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Québec City with a day in Île d’Orléans

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Route and nights

  1. Québec City7 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
49

Days by place

Québec City
7
Île d’Orléans
1

Hotels and other stays

Hôtel Manoir Victoria · Québec City
7 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
25
Meal
20
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Québec City
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City

    Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

  2. to · Activity Walk past Porte Saint-Jean and the public streets within the walls Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
  3. to · Activity See the area around Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Québec City
  4. to · Meal Dinner near Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 2 Québec City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
  2. to · Activity See Porte Saint-Jean and the ramparts Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
  3. to · Activity Walk the fortification route toward Dufferin Terrace Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City

    Check Parks Canada access and use maintained winter paths.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Upper Town Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  5. to · Activity Explore Place Royale and the public Lower Town streets Place Royale, Québec City

    Consider the funicular if steps are unsuitable and confirm that it is operating.

  6. to · Activity Walk around Petit-Champlain and return to Upper Town Rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec City

    Allow extra time for the uphill return.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 3 Québec City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast at an open bakery on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
  2. to · Activity Walk the public storefronts near Place d'Youville Place d'Youville, Québec City
  3. to · Activity Visit Le Grand Marché de Québec or a central food shop Grand Marché de Québec

    Confirm trading hours and arrange the round trip to the market.

  4. to · Meal Choose a Québécois lunch at the market or near the hotel Québec City
  5. to · Activity Browse local food shops or choose a coffee stop Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
  6. to · Activity Walk an open section of the old city walls Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 4 Île d’Orléans
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  2. to · Ground transport Drive to Île d’Orléans on a confirmed route Île d’Orléans, Québec

    Check bridge traffic, seasonal opening hours, and return transport.

  3. to · Activity Visit an open farm stand around Sainte-Pétronille or Saint-Pierre Île d’Orléans, Québec

    Pick two nearby stops rather than driving the whole island.

  4. to · Meal Lunch at a confirmed village stop Île d’Orléans, Québec
  5. to · Activity Walk a short public village or riverfront route Sainte-Pétronille, Île d’Orléans

    Follow local access and parking rules.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Québec City Vieux-Québec, Québec City

    Allow for traffic at the bridge.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 5 Québec City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  2. to · Activity See Hôtel de Ville and the neighboring facades Hôtel de Ville de Québec
  3. to · Activity Walk from the basilica square toward the Séminaire area Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec

    Confirm service schedules and public access for any interiors.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
  5. to · Activity Walk to the Parliament Building and gardens Hôtel du Parlement du Québec

    Check current entry and tour arrangements separately.

  6. to · Activity Compare Upper Town streets and viewpoints near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 6 Québec City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
  2. to · Activity Walk toward the Plains of Abraham Plaines d'Abraham, Québec City
  3. to · Activity Choose a short open park route Battlefields Park, Québec City

    Check weather, surface conditions, and path access.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Grande Allée Grande Allée, Québec City
  5. to · Activity Walk an open overlook route toward the river Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City

    Use Upper Town viewpoints if lower paths or stairs are closed.

  6. to · Activity Choose a short park loop or an indoor break Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 7 Québec City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  2. to · Activity Travel to the Lower Town by an open route Place Royale, Québec City
  3. to · Activity Visit the Musée de la civilisation if open Musée de la civilisation, Québec City

    Check opening days and keep this slot available for a missed visit.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around the Old Port Vieux-Port de Québec
  5. to · Activity Choose an indoor break or a short Old Port walk Vieux-Port de Québec
  6. to · Activity Return to Upper Town before dinner Vieux-Québec, Québec City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
Day 8 Québec City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City
  2. to · Activity Take a final short walk near Porte Saint-Jean Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City

    Skip this if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City

    Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.

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  1. Day 1

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity Walk past Porte Saint-Jean and the public streets within the walls Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
    3. to · Activity See the area around Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Québec City
    4. to · Meal Dinner near Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  2. Day 2

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    2. to · Activity See Porte Saint-Jean and the ramparts Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
    3. to · Activity Walk the fortification route toward Dufferin Terrace Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City

      Check Parks Canada access and use maintained winter paths.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Upper Town Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    5. to · Activity Explore Place Royale and the public Lower Town streets Place Royale, Québec City

      Consider the funicular if steps are unsuitable and confirm that it is operating.

    6. to · Activity Walk around Petit-Champlain and return to Upper Town Rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec City

      Allow extra time for the uphill return.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  3. Day 3

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast at an open bakery on Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    2. to · Activity Walk the public storefronts near Place d'Youville Place d'Youville, Québec City
    3. to · Activity Visit Le Grand Marché de Québec or a central food shop Grand Marché de Québec

      Confirm trading hours and arrange the round trip to the market.

    4. to · Meal Choose a Québécois lunch at the market or near the hotel Québec City
    5. to · Activity Browse local food shops or choose a coffee stop Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    6. to · Activity Walk an open section of the old city walls Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  4. Day 4

    Île d’Orléans

    America/Toronto Open map for Île d’Orléans
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    2. to · Ground transport Drive to Île d’Orléans on a confirmed route Île d’Orléans, Québec

      Check bridge traffic, seasonal opening hours, and return transport.

    3. to · Activity Visit an open farm stand around Sainte-Pétronille or Saint-Pierre Île d’Orléans, Québec

      Pick two nearby stops rather than driving the whole island.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at a confirmed village stop Île d’Orléans, Québec
    5. to · Activity Walk a short public village or riverfront route Sainte-Pétronille, Île d’Orléans

      Follow local access and parking rules.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Québec City Vieux-Québec, Québec City

      Allow for traffic at the bridge.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  5. Day 5

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    2. to · Activity See Hôtel de Ville and the neighboring facades Hôtel de Ville de Québec
    3. to · Activity Walk from the basilica square toward the Séminaire area Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec

      Confirm service schedules and public access for any interiors.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Rue Saint-Jean Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    5. to · Activity Walk to the Parliament Building and gardens Hôtel du Parlement du Québec

      Check current entry and tour arrangements separately.

    6. to · Activity Compare Upper Town streets and viewpoints near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  6. Day 6

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Porte Saint-Louis Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
    2. to · Activity Walk toward the Plains of Abraham Plaines d'Abraham, Québec City
    3. to · Activity Choose a short open park route Battlefields Park, Québec City

      Check weather, surface conditions, and path access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Grande Allée Grande Allée, Québec City
    5. to · Activity Walk an open overlook route toward the river Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City

      Use Upper Town viewpoints if lower paths or stairs are closed.

    6. to · Activity Choose a short park loop or an indoor break Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  7. Day 7

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    2. to · Activity Travel to the Lower Town by an open route Place Royale, Québec City
    3. to · Activity Visit the Musée de la civilisation if open Musée de la civilisation, Québec City

      Check opening days and keep this slot available for a missed visit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around the Old Port Vieux-Port de Québec
    5. to · Activity Choose an indoor break or a short Old Port walk Vieux-Port de Québec
    6. to · Activity Return to Upper Town before dinner Vieux-Québec, Québec City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
    Hôtel Manoir VictoriaQuébec City
  8. Day 8

    Québec City

    America/Toronto Open map for Québec City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City
    2. to · Activity Take a final short walk near Porte Saint-Jean Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.