Educational Travel in Quebec
Visit Québec: An alternative francophone experience that is closer to home and still offers a homestay experience!
7-day Guided Program: Montreal & Québec City
Available in Spring and Summer
from $1845
Note: The order of this itinerary is subject to modification depending on actual air arrangements.
DAY 1 MONTRÉAL: Arrive in Montréal where you will be greeted with a welcome dinner and party. Spend your first night in metropolitan Montréal. (D)
DAY 2 MONTRÉAL: Start your day with a mini French lesson followed by a panoramic view of the city from Mont Royal Park. Continue on your way with a visit to Old Montreal where you’ll walk the cobblestone streets and visit Notre Dame Basilica. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Biodome, the Old Port or the Underground City (weather permitting). After dinner enjoy ice skating in beautiful downtown Montréal. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 QUÉBEC FAMILY STAY: Begin with a mini French lesson and then off to Québec City! First stop: Tower of Québec City for a gorgeous view of the city and then a walking tour of Old Quebec, the last fortified city north of Mexico. Later you will start the most enjoyable part of your program, the family stay. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 QUÉBEC FAMILY STAY: After a mini French lesson, visit La Citadelle, a National Historic Site of Canada and then explore the Plains of Abraham, a famous landmark from the 1800’s. Visit the Musée de l’Amérique Française and participate in a scavenger hunt in the Old City. You will finish up your day by returning to your Québecois family. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 QUÉBEC FAMILY STAY: Mini French lesson then off to visit and attend classes at a local school! After lunch head to Musée de la Civilisation and then take the ferry to Lévy across the Fleuve Saint-Laurent where you will get a fabulous view of the Québec City skyline. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 QUÉBEC FAMILY STAY: Enjoy a free day with your host family! (B,L,D)
DAY 7 RETURN: Say a bittersweet " Au revoir" to your family and Québec and then off to Montréal for your return to the U.S. (B)
Optional 1-day excursion is available to Beaupré Coast, Montmorency Falls and l’île d’Orléans.
Additional gateway cities are available: contact ISE for pricing.
Air travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday carries a $25/day weekend surcharge. Requests for specific travel dates or airline may incur additional charges.
7-day Guided Program: Prices are based on a minimum group size of 10 students from combined schools and a minimum teacher/student ratio of 1:8. When minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply.
Included:
- Round-trip airfare from cities listed
- Current airline taxes & fees as of 7/01/09
- Land transportation (motorcoach, train or van as applicable) with guide
- Public transportation
- All overnight accommodations
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
- ISE family stay (if applicable)
- Meals at home during the family stay
- Entrance fees for all listed activities
- French Instruction
- Insurance (trip cancellation & medical) as specified here
Not Included:
- Any fuel surcharges or increase in air cost levied by the airline
- Airline baggage fees
- Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
- Weekend surcharge ($25 / Fri., Sat., Sun.)
- Small-group supplement
- Passport or other document costs
- Transportation to/from U.S. departure city
- Any meals not indicated on itineraries
- Activities listed as optional
- Spending money and gifts
(ISE recommends approximately $50 per day for meals and incidentals outside the family stay. The actual amount needed will depend on each student.)
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7-day Guided Program
Spring and Summer |
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2011 Early Bird Prices
valid for enrollment by June 15, 2010 |
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| Land Only (from Montréal) | $1280 | |
| Chicago | $1880 | |
| Boston | $1845 | |
| Dallas | $1855 | |
| Denver | $1955 | |
| Detroit | $2005 | |
| Kansas City | $1880 | |
| Minneapolis | $1955 | |
| Portland | $2005 | |
| St. Louis | $1955 | |
| Seattle | $2005 | |
For more information about our Quebec programs, please contact Holly: holly@isemn.org
