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Day 1 - Arrive Montreal, Quebec Your tour begins in Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world! Famous for its European style, culinary delights, and trend-setting fashion, Montreal will delight you. Arrive at the lovely Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, your home while in Montreal. Day 2 - Montreal A fantastic sightseeing tour of Montreal highlights Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square and McGill University. The city tour concludes with a stop high atop Mount Royal to behold the panoramic view of the city. Enjoy some time to explore local arts and crafts at the popular marketplace, Bonaventure. This evening you will be treated to a savory dinner in one of the dining establishments for which Montreal is famous. Afterwards, the light show "And Then There Was Light" at Notre Dame Cathedral will enchant you. Set amidst the regal backdrop of the Cathedral, known for its gorgeous neo-gothic architecture, this show uses modern multimedia techniques to bring the cathedral's cultural, architectural and spiritual history magnificently to life. Day 3 - Montréal - Charlevoix Traveling north through the province of Quebec, view Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in Eastern Canada. Take some time to stroll the beautiful grounds at the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre. Quebec province is known for its agricultural history and rich culinary heritage. Begin your own exploration with a visit to Musee de l'abeille, the ECONOMUSEUM of honey. An exhibition shows you how people from early times gathered and used honey, and how beekeeping has changed through the ages. See bees at work in glass enclosed hives, and sample mead produced on-site. Continue your journey to the Charlevoix region, passing mountains rolling into verdant valleys along the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Arrive at the incomparable Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, your home for the next two nights, which is decked for the holidays! Tonight you may want to try your luck at the casino adjacent to your hotel. Day 4 - Charlevoix Awake to the stunning panorama of your hotel. From the summit of Pointe-au-Pic cliff, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu towers majestically over the estuary of the St. Lawrence River. After breakfast, depart your hotel for a day of exploration in the Charlevoix region, renowned as much for its hospitality as for the landscapes which have won the hearts of painters, poets, writers and musicians for hundreds of years. A visit to the ECONOMUSEUM Laiterie Charlevoix shows you first hand how they turn milk into cheese, and teaches you the steps and secrets of cheesemaking! You even get to sample some of their products, among the best in the region, at a special cheese tasting! Next, visit Baie-Saint-Paul, nestled along the banks of the St. Lawrence. One of the oldest towns in Quebec, it boasts two-hundred-year-old houses in the traditional Quebec style, countless art galleries and fascinating craft boutiques, interspersed with quaint terraces and pleasant cafes. Time at leisure allows you to explore this absolutely charming town at your own pace. A short ferry ride brings you to L'isle-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence with a rich history and friendly inhabitants. A visit to the ECONOMUSEUM Verger Pedneault teaches you about the history of apples and techniques of harvesting and production that result in the unique products at this award-winning orchard, including apple butter, jams, hard cider and iced wines. Yet another ECONOMUSEUM on the island boasts an 1825 watermill and an 1836 windmill, both beautifully restored. While at Les Moulins de l'isle-aux-Coudres visit the mills, the miller's house, and see up-close the old way of grinding wheat with authentic grindstones. Return to the mainland and Manoir Richelieu where the evening is yours to do as you please. Perhaps you will try your luck at the fabulous Casino de Charlevoix, right on the grounds of your hotel! Day 5 - Charlevoix - Quebec City Step back in time when visiting Quebec City, where traditional stone buildings line the river and cobblestone streets are lined with artists displaying their work. A fascinating sightseeing tour showcases the beauty and rich history of both Old and New Quebec. Your tour, which includes the parliament and the St. Louis Arch, ends at Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec, set inside the old walled city. Later, arrive at the famous Fairmont Château Frontenac, which will be your home for the next two nights. Set high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River in historic Old Quebec, this breathtaking hotel is adorned with holiday lights and decorations, making it a truly festive sight! Day 6 - Quebec City This morning enjoy breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup making and indulge in its sweet taste as you sample the many traditional foods it is used to make. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat - maple taffy in the snow!! Later, enjoy some leisure time and explore this beautiful city on your own. Enjoy walking along the narrow cobblestone streets of Old Quebec and looking through the many quaint shops and galleries around your hotel. Or, perhaps you'll take one of the horse-drawn carriage rides the city is famous for. Tonight's dinner is included at a classic, quintessential Quebec restaurant. Day 7 - Quebec City - Montreal - Tour Ends Depart the province of Quebec with fond memories of your holiday vacation. Your tour ends at the Montreal airport.

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Escape to a winter wonderland accented with the cachet and "joie de vivre" that can only be found in Quebec. Enjoy two-night stays in three Fairmont properties: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix and Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. Stop at St. Anne de Beaupre and stroll the grounds. Visit three unique economuseums, devoted to preserving cultural heritage, and learn about honey and apple production, and cheesemaking. Savor a breakfast in a local sugar shack and learn about maple sugar making. Most meals  Pre-departure information packet, including a travel bag and documents wallet containing an itinerary, customized travel tips, and comprehensive, annotated reading list (mailed 2-3 weeks prior to departure) All on-tour transportation (except where noted) Expert local guides Sightseeing per itinerary All listed hotels, taxes, service charges, and gratuities for baggage handling Services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your tour

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Visit Notre Dame Cathedral for the famous light show* and learn about the cathedral's history and its impact on Montreal. Stroll through charming Baie-Saint-Paul and sample its many galleries, boutiques and cafes. Spend two nights at the world-famous Fairmont Château Frontenac, beautifully dressed for the holidays!

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Montreal: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel Charlevoix: Fairmont Le Manior Richelieu Quebec City: Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

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Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. If you have not purchased air through Collette (via Vacations To Go) and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at the pre-scheduled times. Return flights should be booked after 12:00 noon from Montreal. Please ask your Vacations To Go counselor for more details.

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For terms and conditions of this Collette tour, please click here. * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.