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Exploring Quebec City and Charlevoix 2008 (8 day) - Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 of 8-Day Package Arrive in Quebec City

Upon arrival at the Quebec City airport, proceed to the taxi stand outside the arrivals door to meet Taxi Coop Quebec, whose driver transfers you to your hotel (approximately 20 minutes). During your transfer to the hotel, confirm your return trip from the hotel to the airport with your driver. Please schedule your pick-up 2 hours prior to your flight's departure to allow for travel time and the airline's required check-in time of 1½ hours prior to flight departure. There is no need to schedule a pick up with Taxi Coop Quebec for arrival in Quebec. They are the only taxi company who services the airport. Simply proceed to the taxi stand and enter a Taxi Coop taxi. All Taxi Coop Quebec taxis will honor your voucher. If you have chosen to bring your own bike on tour, please make sure that it is given to the concierge at the Auberge Saint-Antoine by 8:30 am tomorrow morning so that your VBT leaders can transport it to the first hotel on the tour. Your bike will not be allowed in the vehicle that transports guests from the Auberge Saint-Antoine to Auberge des Falaises.

Hotel: Auberge Saint-Antoine Alternate Hotel: Hotel Dominion 1912 .   Built in the early 20th century in Québec City's Old Port, the cradle of French culture in North America, Hôtel Dominion 1912 has unique style and irresistible charm.

Day 2 of BIKE TOUR All guests meet in Quebec City/6-Day Package begins

Meet your fellow travelers at the Auberge St. Antoine hotel at 12:45 p.m., then transfer to La Malbaie (approximately 1.5 hours). Your VBT Trip Leaders conduct a safety and bike-fitting session this afternoon, followed by a warm-up ride, before a welcome meeting and dinner at the inn tonight.

Meals: B, D  Hotel: Auberge des Falaises

Day 3 of BIKE TOUR Discover La Malbaie and Clermont

After breakfast, take a leisurely ride along Pointe-au-Pic's lovely waterfront and the Malbaie River to Clermont. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Jardins du Cap à l'Aigle, which features over 1000 varieties of Lilacs. After lunch, enjoy breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence and an optional visit to the Charlevoix Museum. Dinner is on your own this evening.

Meals: B, L  Hotel: Auberge des Falaises

Day 4 of BIKE TOUR Explore Saint-Aime-des-Lacs, Notre-Dame-des-Monts and Baie St. Paul

Ride quiet rural roads to Saint-Aime-des-Lacs and Notre-Dame-des-Monts. After a picnic lunch, pedal to Saint-Urbain and then to Baie St-Paul, a thriving artist community. Explore the many art galleries, schedule a massage at the inn, or swim before dinner, which is served at the inn.

Meals: B, L, D  Hotel: Auberge La Muse

Day 5 of BIKE TOUR Cycle Ile-aux-Coudres and transfer to Ile d'Orleans

After a morning shuttle transfer and visit to the Papeterie St-Gilles, a paper mill, we ferry to Ile-aux-Coudres, which was discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1535. Cycle the island and explore local craft galleries, windmills, shops and restaurants. In the afternoon, shuttle (approximately 1 hour) to Ile d'Orleans. Tonight's dinner is at the auberge.

Meals: B, D  Hotel: Auberge La Goeliche

Day 6 of BIKE TOUR Cycle on the magical Ile d'Orleans

Eat breakfast at the inn, then cycle along the scalloped coves on the Ile d'Orleans. Stone churches, ancient farmhouses and small villages grace this rural paradise. After your ride, gather with the group at the auberge for a farewell dinner.

Meals: B, D  Hotel: Auberge La Goeliche

Day 7 of BIKE TOUR Cycle from Montmorency Falls to Quebec City/6-Day Package ends

In the morning, transfer off the island to the 272-foot-high Montmorency Falls. If you wish, take an optional cable-car ride or climb the stairs to a suspended bridge, which offers spectacular views of the falls and the St. Lawrence. Then cycle to Quebec City on a paved path and quiet city roads. Enjoy an evening in the city and at Auberge Saint-Antoine.

Meals: B  Hotel: Auberge Saint-Antoine Alternate Hotel: Hotel Dominion 1912 .   Built in the early 20th century in Québec City's Old Port, the cradle of French culture in North America, Hôtel Dominion 1912 has unique style and irresistible charm.

Day 8 of BIKE TOUR Depart for home

Eat breakfast, then prepare to depart for home (flight arrangements are on your own). Taxi Coop Quebec transfers you to the Quebec City airport (approximately 20 minutes) for your departing flight. (You scheduled this transfer time prior to leaving for your trip, and confirmed this with your Taxi Coop Quebec driver upon arrival in Quebec.) Important: Be certain to schedule this transfer for 2 hours prior to your flight departure. This transfer time includes the airline's required check-in time of 1½ hours prior to flight departure. Please note: If you need to change the time of your reserved pick-up, please contact Taxi Coop Quebec directly at 418-525-5191.

Meals: B