Embarkation Tour: Old & New Montréal Highlights with Transfer to Ship
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Port
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$199
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Set out from the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel to discover Montréal's cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new on this overview of the city.
On a panoramic drive, you will see Old Montréal, the Financial District, Westmount with its opulent residences, Montréal's universities, and the world-renowned Notre-Dame Basilica. Old Montréal is one of the largest historic districts in North America. You will learn about the origins and growth of Montréal as a colony through the eclectic architecture of the Old City.
Pass along the waterfront park and the Golden Square Mile in the cosmopolitan center. Watch for Victorian architecture, museums, shops, and restaurants amid the backdrop of Montréal's fast-paced business district.
Visit Notre-Dame Basilica — a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Notre-Dame Basilica was built between 1824 and 1829. The magnificent wood interior and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Chapel jointly captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Paintings, sculptures, and stained-glass windows illustrate biblical passages as well as 350 years of parish history.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise begins in Montreal. The pick-up location for all participants is Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, located at 900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montreal QC H3B 4A5. Do not enter the hotel lobby; a representative with a Holland America sign will be stationed at the curbside to assist with guest registration and luggage check. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel is the only pick-up point for this tour; there are no additional pick-up points. If you are staying elsewhere, you are responsible for making your own way to the hotel with your luggage, at your own expense. All participants must be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour departure time, as the coach will leave on time. Tour must be booked a minimum of four calendar days prior to your cruise embarkation date.