Maritimes- Halifax: Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
June 30- July 5, 2026
Travac Tours would like to invite you to join us as we travel to Halifax for the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo!
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a show inspired by Military Tattoos given by military bands and display teams.
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is unique among other Tattoos in the world in that it is more theatrical in nature with a mixture of both military and civilian performers.
It takes place in the Scotiabank Centre’s hockey arena, a venue that, to some degree, resembles a traditional theatre in the round. The show is heavily costumed and intensively rehearsed with technical staff, choreographers, assistant directors, wardrobe staff and designers as part of the production team, which also sets it apart from traditional Tattoos.
This spectacle is one of the highlights of a Nova Scotia summer.
Travac’s visit to the Tattoo includes round trip airfare from Ottawa to Halifax; 5 nights’ accommodation at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront; a tour of Halifax including visits to Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and Peggy’s Cove; reserved seating at the Royal International Tattoo; free time in Halifax, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
Space is limed to 40 persons.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart for Halifax. Upon your arrival in Halifax you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day will be free to explore Halifax on your own. From your hotel it is an easy walk to some of the fine restaurants and shops that are in the area.
Day 2
Your day is completely free to wander among the many sites that attract people to Halifax. Your tour director will have plenty of ideas on how to spend your day.
Day 3
Your day will begin with a professionally guided tour of Halifax, noting attractions from iconic lighthouses to urban gardens, stunning galleries and museums and a waterfront science centre. Continuing the tour, you’ll move on to Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, and Peggy’s Cove. Located on Nova Scotia’s spectacular South Shore, Mahone Bay was recently named one of Canada’s top ten most beautiful towns by culturetrip.com. Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with its narrow streets and unique architecture – is the home port of the Bluenose II. This graceful ship is a replica of the original fishing boat. Your final stop before heading back to Halifax will be Peggy’s Cove. Famous for its lighthouse, Peggy’s Cove is one of the most iconic images in Eastern Canada.
Day 4
Today is another free day to take in more of Halifax and all it offers.
Day 5
After a leisurely morning, today is your day to enjoy The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Over the years, the show has been seen by well over 2,000,000 spectators and has hosted tens of thousands of performers from 21 countries. In terms of annual economic impact, it generates tens of millions for the province of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality. Indeed, it will be a most enjoyable day.
Day 6
After a most enjoyable experience in Halifax, you’ll make your way back to Ottawa. Your tour director will advise you on your departure time from the hotel.
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Hotel Address
1919 Upper Water StHalifax, NS
B3J 3J5
(902) 421-1700
Cruising the Douro, River of Gold with CroisiEurope
June 9 – 23, 2027
The Douro river offers some of the best scenery of any river cruise in Europe.
Travac Tours is pleased to be offering a special cruise on the Douro and into the heart of Portugal and Spain’s wine country at an incredible price.
Travac’s river cruise package includes round trip airfare from Canada, three nights’ accommodation in the vibrant city of Lisbon with breakfast daily, one night’s accommodation in Fatima with breakfast, an eight day seven night river cruise on the Douro River with refined French cuisine (three meals a day), all your drinks with meals and at the bar (specialty drinks excluded), a gala dinner and evening, a host of onboard activities, excursions throughout the Douro Valley, two nights’ accommodation in Porto with breakfast, and the services a Travac Tours Director throughout your holiday.
Space is limited- early booking is essential to take part in this fabulous adventure!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Lisbon
Today you will meet your Travac Tours Director at the Carlingwood Mall to check in and board your private motorcoach to the Montreal airport. Upon arrival in Montreal, your Travac Tours Director will help you check in for your overnight flight to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to provide you with flight details.
Day 2
Arrival in Lisbon
Upon our arrival in Lisbon, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check-in is not available until mid-afternoon. Your Travac Tour Director will have a few options to help you discover this fabulous city. (B)
Your hotel for the next 3 nights – Hotel HF Fenix Urban or similar.
Day 3
Lisbon
After breakfast, we will depart for an included half-day tour of Lisbon led by a knowledgeable local guide. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Lisbon at your own pace. Your Travac Tour Director will be available to share suggestions and options to help you make the most of your free time. (B)
Day 4
Lisbon
Today is a free day. There will be plenty of options to fill your day and your Travac Tour Director will be happy to go over them with you. An optional guided tour to Sintra will be offered ($)- details and pricing to follow at a later date.
