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Optional Excursions:
Optional Extensions:
Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City
Not Included:
$429 Cancellation Waiver & Insurance of $429 per person
MUST SEE INCLUSIONS:
During a private workshop, learn the art of making a traditional Bûche de Noël and explore the cake’s history.
Explore Quebec City’s German Christmas Market.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Escape to Montreal and Quebec City for a cozy December getaway filled with European-style Christmas markets, French-Canadian charm, and effortless winter sightseeing.
Enjoy guided tours, festive markets, great food, and free time—plus centrally located hotels and on-trip support so you can relax and enjoy the holiday magic.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES:
Explore a German‑inspired Christmas village in Old Quebec with wooden stalls, warm drinks, local food, and plenty of places to shop and take photos in a walkable setting.
Enjoy festive market areas in Montreal with local crafts, seasonal treats, and lights, all easy to reach from the city’s historic neighborhoods and central hotels.
Visit this impressive waterfall just outside Quebec City, where you can enjoy winter views, scenic walks, and time for photos without a long travel day.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS:
Experience a traditional sugar shack meal and learn how maple syrup is made, with hearty comfort food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Take part in a hands‑on pastry class where you help create a classic yule log dessert and pick up simple tips you can use again at home.
Arrive in Montreal and settle into your hotel, with the day free to get your bearings, enjoy the winter city at your own pace, and rest after your travels.
Because arrival times vary, there is no group sightseeing scheduled today, so you can choose what feels right—take a short walk, find a cozy café, or simply relax and unpack.
During the coming days, you’ll experience Montreal’s and Quebec City’s Christmas markets, which typically run on select days through the holiday season, and your hosts will make sure you know when and how to enjoy them as part of the group itinerary
Welcome to the beginning of our “Christmas Markets of
Montreal and Quebec City” tour.
Start your day with a guided sightseeing tour of Montreal in its winter finery, taking in key spots like Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and the Underground City, where locals escape the cold and move around the city in comfort.
You’ll ride up to Mount Royal for wide city views and a simple introduction to how Montreal got its name, then enjoy free time in Old Montreal for lunch, a warm drink, and unhurried exploring at your own pace.
Later, you’ll visit one of Montreal’s Christmas market areas to stroll past local vendors and holiday stalls, before gathering with your fellow travelers this evening for a welcome dinner and time to get to know the group.
Breakfast & Dinner are included.
Leave Montreal this morning and travel northeast to Quebec City, the historic center of French culture in Canada and your base for the next part of this festive trip.
When you arrive, you’ll have free time for lunch and a relaxed walk through Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage area with cobblestone streets, stone buildings, and plenty of small shops and cafés to explore at your own pace.
Later in the afternoon, check into your hotel and, if you like, join a gentle evening stroll in the Old Town before gathering with the group for dinner in a warm, holiday‑lit setting.
Breakfast & Dinner are included.
Start the day with a guided city tour of Quebec City, where your local guide will share stories about Quebecois holiday traditions as you see some of the area’s key historic sights. You’ll get a better feel for how the city celebrates winter and what you’re seeing as you walk.
Later, you’ll have a choice of experiences: you can join a hands-on copper workshop at the family‑run Albert Gilles Copper Studio, creating your own Christmas ornament to bring home, or you can take a guided visit of the decorated Château Frontenac, focusing on its history, architecture, and role in the city. Both options are designed to be welcoming and to give you a meaningful keepsake—either something you’ve made or memorable stories tied to an iconic hotel.
The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy as you like, whether that means a relaxed dinner, another stroll through the Old Town, or simply putting your feet up at the hotel.
Breakfast is included.
This morning, roll up your sleeves for a private workshop where you’ll learn how to create the classic Bûche de Noël, a traditional holiday cake shaped like a Yule log. You’ll practice rolling a delicate chocolate sponge filled with rich mousse and decorating it with buttercream designed to look like tree bark, complete with meringue mushrooms.
After your sweet creation, enjoy a visit to Montmorency Falls, just 15 minutes from Quebec City, where you can marvel at the stunning 83-meter (272-foot) waterfall—30 meters taller than Niagara Falls. Take in breathtaking views from a suspension bridge above the falls, stroll scenic trails, and soak up the natural beauty of this year-round attraction.
Later, spend your evening at leisure wandering the festive streets of Old Quebec, glowing with holiday lights and decorations, truly embracing the spirit of a traditional Quebecois Christmas.
Breakfast is included.
Start your day with breakfast at a traditional Quebec sugar shack out in the countryside, where you’ll enjoy hearty local foods like pea soup, omelets, and baked beans—all drizzled with fresh maple syrup. Your hosts will walk you through the time-honored process of maple syrup production, from tapping the trees to boiling down the sap, a practice passed down from Indigenous peoples to French settlers and still celebrated today.
Before heading out, try the fun regional treat of maple taffy: hot syrup poured on snow that you roll up on a stick for a sweet, sticky snack. In the afternoon, travel back to Montreal, giving you time to relax and reflect on the trip’s highlights along the way.
That evening, gather one last time with Sandra, Nancy, and your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner to toast the memories you’ve made.
Breakfast & Dinner are included.
As your trip comes to a close today, take a final morning to enjoy breakfast and reflect on the wonderful experiences you’ve shared in Montreal and Quebec City.
From exploring charming Christmas markets to savoring local food, taking part in hands-on workshops, and immersing yourself in festive traditions, this journey has offered a perfect blend of culture, comfort, and holiday spirit.
Whether it was wandering cobblestone streets illuminated with twinkling lights or marveling at natural wonders like Montmorency Falls, your memories will be full of warmth and cheer.
As you prepare for your departure, may the sights, tastes, and friendships from this festive adventure stay with you long after you return home.
Merci et bon voyage!
Breakfast is included.
During a private workshop, learn the art of making a traditional Bûche de Noël and explore the cake’s history.
Explore Quebec City’s German Christmas Market.
Explore a German‑inspired Christmas village in Old Quebec with wooden stalls, warm drinks, local food, and plenty of places to shop and take photos in a walkable setting.
Enjoy festive market areas in Montreal with local crafts, seasonal treats, and lights, all easy to reach from the city’s historic neighborhoods and central hotels.
Visit this impressive waterfall just outside Quebec City, where you can enjoy winter views, scenic walks, and time for photos without a long travel day.
Experience a traditional sugar shack meal and learn how maple syrup is made, with hearty comfort food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Take part in a hands‑on pastry class where you help create a classic yule log dessert and pick up simple tips you can use again at home.
Doubletree by Hilton Montreal, Montreal, Quebec – Days 1, 2, 6
Hotel Chateau Laurier, Quebec, Quebec – Days 3 – 5
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Book Now rates valid until May 26, 2027, valid on air inclusive packages only.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 1. This means you’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.
Travel with an average of 37 people (maximum of 44).
Walking throughout Quebec City and Old Montreal as part of included features, or on your own, will require navigating cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. Walking these streets during the wintertime can add an extra challenge if there is ice or snow. A leisurely walk through the Christmas Markets may last up to 90 minutes with stops.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
*The Christmas markets in both Montreal and Quebec City are open Thursdays through Sundays from late November to late December. Each market may be visited only once during the trip. If your originally planned market visit falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday – when the markets are closed – the itinerary will be adjusted to ensure you can still experience both markets during their open days.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air , we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
Please be advised, baggage fees may apply on most trans-border flights. These fees are levied by each specific airline and may be subject to change.
Please be advised, many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Collette will provide all necessary information, updates and supporting documents for your travel requirements, including visa and Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), approximately 60-90 days prior to your departure.
