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7 DAY ESSENTIAL QUEBEC IN THE FALL
QUEBEC TOUR
Enjoy a city tour of both Montreal and Quebec City before venturing out to Mont Saint-Anne and Parc National Jacques Cartier to explore the fall colours in the local area. Then board the train to the Charlevoix region to discover the spectacular scenery - on the route you will see the pastoral farmlands on the romantic ile d'Orleans and the vivid autumn colours on the riverside slopes and onto Baie-Saint-Paul. Explore Baie-Saint-Paul, a quintessentially Quebecois town, nestled in the heart of a scenic valley with ever-present cultural life has museums, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and corner bistros.
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Start Location: Montréal
End Location: Québec City
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Montmorency Falls
- Baie-Saint-Paul walking tour
- Charlevoix train ride
- Mont Saint-Anne and Parc National Jacques Cartier fall colours touring
- Quebec City Tour
- Montreal City Tour
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transportation on deluxe motorcoach
- Professional Tour Leader
- 6 nights of accommodation
EXCLUSIONS
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
- Pre/post accommodation
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
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Tour Questions
What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?
Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a 'Classic Tour', up to of 28 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers.
However, if the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction, only up to of 21 persons join the tour and many Tours of Distinction travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
However, if the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction, only up to of 21 persons join the tour and many Tours of Distinction travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
What are Guaranteed Departures?
After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's Pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours.
Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Select departures of many tours are 'Pre- Guaranteed'.
Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Select departures of many tours are 'Pre- Guaranteed'.
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 – $60.00 CAD per day (with tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, but within reason. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can help with booking airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please ask for details.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. Please inquire for further information and prices.
Can you assist with booking airline flights?
Yes! We can help with booking your flights for you. We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation from Anderson Vacations including specific confirmation that your tour is 'Guaranteed'. Please be aware that you may be liable for airline cancellation costs should your tour not become guaranteed and your travel dates need to be amended or cancelled.
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel rooms with another same gender traveller. No Single Supplement payment is charged to you in this case.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as prices and availability varies from tour to tour.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to travellers needs. Please ask us for details.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate)and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Seasoned Tour Guides
Get a deeper understanding with storytelling tailored to your interests.
Space To Breathe
We never max out buses even if we use the same size bus as the competition.
All Inclusive
No hidden expenses along the way. Competitors offer activities as an extra - we don't
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7 Day Essential Quebec in the Fall
7 days
Created On: 03 Jun 2020
Day 1: Arrive in Montréal, QC
Arrive in Montréal and check in to your downtown hotel.
For those of you joining this tour after your New England journey, there will be a short flight from Boston to Montreal arranged by us.
There will be some free time to explore the heart of historic and friendly Montreal and its cobbled streets before we walk to a nearby restaurant and enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of our group.
Day 2: Montréal to Quebec City by train
After breakfast, we immerse ourselves in the rich, diverse history of Montréal with a comprehensive tour of the interesting city. Late this afternoon, we will drive to the train station to take the comfortable VIA Rail train to historic Quebec City arriving late evening.
Day 3: Québec City
In the morning, go join a guided tour of Québec City and become acquainted with this gorgeous city and its many historical sites including Chateau Frontenac, Parliament Buildings, Plains of Abraham, Lower Village and Fortifications du Québec. Spend the afternoon at leisure, shopping and exploring galleries along the cobbled streets of Old Québec City.
Day 4: The fall colours near Québec City
The changing of the leaves each fall is due not so much to the cooler temperatures as to the decreased light resulting from shorter days. In the maple tree, the accumulation of sugar in the sap is what accounts for the brilliant red of the leaves, whose hue varies depending on the soil composition. The fall colours are at their best in Mont Saint-Anne and in nearby Parc National de la Jacques Cartier, both within easy drive distance from Quebec City. Keep your cameras at the ready as this will be a day of stunning images.
Day 5: Quebec City and the Charlevoix Region by rail
Today, as we depart Québec City at a train station close to the famous Montmorency, Falls that we visit before boarding the Train de Charlevoix and following the mighty St. Lawrence River to the picturesque Charlevoix region and the quaint town of Baie-Saint-Paul. On the way, we will see the pastoral farmlands on the romantic ÃŽle d'Orléans and the vivid fall colours on the riverside slopes.
Day 6: Charlevoix, QC and Quebec City
We explore the quintessentially Quebecois town of Baie-Saint-Paul today. Baie-Saint-Paul is nestled in the heart of a scenic valley and cultural life is ever-present, from museums and art galleries to gourmet restaurants and corner bistros. The streets are lined with century-old homes and are reserved for pedestrians, musicians, painters and street artists. The famous show of Cirque du Soleil took its first steps here in the early ’80s. We will take a stroll down Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, home to one of the highest concentrations of art galleries in Canada.
After spending the day in this quaint town, we board the 4.30 pm train back to Quebec City.
Day 7: Depart Quebec City
Our introduction to the highlights of Quebec during the best time of the year comes to an end.
