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Romance In La Belle Province
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- Discover Montréal, and the Eastern Townships, QC
- Features a private walking tour of Old Montréal, a couples massage in your Montreal hotel, and a romantic two-night stay including breakfasts and romantic gourmet dinners at the Ripplecove Inn
- Operates: Year-round
- Rate per Person: CAD $4770.00, based on 2 people, double occupancy, peak summer season departure
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Combine romance, culture and cuisine as you explore Montréal and the Eastern Townships at your leisure in this self-drive program. Champagne upon arrival, a couples massage, private walking tour of Old Montreal, and a romantic suite with gourmet four-course dinners at the Ripplecove Inn complete this four-night romantic getaway.
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Day 1 – Welcome to Montreal
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Today’s inclusions:
Driver airport Meet & Greet
Private sedan transfer to your hotel including driver gratuities
Overnight at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel in a Deluxe Suite
(read more about this hotel / see alternate properties in Montreal)
Upon arrival at Montréal Airport, pick up your mid-size car rental and drive about a 30-minutes to Old Montreal.
For the next two nights you will stay at the boutique Le Saint Sulpice Hotel, an oasis of luxury and respite from the everyday. Behind the famed Notre-Dame Basilica and one block from the Old Port, the Hotel is located in the most historic area of Montreal. As you enter your suite, you will find chilled champagne waiting to greet you. Your spacious Deluxe Suite features French style windows, which fully open, a fireplace and/or a balcony, a bar-type kitchen, down duvet comforter and pillows, and luxurious bathroom with plush bathrobes.
Tonight, wander the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to visit the many interesting stores, galleries and restaurants within steps of your hotel.
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Day 2 – Old Montréal Walking Tour
Today’s inclusions:
Full American Breakfast at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel
Private guided walking tour of Old Montréal (2.5-hours) including guide gratuity
Admission to the Pointe-A-Callière Museum
Admission to Notre Dame Basilica
1-hour couples massage in the Essence Health Centre at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel
Overnight at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel in a Deluxe Suite
This morning you will enjoy a private walking tour focusing on more than 360 years of history. With your private guide, you will discover how Montreal was settled by the French, conquered by the English and achieved the status of a great and fun metropolis in the 20th and 21th centuries – while exploring Old Montréal on foot.
Highlights of your walking tour include the Pointe-A-Callière Museum, to see a multimedia show and visit the archeological crypt, picturesque Place Jacques Cartier, the Chateau Ramezay, a governor’s residence built in the 18th century, and Notre Dame Basilica, a splendid example of English Gothic Revival architecture.
Following your tour, you may decide to continue exploring on your own, or enjoy lunch at a quaint café. This afternoon, return to your hotel, where you will relax and unwind with a couples massage treatment at Le Saint Sulpice’s very own luxury spa. After an hour of endless pleasure, you will feel fully rejuvenated and refreshed for a night out on the town!
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Day 3 - Montreal International Tables Tour / Bistro Champlain
Todays Inclusions:
Full American Breakfast at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel
Private Montreal International Tables Tour (6-hours) includes sedan & driver, licensed english-speaking guide, driver & guide gratuities and tastings & snacks
Private Fly & Dine Tour to the Laurentians (4-hours) includes sedan & driver, driver gratuities, private Cessna flight Montéal to Lac Mason, welcome glass of Champagne, 4-course dinner at Bistro Champlain (beverages extra) and drink/meal gratuities
Overnight at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel in a Deluxe Suite
This morning your driver and your guide will meet you at your Montreal hotel to take you on your culinary journey. Your day will be punctuated with walks, tastings and transfers in a private sedan.
Your tour will include some of the following stops; Van Houtte Coffee Shop. Québec’s answer to Starbucks, the Europe-like Van Houtte coffees have been an institution in Québec for the past 22 years. Your guide will tell you about how the saga began and about the legacy of the Van Houtte name on the Quebec economy and diet. Indeed, Van Houtte is more than a name; it’s an institution that left a lasting mark on Quebecers’ first encounters with this hot beverage called coffee.
Your next stop will be the St Viateur Bagel Factory, where you will learn all about this savoury pastry that originated in Montreal. As you travel north along St Laurent Boulevard, you will travel through ethnic districts such as the Greek and Portugal Village to learn about the diversity of Multicultural Montréal and these communities have added diversity to the culinary landscape of the metropolis.
The Jean Talon Market – one of the temples of foods in Montréal, where you will have the opportunity to meet with some of the local stand owners and taste some of their products. Coming back downtown, you will continue to explore Montréal’s cultural gastronomy as you go through Outremont and the Jewish district (for a tasting of the famous Montréal Smoked Meat Sandwiches) the Portuguese Village, Duluth and Prince Arthur Streets (Greek restaurants with Bring Your Own Wine policies), and finally Chinatown.
From Chinatown, you will pursue your culinary travels by a visit to Old Montréal. As you walk through the cobblestone streets and famous landmark monuments your guide will explain what a Sugar Shack is and why Quebeckers make it a traditional pilgrimage to visit one at least once a year in Spring time!
