Canary Islands and the Costa del Sol, Spain
February 3-25, 2026
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
Departure from Ottawa to Montreal via private motorcoach. You will arrive at the Montreal airport 3 hours prior to your flight time. Your flight with Air Transat from Montreal to Malaga. Our 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 by private motor coach 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 four-star resort hotel located beachfront in the popular holiday destination of Benalmadena in the Costa del Sol. Accommodations consist of one bedroom 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 by private motorcoach 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 four-star 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 by private motorcoach to your overnight hotel (Sol Principe). Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.
Day 23
Return to Canada
Today you will be transferred to Malaga airport via private coach for your flight with Air Transat to Montreal. Once you arrive in Montreal you will proceed through customs and pick up your luggage. Return from Montreal to Ottawa via private motorcoach.
**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**
Day 23
Back to Canada
Today you will be transferred to Malaga airport via private coach for your flight with Air Transat to Montreal direct. You will meet up with your Travac Tours Director at the baggage claim and he/she will transfer with you via private motorcoach back to Westgate Mall. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.
Itinerary and flights are 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
Sol Principe (Malaga)
Hotel Address
P.º del Colorado, 26, 29620Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
+34 952 38 41 00
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
November 1-2, 2025
Join Travac on a Gastronomic Tour of The County!
Come and explore Ontario’s newest wine country! Prince Edward County, otherwise known as “The County”, is a rural hotspot with over 40 wineries, a growing craft-beer scene, cider, spirits and fabulous farm to table cuisine.
Prince Edward County is 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 county’s Countylicious event, which highlights Prince Edward County’s varied culinary landscape and local producers making farm-to-table fare with special menus. Enjoy your night stay in Picton, the largest community in the county. Explore the small village of shops and farm to table restaurants.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Start your adventure by boarding your private motor coach which departs from Carlingwood Mall. On route to Prince Edward County there will be a pit stop and time for lunch ($). As we enter the County, we will be making our first winery stop at Sugarbush Vineyards. Here we will try locally made wine. Hop back on the motor coach which will take you to the second stop, Kinsip Fine Spirits. Here we will try craft spirits. Reboard the motor coach which will take you to your hotel in Picton where your Travac Tours Director will help check you in. This evening you will be driven to your included dinner at with a Countylicious menu.
Overnight: Picton Harbor Inn
Day 2
Start your day with your included breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing free morning before checking out of your hotel, and boarding your motorcoach. Before returning to Ottawa, we will be stopping at Waupoos Estate Winery. To start with, we will be enjoying a wine tasting. After enjoying the tasting, we will be having an included lunch from their Countylicious Menu. Following lunch, we will also have a cider tasting at Waupoos. After our time at Waupoos, we will head for the last stop of the tour. Parsons Brewing Company will have local beer for you to try as you enjoy the atmosphere. After this stop we will take you back to Ottawa, on route will be a pit stop and dinner ($).
Itinerary & wineries subject to change.
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)
Grand European with Viking Cruises- 2022 & 2023
Dates and pricing for 2022 and 2023:
August 14-29, 2022:
Category E-Riverview $6,799.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category D-French Balcony $9,049.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category C-French Balcony $9,449.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category B-Veranda $10,149.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Other cabin category costs available on request.
July 26- August 10, 2023:
Category E-Riverview $6,549.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category D-French Balcony $8,649.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category C-French Balcony $8,999.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category B-Veranda $9,699.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Other cabin category costs available on request.
