2026 Winter in MOntreal & Quebec City tour
December 9 - 14, 2026

pricing from $3,182/person, double occupancy*

Warm winter wishes abound in the holiday atmosphere and abundant Christmas markets of Montréal and Québec City. Discover a winter wonderland of French cultural delights, sights, and bites to warm the heart and inspire the imagination. From Montréal’s Basilique Notre-Dame to Jean-Talon Market, Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village, you’ll feel a cheerful glow around each corner.

In Québec, explore Canada’s only walled city. Stroll the narrow streets amid old-world houses by the St. Lawrence River and indulge in a sugar shack lunch in the old tradition. Dive into the natural beauty of Montmorency Falls Park and feel the holiday spirit in markets brimming with holiday cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping as winter warms the heart on this wintertime vacation in Montréal and Québec!

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Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Guided sightseeing in Montréal including Notre-Dame Basilica visit
• Explore Montreal’s culinary history with a classic deli lunch
• Explore the winter markets at Le Grande Marche de Noel de Montréal (Great Montréal Christmas Market)
• Guided sightseeing in Québec City including the historic funicular
• Tour a traditional sugar shack and experience a festive meal
• Explore the holiday markets in Québec City
• Visit Montmorency Falls Park
• Stay at premier Fairmont properties in Montreal and Quebec City with iconic history and luxury amenities

Credit: Région de Québec © GouvQc Steve Deschênes, Région de Québec © GouvQc Ghyslene Lablack

Included in the cost:

• 6-day/5-night guided tour, including full professionally-guided sightseeing tour as outlined in the itinerary below, prepaid gratuities to driver/guide, all accommodations at luxury Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (Montreal) and Fairmont Chateau Frontenac (Quebec City), and 8 meals (5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner)

  Not included in price: Transportation to Montreal hotel & home from Quebec City hotel, and Travel Insurance. Valid US Passport will be required.

Get in touch with your favorite member of the Holiday Travel team today to secure your spot!

Day to Day Itinerary

December 9, 2026 - Day 1: ARRIVE IN MONTREAL!
Welcome to Montreal! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink!

EXPLORE MORE in Montréal with free time to see the sights of the vibrant city. Montréal is a bilingual city, with both French and English widely spoken. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the maps and tips on where to dine, shop, and play.

December 10, 2026 - Day 2: MONTREAL CULINARY INFLUENCES
Explore Montréal during a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide including the incredible Basilique Notre Dame. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Montréal deli. Discover the beautiful holiday displays and festive markets this afternoon. Join your Tour Director to visit Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village.

LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL EATS & LEGENDARY STREETS: Dine at a family-owned deli for a deliciously classic Montreal lunch and indulge in the favorite traditions of smoked beef (cured and smoked beef brisket) sandwiches – popular here since Eastern European immigrants brought their unique curing techniques to Montreal in the late 1800s. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT: Enjoy a 2-night stay in the luxurious ambiance of Montréal’s The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Located near the legendary Sainte-Catherine Street, galleries, and shopping venues, you’ll find extraordinary comfort and first-class service in this historic hotel on the cobblestone avenues of Montréal.

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

December 11, 2026 - Day 3: MONTREAL - QUEBEC CITY
Enjoy a relaxed start this morning before departing for the Marche Jean-Talon (Jean-Talon Market), located in the heart of Little Italy. Bid adieu to Montréal for charming Québec City and a 3-night stay in the legendary landmark, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Discover one of the most historic and best preserved cities in North America. The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets or stroll the streets of Old Québec City.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT: Experience castle life at the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Stunning views, powerful political meetings, and famous guests have illuminated the hotel for more than a century.

Included meal: Breakfast

December 12, 2026 - Day 4: QUEBEC CITY
Explore the unique copper creations at the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum and see one of his greatest works of art, the hand-made copper doors at the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine. Visit a locally owned Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack lunch including live musical entertainment. Continue to Montmorency Falls Park for stunning views of a natural waterfall, the tallest in Québec and 30 m taller than Niagara Falls (weather permitting). The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets for Christmas cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping.

LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: Collecting maple water to create maple syrup is a longtime tradition across generations when families trudged through the snow to tap the nearby trees in preparation for rich and hearty recipes. Learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy local music and lunch at a Sugar Shack!

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

December 13, 2026 - Day 5: QUEBEC CITY
Explore Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide this morning on a sightseeing tour. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France. Within its walls are Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also, ride the funicular and see the old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and historic Plains of Abraham. Join your Tour Director and discover unique treasures and German-inspired cuisine at The Marché de Noël Allemand de Québec (German Christmas Market) filled with wooden kiosks and live musical entertainment, Enjoy free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at our hotel, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, the perfect ending to your vacation!

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORY & HERITAGE: Explore the beautiful city of Québec, the French-founded city, port, and capital of Canada’s Québec province. One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine. Take in the city’s splendid views of the surrounding landscape and unique character, which prompted Charles Dickens to call it the “Gibraltar of North America.”

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

December 14, 2026 - Day 6: QUEBEC CITY
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Included meals: Breakfast.

*Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, and includes early booking discount. Single Occupancy is available, but limited at $4,254/person. Listed pricing does not include transportation to/from start and end of tour, travel insurance, or anything not specifically mentioned as included. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to confirm space. Space is limited and space/discounts are subject to availability until deposit is made.