From Old Montréal, you will travel to the Francophone district. Here you will find restaurants offering poutine (a decadent concoction of crispy French fries smothered in gravy and topped with cheese curds - hands down Quebeckers’s favourite junk food).
After a full day of sightseeing your driver will return you to your hotel, located in historic Old Montreal.
This evening will be one to remember! Our driver and guide will meet you at the hotel for a 20-minute drive to a seaplane dock on the Riviere Des Prairies. Your pilot will be ready for a scenic 25-minute flight over the Laurentian Mountains to Lac Masson and a classic countryside Quebec township. The staff from Bistro a Champlain will be waiting to escort you to the restaurant, across the street from the lake.
We have included dinner at the charming and critically acclaimed Bistro. The old General Store (1864) overlooking Lake Masson has become, a century later, the repository of one of the most sophisticated wine cellars.
Inspired by his love of fine wine and haute cuisine, Champlain Charest bought the old store in 1974 with his friend, the famous Canadian painter Jean-Paul Riopelle. Together, they reshaped the location into the perfect nest to share with others their epicurean passion.
They created a most refined decor with artworks of international masters such as Miro, Sam Francis, Joan Mitchell, Jean-Paul Riopelle, sharing a space with renowned Quebec artists like Louis Gosselin & Louise Prescott.
Champlain, who gave his name to this very modestly called Bistro finds his dearest pride in his wine cellar. Hence, the Bistro will enable you to savour the best wines (40, 000 bottles) spirits and cigars.
After finishing a superb meal with wines in this charming Bistro you will relax in the back of your sedan on your return to your hotel in Montreal.
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Day 4 – Montreal / Eastern Townships
Today’s inclusions:
Full American Breakfast at Le Saint Sulpice Hotel
3-day full size car rental including unlimited kilometres, LDW, taxes and fees
Four-course gourmet dinner at the Ripplecove Inn including gratuities
Overnight stay at the Ripplecove Inn in a Suite
(read more about this resort/see alternate Eastern resorts)
This morning relax in your hotel, or grab breakfast at a local café before departing Montreal for a scenic drive to one of the province’s most popular and picturesque tourist regions – the Eastern Townships. Your final destination today is the Ripplecove Inn, located about one and a half-hours from Montreal.
Set upon a peninsula overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Massawippi, the Ripplecove Inn shines like the rarest of gems. A captivating mix of lush accommodations, refined cuisine, friendly staff, and rich history set the Ripplecove apart from other resorts.
Tonight enjoy a romantic four-course gourmet dinner at the inn’s dining room. The Ripplecove has turned the sophisticated dining experience into much more than just a treat for the taste buds alone. Bathed in soft candlelight, and soothed by the gentle strains of live classical piano, you will revel in their sumptuous gourmet fare in an atmosphere of romance and privacy.
Following dinner, you will overnight in one of the inn's romantic suites which offer one private bedroom with queen bed and a large living area with double sofa bed, fireplace and mini bar. Both bedroom and living area open on to a huge lakeside balcony. Marble and tile bathrooms come with double whirlpool bath and separate shower. Enjoy a view of the lake, relax on your balcony or cuddle up in front of the fireplace for a perfect end to a romantic evening.
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Day 5 – Relaxing at Ripplecove Inn
Today’s Inclusions:
Full breakfast at the Ripplecove Inn including gratuities
Four-course gourmet dinner at the Ripplecove Inn including gratuities
Overnight stay at the Ripplecove Inn in a Suite
What better way to start the day than with a wonderful Ripplecove breakfast? Begin with the cold buffet featuring fruit and cereal then choose one of the hot gourmet selections for the day.
You have the full day at your leisure. You may decide to spend your day exploring the Ripplecove property with 12 private acres of beautifully landscaped terrain on the shores of Lake Massawippi, featuring colourful English gardens and towering white pines. There are many activities available in the area, including golf, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, fishing, canoeing and swimming. For a slower pace, hide out in some of the special places with a friend or curl up by the fire with a book.
If you’re feeling adventurous, set out to explore the small towns in the area. This region abounds with quaint towns waiting for discovery – antique shops, cafés and historical sights surround you.
This evening enjoy another gourmet dinner at the Ripplecove Inn dining room. Following dinner you may decide to stroll into the Ripplecove lounge, or perhaps enjoy a beverage in the warmth of a British tavern, the Nag's Head Pub which has been the setting for many a memorable evening for guests. Sitting comfortably at a table, visitors can share a drink and a quiet word with old friends or watch the sunset from the pub's lakeside terrace.
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Day 6 – Eastern Townships / Montréal / Departure
Todays Inclusions:
Full breakfast at the Ripplecove Inn including gratuities
Enjoy breakfast at the Ripplecove Inn this morning, before driving back to Dorval Airport in Montreal, where you will return your rental car before flying home. Have a safe trip!
To customize this trip, you might:
extend your stay in Montreal or at the Ripplecove Inn
add a fly and dine gourmet experience from Montreal
add a couple of days to visit Quebec City as well
Change hotels or room categories
Please contact one of our travel planners for more information.
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