September 24- October 9, 2023:
Category E-Riverview $7,249.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category D-French Balcony $9,749.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category C-French Balcony $10,149.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Category B-Veranda $10,999.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only
Other cabin category costs available on request.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Ottawa on your scheduled flight(s) to Budapest. Dinner and a light breakfast are served onboard. (D)
Day 2
Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest, then transfer to your ship. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (D)
Day 3
Budapest, Hungary
Today we visit highlights of the hilly Buda and cosmopolitan Pest sides of the city, starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch on board your ship; the rest of the day is yours to explore the city. You may choose to join us on an optional excursion to experience the thermal springs, restorative natural spas whose waters locals have bathed in for centuries. Or, perhaps select another of our optional excursions designed to allow you to delve deeper into the history, culture and cuisine of this fascinating city. Return to your ship for dinner and evening departure. (B, L, D)
Day 4
Vienna, Austria
Enjoy a day of scenic cruising along the beautiful Danube toward Vienna. As we sail, perhaps join this morning’s German language lesson to learn a few key words and phrases. You may also choose to attend an afternoon presentation on Viennese coffee houses. We arrive early this evening. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. (B, L, D)
Day 5
Vienna, Austria
Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Alternately, you may wish to join us on one of the day’s optional excursions, perhaps touring Schönbrunn Palace, the “Versailles of Vienna,” visiting the Spanish Riding School’s famed Lipizzaner stallions, or celebrating a local tradition this evening at a high-spirited Heurigen dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 6
Melk, Austria
Today, visit the abbey at Melk, a 900-year-old Benedictine monastery featuring Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture. See its wonderful frescoes and admire the comprehensive collection of medieval manuscripts in its library. Rejoin your ship and cruise through dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 7
Passau, Germany
Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. Admire the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Enjoy lunch on board your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, set out this morning with your guide to enjoy a full-day optional tour of picturesque Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and setting of The Sound of Music. We cruise through the night. (B, L, D)
Day 8
Regensburg, Germany
Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and tour this wonderfully preserved medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including structures dating back to Roman times. Discover many 13th- and 14th-century patrician houses and see the splendid St. Peter’s Cathedral. During free time, visit the Alte Würstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany’s oldest restaurant. Alternately, you may choose to disembark this morning and drive with your guide to Munich for an optional full-day tour of this cultural and historic city, rejoining your ship before our evening departure. Cruise through dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 9
Nuremberg, Germany
Cruise the Main–Danube Canal this morning. Or, instead, disembark in Roth for a short drive to Nuremberg and use your free time to explore until lunchtime. After lunch, venture out on a tour of the city. Visit the ruins of Zeppelin Field, the Nazi parade grounds of the 1930s, and see the Palace of Justice, site of the infamous Nuremberg Trials. See the Old Town area as you walk past the Albrecht Dürer House and Main Market Square. Alternately, you may choose to join an optional afternoon World War II tour including the illuminating Documentation Center. Dinner is served on board your ship before we depart late this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 10
Bamburg, Germany
Continue along the Main–Danube Canal this morning, arriving in Bamberg in early afternoon. Enjoy a tour of Bamberg, with its medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your walking tour includes a visit to the magnificent 11th-century cathedral, reworked in late Romanesque style in the 13th century, and the picturesque city hall built on a tiny island in the middle of a river. Take some free time to enjoy Bamberg and sample some of the town’s distinctive smoke-flavored beer before returning on board. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Würzburg, Germany
Today, enjoy an onboard lunch, then tour Würzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, you may choose to disembark this morning to experience an optional full-day journey along Germany’s picturesque “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg, with its turreted city wall and impressive Gothic and baroque architecture. Upon returning to Würzburg, enjoy a tour of the Bishops’ Residenz before rejoining your ship for dinner and an evening glassblowing demonstration. (B, L, D)
Day 12
Wertheim, Germany
Wertheim is located at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. During your morning walking tour, experience life in a typical small German town. Stop in a bakery and a butcher shop, and learn about Wertheim’s glassblowing tradition. Enjoy free time to explore before returning to your ship for lunch. Alternately, depart this morning on an all-day optional excursion that offers a rare glimpse into noble life, enjoying Privileged Access visits to two very different castles: Schloss Mespelbrunn and Schloss Löwenstein. (B, L, D)
Day 13
Koblenz, Germany
Today, we cruise past hilltop castles along the Rhine; this stunning stretch of the river is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Lorelei Rock, which marks the river’s narrowest point; the rock is named after a legendary Rhine Maiden who lured sailors to their demise. This afternoon, we’ll stop to visit Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine fortress never destroyed. Rejoin your ship in Koblenz and dine on board. (B, L, D)
Day 14
Cologne, Germany
Arrive in Cologne during breakfast, then disembark for a tour of Germany’s fourth largest city. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin’s Church and visit the Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend your free time enjoying Cologne’s atmospheric waterfront, or perhaps join an optional excursion on which you will ascend to the Dom’s roof for up-close views of the cathedral’s architecture and bird’s-eye vistas of Cologne. Afterward, return on board for dinner. Alternately, you may set off on an optional excursion to explore Cologne’s spirited beer culture, sampling Kölsch, a light, crisp beer brewed only in Cologne, and enjoying a brauhaus dinner. After, return to your ship for a late-evening departure. (B, L, D)
Day 15
Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
We sail along the Rhine during the morning hours. Admire scenic views and enjoy a morning of enjoyable Dutch diversions: sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch Golden Age. This afternoon, your ship arrives in Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for an afternoon tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, plus you enter a working windmill for a tour of its mechanisms and living quarters. Board your ship for departure and dinner. Arrive in Amsterdam around midnight. (B, L, D)
Day 16
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.