Day 5
Lisbon to Fatima
Today we will travel north from Lisbon to Fatima after breakfast. Before checking in to our hotel, we’ll visit an important religious pilgrimage site the Catholic shrine of Our Lady, one of the most famous in the world with lunch included. (B, L)
Your overnight hotel – Hotel Santa Maria or similar.
Day 6
Fatima to Porto
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before we continue north to Porto. Along the way, we’ll stop in Coimbra for lunch at your leisure and some free time to explore independently. Upon arrival in Porto, you will board your ship, MS Infante Don Henrique, at 5:00 p.m.
After settling comfortably into your cabins, join the group for a welcome cocktail and crew introduction before dinner. In the evening, you may choose to take an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach to experience Porto by night.
Your ship for the next 7 nights: MS Infante Don Henrique
Day 7
Porto – Regua
Today you have the option between two excursions:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. We’ll leave for Porto’s city center by coach. Our first stop will be a tour of St. Francis Church. A stone’s throw from the Douro riverbank, it is among the most symbolic buildings in Porto. We’ll then head over to see the inside of Bolsa Palace—also known as the Stock Exchange Palace—a magnificent, neoclassical mansion in the heart of the historic downtown. The next stop will be an azulejo tile workshop. This tour is a unique occasion to discover this age-long art form. We’ll return to the ship.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum followed by a tasting of some of the local specialties in the old city.
In the afternoon, we’ll cruise through the Douro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. Enjoy an evening of dancing or time at leisure in Regua tonight. (B, L, D)
Day 8
Regua – Vega De Terron
Today’s optional excursion is to the Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum. We’ll leave on foot for the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and wine-making heritage in the region, an experience combining traditional and modern approaches. We’ll continue on by coach for Mateus Palace, a beautiful 18th-century manor in Vila Real. This baroque-style manor belonged to the same family until a foundation was set up to preserve it in 1970. The dramatic splendor and details of the complex offer a unique visual relationship between geometry and space. Enjoy a stroll through the magnificent tree- and hedge-lined gardens, which include a romantic Mexican-cedar topiary tunnel. After, we’ll return to the ship in Pinhão by coach.
In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. We’ll arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment. (B, L, D)
Day 9
Vega De Terron – Salamanca – Barca d’Alva
Today you have the choice between two excursions:
CLASSIC: Salamanca. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Roman, Arabic, and Christian architectural treasures.
DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.
We’ll return on board in Barca d’Alva.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment. (B, L, D)
Day 10
Barca d’Alva – Ferradosa – Pinhao
This morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon’s optional excursion is to the Port Wine Route and Pinhão. Tonight’s our gala dinner and evening on board the ship. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Pinhao – Porto
Today’s optional excursion is a guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment. (B, L, D)
Day 12
Porto
This morning, your time is at your leisure to enjoy Porto. In the afternoon, join the group for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada.
Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
Day 13
Porto
Enjoy one final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking the ship at 9:00am. After leaving the ship, we’ll visit the WOW Museum, a unique collective of six different museums, for a self-guided experience. Lunch will be on your own, at your leisure. We’ll then head to your hotel in time for check-in at 3:00pm. The remainder of your day will be free.
Your hotel for the next 2 nights – HF Fenix Porto or similar.
Day 14
Porto
Today is a free day to explore and enjoy Porto at your own pace. Your Travac Tour Director will be available to share suggestions and options for your free time, including an optional tour ($) — details and pricing to follow at a later date.
Day 15
Porto to Ottawa
Early this morning you will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Montreal. Upon arrival in Montreal, there will be a chartered coach for your return to Ottawa. (B)
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. Cruise itinerary is subject to change by cruise line.
Please note this is not an appropriate tour for individuals with walking disabilities or limitations. No walkers or wheelchairs are permitted. Accessible rooms are not available.
