Canada – Montreal, Summer Stopover
Explore the tour day by day, from the highlights to the quieter moments in between. Here’s how each day unfolds and what to expect along the way.
Arrive at Montreal airport and take a private transfer to your hotel. A city that truly embraces its multicultural, French-Canadian identity, Montreal boasts both a thriving arts and culinary scene, striking architecture and one of the most impressive concentrations of churches in the Western hemisphere. Start with a leisurely stroll to Quartier Latin or Le Village – you’ll get an immediate taste of the city, and you’ll find yourself in the best neighbourhoods you can be in come dinner.
Start the day with a fascinating walking tour of Old Montreal. You’ll get to explore its historic streets and cobblestone lanes uncovering the history, architecture and secrets of Old Montreal. Highlights include the City Hall, Bonsecours Market and Place Jacques-Cartier.
Afterwards, why not continue exploring Montreal’s unique architecture through its incredible range of churches? Often referred to as the “city of a hundred bell towers”, Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral and St Joseph’s Oratory are a handful that are well worth a visit.
Today, you’ll start with a scenic cruise along Montreal’s St Lawrence River. See the city’s sights from the water while a knowledgeable guide entertains with anecdotes and historical facts. Afterwards, continue to explore Montreal. Top attractions include the Montreal Museum of Fine Art with 43,000 artworks and relics, the Montreal Biodome which features five ecosystems and the 230-metre peak of Mount Royal which commands some of the city’s best views in the surrounding park.
Take a private transfer back to Montreal International Airport from your hotel.
The places you’ll stay and explore on this tour. Here’s a closer look at each one and what makes it worth the trip.
On this 4-day itinerary, you’ll get to explore its historic streets on a fascinating walking tour of Old Montreal; cruise down the scenic St Lawrence river; and have just enough time to dine in the Quartier Latin and Le Village, check out some of Montreal’s museums and art galleries, visit some of the city’s stunning churches and walk through the leafy environs of Mount Royal or the Botanic Garden before continuing on with your journey.
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From Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport you can fly to Mexico City, Cancun, Los Cabos, Belize, Guatemala, Liberia, San Jose, Bogota and Cartagena.
Please note: this itinerary is only available to book as an as add-on or extension to our holidays in Latin America and cannot be booked on its own. If you are interested in a holiday to North America, please visit our sister brand, Journeyscape.
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The practical detail for this tour, all in one place. Transport, accommodation, what’s included and what to pack, so you know exactly what to expect before you go.
- Transport
Private transfer to and from the airport.
- Accommodation
The accommodation on this holiday is a historic hotel.
- Meals
Not included.
- Guides
Certain tours and guided experiences are included with this holiday. Please see Included Excursions.
- Summary of Nights
Montreal 3.
- Climate
May to September is the best time to visit Montreal with the warmest weather, the most sunshine and a wide range of cultural events. Summer (June-August) has averages of 18-27°C, while spring (April-May) begins cold and becomes mild in May. Autumn (September-October) can be very warm in September before cooling markedly in October.
- Visas
You will require an ETA to visit Canada.
Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
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