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Montreal & Quebec City Christmas
DAY 1: ARRIVE MONTREAL
Upon arrival in Montreal, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay at the historic Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel. 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.
Overnight: Montreal
DAY 2: MONTREAL CITY TOUR
With its dual English and French cultures, Montreal is Canada’s most cosmopolitan city and a city comes alive during the holiday season. Today enjoy a Montreal City Tour highlighting the 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 Underground City (the RÉSO), one of Montreal’s biggest visitor attractions which keeps Montrealers warm during the winter months. The RÉSO features 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. (B,D)
Overnight: Montreal
DAY 3: MONTREAL - RAIL JOURNEY - QUEBEC CITY
This morning board Via Rail Canada for the scenic and relaxing train ride to the “Paris of North America,” Quebec City. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the provincial capital and probably the best preserved city in North America. Upon arrival, check into the famous Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore one of the oldest cities in Canada. Quebec 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. (B)
Overnight: Quebec City
DAY 4: QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING
Today enjoy a Quebec 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 & one of the most popular attractions in the region. Later return to Quebec City and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B)
Overnight: Quebec City
DAY 5: OLD QUEBEC - LEISURE TIME
This morning enjoy a Sugar Shack Demonstration and experience a celebration of all things maple, which is one of Quebec’s biggest exports. This afternoon enjoy a visit & leisure time to explore the German inspired Old Québec Christmas Market, a market designed to recreate the atmosphere of the big European Christmas Markets. Lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other within Old Quebec. 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.   (B,D)
Overnight: Quebec City
DAY 6: QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL AIRPORT - HOME
This morning travel to the Montreal Airport and fly home with wonderful memories of your Montreal & Quebec City Christmas experience.    (B)
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Montreal & Quebec City Christmas

Leona A

Apr 29, 2026

We all had such a wonderful time at the Painted Churches bus trip. Birona Aswad made us feel so special. She was very accommodating and we did and explore places that were not on our itinerary. I will definitely book another adventure with Simply Travel as long as Birona is with us!

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Jill S

Apr 28, 2026

The trip was not well organized and the tour guides were very rude. When you asked them a question they bit your head off. The first hotel was a Holiday Inn and not up to my expectations. The food there was disappointing. The second hotel was better. Several tours we were late to due to the guides. We spent a lot of time just waiting on the bus. The bus was not luxurious. The tour guides never answered their emails and very unhelpful. I did not feel it was worth the money I spent on this trip.

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LLoyd C

Apr 28, 2026

The brochure and the actual tour did not always coincide. 1. Supposed to do a carriage ride in Charleston, instead we did one in Beaufort. 2. Did a walking tour in Beaufort that was the same route we took in carriage. Not sure why?? 3. Disappointed in Parris Island, thought we would see Marines or have a Marine talk to us. Instead just let out at museum. 4. Savannah City Tour with stops = Written as if we would be going into Forsythe Park, Mercer House, Andrew Low Home and Girl Scout Headquarters. Andrew Low Home was only one we toured, just drove by the others. Enjoyed the Georgia Queen Gospel Dinner Cruise. That was probably the best meal we had. Pirate’s House food was ok, chicken was dry. Swamp Fox dinner was disappointing. Instead of getting our choice of meals or 3 pre-selected meals, we all had She Crab soup and Shrimp and Grits. Certainly would not have been our 1st choice, nor many people on the trip. The Holiday Inn was ok, but lots of road noise all night long. I am a very light sleeper. The Drury Inn was far enough away from a major road that the room was quiet.

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Sheryl C

Apr 27, 2026

Saw many beautiful sights I might not have seen if I planned on my own. First group tour & discovered touring in groups is not for me.

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Mary B

Apr 27, 2026

I had a very nice time. I enjoyed the beautiful weather and everyone was very friendly. There were certain places and activities that were just wonderful and there were a few other events I would rather have skipped. But that's the nature of an organized tour group. I did appreciate all the planning and the execution of handling 2 bus loads of people. Thank you very much!

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