Hotel Information
Hotel HF Fenix Urban or similar
Hotel Address
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 14LIsbon, Portugal
1050-016
+351 21 351 5000
Hotel Santa Maria or similar
Hotel Address
R. de Santo António 79, Cova da IriaFatima, Portugal
2495-430
+351 249 530 110
MS Infante Don Henrique (ship)
HF Fenix Porto or similar
Hotel Address
R. de Gonçalo Sampaio 282, 4150-365Porto, Portugal
+351 22 607 1800
Ontario- A Christmas Wonderland: Frankenmuth, St. Jacobs and Niagara
A Christmas Wonderland: Celebrating the Christmas spirit in Frankenmuth, St. Jacobs and Niagara Falls
Join Travac as we embark on an adventure to celebrate the Christmas season. Our first stop will be in Frankenmuth, Michigan which Time magazine has described as one of the most Christmassy towns in America. This small town of 5000 welcomes over 2 million tourists a year to celebrate Christmas. Its German Christmas markets are only one attraction. It also features the largest Christmas store in the world and lots of events to enjoy the season.
From Frankenmuth we travel to St Jacobs where its Christmas holiday market is renowned through southern Ontario.
Our last stop is in Niagara Falls where you will be able to enjoy its fabulous Christmas lights and the quaint shopping found in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Coming Fall 2022- check back soon for dates and pricing!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
At 6:30 am, depart Westgate Shopping Centre for your journey to Frankenmuth. A lunch stop will be made on route. Expect to arrive in Frankenmuth around 4:30 pm. Your hotel for the next two nights is the Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center. After checking into your hotel, you will have some free time to freshen up before heading to dinner in the hotel. (D)
Day 2
Depart the hotel for your included city tour of Frankenmuth. 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 have some free time to shop and enjoy this festive village after the city tour. This afternoon, join your Tour Director for a Strudel Making Experience and Wine Sampling at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant. Tonight’s dinner is included at the hotel. (B, D)
Day 3
After your included breakfast in the hotel, depart Frankenmuth for St. Jacobs. The Village of St. Jacobs is a beloved destination steeped in history and set in a charming location along the Conestoga River. This small community is known for original arts and crafts and myriad of stores featuring home decor, clothing, jewellery, accessories, toys, gourmet foods and gifts. We will stop for lunch on route. Expect to arrive in St. Jacobs around 3:00pm. Your hotel for the night is the Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo, St. Jacobs. (B)
Day 4
This morning you will have time to shop at the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market. You will depart St. Jacobs for Niagara-on-the-Lake so see the afternoon performance of A Christmas Carol** (optional). If you do not wish to see the show, you will have free time to explore Niagara on the lake. After the show, you will depart for your hotel in Niagara Falls. This evening you will have a chance to enjoy the spectacular lighting that has become a trademark to the Niagara Falls Christmas season. Your hotel for tonight is the Embassy Suites, Niagara Falls. (B)
Day 5
After breakfast your morning will be at leisure to explore Niagara Falls. You will make your way back to Ottawa after an early lunch. Your tour director will advise you of your departure time and your expected arrival time in Ottawa. (B)
**Optional show:
Reserved orchestra & balcony seating for “A Christmas Carol” at the Shaw Festival. $58 per person if numbers are met.
Hotel Information
Bavarian Inn Lodge Frankenmuth
Hotel Address
1 Covered Bridge LnFrankenmuth, MI
48734
+1 989-652-7200
Courtyard By Marriott, St Jacob's
Hotel Address
50 Benjamin Rd EastWaterloo, ON
N2V 2J9
(519) 884-9295
Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview
Hotel Address
6700 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, ON
L2G 3W6
(905) 356-3600
Canary Islands and the Costa del Sol, Spain
February 2-24, 2027
Tenerife is the island of a thousand experiences. You can get lost in nature, relax on the beach, climb Teide (a local volcano), go shopping, see a show, walk the old town cobbles or simply enjoy life at your leisure. In Tenerife, options for your leisure time are endless thanks to its year-round climate, natural surroundings and tourist infrastructure designed to let you make the most of your holiday.
The Costa del Sol region of southern Spain is remarkable for its diverse landscapes, fabulous beaches and coastal sites as well as a wealth of small villages that dot the shore line. This Mediterranean coastline is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, hosting millions of tourists on an annual basis. Villages have grown into robust towns with great restaurants, shopping and nightlife. The area’s history dates back thousands of years and it has developed a unique and warm culture that defines the region.
This fabulous three week program will feature stays at the Sunset Beach Club in the Costa del Sol and the Hotel Semiramis in Tenerife.
