9 Days/8 Nights
Quebec City, VIA Rail Overnight Train from Quebec City to Percé, 2 night cruise from Chandler to Montreal.
Travel by rail and by sea in Quebec on a truly unique itinerary. Your tour begins in charming Quebec City and then travel overnight by train to the Gaspé Penninsula. After two days at the Gaspé Pennisula board your ship for two nights while you cruise the St. Lawrence Seaway, with beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife. Your tour concludes in the vibrant city of Montreal for a two night stay.
Tour Highlights:
Departs on Saturdays
Arrival transfer Airport-Hotel
1 Night Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
City Tour of Quebec City
Surrounding Quebec City Tour
Transportation to VIA station in Charney
VIA Rail The Chaleur Double Bedroom
Transfer from VIA station to La Mirage Hotel
2 Night La Mirage Hotel
Transportation to Chandler Pier from La Mirage Hotel
2 Nights cruise from Chandler to Montreal
2 Nights Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
City Tour of Montreal
Departure transfer Hotel-Airport
Day 1 - Quebec City
Bonjour! Welcome to Quebec City! An arrival transfer from the airport to the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is included. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is situated in heart of the city overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway, close to boutique shopping and quaint restaurants.
Overnight – Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
Day 2 - Quebec City/VIA Rail
This morning a tour of the city has been arranged for you. Your tour will take you past the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle, and Place-Royale. This afternoon your tour will travel along the Beaupré Coast to visit Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, Montmorency Falls and the Island of Orléans. This evening a transfer to the VIA Station has been arranged. You are confirmed in a double bedroom aboard the train.
Overnight – VIA Rail
Day 3 - Percé
You will awake this morning with time for breakfast prior to arrival into Percé. We have arranged for transportation to take you to your hotel.
Overnight – La Mirage
Day 4 - Percé
A relaxing day is in store for you today. The hotel overlooks the Gaspé Penninsula, where numerous species of birds and seals can be seen. The town of Percé is nestled in a bay between high rise mountains and is truly beautiful. There are many boutiques and restaurants and the famous rock sits near the town.
Overnight – La Mirage
Day 5 - Percé/Chandler/Cruise
Transportation from your hotel to the pier in Chandler has been arranged so that you have plenty of time to check-in for your 2 night cruise to Montreal. Upon departure you will cruise between Bonaventure Island and The Percé Rock. Many whales of different species are usually seen in these waters.
Overnight – CMTA Cruise
Day 6 - Cruise/Quebec City
Today you sail past Tadoussac, the Saguenay Fjord, La Balbaie where the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu can be seen, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive, L’Ile aus Coudre, Baie-St-Paul, Le Massif, Cap-Tournente Preserve, L’Ile aus Grues and Grosse Ile, and finally Cote-de-Beaupre and L’Ile d’Orléans. This afternoon the ship docks in Quebec City. This is a wonderful time to stroll the streets of the old town where artists are lined up with their beautiful artwork.
Overnight – CMTA Cruise
Day 7 - Montreal
Arrival into Montreal is scheduled for early morning. It is a short taxi ride to the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. This afternoon we have scheduled a city tour for you that takes in over 200 points of interest. Montreal has wonderful shopping, most of it underground, and great restaurants to suit every taste and budget.
Overnight – Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Day 8 - Montreal
Today is your day to explore Montreal on your own. The Metro located beneath the hotel makes traveling from one end of the city to the other fast and convenient. Montreal is a very vibrant multicultural city with excellent museums, shopping, and fine cuisine.
Overnight – Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Day 9 - Montreal/Home
Transportation from the hotel to the Montreal Airport is included. Merci & Bon Voyage!
2008 Departure Dates:
June – September
2008 Prices:
From $2,299 US per person based on double occupancy
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