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Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City (2025)

Name: Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City (2025)
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2799 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Canada

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

306202

Operator:

Collette
Length:

7 days
Group size:

44 pax
Age:

5 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Enchanting winter experiences and magical Christmas markets await in Quebec City and Montreal, each with its own unique charm and character. Embark on a city tour of Quebec City, bundling up to wander through Old Quebec and among the wooden stalls of its German Christmas markets. Discover the history and landmarks of Montreal, from atop Mount Royal to the Underground City. Learn about the art and tradition behind making the iconic French holiday cake, the Bûche de Noël. Visit a traditional sugar shack in the Quebec countryside and see the impressive Montmorency Falls. Set out on a festive journey to two French Canadian cities in the heart of the holiday season.

Tour program

Day 1

Montreal, Quebec

Inviting winter cityscapes await on a sojourn through the dazzling French-Canadian cities of Montreal and Quebec City. Arriving in Montreal, discover a blend of all things old and new. Spend the evening as you wish, exploring the city independently. Throughout this festive adventure, you’ll get to experience the wonderful Christmas markets in Montreal and Quebec City, which run Thursday to Sunday throughout the holiday season.

Day 2

Montreal

Today, set out on a sightseeing tour of Montreal in all its holiday splendor, featuring Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and the Underground City – a haven for Montrealers during the long and cold winters. Make a stop high atop Mount Royal and take in the spectacular surrounding view! Christened by Jacques Cartier in 1535, Mount Royal is the small, emblematic mountain in the city and Montreal’s namesake. Enjoy some free time for lunch in Old Montreal (maybe warming up with a cup of hot chocolate) and soak in more of the joyful holiday atmosphere. Get ready to experience the Christmas market of Montreal,* meandering through the rows of local vendors and holiday stalls. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3

Montreal - Quebec City

Leaving Montreal this morning, travel northeast to say bonjour to Quebec City, the heart of Canada’s French heritage. Every winter, the city lights up with the magic of the holiday season. Upon arriving, enjoy free time for a bite to eat and to explore the Old Town (UNESCO), strolling along picturesque cobblestone streets and beside 17th-century buildings. After checking into your hotel later this afternoon, stroll through the Old Town some more and gather at a restaurant for dinner amid this holiday fairy-tale setting.

Day 4

Quebec City

Join your local guide for a city tour, learning about Quebecois holiday traditions while viewing the city’s historic sites and getting an up-close glimpse of the gorgeous Chateau Frontenac. Spend the afternoon exploring as you wish, where you can stroll among the wooden stalls in Quebec City’s German Christmas markets.* Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 5

Quebec City

This morning, roll up your sleeves for a workshop in how to create a beloved holiday dessert, the Bûche de Noël. A culinary take on the ancient practice of burning a Yule log at Christmastime, the Bûche de Noël, indeed resembling a log, has a special place on the holiday table. Practice your hand at the elaborate process of rolling the delicate chocolate sponge with a rich mousse filling and decorating with a buttercream made to look like tree bark and meringue mushrooms. Today is yours to surround yourself in the holiday spirit of Quebec City. Wander through the enchanting streets of Old Quebec, adorned with lights and festive decorations. Stroll through Christmas markets, sipping hot chocolate or mulled wine and tasting other seasonal treats. Throughout the city, experience the essence of a traditional Quebecois Christmas.

Day 6

Quebec City - Montreal

Begin your day with breakfast at a local sugar shack, situated in the heart of the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup-making and enjoy samples of delicious traditional foods. Before leaving, try a favorite regional treat – maple taffy on the snow! Next, enjoy a visit to the impressive Montmorency Falls and marvel at this natural wonder plunging 272 feet off the Canadian Shield (approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls). Arrive back in Montreal this afternoon and enjoy some free time, perhaps to visit the holiday markets* for some more shopping. Tonight, gather to toast to your festive adventure during a farewell dinner.

Day 7

Montreal - Tour Ends

Your tour ends today. May your memories be full of cheer!

Tour Details

accommodation

Day 1 to 2: Le Centre Sheraton

Day 3 to 5: Chateau Laurier

Day 6: Le Centre Sheraton

transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

optional

Other activities and services are not included.

flights

Flights are not included.

others

Must-See Inclusions:

Enjoy a festive city tour of Montreal including the city’s haven during winter months – the Underground City.

Join a local guide on a tour of Quebec City’s historic sites and holiday traditions.

See Montmorency Falls, a natural wonder plunging 272 feet off the Canadian Shield.

Cultural Experiences:

Explore Quebec City’s German Christmas Market.

Learn the art of making a traditional Bûche de Noël and explore the dessert’s history.

Culinary Inclusions:

Savor breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside.

others

Other activities and services are not included.

meals

6 breakfasts, 3 dinners

guide

Guide as per itinerary

Good to know

Currency

Canadian Dollar

Canada

Customer reviews

Operator

4.6

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