The Sunset Beach Club consists mostly of one-bedroom hotel apartments, all with their own terrace and fully equipped kitchenette- an ideal choice for a delightful vacation. The resort also has a restaurant, bakery, bar and supermarket on site. Two swimming pools and entertainment most evenings make this fabulous property one of the most sought after in the Costa Del Sol region. Upgrades to sea view and deluxe sea view rooms are available for an additional cost.
This welcoming holiday has limited space- early booking is essential!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Canada
This afternoon you will depart Ottawa to Montreal airport for you flight with Air Transat to Malaga. Travac office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.
Day 2 - 11
Costa del Sol, Benalmadena (no meals)
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Sunset Beach Club in the Costa del Sol. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.
The Sunset Beach Club is a resort hotel located beachfront in the popular holiday destination of Benalmadena in the Costa del Sol. Accommodations consist of hotel apartments, all with their own balcony and kitchen, making it an ideal choice for a delightful vacation. The towns of Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas and Marbella are all close by and can be easily reached by public transportation. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the cities ($) in the region including Seville, Malaga, Granada and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week. For independent travelers, car rentals ($) can easily be arranged at the hotel. Details and costs of these tours will be presented to you on your second day in Spain.
Day 12
Fly from Malaga to Tenerife
Today you will be transferred to the Malaga airport for your flight to Tenerife. The office staff will be happy to give you flight details. Upon arrival in Tenerife, you will be transferred to Hotel Best Semiramis. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.
Day 13 - 21
Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz (includes breakfast and dinner daily)
Your time in the Canary Islands is at your leisure. Hotel Best Semiramis is a comfortable hotel in the quiet residential area of La Paz, 1.5 kilometers from the center of Puerto de la Cruz and the entertainment complex of Lago Martiánez. It offers unbeatable views of the sea and the north coast of Tenerife.
Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities throughout your stay. Details and costs of these tours will be presented to you locally in Tenerife.
Day 22
Fly from Tenerife to Malaga
Today you will be transferred to Tenerife North airport for your flight to Malaga. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details. Upon arrival in Malaga, you will be transferred to your overnight hotel (Hotel Ocean House Costa del Sol). Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.
Day 23
Return to Canada
Today you will be transferred to Malaga Airport for your flight with Air Transat to Montreal. Upon arrival in Montreal, you will be transferred back to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.
**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**
Hotel Information
Sunset Beach Club (Costa del Sol)
Hotel Address
Av. del Sol, 5Málaga, Spain
29630
+34 952 57 94 00
Hotel Semiramis (Canary Islands)
Hotel Address
Calle Leopoldo Cólogan Zulueta, 12Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain
38400
+34 922 37 32 00
Hotel Ocean House (Torremolinos)
Hotel Address
C. Salvador Allende, 45, 29620Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
+34 952 38 70 66
New Orleans and the Songs of the South- March 2018
New Orleans is a multicultural, dynamic city with a special Creole energy that flows through its streets, clubs and restaurants. The city was first settled by the French in 1718 and highly influenced by the Spanish who also occupied it for several years. Today “The French Quarter” with its distinctive architecture and multicoloured buildings is an icon of the south. Bourbon Street and the city’s Mardi Gras are visited by millions of enthusiastic tourists every year. Whether you are walking along its enchanted streets, strolling “The Riverwalk” on the Mississippi River, or riding the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District, the city’s charm is inescapable.
Many people come to the “Big Easy” for its food – a colourful and tasty mix of Cajun and Creole traditions that can be easily found in many of the city’s fine restaurants and inexpensive sidewalk cafes. Many more come for its Jazz. It is of course the birthplace of Jazz heard throughout the French Quarter and Bourbon Street both day and night. The history and friendly charm of its people add to the universal appeal of this great city.
Travac’s tour to New Orleans includes much more than just New Orleans. You’ll stay at the St. James Hotel in the heart of the Arts District, convenient to the French Quarter. You will visit one of the stately plantation homes that drove the economy of this state in the 19th century. After lunch you’ll visit Bayou Country and enjoy a pontoon swamp tour. Travac’s adventure to New Orleans is exceptionally well priced and will sell out fast. Join us as we explore the colour and charm of this vibrant city
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Today you meet your Travac Tour Director at the Ottawa International Airport for your flights to New Orleans. Upon your arrival in New Orleans you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day will be free.
Day 2
Depart hotel for your included bus tour of New Orleans which will take you from Canal Street to the French Quarter. You will also visit “Riverwalk” and the Garden District, Jackson Square, where the Louisiana Purchase was signed and “Faubourg Treme,” the oldest black neighbourhood in America. You’ll also see where Jean Lafitte, the pirate, lived and carried out many of his illicit activities. You may want to consider a stroll along Riverwalk to visit and shop in its many unique shops and sidewalk cafes. The balance of your day will be free.
Day 3
Explore and shop the streets of New Orleans on your own today. Your hotel concierge will be happy to offer suggestions or make dinner reservations for you.
Day 4
This morning we will leave New Orleans for a drive to Bayou country. Many Acadians made their way to Louisiana and settled into the various Bayous throughout the state. Here they lived freely practicing their own customs and beliefs. We will visit one of the stately Plantations that drove the economy of this state in the 19th century. After lunch you’ll enjoy your swamp tour of these beautiful wetlands.
Day 5
Today is a free day to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of this great city! Music is never far from the streets of New Orleans. You may wish to explore some of the musical heritage of the “Big Easy” today. You can also relax in one of its many sidewalk cafes or restaurants and enjoy some of its Creole cuisine. New Orleans also offers excellent shopping. If gaming excites you, Harrah’s operates one of the largest casinos in the south right in the heart of New Orleans.
Day 6
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flights back to Ottawa.
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangkok, and Phuket: January departure
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangkok, and Phuket
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Ottawa
Depart Ottawa for your first flight (overnight) to Paris. Connect in Paris for your flight to Saigon.
Day 2
Depart Paris
Depart Paris on your second flight (overnight) to Saigon.
Day 3
Arrival in Saigon
Arrival in Saigon and transfer to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel tonight (D).
Day 4
City tour of Saigon
Your morning is free to spend at your leisure. In the afternoon, depart with a local guide for a city tour. You will visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market, and Thien Hau Temple. Dinner at Hoa Tuc Restaurant. (B/D)
Day 5
Rice farm and Cu Chi Tunnels
Today you will visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. En route to Cu Chi you will stop at a local rice farm to discuss how it is harvested. Return to Ho Chi Minh for lunch. The remainder of your day is free to explore the city. (B/L)
Day 6
Free day
Today is a free day to explore Saigon at your leisure. Your Travac Tours Director will have suggestions on how to make the most of your time in this beautiful city.
Day 7
Da Nang
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival Da Nang, a local guide will take you on a short tour of Da Nang, to historic points of interest and the Cham Museum. After lunch, you will be transferred to Hoi An and arrive in the late afternoon. (B/L)
Day 8
Hoi An
You will begin your morning with a half day walking tour of the village of Hoi An with a local guide. You will visit ancient merchants houses, a Hokkien temple, 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and Hoi An’s colorful riverside market. After lunch, you will visit a workshop where artisans make Hoi An’s famous lanterns and have the opportunity to make one of your own. (B/D)
Day 9
Free day
Today is a free day in Hoi An. Your Travac Tours Director will have optional tour ideas. ($) (B)
Day 10
Hue
Today you will be transferred from Hoi An to Hue. You will stop en-route at the Marble Mountains stonecutters and pass over the spectacular Hai Van Mountain pass. Upon arrival in Hue, the remainder of your day will be at your leisure. (B/L)
Day 11
Hue
Today you will be transferred to the outskirts of Hue to visit the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Stop en-route to see incense being made. You will then visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. After lunch, you will travel to Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, and finally the Dong Ba Market before heading back to the hotel. (B/D)
Day 12
Hanoi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful colors of Hanoi on a cyclo tour through the city’s old quarters. (B/D)
Day 13
Hanoi
Today you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former home, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison. The remainder of your day will be free. (B/L)
Day 14
Halong Cruise
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Halong for your cruise. Lunch and dinner are included on board. (B/L/D)
Day 15
Return to Hanoi
After brunch onboard the ship, you will be transferred back to Hanoi. The remainder of your day is free. (Brunch)
Day 16
Luang Prabang
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. (B)
Day 17
Luang Prabang
