréal
An early morning departure on VIA 1 returns you back to Montreal by noon where you may transfer on your own to the Montreal airport. Any connecting flight booked for today from Montreal should depart after 4:00 pm at the earliest.
"This was the best time we have had in a long time. Brewster was great!! Everyone we met was the best!! Two thumbs up! Would do it again in a heartbeat! The train was the best way to see Canada! There are really no words to describe how great this trip was, thanks for everything!!" E. Wenz
Glendale, USA "Western Vista tour was enjoyable!"
M. Gill
Dorchester, UK "We were really pleased with the whole holiday. The organization of the bus pick-ups and the helpfulness of the drivers could not have been better" P. O'Connell
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