*Itinerary always subject to change*
Alaska Cruise
One of the great adventures on the planet is an Alaskan cruise. There are plenty of reasons why. The sheer magnificence of Alaska and the Inside Passage is captivating and awe inspiring. Its beauty has drawn poets and adventurers; sailors and gold seekers and more recently tourists from around the world.
Join us as we venture north to Anchorage for a 10 day odyssey of discovery including a superb Alaskan cruise through the Inside Passage.
Set sail from the quaint town of Whittier and prepare to experience all the beauty and majesty of the Alaskan wilderness. Get up close and personal with the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, see humpback whales off of Icy Strait Point, and ride a jet-powered catamaran in Ketchikan. (optional)
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Your Alaskan adventure begins with a flight to Anchorage. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day will be free.
Day 2
This morning you will have a chance to visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska’s indigenous people. After your visit you will have time to enjoy Anchorage.
Day 3
This afternoon you will make your way to Whittier. Whittier is a quaint town located on the western side of Prince William Sound. The town was named after the great American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Tourists flock here for fishing and hunting as the region’s wildlife is rich and vast. You will board your cruise ship, the Norwegian Sun in the late afternoon.
Day 4
Your visit today will be to the Hubbard Glacier. Get up close and personal with the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tidewater glacier. Its 1350 square miles of blue ice and one of the most active in Alaska.
Day 5
Your ship today will be travelling to Icy Strait Point. The Icy Strait Point experience combines authentic regional culture with incredible natural beauty. Enjoy Tlingit dancing and art. You can also get closer than
you’d ever imagine to humpback whales and brown bears in the wild. Work up a wilderness hunger and satisfy it with fresh Dungeness crab.
Day 6
Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Ice Fields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area’s many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a worthwhile treck.
Day 7
No trip to Alaska is complete without a visit to Skagway. In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway’s charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days.
Day 8
From Skagway you will make your way to Ketchikan. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness.
Day 9
Cruising the Inside Passage is an essential experience when taking a cruise to Alaska. Get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else as you sail through the islands of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Kayaking, glacier walking, hiking and birding are just a few of the unforgettable activities you can enjoy here.
Day 10
Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don’t miss Queen Elizabeth Park – a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore. Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking. Your host will fill you in on all the details.
This is Norwegians Onboard smoking policy. This policy is subject to change without notice.
Norweigan Smoking Policy
Guests may smoke only in designated areas* as follows:
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*Electronic cigarettes are not permitted in public areas where there is a no smoking policy enforced
The Road to Yellowstone
It is a once in a lifetime adventure, an escapade into the plains and mountains of the old west. Travac’s “Road to Yellowstone Tour” starts in Denver and follows a path through some of the most iconic sites in American folklore legend and history. You’ll visit Mt Rushmore in Rapid City, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, the Badlands, Deadwood, Devils Tower and Yellowstone National Park. While in Yellowstone, you will marvel at “Geyser Country” and its prime attraction “Old Faithful”.
