Magic of Canada: Montreal & Quebec City

DAY 1, Saturday - Arrival in Montreal, Welcome Dinner
Arrive in Montreal and transfer independently to the hotel. This evening, meet your group for a welcome dinner.
Overnight: Montreal
Meals: Dinner
 
DAY 2, Sunday - Montreal City Tour
This morning, enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Olympic Park, located in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district. See several impressive structures designed by the famous French architect Roger Taillibert, including the Olympic Stadium with its ovoid shape and distinctive "ribbed" look, and the two pyramidal towers of the Olympic Village. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own before rejoining the group for dinner at a traditional Montréalaise restaurant.
Overnight: Montreal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
 
DAY 3, Monday - Full Day Culinary Tour
Begin your experience of Montreal's culinary diversity with a sampling of the new trends and tasty traditions of Old Montreal, before trying an exotic treat on the bustling streets of Chinatown. Continue to the colorful Saint-Laurent Boulevard and discover a smorgasbord of shops and eateries featuring local favorites like poutine, bagels and smoked meat. Afterwards, you're off to the open-air Jean-Talon Market, the biggest of its kind in North America, to savor a luxuriant cornucopia of fresh produce grown by local farmers. Return via the trendy Saint-Denis Street for a glimpse of some of the hottest dining spots in town. Enjoy the evening at leisure to discover Montreal independently.
Overnight: Montreal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 
DAY 4, Tuesday - Travel to Quebec City, High Tea at Chateau Frontenac
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Canadian countryside on your way to Quebec City. After checking into your hotel, experience High Tea at the luxurious Chateau Frontenac, one of Quebec's grandest symbols. Enjoy tea, cakes, and sandwiches while admiring the decor of this former castle and residence of the first governor of the province.
Overnight: Quebec City
Meals: Breakfast, Reception
 
DAY 5, Wednesday - Quebec City Tour, French-Canadian Cooking Class
This morning, become acquainted with your surroundings on a guided city tour that includes a stop at the Citadel, where you will learn the cross-cultural history of the First Nations people, French, English and Americans. Explore the cherished sites and sounds of Quebec's Old City, including the Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral, the Plains of Abraham, and the National Assembly. This afternoon, the funicular will take you to the Historic Old Port for a cooking class on traditional Quebecois cuisine at Les Artistes de la Table. Under the direction of an accredited chef, you will execute the recipes in paired groups, where you can observe the work of others and exchange notes throughout the process. Since the class is a combination of demonstration and participation, with the latter strongly emphasized, feel free to ask questions as you prepare each course, as inquiries are welcomed by the chef and are an important part of the culinary process. The class menu features an array of French-Canadian specialties including Marinated Quebec Lake Trout, Sautéed Duck Foie Gras, Duck Magrets, and Maple Soufflé. Afterward, relax for a late lunch with a glass of wine and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Overnight: Quebec City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 
DAY 6, Thursday - Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre
Today, climb aboard a cable car to visit the Parc de la chute-Montmorency, one of Quebec's premier natural sites. The high-flying cable car takes you to the top of Montmorency Falls, offering a spectacular view of the cascading falls, the St. Lawrence River, and Île d'Orléans below. From here, visit the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre. Surmounted by a vast pyramidal dome with divine lighting, the church is an important Catholic sanctuary, visited by an estimated 500,000 pilgrims each year. The basilica grounds contain a wooded hillside and memorial chapel. Tonight, enjoy a fabulous farewell dinner.
Overnight: Quebec City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
 
DAY 7, Friday - Depart for the USA
After breakfast, transfer independently to the Quebec City airport for your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast