Cote D’Azur and Provence, France
Provence-Cote d’Azur is the picturesque southeast region of France. It encompasses the inland towns and cities such as Nice, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Chateauneuf du Pape, Isle sur la Sorgue, Les Baux, Fontvieille, as well as the bustling port city of Marseille.
Join Travac Tours as we explore many of the charming villages and towns that have made Provence a mecca for tourists from around the world.
This easy paced tour will start in Nice giving you a chance to soak in the azure complexion of the French Riviera. You will then travel to the fabled city of Avignon, your home for the next 6 nights. It is from Avignon that you will explore the small towns and villages that are the fabric of Provence. Each town will offer a different experience. You will travel into the heart of Provence and savour its natural beauty and captivating 2000 year old history. Your holiday ends in the sea port of Marseille.
Attractively priced, Travac’s Cote D’Azur and Provence program will sell out quickly. Similar programs often cost as much as $1000 more. Early booking is your best guarantee of space on this vacation. Last season’s tour was one of our most popular ever in Europe!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Today you will depart on your overnight flights to Nice. Dinner and a light breakfast onboard.
Day 2
Upon your arrival in Nice you will be transferred to your hotel. Since check in time is later in the afternoon you will have ample time to orientate yourself to the ambiance of this delightful town.
Overnight – Holiday Inn Nice or similar.
Day 3
This morning you will embark on a tour of Nice which is located on the French Riviera in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Blessed by a sunny, temperate climate Nice attracts visitors from around the world. Among its many attractions are its beautiful beaches, its lovely seaside promenade and its many museums. Your tour will also take you to Monte Carlo, famous for its Casino. Monte Carlo located in the principality of Monaco offers a stunning view of the Cote D’Azur. (B, D)
Overnight – Holiday Inn Nice or similar.
Day 4
Your day will be at your leisure. This delightful town offers an array of opportunities for a relaxing day on the French Riviera. (B)
Overnight – Holiday Inn Nice or similar.
Day 5
This morning you will travel from Nice to Avignon which is situated in the heart of Provence. Avignon was for a time, the capital of Christendom during the middle ages. Today the city retains a strong link with its past. The Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), the Saint-Benezet bridge, called the “pont d’Avignon” as well as the ramparts that surround the old town are just a few of the monuments listed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. Avignon will be your home for the next six nights and will act as a base for exploring Provence. (B)
Overnight – Avignon Grand Hôtel or similar.
Day 6
Your morning will begin with a visit to Chateauneuf du Pape for a wine tasting after which you will head to Uzes for lunch. Your afternoon will take you to Pont du Gard. The Pont du Gard is a bridge, part of the aqueduct of Nîmes, which was built by the Roman Empire between AD 40 and 60 to transport fresh water across the Gardon River. The Pont du Gard is 900 feet long, 160 feet high, with a maximum span of about 8.5 feet. It was actively used as a source of fresh water by the citizens of Nîmes between the first and sixth centuries AD. (B)
Overnight – Avignon Grand Hôtel or similar.
Day 7
Our journey today will take us to Isle sur la Sorgue. L’Isle sur la Sorgue is one of those places in Provence that one has to see. The river Sorgue surrounds the city as if to hug it. This ancient town is also filled with canals that can be crossed by small bridges that lead into court yards and small avenues filled with shops and cafes. On our return to Avignon, we will pass through the village of Menerbes where we can enjoy its magnificent views. We will also make a short stop in Oppede-le-Vieux. This small village is another of the timeless towns perched in the hills that dot the dramatic landscapes of the Luberon region of Provence. Our last stop will be in Bonnieux. Built on a plateau above the valley, Bonnieux is a frequent stage on the famous Tour de France cycle race and a majestic example of the medieval era. (B)
Overnight – Avignon Grand Hôtel or similar.
Day 8
Your tour today will take you into the Les Baux region of Provence. Set in the heart of the Alpilles regional country park, Les Baux-de-Provence is a listed heritage site that has won titles such as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Your tour of this serine area will also include a visit to an olive farm as well as a visit to St Remy de Provence and the St. Paul Asylum. It was at the St. Paul Asylum that Vincent Van Gogh spent a great deal of time. Expect to arrive back in Avignon in the late afternoon. (B)
Overnight – Avignon Grand Hôtel or similar.
Day 9
Your day will be at your leisure. (B)
Overnight – Avignon Grand Hôtel or similar.