Today we will board a private boat and head out to explore the mighty Mekong River and some of its villages along the way. We will cross the river to the village of Ban Xieng Mae where we’ll walk to Wat Chom Phet, a temple built by the Thai army in 1880. You need to walk up about 100 steps to visit this small-dilapidated temple from where you have an undisturbed and peaceful view over the Mekong River and Luang Prabang. Next, we will visit the ancient Royal temple of Wat Long Khoun, that was formerly used by Kings and Queens for meditation purposes. Our next stop is the village of Ban Chan, famous for its pottery making. Here we will meet the locals and learn about their daily lifestyle. We will reboard the boat and continue our cruise upstream the mysterious Pak Ou caves, two caves set in a limestone cliff facing the Mekong River crammed with thousands Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. We then return downstream to Luang Prabang, making a stop at Wat Done Khoun temple, a unique temple situated on an island in the Mekong. We arrive back at Luang Prabang by early evening, while the sun sets behind the mountains. End the day enjoying the sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si. (B/L/D)
Day 18
Luang Prabang and Siem Reap
This morning we will visit the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), the Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, and Wat Visoun.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. After transferring to the hotel, we will have dinner with an Apsara dance show. (B,D)
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Phnom Penh
Today is free to enjoy at your leisure. (B)
Optional tour (NOT INCLUDING ON THE TOUR COST): Half day visit Koh Dach island – Cost TBA
We will embark on a boat for an exciting excursion along the Mekong River to Koh Dach Island to visit a traditional Khmer weaving village. You will be amazed to see how the villagers produce their own dyes and weave silk on old looms. Learn about the local way of life as you walk through the village. Enjoy a picnic lunch and then set out on your return journey to Phnom Penh. Enjoy the lush green scenery, a fishing village and a local pagoda as well as sunset over the Royal Palace when you approach the town. Transfer from the pier back to the hotel. (B,L)
Day 23
Depart Phnom Penh
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flights via Bangkok to Phuket. (B)
Day 24
Phuket
Today we will embark on a full day tour to Bamboo Island. We will be transferred to Royal Phuket Marina pier and head to Phi Phi Islands by boat to enjoy swimming, sightseeing at Loh Samah Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, and relaxing on the beach at Maya Bay. (B/L)
Day 25
Phuket
Today is a free day to spend at your leisure. (B)
Day 26
Phuket to Bangkok
Today we will depart Phuket to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we will embark on a tour to Temple City, Grand Palace, and Klong. We will visit Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), experience monk chanting at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall and the famous Emerald Buddha.
After lunch we will continue by long-tail boat along the canal to see a Thai houses and typical rural life and visit Temple of Dawn. (B/L)
Day 27
Bangkok to Paris
Today will will depart Bangkok for our transfer flight to Paris. Overnight in Paris. (B)
Day 28
Paris to Ottawa
Return to Ottawa. (B)
Hotel Information
Saigon: Renaissance Riverside Hotel
Hotel Address
8-15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
700000
+84 28 3822 0033
Hoi An: Hotel Royal
Hotel Address
39 Đào Duy TừHoi An Town, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
+84 235 3950 777
Hue: La Residence
Hotel Address
5 Le Loi StreetHue, Vietnam
+84 234 3837 475
Hanoi: Melia Hotel
Hotel Address
44 Ly Thuong Kiet StreetHanoi, Vietnam
001235
+84 439343343
Halong Bay: Jasmine Junk
Luang Prabang: Satri House
Hotel Address
Banwatsane, LuangprabangLuang Prabang, Laos
+856 71 253 491
Siem Reap: Le Meridien Angkor (Laos & Cambodia extension)
Hotel Address
Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khum Svay Dang KumSiem Reap, Cambodia
17259
+855 63 963 900
Phnom Penh: La Rose Suite (Laos & Cambodia extension)
Hotel Address
4B, Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac Khan ChamkarmornPhnom Penh, Cambodia
12301
+855 23 222 254
Southern Caribbean Cruise – No Flying
January 7 – 20, 2023
Norwegian is a Contemporary Cruise Line known for its fun, laid-back ambiance and inventive “freestyle cruising” concept, which features no enforced dress codes, no fixed dining times and a plethora of onboard entertainment and family-friendly activities. Your ship, Norwegian Getaway, combines the most magnificent amenities Norwegian has to offer with unforgettable destinations. Stroll The Waterfront, an innovative, industry-first open-air promenade designed to connect guests with the ocean like no other cruise line. Indulge in 20 dining options, experience the thrill of five water slides, and three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex. The excitement and entertainment continue with Broadway style musical presentations. Your cruise package on Norwegian Getaway will include your choice of the following amenities (2 for Inside Cabins, Balcony Cabins receive all four): Premium Beverage package (gratuities not included); Specialty Dining package (gratuities not included); Internet package with 250 minutes; or $50 USD Shore Excursion credit.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Ottawa for your trip to New York. You will be overnighting in Manhattan before starting your cruise. You will pack an overnight bag for night as your large checked bag will stay on the coach.
