Quebec City & Whale Watching
Coming soon in 2023!
A late summer trip along the majestic St. Lawrence River is an experience that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. Sweeping hills give way to historic trading post towns, lively Francophone cities and ultimately the cool blues of the river itself.
Join us as we depart for the picturesque village of Tadoussac, at the maritime junction of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord. From here you will depart on a breathtaking whale watching cruise on which you are bound to see an abundance of marine life. Then it will be off to Quebec City. Here you will overnight at the Hilton Hotel. While in Quebec City you will have enough time to explore many of the wonders of this magnificent city including its quaint shops and cafes.
For booking information, contact Travac Tours at (613) 728-1934 or visit us at the Westgate Shopping Centre.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to the Quebec heartland. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive Hotel Tadoussac in the late afternoon. Your evening will be free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel.
Day 2
This morning you will be free to explore Tadoussac. After lunch, you will make your way to the pier for your 2.5-hour whale watching experience. A qualified guide will give you information about points of interest as well as information about the whales or belugas that you might encounter. After the cruise, you will return to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)
Day 3
You will have an early departure for Quebec City. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of this magnificent city that is truly “a touch of Europe in your own back yard”. You will have ample time to explore the city on your own. (B)
Day 4
Your morning will be free in Old Quebec. Your tour guide will advise you of your departure time from the hotel. Expect to arrive back in Ottawa in the early evening.
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hotel Tadoussac
Hotel Address
165 rue Bord de l'EauTadoussac, Quebec
G0T 2A0
(418) 235-4421
Hilton Quebec City
Hotel Address
1100 Bd René-Lévesque EQuebec, Quebec
G1R 4P3
(418) 647-2411
Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest
May 8-21, 2023
September 18-October 1, 2023
Travac’s passage to Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest is a journey into the very cultural centre of Europe. It is an adventure into a land carved by the music of Kings and Courtesans inspired by the music of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Strauss. It is an odyssey along the romantic Danube River from Vienna with its Opera Houses and fine arts museums to the bridges and bastions of Budapest.
Your pilgrimage will be filled with the charm and vibrancy of the Danube valley. It is here that you will experience impressive orchards tumbling from hills along its banks to postcard villages that dot the way throughout your journey. Each city you visit will offer you a different cultural insight and experience that will be both awe inspiring and revealing. Join us as we travel into the heart of Europe and follow a trail through the Imperial Cities.
For booking information contact Travac Tours in the Westgate Mall, 1309 Carling Avenue at (613) 728-1934.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Ottawa by motorcoach for your overnight flights to Berlin from Montreal.
Day 2 (Berlin- 3 nights)
Upon your arrival in Berlin you will be transferred to the hotel with a few stops along the way. After checking into our hotel, the balance of your day will be free. (B, D)
Day 3
This morning, you will be met by our local guide and taken on a city tour. The tour will take you into both the east and west sections of the city. Included are the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, the German State Opera House, the Tiergarten as well as the shopping and entertainment district.
Your afternoon will be free to explore some of the great sights that the city has to offer. Berlin is famous for its “Island Museums.” Your guide will explain how to easily get to and from the museum complex. You may also want to visit the bustling “KU damm”. This shopping district was once the “shop window of the west”. Today it remains a vibrant shopping and dining experience. (B)
Day 4
Today you will have another leisurely chance to explore and discover the spirit of Berlin. Join your host on an early morning walk. This captivating city has plenty of opportunity for a new adventure. (B)
Day 5 (Prague- 3 nights)
From Berlin we will travel through Germany and into the Czech Republic Our destination is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe- Prague. After checking into our hotel, the balance of your day will be free. (B)
Day 6
This morning you will join a local guide for a complete city tour. The tour will start with a visit to the 1000 year old Prague Castle. The castle offers an amazing view of the old city. Your tour will also take you to the old town square, a hub of activity in the city since medieval times. Your afternoon is at leisure. Prague is somewhat famous for its music. An evening concert is a great way to end your day. (B)
Day 7
Today is a free day. As an option ($) you may wish to visit the Jewish museum. More than 200,000 items depicting Jewish life and religion are housed throughout several monuments, including the Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery. It is also easy to lose yourself sightseeing in the cobblestone streets that are everywhere in the old town. Another option is to visit Prague’s version of the Eiffel tower. No matter what you choose to do with your free time the majesty of the city is always there. Your tour director will be happy to help you with suggestions for the balance of your day. (B)
Day 8 (Vienna- 3 nights)
Leaving Prague, we will make a stop in the charming town of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO world heritage site, before we reach Vienna. This medieval town is nestled on the Vltava River. While in Cesky Krumlov you will have a chance to wander through its traffic free cobblestone streets, shop and enjoy a light lunch before heading on to Vienna. Your afternoon and evening will be at your leisure in Vienna. (B)
Day 9
Your sightseeing of Vienna will begin with a guided tour of this great metropolitan centre led by a professional local guide. You will have a chance to see Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and a former home of the Hapsburg Dynasty. You will also see the famous Opera House, St Stephen’s Cathedral and Schonbrunn Palace. Your afternoon will again be at your leisure. (B)
Day 10
Your last day in Vienna will be on your own. Your Travac Tours Director will be happy to offer some suggestions for sightseeing, dining or shopping. (B)
Day 11 (Budapest- 3 nights)
Leaving Vienna we will travel along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin. Along the way we will make a stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, before arriving in Budapest. This evening you will be free to enjoy magical Budapest. (B)
Day 12
Your city tour of Budapest will consist of both a walking tour of old Buda taking in a good part of the cities rich heritage and a drive to Pest to visit Heroes’ Square featuring the Millennium Memorial. On your free time you may wish to visit one of the city’s Thermal Pools. (B)
Day 13
A free day in Budapest is invigorating. You will have time to shop, explore and enjoy the boundless heritage that has made the city so awe inspiring. This evening, enjoy your farewell dinner. (B, D).
