Montreal and Quebec City Getaway by Rail
5 days / 4 nights
Trip Overview
Combine modern and diverse Montreal, historic Quebec City with travel on Canadian trains to create this 5-day trip showcasing French Canada’s two largest cities. Spend two nights in Montreal and explore the city on a half-day Montreal sightseeing tour before boarding Via Rail’s The Corridor train to Quebec City. Stroll the cobblestone streets to soak up the rich French Canadian atmosphere and stay in a Quebec City hotel for another two nights. This Canada train trip is one of our best Quebec travel experiences.Map
2 nights in Montreal
Rail trip to Quebec City
2 nights in Quebec City
Rail trip to Montreal
Depart from Montreal
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Montreal – Your Canada Train Trip BeginsYour Quebec vacation begins with your arrival in Montreal where you will be picked up and transferred to your Montreal hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring this dynamic city. Walk down lively St. Catherine Street, lined with shops and sidewalk cafés, and then sample the fine cuisine and exuberant French Canadian nightlife. Overnight in a Montreal hotel.
Day 2 – Montreal
Step onto a 3-hour sightseeing tour and see the major highlights of Montreal. This package tours Olympic Park, Mont Royal, Jacques Cartier Square, and St. Joseph's Oratory. In the historic heart of the city visit the Notre Dame Basilica, one of the great religious architectural achievements in North America. Afterwards, venture through Montreal on your own and enjoy the lively ‘joie de vivre’ atmosphere. Overnight in a Montreal hotel.
Day 3 – VIA Rail Canada - Montreal to Quebec City
Board Via Rail Canada’s The Corridor train bound for Quebec City and travel along the northern shore of the St. Lawrence, passing Cap-de-la-Madeleine and historic Trois-Rivières. Aboard one of the Canadian trains, you travel at an ideal speed to take in French Canada. Upon arrival in Quebec City, you will be taken on a city tour to get your bearings. Designated as a UNESCO world heritage site for its unique city walls and gates, Quebec City is full of the architectural wonders of Canada.Overnight in a Quebec City hotel.
Day 4 – Quebec City
Your Quebec train vacation continues with a morning sightseeing tour exploring one of Canada’s most historic and paradoxically modern settlements - Quebec City. Enjoy a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, and take in the spectacular views of the Chateau Frontenac, Cap Diamant, Ile d’Orléans and Montmorency Falls. Also enjoy a culinary rickshaw tour of the Old City, to experience this unique culture through your tastebuds.
Day 5 – VIA Rail Canada - Quebec City to Montreal
Depart from Quebec City by train and ride Via Rail’s The Corridor train back to Montreal. Upon arrival, your Canada train vacation ends as you are transferred to the Montreal Trudeau International Airport to check in for your flight home.
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Accommodation Styles
Le Meridien Versailles-Montreal
Comfort Level hotel
Step into an art gallery, or at least that is what it feels like, when you enter the Meridien Versailles. The artwork is something the Meridien holds as a unique selling proposition. It's all local art and it is changed every 3 months. When they do change the art, they do a mini gallery opening in the lobby and all the guests are invited. Large bright, and unique are 3 words used to describe this hotel.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Comfort Level Hotel
This deluxe historic Montreal hotel is located right above the VIA rail station, so you don't even have to go outside to get to one or the other. It is also connected to Montréal's subterranean network of malls. There are over 32 kilometers of interconnected buildings. Enjoy all of the amenities that Fairmont hotels have to offer.
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Boutique Hotel
The Hotel Manoir is our most popular superior hotel option used in many of our packages. This classic hotel is located within the walled city of Quebec. Two things that did stand out was the spa and the restaurants. The Spa is the largest in old Québec and the Fairmont even uses their services when a guest is looking for treatments. There are 2 restaurants on site, one that is a little more elegant and one that is a diner style that opens on to the main street.
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Boutique
This deluxe landmark chateau-style hotel is located within the walled city of Old Quebec. To enjoy views of the St. Lawrence River, upgrade to a deluxe view room. The hotel offers 3 restaurants, 2 lounges, a pool with whirlpool, fitness room, steam bath, spa, and shops.
Options & Upgrades
Canada vacation packages - options & upgradesAll our trips can be customized for your ideal vacation
• Upgrade to Business class onboard the train
• Guests have a choice of Standard, Superior or Deluxe (3-5 stars)
• Extra nights/tours may be added to the start or end of this trip (ask us).
Dates & Prices
Trip Start Dates - 2012Daily Departures from Montreal, Quebec
| Comfort Hotels with Economy Class on VIA Rail | USD $ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Jan 1 - Apr 27 2012 | 1,260 | 2,266 |
| Apr 29 - Oct 31 2012 | 1,346 | 2,438 |
| Nov 1 - Apr 27 2013 | 1,260 | 2,266 |
| Boutique Hotels with Economy Class on VIA Rail | USD $ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Jan 1 - Apr 27 2012 | 1,618 | 2,755 |
| Apr 28 - Oct 31 2012 | 1,738 | 2,995 |
| Nov 1 - Apr 27 2013 | 1,618 | 2,755 |
| Deluxe Hotels with Business Class on VIA Rail | USD $ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Jan 1 - Apr 27 2012 | 958 | 1,645 |
| Apr 28 - Jun 28 2012 | 1,750 | 3,018 |
| Jun 29 - Oct 31 2012 | 1,998 | 3,516 |
| Nov 1 - Apr 27 2013 | 1,592 | 2,704 |
| Deluxe Plus Hotels with Business Class on VIA Rail | USD $ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Jan 1 - Apr 27 2012 | 1,941 | 3,402 |
| Apr 28 - Jun 28 2012 | 2,102 | 3,723 |
| Jun 29 - Oct 18 2012 | 2,441 | 4,398 |
| Oct 19 - Oct 31 2012 | 2,026 | 3,568 |
| Nov 1 - Apr 27 2013 | 2,026 | 3,568 |
• Prices are per person based
• Double means two people sharing a room
• Surcharges and date restrictions may apply to Christmas holiday period, the Quebec City winter carnival, and the Montreal Grand Prix.
Included on your Canada vacation package
• 2 nights in a Montreal hotel
• 2 nights in a Quebec City hotel
• 3-hour sightseeing tour of Montreal
• 1.5 -hour sightseeing tour of Quebec City, upon arrival in the City
• Fine foods rickshaw tour (operates May 1 to November 30)
• 1.5 hour Cruise on the St. Lawrence River (operates May 5 to October 14)
• VIA Rail's The Corridor rail service roundtrip between Montreal and Quebec City (comfort guests in economy class, boutique, deluxe and deluxe plus guests in Business class)
• Private luxury vehicle arrival and departure airport transfers, including meet & greet on day one
• Private luxury vehicle transfers between hotels and rail stations (vehicle type subject to availability)
• Documentation Package
Not included on your Canada vacation package
• Meals and attractions, unless otherwise specified
• Driver gratuities
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• Canadian sales taxes
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