Day 10
No visit to Provence is complete without a visit to Arles. This enchanting town is dotted with Roman ruins and is one of the most popular destinations in Provence. After your city tour, you will have plenty of time to enjoy this charming town before returning to Avignon in mid afternoon. (B)
Overnight – Avignon Grand Hôtel or similar.
Day 11
This morning we will bid farewell to Avignon and make our way to Marseille visiting Aix en Provence enroute. The town of Aix itself dates back to early Roman times and certainly there is still some evidence of their occupation in the region. However, it is art that has made Aix so popular. Aix was home to Cezanne whose paintings populate many of the finest galleries in the world. It is these images that have drawn artists from around the world to this quaint town.
On arrival in Marseille, you’ll have a tour of the city before checking into the hotel. Marseille is the second largest city in France by population, its biggest Mediterranean port and the economic center of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Founded by the Phocaeans in 600 BC Marseille is one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. With over a million inhabitants it offers a different flavour from the small villages of Provence. (B)
Overnight – IBIS Marseille Gare Saint Charles or similar.
Day 12
Your day will be at your leisure. (B, D)
Overnight – IBIS Marseille Gare Saint Charles or similar
Day 13
Today you will be returning to Canada, bidding farewell to this charming area of France. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Nice or similar
Hotel Address
20 Boulevard Victor HugoNice, France
06000
1 877 660 8550
Avignon Grand Hôtel (or similar)
Hotel Address
44 Cours Jean JaurèsAvignon, France
84 000
+33 4 90 16 48 48
IBIS Marseille Gare Saint Charles or similar
Hotel Address
Square Narvick, Espl. Saint-CharlesMarseille, France
13001
+33 4 91 95 62 09
New York City- Girls Just Want To Have Fun, New York Edition
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Be at Westgate Mall by 6:00 am at the latest. Mauri will check your ID and give you luggage tags. At 6:30 am the bus will depart Westgate Shopping Centre. A lunch stop will be made en route. At approximately 4:00 pm you will arrive at the Hilton New York- 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY. Phone: (212) 586-7000. We will meet in the front lobby 30 minutes after our arrival for a walking tour to Times Square. Dinner is planned for this evening (additional cost and signup in advance required) at Rino Trattoria.
Day 2
At 8:30am you depart your hotel for the city tour of New York. Your New York step on guide will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many parts of Manhattan, including: Harlem, Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Garment District, Greenwich Village and the Empire State Building. Stops will allow you to view Central Park and Ground Zero. We will also make our way to the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Lincoln Center. At 12:30pm the tour will finish at the hotel. Your afternoon from this point onwards will be free. We suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts.
Day 3
This is a free day in New York to explore on your own.
Some suggestions are shopping on Canal Street or 5th Ave, viewing the city from the top of the Empire State Building, lunch in Little Italy, visiting the World Trade Centre Memorial Site or taking a horse and buggy ride in Central Park. Take advantage of 1/2 price theatre tickets at Times Square for a matinee show.
OR
7:30 am (must have good shoes): This morning join Mauri for an active walk in Central Park. Time will be given back at the hotel to freshen up, then we are also off to Chinatown. Time for shopping, then lunch in Little Italy (at your own cost). We will also walk the Brooklyn Bridge, weather permitting.
Day 4
10:00 am the bus will depart the Hilton New York, driving one hour to Premium Outlet Shopping in Tannersville, PA. Please ensure that you have paid for all incidental charges with the hotel before boarding the bus. There will be plenty of free time to shop and have lunch. Depart shopping at 2:00 pm. En route we will stop for dinner and at the Duty Free store. At approximately 10:30 pm, the bus will arrive at Westgate Shopping Centre.
Itenerary Subject to Change.
Ontario- Agawa Canyon, Mackinac Island and Frankenmuth
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre for Sault Ste. Marie. Along the way we will make a stop in Sudbury for a chance to view the Big Nickel. You will arrive in Sault Ste. Marie in time for dinner. There are several options for dinner close to the hotel.
Day 2
This morning you will depart your hotel for the Algoma Central Railway Terminal and your trip to the Agawa Canyon. Your lunch is included aboard the train. Your trip will take you 114 miles north into the forests and hill of the Canadian Shield. Upon reaching the observation point you will have a chance to get off the train and enjoy the spectacular views. The train will have you back to Sault St. Marie in time for dinner.