For booking information, contact Travac Tours at the westgate Mall, 1309 Carling Avenue in Ottawa at (613) 728-1934. You may also visit us online at www.travactours.com
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ottawa-Denver
Your holiday begins with your flights to Denver. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day will be at your leisure.
Day 2: Denver-Rapid City
Leaving Denver, you will make your way to Rapid City. Along the way we’ll make a stop at Hot Springs. The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs is the world’s largest mammoth research facility. You will be able to tour an active paleontological dig site and view ice age fossils that are exhibited as they were found. An authentic western dinner at the Circle B Chuckwagon Ranch is included tonight.
Day 3: Rapid City
After breakfast you will be joined by a professional local guide for a visit to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Your guide will explain the history of this monument and the people behind its development. Your guide will also take you to visit The Crazy Horse Memorial, the largest memorial of its type in North America. In the afternoon you will visit Custer State Park famous for its granite spires and buffalo herds. In the evening you will return to Mt. Rushmore for the spectacular lighting ceremony of its renowned mountain face.
Day 4: Rapid City-Deadwood
Today will lead you into the heart of gold country in the black hills. You will learn about how the gold was discovered and the unique process for refining the gold into Jewelry. You will have ample time to stroll the main street of Rapid City and enjoy it ambiance before you head to the old west town of Deadwood, resting place of some of the west’s most iconic characters such as Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. Your journey will also include a trip to Tatanka. Tatanka is home of the world’s third largest bronze sculpture. It tells the story of the more than 60 million bison that once roamed the Great Plains and the lifestyle of the American Indians that lived in the area.
Day 5: Deadwood-Cody
From Deadwood you will head to the Devil’s Tower National Monument. This 1267 foor tower is the core of a volcano that has been exposed after millions of years of erosion. It is famous as a backdrop to the 1977 film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” After a short, optional trek around the monument (under 2 km ) we will start our journey to Cody. Traveling through Sundance and Buffalo (lunch stop) we reach our final destination of Cody. After we check into the hotel, we can then stroll the main street with for dinner and the evening on our own.
Day 6: Cody
After breakfast you will begin your journey into the Bighorn Mountains with a stop at Shell Falls in Bighorn National Forest. You will then enter Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first and one of the largest national parks in the world. Your visit through the park will include several stops and photo opportunities.
Day 7: Cody
Our full day in Yellowstone Park will begin with a visit to Yellowstone Lake. From Yellowstone Lake you will then visit and enjoy the magnificent views of the “Grand Canyon of Yellowstone” in the canyon district. It will then be on to “Mammoth Country” to view the spectacular Mammoth Hot Springs. These springs were created by the long time build up of minerals.
Day 8: Jackson Hole
Your adventure at Yellowstone continues with a visit to “Geyser Country”. Here you will have a chance to see and marvel at Old Faithful , which erupts every 80 minutes. You then travel south to Grand Teton National Park. The park is named after Grand Teton which at 13,770 ft is the highest mountain in the Teton mountain range. This glaciated mountain range is composed by a series of “horns” making the Tetons a textbook example of alpine topography. It is also considered one of the most beautiful
parts of the Rockies and is a photographer’s dream. We spend our last night in this rugged country at historic Jackson Hole.
Day 9: Jackson-Salt Lake City
After breakfast you will make your way to Salt Lake City travelling through Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Salt Lake lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Range to the east and north. The Oquirrh Mountains border the western edge of the valley. While in Salt Lake you will enjoy a tour including the Great Salt Lake, the State Capitol, Temple Square and the Brigham Young Statue.
Day 10: Salt Lake City
Your day will be at leisure in Salt Lake City and you will never run out of things to do. You may wish to spend some time at Temple Square, visit the Olympic sites or possibly take a carriage ride. If you want to include a cultural experience that is uniquely Salt Lake, add some genealogy to your vacation. Experts at the Family Search Center will be happy to start you on your road to discovery. Shopping is always an option and the shopping is terrific.
Day 11: Salt Lake City-Ottawa
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flights back to Ottawa.
Please note that travel times are approximate and will fluctuate with traffic conditions. Travel times do not include time allocated for sightseeing stops.