Day 2
This morning the magic begins with a guided tour of New York City. Your local tour guide, a knowledgeable New Yorker, will take you through the city giving you a chance to see some of the fabulous sites that have made this city a cosmopolitan gem. After the tour you’ll be taken to the port for embarkation. Your ship, the Norwegian Bliss, sails today at 3:00pm.
Day 3
Leisurely spent at sea
There are plenty of activities aboard the Norwegian Bliss to entertain everyone or simply relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Day 4
Leisurely spent at sea.
Day 5
San Juan, Puerto Rico
This morning you arrive in San Juan. Founded in 1521 San Juan’s picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and churches reflect its Spanish heritage. This, the second oldest city in the Americas, boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, green mountainsides and an imposing fortress.
Day 6
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The town of Charlotte Amalie in the Virgin Islands has one of the most breathtaking harbours in the world. Once home to pirates, today’s visitors find treasures of a different kind. Duty free shopping and beautiful beaches are now the claim to fame of this island paradise.
Day 7
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands. Here you will be able to swim or stroll the white-sand beaches, explore ancient ruins or try the delectable local cuisine. Shopping is also a big part of life in Tortola.
Day 8
Philipsburg, St Maarten
With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty free shopping and a unique island culture. The French half offers a subdued sophistication that is also attractive to tourists.
Day 9
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane.
Day 10
Castries, St. Lucia
A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with thriving coral reefs and rain forest preserves. Explore the world’s only drive-in volcanic crater at Sulfur Springs. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and Falls and the Morne Coubaril Estate.
Day 11
Bridgetown, Barbados
The most British of all the Caribbean islands, games of cricket are as common here as the typical island water sports. Visit the third-oldest Parliament in the entire Commonwealth. Stroll the inviting beaches of Carlisle Bay, tour a rum factory, or visit the historical Garrison area. Bridgetown is the only city outside continental North America that George Washington visited. The George Washington House, where he stayed, is now part of the Garrison Historic Area.
Day 12
St John’s, Antigua
Bask in the grand sight of the city’s skyline, dominated by the white baroque towers of St. John’s Cathedral. Sample local cuisines, visit the Botanical Garden, witness the magnificent Antigua Lighthouse, the historical Fort James and much more as you discover this grand city.
Day 13-15
Leisurely spent at sea.
Day 16
New York to Ottawa- This morning the Bliss will arrive back in New York. After breakfast we will meet as a group and disembark the ship, where we will be met by our motor coach and begin your journey back to Ottawa, with a stop enroute for lunch. You can expect to arrive in Ottawa about 8:00 in the evening.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change by cruise line.
Portugal- Cerro Mar Atlantico and Cerro Mar Garden
Experience the unique beauty and charm of the Algarve!
Portugal’s Algarve province, with its magnetic Moorish appeal, has become a Mecca for snowbirds trying to escape the harsh reality of winter. It’s also one of Europe’s most picturesque and friendly holiday destinations. The Algarve is what most of us envision the Mediterranean to be. The whitewashed villages cascade into the sea. Cobblestoned streets are lined with outdoor cafes, bistros, wine bars, and markets full of fresh fruits and vegetables. The weather is wonderfully spring like and invigorating.
Your Portugal holiday includes transportation (as selected), accommodation (as selected), local transfers (airport/hotel/airport), and the services of a Travac Tours Director while at your destination.
Early booking is your best guarantee of enjoying this great holiday.
2027 Packages to Cerro Mar Atlantico and Cerro Mar Garden:
Old Town Albufeira, Portugal
Ontario- Prince Edward County Winery Tour- Countylicious
October 29-30, 2026
Come and explore Ontario’s newest wine country with Travac this fall! Prince Edward County, otherwise known as “The County”, is a rural hotspot with over 40 wineries, a growing craft-beer scene, cider, fine spirits and fabulous farm-to-table cuisine.