Day 3
Following breakfast, you will depart for Michigan. Shortly after crossing the border you’ll board the ferry and head to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is world famous both as a historical site and as a movie location. There are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island, but the options on the island are limitless. You can rent a bicycle built for two or take a carriage ride to discover the island’s secrets. You can also visit its iconic landmark the Grand Hotel for afternoon tea. You depart Mackinac Island in the late afternoon arriving at your hotel in time for dinner.
Day 4
After breakfast, you will make your way to Frankenmuth. Your scenic drive to Frankenmuth will take you by many of the lighthouses that dot the horizon on Lake Huron. You will have a chance to visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena Michigan before arriving in Frankenmuth, the most visited spot in Michigan. It is famous for its Bavarian architecture and its large Christmas store. Bronner’s Christmas wonderland is the size of 5 ½ football fields with a Christmas inventory to match. You will tour Frankenmuth. After the tour you will have free time to shop and enjoy this festive village.
Day 5
After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in time for dinner.
Itinerary Subject to Change
While we at Travac do not stress a tipping policy, any gratuities provided to your Travac Tours Director, driver and local guides are greatly appreciated.
Hotel Information
Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites Sault Ste Marie -or similar
Hotel Address
360 Great Northern RdSault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4Z7
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City -or similar
Hotel Address
364 Louvigny DriveMackinaw City, MI
04970
Bavarian Inn Lodge Frankenmuth -or similar
Hotel Address
1 Covered Bridge LnFrankenmuth, MI
48734
Philadelphia Flower Show
The Philadelphia Flower Show and Longwood Gardens
DISCOVER PHILADELPHIA featuring:
· The Philadelphia Flower Show
· Longwood Gardens
· Barnes Foundation
March 4-8 2025
Our annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show now includes an extra day to discover Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flower is the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 people annually. The show features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and over-the-top floral creations. Visitors to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show are treated to fabulous design, live entertainment, gardening how-to workshops and lectures by experts. During your stay you will also visit Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s premier horticultural destinations. In spring, we experience the dazzling world of orchids as the Conservatory is transformed into a lush oasis showcasing the divas of the plant world. Longwood’s Conservatory is one of the world’s great greenhouse structures. It shelters 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. We also allow plenty of time to stroll the outside gardens (over 1,000 acres) and tour the DuPont House.
A trip to Philadelphia would not be complete unless you talked about ART.
The centrepiece of any art tour to Philadelphia is a visit to the magnificent Barnes Foundation. The Barnes Foundation houses one of the most important private art collections in the world. 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, 46 Picassos, 59 Matisse, 21 Soutines, as well as innumerable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works adorn its walls. It has been estimated that the Barnes collection is worth as much as 30 billion dollars. This astounding collection is considered to be arguably the best in the world.
An optional visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art will also be available.
To complete your discovery of Philadelphia, Travac is including a guided walking tour of the Historic District.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
At 6:30am the bus departs from Westgate Shopping Centre. A lunch stop will be made en-route. Your drive will take you through New York and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Expect to arrive at your downtown hotel at 5:00pm. Your hotel for the next 4 nights is the Warwick Rittenhouse Square.
Day 2
This morning, we will be joined by a local guide for a 4 hour city tour of Philadelphia. Your afternoon will be free to explore the many museums and sights of the city. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas to fill your afternoon.
Day 3
This morning you will depart for the Convention Center and the Philadelphia Flower Show. The show starts at 10am today. Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. You will have the full morning to enjoy the show. Tickets will be handed out on the coach.
We will depart the Flower Show mid day for the Barnes Institute. Your visit to the Barnes will include a self-guided tour with audio sets. There are no restrictions on how long you may stay, but once you leave the facility you may not re-enter. Our coach will provide shuttle service to the hotel or back to the flower show. Times for the shuttle will be provided by your Travac Tours Director.
Day 4
This morning, we depart from the hotel for our trip to the Brandywine Valley and our guided tour of Longwood Gardens. After lunch at their café (at your own expense) we will board the coach for our journey back to Philadelphia. There are several museums in the downtown core that are worth a visit and your Travac Tours Director will be happy to give you directions to these museums.
Day 5
Our departure this morning will be at 9:00am. A lunch stop will be made en-route, as well as a stop at Duty Free. Expect to arrive at the Westgate Shopping Centre at approximately 6:30pm.
Itinerary subject to change.
New York City – 5 Day Tour – Hilton
New York City is regarded by many as the cosmopolitan capital of the world. Tourists flock to the Big Apple in seek of a city retreat, to walk along Manhattan’s storied Streets and Avenues, to sample its modern mix of cultural attractions, and to experience first-hand its unparalleled entertainment. Travac’s 4 and 5 day excursions are back by popular demand for 2025!
You will stay in the heart of midtown Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown. Most tours in our price category will usually stay in New Jersey, a definite disadvantage to those who wish to experience Manhattan to its fullest. Staying in Manhattan means easy accessibility by foot to all of the wonderful sights, sounds, theatre, and tastes of downtown New York.
Our tour of Manhattan will allow you the freedom of doing your own itinerary, or follow us with a city tour hosted by a local guide and some exciting optional tours like a cruise on the Hudson or maybe a visit to the Apollo Theatre.
Travac’s New York holiday includes round trip transportation via private chartered coach, 4 nights accommodation in Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown, a four-hour city tour of New York, and services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Dates and pricing for 2025:
Travac also offers 4 day, 3 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS Booth /Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
Today is a free day to do as you wish. Take in a studio or film tour, head north to Harlem and experience a gospel church service. If food is your thing, you could try a Brooklyn foodie tour, or Chelsea Market and walk the highline. Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty (you must pre-purchase tickets), or the free Staten Island Ferry. Or head into the sky to one or more of the amazing, elevated views of Manhattan (pre purchase a timed ticket entry).
Day 5
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we depart. Be on the coach at least 15min prior to departure.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre is 10:30PM.
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
New York City – 4 Day Tour – Hilton
Over 25,000 satisfied travelers have taken our spectacular NYC tour to date!
The New York Hilton Midtown offers one of the best locations in Manhattan. The hotel is located at the Rockefeller Center, steps from Broadway theaters and Times Square, Central Park and a multitude of museums. It is also a block from Fifth Avenue and its world famous shopping. Travac’s 3 night escape to New York is one of our most popular tours, and sells out fast. Early booking is your ONLY way to guarantee a spot on this fabulous tour!
The New York Hilton is also an elegant refuge where you can retreat and recharge after your day in Manhattan. Spacious guest rooms offer stylish modern décor featuring wall to wall windows with city and street views of New York. These comfortable rooms are appointed with a marble bath, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, safe, in-room thermostat control, 37-inch HDTV with HD channels and guide, on-demand HD entertainment and two telephones with voice mail. As a Travac client you will also receive free wifi throughout the hotel.
Join us in 2025 and take a bite out of the Big Apple! Book now to guarantee a spot!
Dates and pricing for 2025:
Travac also offers 5 day, 4 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS booth and Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we check out.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre (10:30PM).
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Quebec City & Whale Watching
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 Riviere-du-Loup. 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 Hotel Plaza Quebec. 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.
Your four-day excursion up the St. Lawrence is fully-escorted from Ottawa by an experienced Travac Tours director and includes two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, two nights at the Auberge de la Point, one night at the Hotel Plaza Quebec in Quebec City, as well as a memorable three hour whale watching cruise from Riviere-du-Loup. For booking information, contact Travac Tours at (613) 728-1934 or visit us at the Westgate Shopping Centre.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to the Quebec heartland. A lunch stop (included) will be made enroute. Expect to arrive at the Auberge de la Pointe in Riviere-du-Loup in the late afternoon. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel. Your evening will be free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. (L, D)
Day 2
This morning you will be free to explore Rivere-du-Loup. After lunch, you will make your way to the pier for your 3-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 for your included dinner. (B, L, D)
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
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have valid photo-identification with you.
Chicago
Chicago moves too fast to be summed up in a few words. In its short history, this boomtown has been home to the skyscraper, jazz music, architectural excellence and an abundance of cultural attractions.
This year, join Travac Tours for a six-day, five-night escorted tour to the jewel of the Great Lakes. Lose yourself in its unparalleled shopping, dining and cultural experiences… Marvel at its spectacular displays of arts and architecture.
You’ll experience Chicago from all angles. You will start your visit with an architectural tour aboard a Chicago River cruise boat. On your second day in Chicago you will be treated to a gangster tour that will take you to some of the famous haunts of Al Capone, John Dillinger and Bugs Moran. The next day you will be off to a visit of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio in Oak Park. Your afternoons will always be free to explore this marvelous city on your own terms.
Chicago’s many museums play host to some of the world’s most prestigious exhibitions. You will have the option of visiting the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus, home to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium.
