Montreal Festival Tour

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Thursday May 1: Montreal

Depart today from the US for Montreal, the second largest french-speaking city in the world! Meet your Encore Tour Manager and check into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner together at a local bistro, followed by a scenic tour of "Montreal-by-Nite" as you take a magical ride to the top of Mont Royale mountain for a breathtaking view of the city! (D)

Day 2, Friday May 2: Montreal

Discover Old Montréal, the old walled town, during a walking tour this morning. You will be surrounded by traces of more than 370 years of history as you wander down narrow, winding streets, dating back to the origins of the French colony. Enjoy a visit of one of Montreal’s most important and impressive religious structures, La Basilique Notre Dame, as a tour guide recounts the churches history and describes its stunning architecture. Have time for lunch on your own, followed by entrance to the Museum of Science. Enjoy dinner together tonight at a local bistro, followed by a Haunted Ghost Tour of Old Montreal! Explore Old Montréal in a truly different way and meet the spirits and ghosts that haunt its streets! Witches, charlatans and former criminals await you as you learn the legends, grim stories, criminal intrigues of the city. (B,D)

Day 3, Saturday May 3: Montreal

Today's highlight will be your musical participant in the Rhythms International Music Festival! You'll have your performand and adjudication by a panel of professional judgest. Exact times pending final adjudication schedule. This afternoon, enjoy a visit of the Montreal Biodome. Tonight, celebrate your festival accomplishments during the awards banquet dinner and dance! (B,D)

Day 4, Sunday May 4: Departure

Check out of your hotel this morning and depart home for the US. (B)