Day 14
Your guide will advise you of your departure time for your return flights to Ottawa. (B)
To avoid disappointment please book early. Our last similar trip sold out in a matter of weeks.
Hotel Information
Berlin- H10 Berlin Ku’Damm Hotel
Hotel Address
Joachimsthalerstraße 31-32Berlin, Germany
D-10719-Kurfürstendamm
+49 (0) 30 322 922 300
Prague- Botanique Hotel
Hotel Address
Sokolovská 11, 186 00 KarlínPrague, Czech Republic
+420 226 222 600
Vienna- Austria Classic Wien Hotel
Hotel Address
Praterstraße 72Vienna, Austria
1020 Wien
+43 1 211 30-0
Budapest- Danubius Hotel Astoria
Hotel Address
19-21. Kossuth Lajos u.Budapest, Hungary
1053
+36-1-889-6000
Maritimes- Iles de la Madeleine & Prince Edward Island (Fall 2022)
Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a green archipelago surrounded by white-sand beaches and red cliffs wields a magnetic attraction on everyone that steps on its shores. Iles de la Madeleine offers a perfect summer escape. Renowned for their warm hospitality, the islanders here have created a perfect summer getaway with exquisite seafood, fabulous attractions including wonderful galleries and shops.
While on PEI you will experience Charlottetown as well as landscapes filled with rolling hills and green forests. You also have a chance to stroll along the beckoning sandy beaches with their dunes and red sandstone cliffs. Imagine walking in the footsteps of Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of Anne of Green Gables. During the tour of this island you will be charmed by the yarns of our local host as he guides you through some of the most beautiful and colourful villages in Canada.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Edmundston
This morning you will depart Ottawa and travel east along the south shore of the St Lawrence River. Expect to arrive in Edmundston in the late afternoon.
Overnight – Four Points Sheraton or similar
Day 2
Edmundston to Summerside
Leaving Edmundston we will continue our journey along the Trans-Canada highway making your way east through New Brunswick to the sea, where you will cross Confederation Bridge. Confederation Bridge spans the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick. It won’t take long once you have crossed this engineering marvel to reach Summerside, your home for the evening. (B)
Overnight – Quality Inn & Suites
Day 3
Summerside to Iles De La Madeleine
After a leisurely breakfast and a bit more time in Summerside, you’re off to Souris for the ferry crossing to Iles De La Madeleine. Our route to the ferry will take us along the north coast of PEI. (B)
Overnight – Château Madelinot or simila
Day 4
Iles De La Madeleine
The Îles de la Madeleine is an isolated archipelago made up of seven inhabited islands in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Six of these islands are linked by the main road, Route 199, while the seventh, Entry Island, is only accessible by boat. The total population of the islands is under 15,000. While on the islands you enjoy a complete change of pace. Today we tour the western part of the archipelago. In the morning we will visit the villages of Cap-aux-Meules, L’Etang-du-Nord and La Cote. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to explore the island of Havre-Aubert. Dinner is included tonight. (B,D)
Overnight – Château Madelinot or similar
Day 5
Iles De La Madeleine
Today we visit the eastern part of the islands. In the morning, we explore the village of Havre-aux Maisons and make a stop at the Pointe-Basse Harbour to visit the herring smokehouse economuseum. We will then make our way to the Echourie lighthouse before stopping at Dune-du-Sud for a walk on the beach and a look at the brilliant cliffs carved by the sea. In the afternoon we will visit the villages of Grosse-Isle and Grand-Entrée. We will then return to the hotel for a bit of leisure time. Dinner is included tonight. (B,D)
Overnight – Château Madelinot or similar
Day 6
Iles De La Madeleine to Charlottetown
After an early breakfast we will journey to PEI. Upon our arrival the remainder of the day will be at leisure. (B)
Overnight – Delta Hotel Prince Edward or similar
Day 7
Charlottetown
This morning, we will be met by our local guide for a tour of this appealing island. We will start off with a tour of Historic Charlottetown. Next, we will be off to Anne’s Land. Your journey will take you to Cavendish, one of the prettiest towns on the island. The fictional redheaded Anne of Green Gables is everywhere in this area. When the novel Anne of Green Gables was first published in 1908, most people could only dream of visiting its magical setting. Your visit will take you to Green Gables heritage place. Green Gables, part of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site, is famous around the world as the inspiration for the setting in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic tale of fiction. We will also visit PEI Preserve Company, North Rustico, PEI National Park, and a stop at a winery.
Your lunch during the tour is included. (B, L)
Overnight – Delta Hotel Prince Edward or similar
Day 8
Charlottetown to Edmundston
After a hearty breakfast you will begin your homeward journey stopping again in Edmundston. (B)
Overnight – Four Points Sheraton or similar
Day 9
Edmundston to Ottawa
It will be an early start back to Ottawa. Expect to be back in the city for dinner. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, or similar
Hotel Address
100 rue Rice StreetEdmunston, NB
E3V 1T4
(506) 739-7321
Quality Inn and Suites Summerside
Hotel Address
618 Water St. EastSummerside, PEI
C1N 2V5
(902) 436-2295
Chateau Madelinot
Hotel Address
323 QC-199Fatima (Iles de la Madeleine), QC
G4T 2H6
(418) 986-2211
Delta Mariott Charlottetown
Hotel Address
18 Queen StreetCharlottetown, PEI
C1A 4A1
+1 902-566-2222