MONTREAL & QUEBEC June 19-26, 2020 Parks and Gardens of Quebec and Montreal for Kay Carpenter, Travel Experts Parks and Gardens of Quebec & Montreal Prepared for Kay Carpenter NAME: Fort Worth Botanic Garden & Botanical Research Institute of Texas Group Travel Experts DATES: June 19 – 26, 2019 (7 nights) COST: CAD $ 9,200.00 ($6900 USD) based on Oct 7 rate per person based on double occupancy CAD $ 12,430.00 ($9335.00) based on Oct 7 rate per person based on single occupancy REF #: ECGR116309 HANDCRAFT, CURATE, AND CONNECT GUARANTEE: We guarantee that we will connect you to extraordinary people, mesmerizing destinations, and unforgettable experiences. We guarantee that your trip will be delivered with thoughtfulness, imagination, and meticulous planning. We guarantee that if, on rare occasion, things do not go as planned, we will shine for you and support you 24-7 until you are delighted with our prompt solutions. We guarantee to provide you with premium service. NOTE: The above cost includes 5% GST in Quebec. The above cost is based on dynamic pricing and subject to availability at time of booking. The airfare is separate. We have contracted air with Air Canada as it will be efficient if all travel together. The fare is 763.47 USD SUMMARY OF TERMS & CONDITIONS: Prices are stated in CAD and include all taxes. The First Deposit Payment: A minimum 25% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Once the program components are confirmed the deposit is non-refundable. Please note that depending on which suppliers have been proposed it can take between 48 hours and 7 days to confirm all program components. The Second Deposit Payment: A 25% non-refundable 2nd deposit is due or before 120 days prior to arrival (February 20, 2020). Final Payment: A 50% non-refundable final payment is due at 60 days prior to tour departure (April 20, 2020). Cancellations must be received in writing and the following cancellation terms apply: Received after deposit up to 121 days prior to departure; 25% of total tour cost. Received after 2nd deposit up to 61 days prior to departure; 50% of total tour cost. Received 60 days or less prior to departure; 100% of total tour cost. *Please refer to the end of this proposal for our full terms and conditions. All trips that we operate include a $5 carbon surcharge per person to offset the carbon footprint of an average Entrée Canada journey. With these funds, we purchase Gold Standard carbon offset credits from Less Emissions to neutralize your carbon footprint at the end of each calendar year. To learn more, visit www.less.ca. PROPOSED ITINERARY Friday June 19 2020 11:45 departure from DFW ;4:24 pm Arrival at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on flight Air Canada 7728 and transfer by private motorcoach to Ritz Carlton Montreal. Upon arrival at the Montreal International Airport, you will be met by your local representative for your private motorcoach transfer to the hotel (based on the entire group arriving together on the same flight). 3-night stay at Ritz-Carlton Montreal, Montreal Signature Room, single or double occupancy Buffet Breakfast at Maison Boulud and gratuity included daily This luxury heritage hotel, open since 1912, is located on Sherbrooke Street in the heart of downtown Montréal. The first Ritz Carlton in Canada, the hotel recently underwent a restoration, and exudes an Old-World elegance in its 258 guest rooms, restaurant, and lounge. There is also an exercise room. The hotel carries a AAA Five Diamond rating and was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2002 Reserve List of the World’s Best Places to Stay. Beds: One King or two Queen beds Size: 47 m² (500 sq. ft.) View: City or Garden Welcome Cocktail Reception at hotel meeting space (Ritz Room or Carlton Room). Reception inclusions: • Variety of hot and cold appetizers (tentatively 6 pieces per person) • Welcome glass of champagne • ½ bottle of wine per person • Montreal Smoked Meat Station • Variety of small desserts (3 pieces per person) • Non-alcoholic beverages and coffee • Restaurant gratuities • Background Music setup • Small floral centerpieces and votive candles high tables • All applicable taxes and staff gratuities Saturday June 20 2020 Private Montreal Gardens, Parks and City Sightseeing Tour by motorcoach with English-speaking guide (8-hours). Explore chic Montreal history, evolution and unique atmosphere including photo stops and some walking. You will see rich 17th century architecture and visit the world-famous Notre Dame Basilica, a splendid example of English Gothic Revival architecture. Within walking distance from Notre Dame Basilica, discover the hidden treasures of Old Montréal such as the Château Ramezay’s unique little kitchen garden. A drive to the summit of Mount Royal will give you a spectacular view of the city skyline. Also in this neighbourhood you will be charmed by the colourful alleys, flowered balconies and sidewalk gardens as well as by Lafontaine Park. On Plateau Mont-Royal, in the Latin Quarter and