Christmas Markets of Montreal
​and Quebec City

December 9-15  (7 days, 6 nights)
$4,299  per person*
Deposit: $698 per person
Final Payment Deadline:  June 3, 2027

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• TOUR OVERVIEW
  ​Set out on a festive journey to two French Canadian cities in the heart of the holiday season.
  
  FLIGHTS DEPART FROM

  • Baton Rouge ​

  
  WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Airfare
  • Tour Guide 
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast Daily, 3 Dinners
  • Sightseeing & Entrance Fees
  • All taxes and tips, including Guide & Driver

  
  PRICING
  Double - $4,299 per person
  Single - $5,099 per person
  
  *Pricing is based on double occupancy. $698 per person is required to reserve space and is refundable until June 3, 2027 when full payment is due.  Make check payable to Zachary Travel Center - 4257 Church Street, Suite 104, Zachary, LA 70791 or register online at zacharytravel.com. ACH and credit card options are available. There is a 3% surcharge on credit card payments.  All payments are non-refundable after the final payment date. Insurance is recommended.​​
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  Highlights

  • Christmas Markets
  • Montreal
  • Quebec City's Old Town
  • Bûche de Noël baking workshop
  • Montmorency Falls
  • Maple Sugar Shack​

  

  Note for this tour:
  A valid passport with at least two blank visa pages is required for this trip. A color copy of the passport is required by the final payment deadline. Email to [email protected]. Must be valid six months past return.
• Day 1 – Thursday, December 9- Montreal- Fly from Baton Rouge, arriving in Montreal, and discover a blend of all things old and new.
  
  Day 2 - Friday, December 10- 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. (B,D)
  
  Day 3 - Saturday, December 11- 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. (B,D)
  
  Day 4 - Sunday, December 12- Quebec City- Join your local guide for a city tour, learning about Quebecois holiday traditions while viewing the city’s historic sites. Then, it’s your choice! Craft your own copper Christmas ornament in a hands-on workshop at the family-run Albert Gilles Copper Studio -OR- enjoy a guided tour of the decorated Château Frontenac, where history, architecture, and elegance come to life. Spend the evening exploring as you wish, where you can stroll among the wooden stalls in Quebec City’s German Christmas markets.* Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B)
  
  Day 5- Monday, December 13- Quebec City- This morning, roll up your sleeves for a private workshop in how to create a beloved holiday cake, 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.(B)
  
  Day 6- Tuesday, December 14- 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.(B, D)
  
  Day 6- Wednesday, December 15– Montreal- Your tour ends today.  May your memories be full of cheer!