Day 1 - Arrive in Montreal / River Boat Dinner Cruise
Upon arrival at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, pick up your rental car and proceed to your downtown hotel. The afternoon you're at leisure to explore Montreal.
This evening experience a fabulous Dinner Cruise on the historic St. Lawrence River aboard a Paris-style river boat. While you're enjoying spectacular panoramic views, you'll savour the fine cuisine served at your table by our attentive waiters. You'll be entertained by the romantic and uplifting repertoire of our musical duo, singer Helène Cardinal and accordionist Mario Bruneau, who perform traditional French songs, accordion waltzes and jazz tunes. You will be seated on the Main Deck and enjoy a 4 course dinner including gratuity.
Note: Sunset Dinner Cruise operates from mid May to mid October. If it is not operating it will be substituted with a 6 course Tasting Menu at the Auberge Bonaparte Restaurant in Old Montreal.
Moderate: Overnight Delta Centre Ville
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2 - Montreal Exploring with Museum Pass
Spend the day exploring Montreal, the second largest French speaking city in the world. This is a vibrant city, with the unique combination of French charm and a North American lifestyle. Explore trendy boutiques, relax in an outdoor cafe in the Old Montreal and visit museums, parks, and attractions. Explore on your own with the Montreal Museums pass, which is a wonderful way to discover the Island of Montreal at your own pace. Montreal's internationally renowned museums and attractions reflect the city's history and cultural diversity and address a wide variety of themes from innovative, highly authentic angles. The pass is valid at 30 major Montreal museums and attractions (including the Montreal Biodome, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, Planetarium and Science Centre, to name a few), along with public transit, in a unique package good for 3 consecutive days!
Moderate: Overnight Delta Centre Ville
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 3 - Montreal to Quebec City / Dinner at Aux Anciens Canadiens
Drive along the St. Lawrence River to historic Quebec City, North America's only walled city. This evening you will enjoy a traditional Quebec dinner at the historic Aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant in Old Quebec City. You will experience a 3 course menu and discover the hospitality so treasured by the Quebecois expressed in its purest tradition!
Moderate: Overnight Hotel Chateau Laurier
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac – Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Fairmont Gold River view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 4 & 5 - Quebec City Exploring
Spend the day exploring Quebec city. Here you can experience the charm of Old France with winding cobblestone streets, quaint boutiques and restaurants housed in buildings over 400 years old. Outside of the walls you can visit the Citadel, the Plains of Abraham and a short drive away is Montmorency Falls.
Moderate: Overnight Hotel Chateau Laurier
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac – Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac - Fairmont Gold River view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 6 - Quebec City to the Charlevoix Region / Le Domaine Forget Concert
Travel along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River into the romantic Charlevoix region. Take the day to enjoy the sites along the way - stop in picturesque Baie-Saint-Paul to enjoy the many art galleries or take a side trip to historic Ile aux Coudres. Your day will end in Pointe-au-Pic and the impressive Fairmont Manoir Richelieu, a chateau-style hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
Le Domaine Forget Concert
In the heart of spectacular Charlevoix, overlooking the wide bay of St. Irenee and the neighbouring horizons, Le Domaine Forget has been presenting very diversified programs since 1978. For over 25 years now, the Domaine Forget International Festival has reunited world renowned musicians. This year from June 23 to August 26, the Festival will feature well known ensembles, soloists, orchestras, dance companies as well as exciting up-coming talent, unique musical experiences guaranteed. Appreciate the exceptional acoustics of the Françoys-Bernier Hall, the beauty of the site at Domaine Forget, a rich musical season that is sure to surprise you!
Note: Le Domaine Forget offers concerts on various dates throughout the year (3-4 per week in the summer and 1-2 per week in the spring/fall), if there are no concerts during your stay it will be removed from your program.
Moderate: Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - Fairmont room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - Deluxe St. Laurent view
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu – 1 Bedroom Suite St. Laurent view
Day 7 - Charlevoix Region Exploring
In the morning, relax with a game of golf or a soothing treatment at the spa, or take an exciting whale watching excursion. You may wish to try your luck at the Charlevoix Casino, located at the resort. The Casino offers 22 gaming tables, nearly 800 slot machines, Keno Lounge, and High-limits gaming area and private lounge.
OPTIONAL SPA TREATMENT
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu's spa Amerispa features a distinctive, warm atmosphere typical to the Charlevoix region and offers a unique concept of highly personalized treatments and services. The breathtaking beauty of the site makes it a haven of peace, tranquility and pure relaxation!
Spa Relax Package: Pressotherapy (30 min) plus one of the following treatments: massage, facial, manicure, body wrap or body scrub. This is an approximate 90 minute treatment package.
Moderate: Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - Fairmont room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - Deluxe St. Laurent view
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu – 1 Bedroom Suite St. Laurent view
Day 8 - Charlevoix Region to Montreal
This morning you will depart La Malbaie and make your way back to Montreal. En route, stop in Baie-Saint-Paul. A favourite of Canada's Group of Seven painters, the birthplace of the celebrated Cirque du Soleil, and a heritage town with over 85 century old homes, Baie-Saint-Paul is nestled in a valley that still draws artists to this day. Take a walk along its many narrow streets lined with charming boutiques and art galleries. It's a great way to discover and fully enjoy one of Quebec's oldest municipalities. Nearby Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois, a scenic six kilometre drive down the mountain to the St. Lawrence River, is another favourite of visitors. Arrive in Montreal in the late afternoon.
Moderate: Overnight Delta Centre Ville
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 9 - Depart Montreal
Today your Quebec vacation comes to an end. Drive to the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and drop off your car rental in time for your onward or homeward flight.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 8 nights accommodation, room tax & mandatory service charges
- 9 day full size rental car including unlimited mileage LDW, GST, personal accident insurance, personal effects coverage, provincial tax, PVRT, additional authorized operator fee
- Montreal Museum pass including admission to 30 major Montreal museums and attractions and public transit
- 4 course dinner on 3.5 hour River boat Dinner Cruise in Montreal including gratuities (SUBSTITUTIONS: If traveling outside operation date, your cruise will be substituted with dinner at Auberge Bonaparte Restaurant)
- Traditional Quebec 3 course dinner at Aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant including gratuities
- Concert tickets at Le Domaine Forget in Charlevoix Region (SUBSTITUTIONS: If there is no concert scheduled during your stay, it will be removed from your package)
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Car Rental: Refueling service charge, drop fees, gas, parking, baby seats, toll highway charges, additional driver taxes, and credit card security deposit
- Meals not listed as included
- Gratuities not listed as included
- Optional activities
- Goods and Services tax (GST)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details