Montmorency Falls Zipline
Zip across the gorge right beside Montmorency Falls, which are taller than Niagara. Done on your Montmorency day; helmet and harness included.
$49 per person
Old Quebec, falls and farm island
Quebec City: Old Quebec, Montmorency & Ile d’Orleans: 5 Days
Four nights inside the walls of Old Quebec, a guided walk and La Citadelle, and a day tour to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, Canyon Sainte-Anne and Ile d’Orleans.
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Starts and ends at Quebec City Airport (YQB)
- Walking tour and day tour
- 4-star hotel in the old town
Attractions
What you will see as you travel the route, day by day, and how to make the most of each stop.
11sights on the route
1guided walk of Old Quebec
1day tour to the falls and the canyon
4nights inside the walls
Quebec City Airport→Old Quebec→Montmorency Falls→Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre→Canyon Sainte-Anne→Ile d’Orleans→Old Quebec
1Day 1
Welcome to Old Quebec
An easy first evening
Dufferin Terrace
On your ownWhy it is worth itA wide boardwalk below the Chateau Frontenac, with views over the St. Lawrence River.
Insider tipCome back at sunset, when the chateau is lit up.
2Day 2
Old Quebec on foot
Upper town, lower town and the fortress
Place Royale and the Petit-Champlain quarter
Why it is worth itYour guide starts where Samuel de Champlain founded the city in 1608, in the only walled city north of Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Insider tipWear comfortable shoes for the hills and the Breakneck Stairs.
La Citadelle
Why it is worth itA star-shaped fortress on Cap Diamant that is still an active military base, home of the Royal 22e Regiment.
Insider tipIn summer, time your visit for the Changing of the Guard in the morning.
Old Quebec Funicular
Why it is worth itA short ride, running since 1879, between the lower town and the Dufferin Terrace.
Insider tipRide it up and walk down; the views are best on the way up.
3Day 3
Montmorency, Sainte-Anne and the canyon
A small-group day tour
Montmorency Falls
Why it is worth itAt 83 meters (272 ft), the falls are about 30 meters higher than Niagara. The cable car takes you to the top.
Insider tipWalk the suspension bridge right over the crest for the best view straight down.
Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre
Why it is worth itOne of the oldest pilgrimage sites in North America, with mosaics and stained glass inside.
Insider tipLook up: the ceiling mosaics are the highlight.
Canyon Sainte-Anne
Why it is worth itA 74-meter waterfall in a deep gorge, crossed by three suspension bridges.
Insider tipThe trails are steep in places; wear shoes with grip.
Ile d’Orleans
Why it is worth itA farm island just off the city, with tastings of local produce on the way back.
Insider tipPick up maple treats or cider at a farm stand for the flight home.
Optional add-on
Montmorency Falls Zipline
Zip across the gorge right beside Montmorency Falls, which are taller than Niagara. Done on your Montmorency day; helmet and harness included.
$49 per person
Optional. Not included in the trip price.
Optional add-on
Canyon Sainte-Anne Air Canyon
A seated cable ride for two across Canyon Sainte-Anne, high above the river and the falls. Added to your canyon stop.
$39 per person
Optional. Not included in the trip price.
4Day 4
A free day in the city
Your own day
Plains of Abraham
Free-day ideaWhy it is worth itA huge park on the cliffs, site of the 1759 battle that changed the history of North America.
Insider tipRent a bike or walk the paths along the edge for river views.
Musee de la civilisation
Free-day ideaWhy it is worth itA museum of Quebec and world cultures, in the lower town.
Insider tipStart with the Quebec history exhibits for context on the rest of the trip.
Quebec-Levis ferry
Free-day ideaWhy it is worth itA short crossing of the St. Lawrence with the classic view of the old town and the Chateau Frontenac.
Insider tipRide back at dusk, when the old town lights up.
Optional add-on
Ile d'Orleans Wine and Cider Tour
A small-group afternoon on Ile d'Orleans with tastings at a winery and a cidery and stops at farm stands, with pickup in Old Quebec.
