Hidden Highlights of Québec Self-Drive
11 days from £3,345pp
Tour highlights
Stay in the buzzing cosmopolitan city of Montréal, discovering its history, chic shops and many excellent restaurants.
Enjoy lots of varied outdoor activities or simply relax and contemplate the sublime scenery in the Laurentian Mountains.
Discover the charm, history, bistros and artists' shops of Québec City.
Explore the grand estates, antiques shops and art galleries in the Eastern Townships.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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On arrival in Montréal make your own way to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax.
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Enjoy a one and a half hour walking tour of old Montréal this morning, learning all about its fascinating history. The afternoon is free to continue to explore at your own pace.
Accommodation options
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Montréal , North Hatley
Collect your hire car from downtown Montréal and drive south, out of the city and into the undulating rural landscape of the Eastern Townships. This is a short drive of an hour and a half and takes you past many scenic villages en route to North Hatley.
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North Hatley
Spend a full day at leisure in the Eastern Townships, known for its uniquely Anglophone heritage. The pace of life is slower in this picturesque pocket of Québec, and is filled with orchards, lakes and maple sugar shacks. Take a scenic drive through charming historic towns and villages, hire a bike, or a join relaxing cruise on Lake Massawippi.
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North Hatley , Québec City
Drive this morning from North Hatley to Québec City. Upon arrival the afternoon is free for you to acquaint yourself with this delightful historic city.
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This morning enjoy a guided food tour of old Québec, taking in its principal attractions whilst tasting the best of Québecois cuisine.
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The day is yours to continue exploring the city. You can walk along its ancient walls, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, enjoy a sumptuous meal in one of the many superb restaurants or take a cruise on the river.
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Québec City , Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Today, drive along the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River and into the Laurentian Mountains to Saint Alexis des Monts. Located in Québec's Mauricie region, there are over 600 lakes in the area, offering plenty of scenic stopping points en route.
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Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Spend the day relaxing at Hotel Sacacomie - a beautiful lodge-style retreat in the Québec's forested wilderness, bordering the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve. There are plenty of activities on offer (which can be booked locally), including wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, scenic floatplane trips, or simply relaxing in the hotel's excellent spa.
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Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Enjoy a further day at leisure in the Saint Alexis des Monts region - you may like to spend the day at your hotel, or venture out and explore. There are several attractive, traditional villages in the area, and Mauricie National Park is a short drive away.
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Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Today drive from Saint Alexis des Monts back to Montréal to drop off your hire car prior to boarding your onward flight.
- Montréal
- North Hatley
- Québec City
- Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Canada will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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