Home › Trip itineraries › Canada
3-DAY ITINERARY · CANADA

3 days in Quebec City

📅 3 days · 2 nights💵 ≈ US$780 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026💑 Couples🗓 Best: Dec–Feb, Jun–Oct
💵 About US$780 per person with flights from Toronto (US$1,560 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the charm of Old Québec with its historic sites and delicious French-Canadian cuisine on this 3-day getaway from Toronto.

DAY 1Exploring Old Quebec≈ US$240 pp
07:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 2 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

10:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Quebec City

Lands at 11:30

See flights ↗
≈ US$212 pp
12:15🚆

Taxi to hotel

About 30 min from the airport

Book ↗
US$14 pp
12:45🛏

Check-in at Hotel Manoir Victoria (2 nights)

2 nights in Quebec City · ~US$169 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Old Quebec

See hotels ↗
US$169 pp
13:45📍

Old Quebec

A UNESCO World Heritage site with charming streets.

Free
16:00📍

Château Frontenac

Iconic hotel and landmark of Quebec City.

Book ↗
US$14 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at Le Saint-Amour

Fine French dining with a romantic atmosphere.

US$42 pp
DAY 2Day trip to Montmorency Falls≈ US$102 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Manoir Victoria

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Montmorency Falls

A stunning waterfall higher than Niagara Falls.

Book ↗
US$28 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Manoir Montmorency

Enjoy local cuisine with a view of the falls.

US$21 pp
14:00⭐

Cable Car Ride

Experience breathtaking views from the cable car.

Book ↗
US$18 pp
16:00⭐

Île d'Orléans

Explore this charming island known for its agriculture.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Restaurant La Goelette

Delicious seafood and local dishes by the river.

US$35 pp
20:30⭐

Evening Stroll along the St. Lawrence River

Relax and enjoy the scenic waterfront views.

Free
DAY 3Back home≈ US$14 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Manoir Victoria

At your hotel, or a café nearby

11:15⭐

Check-out from Hotel Manoir Victoria

Check out

Free
11:30🚆

Taxi to Quebec City Airport

Arrive 2 hours before the flight

Book ↗
US$14 pp
14:00✈️

Flight from Quebec City to Toronto

Flight home

See flights ↗
≈ US$212 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 3-day trip to Quebec City cost?

About US$780 per person (US$1,560 for 2 adults) for this 3-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$423) and 2 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$356 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Quebec City?

Summer and early autumn for terraces and colours; December–February for snow, the German Christmas Market and the Winter Carnival.

How many days do you need in Quebec City?

3 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Day trip to Montmorency Falls. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Quebec City?

This plan uses taxi and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$28 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Quebec City?

This plan uses Hotel Manoir Victoria (Hotel Manoir Victoria, Quebec City) (or similar), 2 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$169 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.