Montreal & Quebec City
4 days / 3 nights
Rich culture, language immersion, and hands-on learning.
Montreal mixes French flair with creative energy—street art, festivals, and dynamic local life. Quebec City transports students to another era with cobblestone streets, fortified walls, and living history.
Destinations can be booked separately or combined. Just ask us and we can customize a trip for your class.Sample Itinerary🚌 Day 1 – From Home to the Heart of Montreal
6:00 AM – Depart from school aboard your private motorcoach. Settle in, enjoy comfort stops and scenic views, and grab lunch along the way (packed or purchased).
1:00 PM – Arrive in Montreal and meet your energetic tour leader who will be your guide and storyteller for the days ahead.
1:15 PM – Guided walking tour of Old Montreal: from Place d’Armes to Rue Saint-Paul, uncover the city’s French colonial roots, complete with cobblestones and cathedral views.
2:30 PM – Free time for lunch in Old Montreal (individual expense)—maybe a crêpe, smoked meat sandwich, or a classic Québécois poutine.
3:30 PM – Travel underground (and back in time) at Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal’s award-winning archaeology and history museum built atop the city’s original foundations.
5:00 PM – Hotel check-in and a little time to recharge.
6:30 PM – Dinner at a local bistro in Old Montreal—great food, good company, and plenty of charm (included).
8:00 PM – Ghost walk of Old Montreal—cobblestone alleys, lantern light, and spine-tingling tales bring the city’s past to life.
9:30 PM – Return to the hotel for the night.
🏙️ Day 2 – Sights, Science & Maple Delight
8:00 AM – Breakfast at the hotel with your tour leader.
9:00 AM – Panoramic city tour of Montreal: Sainte-Catherine Street, Chinatown, Quartier des Spectacles, the Plateau, and Mile End—with a fresh Montreal-style bagel stop along the way.
11:00 AM – Walk up Mont Royal for sweeping city views and a springtime breath of fresh air.
12:00 PM – Free time to explore Montreal’s Underground City and grab lunch (individual expense). Practice your French and discover a maze of boutiques and cafés beneath the streets.
2:00 PM – Step into five ecosystems under one roof at the Biodome—from the Amazon to the Arctic, it’s a science experience students won’t forget.
4:00 PM – Depart Montreal and head northeast toward Quebec City.
6:00 PM – En route stop for a classic Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) Dinner—hearty maple-laced comfort food, traditional folk music, and hands-on taffy pulling (included).
9:45 PM – Arrive in Quebec City and check into your hotel inside or near the historic district.
🏰 Day 3 – Castles, Culture & the St. Lawrence
8:00 AM – Breakfast at a nearby café or at the hotel.
9:30 AM – Visit the Martello Towers—climb inside the stone walls and learn about Quebec’s military past, cannons and all.
10:30 AM – Guided walking tour of Old Quebec—Upper and Lower Town, the Citadel, and iconic Château Frontenac. Ride the funicular and stroll along 17th-century merchant streets.
12:00 PM – Free time for lunch and exploration in Old Quebec (individual expense)—wander, shop, and practice your bonjours and mercis.
1:30 PM – Travel along the St. Lawrence River to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica—a pilgrimage site of miracles and mosaics.
2:30 PM – Discover Quebec legends in wood at Atelier Paré, where myth meets folk art.
3:30 PM – Cap the afternoon with a walk along the Montmorency Falls boardwalk—taller than Niagara and breathtaking in spring.
4:30 PM – Return to the hotel to rest and refresh.
6:00 PM – Dinner at a popular Quebec City restaurant (included).
8:00 PM – Board the Louis Jolliet cruise for an evening on the St. Lawrence—city lights, fresh air, and music to celebrate your final night.
10:30 PM – Return to the hotel for your last overnight.
👣 Day 4 – Indigenous Culture & Farewell Fun
8:00 AM – Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
10:00 AM – Immersive tour of Huron-Wendat Traditional Village—learn from Indigenous guides about longhouses, customs, and culture through interactive storytelling and hands-on learning.
12:00 PM – Free time for lunch and a French-language scavenger hunt in Old Quebec—team up, explore, and laugh your way through final challenges!
2:00 PM – Depart for home with memories made, friendships formed, and hearts full of maple syrup and history.
10:30 PM – Estimated arrival at home after rest stops en route.