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6 Day Winter in Montreal & Quebec
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Great Canadian Itinerary!
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. Stroll the narrow streets amid old-world houses by the St. Lawrence River and indulge in a 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!
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
- Hotels in Montreal & Quebec
- Tour Director: Peter Chobanov - Escorting tours for more than 20 years
- Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Guided sightseeing in Montréal, including visit inside Notre-Dame Basilica, renowned for its ornate Gothic Revival architecture and dazzling interior
- Explore Montreal’s culinary history with a Globus Local Favorite classic deli lunch featuring one of the city's iconic food traditions
- Explore the winter markets at Le Grande Marche de Noel de Montréal (Great Montréal Christmas Market) filled with festive lights, seasonal treats, artisan gifts, and holiday entertainment
- Guided sightseeing in Québec City including the historic funicular connecting Upper and Lower Town
- Tour a traditional Globus Local Favorite sugar shack and experience a festive meal while learning about Québec's maple syrup traditions
- Explore Québec City's enchanting holiday markets, featuring local artisans, seasonal specialties, and festive décor
- Visit Montmorency Falls Park, where the waterfall towers higher than Niagara Falls and takes on a magical winter character
- Stay at premier Fairmont properties in Montréal and Québec City, known for their historic architecture, elegant accommodations, and iconic settings
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» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
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» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Notre-Dame Basilica
Montreal's oldest Catholic church, built in 1656, is known for its intricately designed interior, which includes stained glass chronicling the history of the city.
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Historic District of Old Quebec City
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Quebec city is lined with historic landmarks, museums, and architecture, that tell the story of one of Canada's oldest and well-preserved cities.
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Canada - Quebec - Montreal - The Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
The Château Frontenac is an excellent example of the grand hotels developed by railway companies in Canada in the late 1800s. Considered the world's most photographed hotel, it was designated a National Historic Site in 1981.
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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN MONTRÉAL
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
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
Explore Montréal during a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide including the incredible Basilique Notre-Dame. Enjoy lunch Globus Local Favorite at a traditional Montréal deli. Discover the beautiful holiday displays and festive markets this afternoon. Join your Tour Director to visit Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village.
LOCAL EATS & LEGENDARY STREETS Dine at a family-owned deli for a deliciously classic Montreal lunch and indulge in the favorite traditions of smoked beef (cured and smoked beef brisket) sandwiches – popular here since Eastern European immigrants brought their unique curing techniques to Montreal in the late 1800s. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.
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.
DAY 3: MONTRÉAL–QUÉBEC CITY
Enjoy a relaxed start this morning before departing for the Marche Jean-Talon (Jean-Talon Market), located in the heart of Little Italy. Bid adieu to Montréal for charming Québec City and 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.
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
Explore the unique copper creations at the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum and see one of his greatest works of art, the hand-made copper doors at the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine. Visit a locally owned.
Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack lunch including live musical entertainment. Continue to Montmorency Falls Park for stunning views of a natural waterfall, the tallest in Québec and 30 m taller than Niagara Falls (weather permitting). The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets for Christmas cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping.
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!
DAY 5: QUÉBEC CITY
Explore Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide this morning 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. Join your Tour Director and discover unique treasures and German-inspired cuisine at The Marché de Noël Allemand de Québec (German Christmas Market) filled with wooden kiosks and 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!
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.”
DAY 6: QUÉBEC CITY
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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