$129 per person
Optional. Not included in the trip price.
The order of stops can shift with the weather, and access to some sites can change with the season or local conditions. See Day by day for the full plan.
Why this trip
You choose where you stay under Accommodations: the 4-star Hotel Manoir Victoria inside the walls of Old Quebec (Comfortable), or the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, the castle above the river (Superior). A local guide walks you through the upper and lower town, and a small-group day tour takes you to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, Canyon Sainte-Anne and the farms of Ile d’Orleans.
- Sleep inside the wallsFour nights inside the walls of Old Quebec, breakfast included: the Hotel Manoir Victoria (Comfortable), or the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, the castle above the river (Superior).
- Falls, gorge and basilicaA small-group day tour to Montmorency Falls with the cable car, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and Canyon Sainte-Anne (booked).
- Taste the islandTastings on Ile d’Orleans on the same day tour, plus a guided walk and La Citadelle in town (booked).
Trip at a glance
- Length
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Starts / ends
- Quebec City Airport (YQB), round trip
- Getting around
- Private airport cars, a small-group day tour, and your own feet in the old town
- Pace
- Relaxed: one hotel, no packing in between
- Best time to go
- Mid May to mid October. Late September and early October for fall color
- Great for
- Couples, friends and families who want a short trip with no driving
- Accommodations
- Comfortable: 4-star Hotel Manoir VictoriaSuperior: 5-star Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
- Flights
- Not included. You book; timing tips in your pre-trip guide
- Travel style
- Relaxing, Culture
Day by day
Day 1 and day 5 are travel days. An extra night adds a free day in the old town.
Day 1Welcome to Old Quebec
A private car meets you at Quebec City Airport for the 25-minute drive to your hotel inside the walls (booked). An easy first evening on the Dufferin Terrace below the Chateau Frontenac.
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 1 of 4).
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 1 of 4).
Day 2Old Quebec on foot
A guided walking tour of the upper and lower town, Place Royale and the Petit-Champlain quarter (booked), then a guided tour of La Citadelle (tickets booked). Ride the funicular between the two towns.
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 2 of 4).
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 2 of 4).
Day 3Montmorency, Sainte-Anne and the canyon
A small-group day tour to Montmorency Falls, 30 meters higher than Niagara, with the cable car to the top, the basilica at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the suspension bridges of Canyon Sainte-Anne, with tastings on Ile d’Orleans on the way back (booked).
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 3 of 4).
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 3 of 4).
Day 4A free day in the city
Your own day: the Plains of Abraham, the Musee de la civilisation, or a ferry ride across the river to Levis for the view of the old town.
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 4 of 4).
Stay: Hotel Manoir Victoria (4-star), Old Quebec, superior roomFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast included (night 4 of 4).
Day 5Home
Breakfast at the hotel, then a private car to Quebec City Airport, timed to your flight (booked).
What’s included
Included
- 4 nights at the Hotel Manoir Victoria in Old Quebec, superior room, breakfast daily, with taxes4 nights at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast daily, with taxes and the hotel fee
- Private cars from and to Quebec City Airport
- A guided walking tour of Old Quebec and a guided tour of La Citadelle
- A small-group day tour: Montmorency Falls with the cable car, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, Canyon Sainte-Anne and Ile d’Orleans tastings
- Funicular rides between the upper and lower town
- A day-by-day plan, and one point of contact from booking to landing
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks, except tastings
- Tips
- Personal spending
Getting around: no driving. Old Quebec is made for walking, the funicular links the upper and lower town, and the day tour picks you up at the hotel.
Optional add-ons: Montmorency Falls Zipline ($49 per person), Canyon Sainte-Anne Air Canyon ($39 per person), Ile d'Orleans Wine and Cider Tour ($129 per person). Add them in the booking box.
