Visite du Vieux-Québec

Transportation:

• Luxurious motor coach transportation

Accommodations:

• 3 nights in 4-star lodging in the heart of Old Quebec

Meals:

• French inspired upscale dining

• 7 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners

Guided Experiences:

• Local step-on guide

• Full-time professional tour manager

• Guided walking tour featuring:

• Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace

• Fortifications and city gates

• The Citadel and the Parliament building

• Tourny Fountain and Plains of Abraham

• Observatoire de la Capitale's panoramic views

Activities and Attractions:

• Free time to explore Rue du Petit-Champlain, one of Canada’s prettiest streets

• Cable car ride at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency to the clifftops of Montmorency Falls

• Tour of Île d’Orléans with its historic charm and scenic landscapes

• Visit to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine

Additional Amenities:

• Leisurely pace to enjoy Quebec City's European charm

• Opportunities for independent exploration

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DAY 1 (MONDAY) - Explore Old Québec under an Open Sky

We will arrive before our hotel rooms are ready.  While we take care of your bags, you will enjoy a gentle walking tour with our local guide to familiarize yourself with Old Québec. Later, continue the Old Québec from the comfort of our coach.  It’s the perfect place to take pictures of some of the city’s most famous landmarks, like the Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace, the fortifications and city gates, the Citadel, the Parliament building, Tourny Fountain and the Plains of Abraham.  Admire Québec City from Observatoire de la Capitale's expansive 

windows, the highest viewpoint in town.

Once you have settled into your rooms, we will stroll through the Upper Town and catch some of the lively street performers. Enjoy our group dinner on the cobblestone street to enjoy the city’s European charm and the unique vibe on this summer evening.

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DAY 2 (TUESDAY) - Stroll through the Oldest Streets in Canada

After breakfast, we head to Rue du Petit-Champlain -one of the prettiest streets in Canada- to do a little shopping and discover the talented local artisans with the accompaniment of your tour manager. This district is also home to Place Royale, the gorgeous square where Québec was founded in 1608. Keep an eye out for the many architectural details that point to Québec City’s French and British past. You will be given free time to shop and find a quaint location to have lunch.

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The remainder of the day is yours to explore.  Consider doing a scenic cruise on the St. Lawrence with amazing views of Old Quebec, or maybe head up to the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for an afternoon tea!

 

Dinner is own your own tonight.  Your tour manager will be available to assist you in anyway you need.

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DAY 3 (WEDNESDAY) - Discover the Must-See Local Sights

Discover the Must-See Local Sights Once you finish breakfast, we will meet in the lobby and head to the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency cable car to for a ride to the clifftops and admire the majestic Montmorency Falls. Cross the nearby bridge to Île d’Orléans for another exceptional view of Québec City and take a moment to tour this historic island known for its idyllic landscapes.  For a special surprise, we will visit a local winery with a picnic lunch...the views are stunning and the curated picnic lunch is a perfect touch!

 

As we’re driving back to Québec City, we will stop at the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, one of the oldest Roman Catholic pilgrimage sites in North America.

 

Tonight, Enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional Québec cuisine which is hearty and filling. Enjoy a pint at one of the local microbreweries or browse the streets one more time before heading to your hotel room to pack.

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DAY 4 (THURSDAY) - Head home

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading home

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