Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City
Experience Overview
Enchanting winter experiences and magical Christmas markets await in Quebec City and Montreal, each with its own unique charm and character. Embark on a city tour of Quebec City, bundling up to wander through Old Quebec and among the wooden stalls of its German Christmas markets. Discover the history and landmarks of Montreal, from atop Mount Royal to the Underground City. Learn about the art and tradition behind making the iconic French holiday cake, the Bûche de Noël. Visit a traditional sugar shack in the Quebec countryside and see the impressive Montmorency Falls. Set out on a festive journey to two French Canadian cities in the heart of the holiday season.
Highlights
- Explore Quebec City’s German Christmas Market.
- Learn the art of making a traditional Bûche de Noël and explore the dessert’s history.
Trip Details
Product Code: 18455
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Collette (CA)
Supplier Code: 16514
Starts: Montreal, QC, Canada
Finishes: Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
- Visit Area: Quebec City’s German Christmas Markets,Montreal’s Christmas Markets
- Admittance: Quebec City’s German Christmas Markets,Montreal’s Christmas Markets
- Meals included: 9
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,419 ($488 /day)
Itinerary
Inviting winter cityscapes await on a sojourn through the dazzling French-Canadian cities of Montreal and Quebec City. Arriving in Montreal, discover a blend of all things old and new. Spend the evening as you wish, exploring the city independently. Throughout this festive adventure, you’ll get to experience the wonderful Christmas markets in Montreal and Quebec City, which run Thursday to Sunday throughout the holiday season.
Hotel Name: Le Centre Sheraton
Today, set out on a sightseeing tour of Montreal in all its holiday splendor, featuring Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and the Underground City – a haven for Montrealers during the long and cold winters. Make a stop high atop Mount Royal and take in the spectacular surrounding view! Christened by Jacques Cartier in 1535, Mount Royal is the small, emblematic mountain in the city and Montreal’s namesake. Enjoy some free time for lunch in Old Montreal (maybe warming up with a cup of hot chocolate) and soak in more of the joyful holiday atmosphere. Get ready to experience the Christmas market of Montreal,* meandering through the rows of local vendors and holiday stalls. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Visit Area: Quebec City’s German Christmas Markets
Leaving Montreal this morning, travel northeast to say bonjour to Quebec City, the heart of Canada’s French heritage. Every winter, the city lights up with the magic of the holiday season. Upon arriving, enjoy free time for a bite to eat and to explore the Old Town (UNESCO), strolling along picturesque cobblestone streets and beside 17th-century buildings. After checking into your hotel later this afternoon, stroll through the Old Town some more and gather at a restaurant for dinner amid this holiday fairy-tale setting.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel Name: Chateau Laurier
Visit Area: Montreal’s Christmas Markets
Join your local guide for a city tour, learning about Quebecois holiday traditions while viewing the city’s historic sites and getting an up-close glimpse of the gorgeous Chateau Frontenac. Spend the afternoon exploring as you wish, where you can stroll among the wooden stalls in Quebec City’s German Christmas markets.* Enjoy the evening at leisure.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Montmorency Falls
Take in Montmorency Falls, where a cable car whisks you up-close to a river as it plunges 272 feet off the Canadian Shield, approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
This morning, roll up your sleeves for a workshop in how to create a beloved holiday dessert, the Bûche de Noël. A culinary take on the ancient practice of burning a Yule log at Christmastime, the Bûche de Noël, indeed resembling a log, has a special place on the holiday table. Practice your hand at the elaborate process of rolling the delicate chocolate sponge with a rich mousse filling and decorating with a buttercream made to look like tree bark and meringue mushrooms. Today is yours to surround yourself in the holiday spirit of Quebec City. Wander through the enchanting streets of Old Quebec, adorned with lights and festive decorations. Stroll through Christmas markets, sipping hot chocolate or mulled wine and tasting other seasonal treats. Throughout the city, experience the essence of a traditional Quebecois Christmas.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Maple Sugar Shack
Learn about the sugary product that Canada is famous for: maple syrup. In the countryside of Quebec, learn about the longstanding tradition of collecting sap from maple trees. Taste the unique regional treat, maple taffy layered on snow.
Begin your day with breakfast at a local sugar shack, situated in the heart of the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup-making and enjoy samples of delicious traditional foods. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat – maple taffy on the snow! Next, enjoy a visit to the impressive Montmorency Falls and marvel at this natural wonder plunging 272 feet off the Canadian Shield (approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls). Arrive back in Montreal this afternoon and enjoy some free time, perhaps to visit the holiday markets* for some more shopping. Tonight, gather to toast to your festive adventure during a farewell dinner.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel Name: Le Centre Sheraton
Admittance: Bûche de Noël Workshop
Your tour ends today. May your memories be full of cheer!
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