Choose your accommodations
The same trip with two hotel choices. You pick one under Accommodations in the booking box, and the price updates right away.
| Accommodations | ComfortableFrom$1,499per person, 2 sharing | SuperiorFrom$3,699per person, 2 sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Where you stay | 4-star Hotel Manoir Victoria, inside the walls of Old Quebec. | 5-star Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, the castle above Old Quebec. |
| Hotel nights | 4 nights at the Hotel Manoir Victoria in Old Quebec, superior room, breakfast daily, with taxes | 4 nights at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, deluxe city or river view room, breakfast daily, with taxes and the hotel fee |
| Tours and transfers | Included, as in the day-by-day plan | The same tours and transfers |
| Add-ons | Optional, in the booking box | Optional, in the booking box |
| Choose Comfortable | Choose Superior |
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See all Canada trips →Questions
What’s the difference between Comfortable and Superior?
Only the hotel. Comfortable is the 4-star Hotel Manoir Victoria inside the walls of Old Quebec. Superior is the 5-star Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, with breakfast daily. The tours, transfers and day-by-day plan are the same. Want more? Add the zipline, the Air Canyon or the Ile d’Orleans wine and cider tour in the booking box.
When do I pick my travel dates?
Choose your preferred start date in the booking box above, then check out. Right after checkout you'll get an email with a short form to confirm your dates and who's coming. Availability is checked and everything is confirmed with you before anything is booked.
What if I need to cancel?
We get it, life happens, and we're here to help. If you need to cancel, you'll receive trip credit toward another itsTripEasy trip: within 24 hours of payment, 100% trip credit, so you can swap to a different destination; 60 or more days before travel, 50% trip credit; less than 60 days before travel, no trip credit. Trip credits never expire. To cancel or change your dates, use our cancellation request form. For a date change, choose the reason "I'd like to change my dates".
How many people can share a room?
Rooms on this trip hold 1 to 4 people (rooms for 3 or 4 have 2 queen beds). The booking box offers own room, 2, 3 or 4 per room. A larger group is booked into more than one room on one booking. The booking box shows the price per person for your group. For a larger group, use Plan My Trip.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a valid passport to enter Canada, and some travelers also need an eTA or a visa, depending on citizenship. Check the Government of Canada entry rules for your passport before you book.
Do I need to speak French?
No. Quebec City is French speaking, but hotels, guides and most restaurants in the old town speak English, and every tour on this trip is in English.
Do I need a car?
No. The day tour and private airport cars handle every drive, and the old town is best on foot.
Are flights included?
Flights are up to you, and your pre-trip guide includes timing tips. You land at Quebec City Airport (YQB) on day 1 and fly home on day 5; a flight after 12 PM on day 5 works best.
Can the trip be changed?
Want a night at the Hotel de Glace in winter, a whale-watching day in Tadoussac, or the Wendake Huron-Wendat village? Ask through Plan My Trip and the trip can be shaped around it.
Make it yours
Want a night at the Hotel de Glace in winter, a whale-watching day in Tadoussac, or the Wendake Huron-Wendat village? Ask through Plan My Trip and the trip can be shaped around it. Plan My Trip
Optional add-ons
Make your trip a little more special. Add one here or in the booking box. Add-ons are priced per person, and each one goes into your cart as its own item.
Canyon Sainte-Anne Air Canyon
A seated cable ride for two across Canyon Sainte-Anne, high above the river and the falls. Added to your canyon stop.
$39 per person
Ile d'Orleans Wine and Cider Tour
A small-group afternoon on Ile d'Orleans with tastings at a winery and a cidery and stops at farm stands, with pickup in Old Quebec. Your day tour has a short tasting stop; this is a full afternoon of it.
$129 per person
Good to know
- Weather and nature. Weather, road, ferry and natural conditions are outside anyone’s control and can change quickly. They may change the plan, close roads, delay or cancel ferries, or delay, shorten or cancel tours and activities, and the order of days may shift.
- Your choices. You are responsible for your own decisions, safety and choices while traveling, including which activities you take part in, and following local guidance, posted warnings and your guides’ instructions.
- Photos. Photos on this page are for inspiration. They may not show the exact location, hotel, season or conditions of your trip.
- Not included. Flights aren’t included; you book those yourself.