Prince Edward County is also a cultural mosaic of early colonial Canada. Its earliest European settlers were loyalists traveling north from the American Colonies. These early settlers created a culture that remains magnetic to this very day. The simple, laid-back lifestyle that is found in the county still resonates through its hills, valleys and waterways.
Travac Tours wants you to follow the Taste Trail with us and discover some of the best food and drink in The County. We will be visiting during the region’s famed Countylicious event, which highlights Prince Edward County’s exceptional culinary landscape and local producers making farm-to-table fare with special menus.
This two-day, one-night escape includes an overnight in Picton, the largest community in Prince Edward County. Picton’s historic town centre, charming boutiques, and thriving arts scene make for a lovely overnight retreat.
Your holiday includes round-trip transportation by private motorcoach from Ottawa, 1 night at the Picton Harbour Inn, 5 tastings, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
*Please note you must be booked before August 25 to ensure your spot on the tour*
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning your adventure begins with boarding your private motorcoach at the Carlingwood Mall. On our way to Prince Edward County, we will make lunch and coffee stops enroute ($). Our first visit as we enter the county will be to Sugarbush Vineyards to taste their locally-made artisanal wines. After enjoying their offerings, we will continue on to Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, a farm distillery that specializes in “grain to glass” high-quality spirits; milling the grain they grow in-house to ferment, distil, and barrel age directly on the estate. After our visit, we will then head to our hotel for check-in. Tonight, we will enjoy an included 3-course dinner at Flame and Smith from their Countylicious festival menu. (D)
Overnight: Picton Harbor Inn
Day 2
This morning after enjoying breakfast and checking out of our hotel, we will travel to Waupoos Estate. A pioneering vineyard in the county, Waupoos will host us for a wine tasting, followed by a lunch from their specialty farm-to-table Countylicious menu on the grounds of their lovely estate. After lunch, we will enjoy a tasting from their selection of ciders. We will then make our way to Parsons Brewing Company for a tasting of their craft beers. After making the most of the brewery’s warm and rustic atmosphere, we will board our private motocoach to make our way back to Ottawa. On our way home we will stop for dinner ($). Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of your return time to Carlingwood Mall. (B, L)
Itinerary & tasting locations are subject to change.
Hotel Information
The Picton Harbour Inn or similar
Hotel Address
33 Bridge StreetPicton, ON
K0K 2T0
613-476-2186
Ontario- Niagara’s Festival of the Stars and Lights
The winter season in Niagara kicks off in early December with the spectacular and brilliant Festival of Lights celebrations. This, the 36th annual version of the event, has become one of North America’s leading winter attractions bringing in visitors from all over the world.
To enhance your visit to the Festival of Stars and Lights Travac has booked platinum seats for the hottest shows in town, Crystal Gayle and Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff.
Your Niagara experience includes round trip transportation via private chartered coach, two nights at the Sheraton Falls View in Niagara Falls, two breakfasts, two dinners, platinum seating (best available seating) for Crystal Gayle and Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff, a visit to Niagara on the Lake with time for shopping, a driving tour of the Niagara Festival route at night and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
Crystal Gayle is in a class of her own with songs such as “Don’t it make my Brown Eyes Blue, Talking in your Sleep” and so many more.
Daniel O’Donnell is an Irish singer who has become a household name in both Britain and Ireland In 2012, he became the first artist to have a different album in the British charts every year for 25 consecutive years. His shows in Canada always sell out.
Coming Fall 2022- check back soon for dates and pricing!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to Niagara. A lunch stop will be made on your journey to Niagara Falls. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon. Your hotel is the Four Point by Sheraton Fallsview in the heart of Niagara Falls. Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of your departure time for dinner. After dinner, you will be taken to your first show, the Crystal Gayle. (D)
Day 2
Your morning will be free. The Sheraton Fallsview is perfectly located close to the falls and to shopping. After lunch, you will depart for the Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff. You will enjoy “platinum seating” for the show. This evening you will have a chance to enjoy the spectacular lighting that has become a trademark to the Niagara Falls Christmas season. (B,D)
Day 3
Before heading back to Ottawa we will stop in Niagara- on- the- Lake with free time to explore this quaint colonial village. We will then make our way back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive in the early evening. (B)