The sights, sounds and tastes of the city are all within easy reach from your home in Chicago the stately Palmer House Hilton so bring your camera and enjoy one of America’s great cities- Chicago.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to Chicago. Lunch stop will be made en-route. This evening you arrive at your hotel in Dearborn, the Comfort Inn. Your Travac Tours Manager can assist you in making dinner plans for this evening.
Day 2
At 8:00AM (after your included breakfast) depart your hotel for Chicago. We will arrive in the “windy city” at about lunch time. At 2:00PM and after lunch you will prepare for a cruise along the Chicago River that will inspire you with the city’s spectacular architecture from a unique perspective. At 3:00PM after your cruise you will depart for your hotel, the Palmer House Hilton. (B)
Day 3
This morning you will experience Chicago as it was in the 1920s and 1930s. You will have a chance to see old hoodlum haunts, brothels, gambling dens and sites of gangland shootouts. Your local guide will give you accurate accounts of the exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and many more figures that dominated the Chicago scene during the roaring 20s. You will be free in the afternoon to explore your surroundings. Outdoors enthusiasts may wish to visit the new Millennium Park, home to sculptural pieces by world-renowned architects and artists. Shoppers might want to explore the Magnificent Mile. This is a world-renown shopping quarter. Shoppers can enjoy magnificent department stores and boutiques comprising a diverse mix of American and international style. This evening we suggest a visit to the Sears Tower Skydeck, where you can view the sights of the city from atop what was once the world’s tallest building. The Hancock Observatory also offers spectacular views of the city. (L)
Day 4
Your visit this morning will be to the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in Oak Park. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio served as Wright’s private residence and workplace from 1889 to 1909—the first 20 years of his career. Wright used his home as an architectural laboratory, experimenting with design concepts that contain the seeds of his architectural philosophy. Your afternoon will be free. We suggest a visit to the Museum Campus, home to three of North America’s finest educational attractions: the Field Museum, famous for its collections of Egyptian artifacts and dinosaur fossils; the Shedd Aquarium, the world’s largest indoor aquarium; and the Adler Planetarium, with fascinating presentations of astronomy.
Day 5
You will have this morning free to catch up on things you may have missed. At 12:30PM you will depart Chicago for Dearborn, MI. You will arrive at your hotel in Dearborn in the early evening.
Day 6
At 8:00AM (after your included breakfast), depart Dearborn for Ottawa. A lunch stop will be made en-route. At around 6:00pm you will arrive at Westgate Shopping Centre. (B)
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Boston
August 9-12, 2023
Boston is a city that preserves the historical tradition of colonial times while maintaining a lively and modern ambience. For almost four hundred years Boston has stood as the cultural hub of New England welcoming visitors from around the world with its distinctive architecture, elegant parks and legendary attractions.
While in Boston, you will experience the elegance of the Sheraton Boston, optimally located close to shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The Sheraton is also within a comfortable walking distance to many popular landmarks.
A knowledgeable, local tour guide will accompany you on a narrated tour of the city where you will receive little-known facts about John F. Kennedy. You’ll travel down the old-world Freedom Trail with stops at Boston’s favourite historical landmarks. You’ll continue your tour with visits to Back Bay, the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill and old Ironsides, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy. Unlike most tours of Boston Travac will take you to Cambridge, Boston’s sister city across the Charles River, where you will visit the notable Harvard University.
As an option you may wish to visit Boston Harbor and embark on a whale watching cruise. Art lovers will love the Museum of Fine Arts which houses incredible permanent exhibits as well as a long list of travelling exhibits. Shopping in Boston is on par with any major city in the U.S. and its dining is second to none. We would highly recommend a visit to the North end, famous for some of the finest Italian eateries in the United States.
Travac’s Boston holiday includes round trip transportation via a comfortable chartered coach, accommodation in downtown Boston, a four-hour narrated city tour highlighting JFK, a visit to the John F. Kennedy Museum and the services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join Travac’s exciting Boston tour.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart the Westgate Shopping Centre for your journey to Boston. A lunch stop will be made en-route. Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 2
Depart for a city tour of Boston. Your tour will include stops at the Freedom Trail, including a visit to the Old North Church. You will continue your Boston tour with visits to Back Bay, the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy. The tour will also stop in Cambridge, Boston’s sister city across the Charles River. Cambridge is a pre-eminent centre of learning. Cambridge was also the home of Longfellow, and we will pass his home as we drive along Brattle Street, known during the revolution as Tory Row for its mansions belonging to loyalists.
Following your tour we will head to the John F. Kennedy Museum.
