Day 1 - Wednesday, 12/4/2024 - Arrive in Montreal
Upon arrival in Montreal meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay in Montreal. Although Montreal is one the world’s five largest French-speaking cities, most residents are bilingual. Montreal hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics, and played host to Expo 67, considered to be the most successful world’s fair of the 20th century.

Day 2 - Thursday, 12/5/2024 - Montreal
With its dual English and French cultures, Montreal is Canada’s most cosmopolitan city. This morning enjoy a Montreal City Tour highlighting Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University and a panoramic view of the city from atop Mount Royal. Stop to visit the warm Underground City (the RÉSO), featuring shops and restaurants, and is connected to subways, train stations, & hotels. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant in Old Town Montreal. The Old City features 17th and 18th century architecture, cafes, restaurants & cobblestone streets all contributing to a quaint European-like charm. The festive spirit of the holiday season is found in Old Town and throughout the city during your time in Montreal.
- Breakfast - Dinner

Day 3 - Friday, 12/6/2024 - VIA Rail to Québec City
This morning board VIA Rail Canada for the scenic and relaxing train ride to the “Paris of North America,” Québec City. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Québec City is the provincial capital and probably the best preserved city in North America. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore one of the oldest cities in Canada. Québec city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has among its distinguishing characteristics narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications and a French Canadian culture. It has a distinct old-world character and charm including festive holiday decorations and lighting.
- Breakfast

Day 4 - Saturday, 12/7/2024 - Québec City
Today enjoy a Québec City Tour introducing you to Old & New Quebec, North America’s only walled city. The tour features the Plains of Abraham, The Citadel and St. Lawrence River views. Later visit the St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine, located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. For over 350 years, people of all ages have been gathering at this Shrine dedicated to Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus. Through the beauty of numerous artistic masterpieces discover the extraordinary history of Saint Anne. Also visit Albert Gilles Copper Museum. From copper ore to copper art, discover the mysterious atmosphere of a copper mine. See the copper bearing rocks and then admire the fine artifacts collected from around the world. Then visit the scenic Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in Eastern Canada--98 feet higher than Niagara Falls and one of the most popular attractions in the region. Later return to Québec City and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Breakfast

Day 5 - Sunday, 12/8/2024 - Old Québec
Enjoy a Sugar Shack Demonstration and experience a celebration of all things maple, one of Québec’s biggest exports. This afternoon enjoy a visit and leisure time to explore the German inspired Old Québec Christmas Market, recreating the atmosphere of the big European Christmas Markets. Lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other within Old Québec. No wonder CNN ranked Québec City among the world’s top 15 destinations for celebrating the Holidays!  This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers at local restaurant with holiday flair.
- Breakfast - Dinner

Day 6 - Monday, 12/9/2024 - Return Home
This morning travel to the Montreal Airport and fly home with wonderful memories of your Montreal & Québec City Christmas experience.  - Breakfast