How many days do you need in Montreal and Quebec City?
Ten days is the perfect length of time to visit both Montréal and Québec City, allowing you to dedicate enough time to experience Montréal's legendary nightlife and Québec City's historic center, with a few side trips.
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From Montreal, explore Quebec City by luxury coach on this day trip. The departure is from downtown Montreal at 7 a.m. and the arrival in Quebec is scheduled for around 10 a.m. During your visit to Quebec, you can first discover the magnificent Montmorency Falls on foot during a one-hour stop.
It's basically charming and Pennsylvania/Midwest-like flat countryside mixed with some cute villages...but it goes on f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I convinced my fiance to stay on Chemin du Roy (going from Quebec to Montreal) until Trois Riveries. It's a big town on the map, so I was convinced it was going to be the winner.
If you prefer a “real-life city” vs. a tourist-focused destination, Montreal should be your city of choice. Montreal is a major city, so of course, there is going to be more to do, restaurants to try, shops to wander in, a livelier night scene, etc. Quebec City could easily be a romantic getaway.
Quebec City is 158 miles up the Saint Lawrence River, northeast of Montreal. How long is the drive from Montreal to Quebec City? There are two main options for driving between Montreal and Quebec City, both of which take about three hours.
There's no debate - Old Quebec is the best place to stay for first-time visitors. Two neighborhoods make up this popular tourist spot: Upper Town and Lower Town, connected by funicular or the famous Breakneck Steps.
The best ways to get around Montréal are on foot or by public transportation. Montréal is a very walkable city, but if your feet do grow weary, the Montréal Metro and bus are both cost-efficient and easy to use.
Known as one of the best budget travel destinations in Canada, Montreal is home to a great variety of very affordable places to stay, inexpensive restaurants, and attractions that can be enjoyed without breaking the bank.