Day 3
This morning you have the option of taking a Boston Harbor and whale watching cruise (optional – approximate cost adults $53US, seniors $45US). After your cruise, the balance of your day will be completely free. You may wish to go to the Museum of Fine Art which is one of the nation’s great museums. Alternately you can visit Newbury Street, dubbed Boston’s “Rodeo Drive”. The Quincy Market is also an attraction unto itself. Shopper’s will enjoy the fact that The Sheraton Boston is just a few minutes’ walk from Boston’s largest downtown shopping centre.
Later this afternoon a shuttle service will be available to Quincy Market and Boston’s North End, famous for its Italian restaurants.
Day 4
Your morning will be free to enjoy Boston’s sites. Your return journey will begin at noon. Expect to arrive in Ottawa by mid evening.
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Washington, Williamsburg and Gettysburg
Every year more than 16 million people travel to Washington D.C. to experience the city’s inspiring memorials and landmarks, its amazing collection of museums, its award winning theatres and its world class shopping and dining.
Join Travac Tours for a 6 day 5 night holiday to Washington, Colonial Williamsburg and Gettysburg.
Setting off from Ottawa, you will travel aboard a deluxe motorcoach to Washington with a friendly Travac Tour Director to assist you along the way. The following day, an experienced local guide will show you the ins and outs of America’s Capital and take you to see all of its renowned sites-the White House, the Capitol Building, The Mall, and many more of Washington’s memorials and monuments.You’ll then have the next two days to explore the city at your leisure- but if you are lost for ideas, your reliable Tour Director will be there to help you.
On day 4 you’ll depart for Colonial Williamsburg, the first and still the most famous of the historically rebuilt American towns. Here you will have a full day sightseeing pass and free time to explore the workings of the site and get an idea of its real history. Traveling home, you will make a stop for a tour of Gettysburg, the famous civil war battlefield.
Travac’s Washington tour includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Ottawa, 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner, guided tours of Washington and Gettysburg, a full day sightseeing pass in Williamsburg and the helpful services of a Travac Tour Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre for Washington. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive at your hotel at approximately 6:30pm. Your downtown hotel for the next 3 nights is the The Hamilton Crowne Plaza- 14th and K Street. The hotel is close to restaurants and many of the attractions that will be part of your visit.
Day 2
Buffet breakfast included at hotel.
At 8:30am a professionally trained local guide will take you on a half-day tour of this great city. You will have a chance to see all of the capital’s famous attractions, including Capitol Hill, The White House, the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and other monuments and memorials. This tour will also familiarize you with the city, its shopping areas and its neighbourhood to make your stay more enjoyable. At 12:30pm the tour ends at Smithsonian Castle; you will have the opportunity to explore on your own or take the bus back to the hotel. (B)
Day 3
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
9:30am: Shuttle from hotel to Smithsonian Castle.
No visit to Washington is complete without a visit to the prestigious Smithsonian Institution. This collection of Museums and galleries, scattered along the beautiful National Mall, is home to some of the world’s most intriguing exhibits and impressive collections. You can choose to visit the American History Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and many more institutions along the one mile stretch of the Mall. Best of all admission is free.
5pm: Shuttle from Smithsonian Castle back to hotel. (B)
Day 4
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
This morning you will depart Washington and head the enchanting village of Colonial Williamsburg (approx. 3 hour drive). Here you will have free time to experience life as it was in 18th century America. Using your included sightseeing pass you will be able to explore the homes and buildings where men like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry lived and inspired the fight for independence. In its 300 acres Colonial Williamsburg features scores of original buildings and reconstructed homes, most on their original foundations. At 5:30pm you will head to your hotel, just minutes away. Your hotel is the Hampton Inn and Suites Richmond Road – 1880 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA. (B)
Day 5
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
This morning you will head to Jamestown. Founded in 1607, 13 years before the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, this village earned the distinction of becoming America’s first permanent English colony. You will arrive in Jamestown at 9:30 and your tour guide will escort you on a 2.5 hour walking tour of Jamestown. After your visit you will make your way to Gettysburg for an overnight stay at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1857 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, PA.
At 6:45pm you will be transferred from your hotel for your included dinner. (B, D)
Day 6
Buffet breakfast included at the hotel
After departing your hotel this morning, you will arrive at the Gettysburg Battlefield for a 2 hour motorcoach tour of this historic site. After your tour and time for lunch you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. A dinner stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive at the Westgate Shopping Centre at approximately 10:00pm. (B)
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.