Personal Expenses
All other inclusions not specifically indicated
Morning Departure: Board your luxury motorcoach as it whisks you toward Canada’s cultural capital, where European charm meets North American energy.
3:00 PM: Arrive at Hôtel Gouverneur Place Dupuis in the heart of Montréal. As you step onto the sidewalk, you’re immediately surrounded by the melodic blend of French and English that defines this bilingual city.
4:00 PM: Your adventure begins at the Nelson Column in Old Montréal, where 200 years of history whisper through the cobblestone streets. Your guide leads you down rue Saint-Paul – Canada’s oldest street – past flower-filled terraces and artists sketching portraits.
6:00 PM: Step back in time at Fourquet Fourchette where servers in 18th-century costumes serve traditional Québécois fare while sharing the legendary tale of the Flying Canoe. The maple-glazed salmon and tourtière (meat pie) taste even better when served with history!
8:00 PM: Experience Montréal’s magical contrast at 1000 de la Gauchetière, where you can ice skate indoors beneath a soaring postmodern atrium – a perfect metaphor for how Montréal blends tradition with innovation.
7:30 AM: Wake up to the scent of fresh-baked croissants at Eggspectation, a bistro where the creative breakfast menu might tempt you with crêpes à l’érable (maple crepes) or omelette aux fines herbes.
9:00 AM: Catch your breath as you enter Notre-Dame Basilica. The morning light filters through stained glass depicting Montréal’s history, painting the interior in blues and golds. The Casavant Frères organ’s 7,000 pipes seem to vibrate with centuries of prayer.
10:30 AM: At a downtown French language school, you’ll discover how French dances across continents:
12:00 PM: Descend into Montréal’s famous Underground City (30 km of tunnels!) where you’ll:
• Order lunch en français at a European-style café
• Shop for Montréal bagels or poutine
• Practice conversation with friendly locals
8:00 AM: Start your day at Marché Jean-Talon, North America’s largest open-air market. The air hums with vendors calling out “Fraises du Québec!” as you sample:
• Artisanal cheeses from local fromageries
• Maple products in every imaginable form
• Fresh baguettes still warm from the oven
10:00 AM: Ascend Mont Royal for panoramic views. At the chalet lookout, all of Montréal spreads before you – the St. Lawrence River, Olympic Stadium, and countless church steeples that earned the city its nickname “La Ville aux Cent Clochers.”
12:00 PM: Your final meal is a crêpe lunch in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, where colorful Victorian houses and bohemian cafés showcase Montréal’s creative spirit.
2:00 PM: As your motorcoach departs, you realize you’re not just taking home souvenirs, but:
• New French vocabulary and cultural insights
• Memories of Gothic spires reflected in glass skyscrapers
• The rhythm of joie de vivre that makes Montréal unique
Prêt à vivre l’aventure montréalaise? Your bilingual journey awaits!
Day 4
