Private Journeys

Canada – Montreal, Summer Stopover

4 days

Overview & Highlights

Montreal, Canada’s European-style city, comes alive in summer with warm sunny weather and dozens of outdoor festivals, including the world-renowned Montreal Jazz Festival. Add in a thriving arts scene, fantastic dining, striking architecture and beautiful urban nature and Montreal is a must-see stopover destination for any traveller.

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.

Old Montreal Walking Tour
Montreal River Cruise

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Outline itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Montreal, Canada.

Day 2

Old Montreal Walking Tour to explore the city.

Day 3

Guided River Cruise and cultural sightseeing.

Day 4

Depart Montreal for your next destination.

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Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.
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Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.
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Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.
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During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.
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Julia’s passion for Latin America was sparked during an unforgettable year-long journey that began in Brazil and continued all the way to Mexico. Along the way, she experienced the continent in many different ways, from vibrant cities and remote villages to breathtaking landscapes and hidden natural wonders. Exploring such a diverse range of destinations gave her a deep appreciation for the region’s cultures, people and scenery, and inspired her love of creating memorable travel experiences for others.