QUEBEC IN DEPTH WITH THE GASPÉ PENINSULA
11 Day Tour from Montreal to Montreal
Availability:
Various dates from July - September, 2022
For information on pricing or to book, please contact your local Maritime Travel Advisor.
Who says you have to cross the Atlantic to dive into European culture? Croissant-scented cobblestone avenues are much closer than you think. Follow your nose to the café-lined promenades of Québec City, your ears to the music-filled streets of Montréal, and your eyes to the sweeping views of the Gaspé Peninsula on this eleven-day tour of French Canada. Along the way, say bonjour to tiny fishing villages, giant beluga whales, and the grandest of views as you cruise around the imposing Percé Rock and the sensational Saguenay Fjord. From the banks of the St. Lawrence River to the cliffs of the gulf, your taste of the Old World awaits. Sip strawberry wine made from the fields by the sea, savor a a traditional lunch at Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site, and visit a family-owned fromagerie in the rolling-hill region of Charlevoix. On this flavorful vacation to French Canada, you’ll say “cheese” in more ways than one.
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
MEALS
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MONTRÉAL
Welcome to Montréal! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
DAY 2 MONTRÉAL
MONTRÉAL Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal. Free time this afternoon and evening.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Montréal with a walk in the Old Montréal district on the Saint Lawrence River. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Breakfast
DAY 3 MONTRÉAL–RIMOUSKI
MONTRÉAL Scenic drive along the St. Lawrence River through quaint villages en route to Rimouski.
RIMOUSKI Free time this evening.
Breakfast
DAY 4 RIMOUSKI–MIGUASHA NATIONAL PARK–CARLETON-SUR-MÉR
RIMOUSKI Scenic drive on the Gaspé Peninsula and along the St. Lawrence River to Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site. Continue through the Matapédia Valley to Chaleur Bay and Miguasha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
MIGUASHA NATIONAL PARK Tour with Local Guide.
CARLETON-SUR-MÉR Free time this evening.
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 5 CARLETON-SUR-MÉR–BANC-DE-PÊCHE-DE-PASPÉBIAC NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE–PERCÉ
CARLETON-SUR-MÉR Free time this morning. Scenic drive along the Gaspé Peninsula to visit Ferme Bourdages Tradition Farm for a strawberry wine and liqueur tasting. A visit to the Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site includes Gaspésie fishing history, shipbuilding, net-mending demonstrations, and a traditional village lunch.
PERCÉ Free time this evening.
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 6 PERCÉ. EXCURSION TO BONAVENTURE ISLAND & PERCÉ ROCK NATIONAL PARKS
PERCÉ Scenic cruise with a Local Naturalist includes Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island National Parks. Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
BONAVENTURE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Visit the Northern Gannet colony of Percé National Park.
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 7 PERCÉ–FORILLON NATIONAL PARK–GRANDE VALLÉE-MATANE
PERCÉ Visit to Gespeg Micmac Interpretation Site includes introduction to the Mi’gmaq (First Nations people). Visit to Forillon National Park includes scenic drive to Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse, followed by lunch at a local restaurant in the Grand Vallée area. Scenic drive to Matane.
MATANE Free time this evening.
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 8 MATANE–QUÉBEC CITY
MATANE Visit the historic 40-acre Les Jardins De Métis (also known as the Reford Gardens after creator and avant-garde gardener, Elsie Reford). Tour the many gardens, including the Linear Garden, the Stream Garden, the Garden Tool Museum, or the Contemporary Sculpture Walk. Continue to Québec City.
QUÉBEC CITY Free time this evening.
Breakfast
DAY 9 QUÉBEC CITY. EXCURSION TO THE SAGUENAY FJORD & CHARLÉVOIX REGION
QUÉBEC CITY Scenic drive along the St. Lawrence River to Saguenay Fjord.
SAGUENAY FJORD Whale-watching cruise with a Naturalist Guide in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, one of the best places to spot whales who travel thousands of miles here for feeding and breeding and home to the unique St. Lawrence beluga whale. Scenic drive to the Charlevoix region.
CHARLÉVOIX REGION Visit a family-owned fromagerie (cheese factory) for a presentation and cheese tasting. Return to Québec City.
Breakfast
DAY 10 QUÉBEC CITY
QUÉBEC CITY Sightseeing in Old Québec with a Local Guide includes the Place d’Armes, the Laval Seminary, the Citadelle de Québec, the Place Royale, Lower Town, and Plains of Abraham. Farewell dinner this evening is on the Ile D’Orléans.
BreakfastDinner
Day 11 QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL
QUÉBEC CITY Morning drive to Montréal. Your vacation ends at the Montréal Trudeau International Airport or the Montréal tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departure flights from Montréal Trudeau International after 3:30 pm.
Breakfast
TOUR DIRECTOR
ACCOMMODATIONS
MONTREAL - DELTA MONTREAL HOTEL
RIMOUSKI - HOTEL RIMOUSKI & CONVENTION CENTRE
CARLETON-SUR-MER - HOSTELLERIE BAIE BLEUE
PERCE - RIOTEL PERCE
MATANE - RIOTEL MATANE
QUEBEC CITY - HOTEL PUR QUEBEC
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