Experience a different culture, a different language and magnificent scenery in French Canada! See the beautiful Cathedrals and Basilicas in Montreal and Quebec City. Explore Old Town Quebec City with its cobblestone streets, stone buildings, and Old World Charm. It feels like you are visiting Europe, but you don’t have to fly, we motorcoach all the way! Founded in 1608 by French Explorer, Samuel de Champlain, the city of Quebec is still bounded by fortifications dating to the 17th century and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Old Town Quebec. Lower Town features the Quartier Petit Champlain, a 1688 stone church, Place Royale square and charming boutiques on Rue du Petit Champlain. Upper Town features the grand castle-like famous Château Frontenac Hotel prominent along the bluffs of the St. Lawrence River. A tour highlight includes a 3- night stay on a quaint French speaking island along the scenic St. Lawrence River…Isle aux Coudres. Time stands still on this island. Learn about the local culture as we are entertained with the heritage dances and music each evening. We take a whale watching excursion at the whale rich waters of the Saguenay/St. Lawrence Marine Conservation area. The spectacular drive to the whale watching area provides unmatched scenery. Sail along the St. Lawrence River between the US & Canada on an afternoon cruise among the beautiful 1000 Islands. On our guided tour of Montreal, we will visit the beautiful and historic Notre-Dame Basilica-inaugurated in 1829, and near Quebec City we visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre-long known as the place of miracles. Our return trip brings us through some beautiful areas of New England with a stop in Maine. We also visit Amish Country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania including lunch in an Amish home. Includes 23 Meals (11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners)
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