Itinerary
- Day 1
Montreal
You'll arrive in Montreal with the day wide open. Since there are no scheduled activities, you can wander around at your own pace and see how the city blends historic and modern elements. Time your exploration around when you land, and you'll have plenty of flexibility to settle in and get a feel for the place.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Montreal independently
- Visit Christmas markets in Montreal (Thursday to Sunday throughout holiday season)
- Day 2
Montreal
This morning starts with a guided tour hitting Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and the Underground City. After that, you'll head up Mount Royal to catch views across Montreal. Grab lunch on your own in Old Montreal, then this evening you can check out the Christmas market before meeting the group for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Montreal including Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and Underground City
- Visit to Mount Royal with city views
- Visit to Montreal Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Old Montreal
- Explore Old Montreal independently
Landmarks Jacques Cartier Square McGill University Underground City Mount Royal - Day 3
Montreal to Quebec City
You'll travel northeast from Montreal to Quebec City, which is really the center of French Canadian culture. When you arrive, you have free time to walk around the UNESCO Old Town with its cobblestone streets and 17th-century buildings. Check into your hotel in the afternoon, and later meet everyone for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a restaurant in Old Quebec)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chateau Laurier)
Included Activities
- Explore Old Town, Quebec City (UNESCO)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Quebec City
Landmarks Old Town, Quebec City - Day 4
Quebec City
A local guide will take you through the city, focusing on Quebecois holiday traditions and historic sites. After the tour, you get to pick what comes next: make a copper Christmas ornament at the Albert Gilles Copper Studio or take a guided tour of the decorated Château Frontenac. The evening is yours to explore the German Christmas markets however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chateau Laurier)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Quebec City with local guide including historic sites and Quebecois holiday traditions
Optional Activities
- Hands-on copper Christmas ornament workshop at Albert Gilles Copper Studio
- Guided tour of decorated Château Frontenac
- Explore Quebec City's German Christmas markets
Landmarks Château Frontenac Albert Gilles Copper Studio - Day 5
Quebec City
You'll start with a private workshop learning to make Bûche de Noël, the traditional holiday cake. You'll roll chocolate sponge, add mousse filling, and decorate with buttercream and meringue mushrooms. After that, the rest of your day is open to explore Old Quebec's festive streets, hit the Christmas markets, and soak in the holiday atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chateau Laurier)
Included Activities
- Private workshop on how to create Bûche de Noël (traditional holiday cake)
Optional Activities
- Wander through Old Quebec streets with holiday lights and decorations
- Visit Christmas markets
- Sample seasonal treats and hot chocolate or mulled wine
- Day 6
Quebec City to Montreal
Breakfast happens at a local sugar shack in the Quebec countryside where you'll learn about maple syrup traditions and try maple taffy on the snow. From there, head to Montmorency Falls, which drops 272 feet off the Canadian Shield. You'll return to Montreal in the afternoon with time for holiday markets, and the day finishes with a farewell dinner to celebrate the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local sugar shack in Quebec countryside), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local sugar shack with maple syrup-making learning and traditional food samples
- Try maple taffy on the snow
- Visit Montmorency Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit holiday markets in Montreal
Landmarks Montmorency Falls - Day 7
Montreal
Your tour concludes today.