along St. Laurent Boulevard, you will discover distinctive lifestyles of different groups that comprise this multi- ethnic city. In the afternoon you will drive by Maisonneuve Park and then enjoy a guided tour at the Montréal Botanical Gardens. The Montreal Botanical Garden, one of the city’s jewels, is recognized as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens. It offers a colourful program of events, exhibitions, and activities all year long. With its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 9 exhibition greenhouses, Frederic Back Tree Pavilion, and more than 20 thematic gardens spread out over 75 hectares, it’s also a perfect place to enjoy fresh air and natural beauty. Located just minutes from downtown Montreal, right near the Olympic Park, the Montreal Botanical Garden is a veritable living museum of plants from the four corners of the globe. Inclusions: • Local experienced English-speaking guide • Private motor coach transportation throughout the day • Notre Dame Basilica entrance admission • Botanical Garden admission and guided tour • Guides’ and driver gratuities • 2-course lunch including 2 non-alcoholic beverages • All applicable taxes Please note: In case of bad weather, the Botanical Garden tour can be substituted with a tour of 9 Exhibition Greenhouses (located at the Botanical Gardens). Sunday June 21 2020 Private Jewish Heritage Tour by motorcoach with English-speaking guide & driver (4.5-hours). Did you know that one of the descendants of the first Jewish family in Canada, Cecil Hart, was the Montreal Canadiens’ manager and coach in the 1930’s? The National Hockey League named the Hart Memorial Trophy in his honour and is given to the most valuable player. Have you ever heard of the Steinbergs, Bronfmans, Mordecai Richler, or Leonard Cohen? Today you will be shown Montreal and its Jewish heritage. From Old Montreal to Mount Royal, downtown, and other areas of the Metropolis, you will learn about Montreal’s history and evolution, the Jewish community in the city, and the importance of its contribution to Montreal’s culture and gastronomy. The tour will include the Golden Square Mile, The Saint-Laurent District, Mile End, and many other areas. In Mount Royal Park, you will learn about the cemetery’s three distinctive sections. You will also be taken to Outremont, where the Jewish community is particularly important, and in Cote-Saint-Luc, you will discover the monument dedicated to the former Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin. Upon conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel, where you could relax and enjoy your lunch at leisure before your afternoon Jean- Talon Market Tour. Tour inclusions: • Local experienced English-speaking guide • Private motor coach transportation throughout the day • Driver and guide gratuities • All applicable taxes Afternoon Private Jean-Talon Market Foodie tour (2.5-hours). Begin this culinary tour by discovering the famous Jean-Talon Market, the biggest outdoor market in North America. Located in Little Italy, a captivating neighbourhood full of tasty hangouts and local gems, the market is the ideal place to buy fresh local produce, remarkable cheeses and meats from regional producers, authentic international discoveries, flowers, gourmet cookbooks, and other products exclusive to Quebec Region. You’ll be charmed by the wonderful smells, the colourful stalls, and the culinary diversity of this Montreal institution. You’ll learn more about Montreal’s Italian community and the district’s development from trendy shops to bona fide establishments. Of course, along the way, you’ll enjoy a few tastings in order to get a real taste of Montreal’s Little Italy! Tour inclusions: • Private motor coach transportation to and from the Jean-Talon Market • Private English-speaking Foodie Guide • Driver and guide gratuities • All tastings throughout the tour • All applicable taxes Monday June 22 2020 Private motorcoach transfer from Montreal to Quebec City (5.5-hours, including one 2.5-hours stop). This morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel for your private motorcoach transfer to Quebec City including a guided tour stop at Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière Garden and lunch en-route. Guided visit at the Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière Garden The 3-hour motor coach transfer awards us the fantastic opportunity to visit the Jardin Joly de Lotbiniere. Heaven of discovery for history, nature, and horticulture, this immense park- garden is an inescapable attraction to visit. Located at only 40 minutes west of Québec City, on the South shore, this exceptional natural site recognized as one of the loveliest gardens in North America, propose you an education sightseeing tours around the property. Enjoy the restored Manor with its exhibitions and ancient furniture, the magnificent gardens containing over 2 200 varieties of plants, the privileged access to the St-Lawrence River and the paths in the extraordinary old forest.