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Spain- Costa del Sol- Breakfast & Dinner Included

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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.

Travac is pleased to be offering exceptional new 3 week packages to the Costa del Sol region of Spain that include 2 meals per day, perfectly located deluxe accommodations in Benalmádena, and the services of a local guide while at your destination.

Attractively priced, space is sure to sell out quickly- early booking is your best guarantee of enjoying this fabulous holiday.

February 05– February 27, 2026 (21 nights)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Standard room (Lateral Sea View) 

Double occupancy: $4629 per person ($3729 + taxes of $900).

Single occupancy: $6939 ($6039 + taxes of $900).

 

Premium room (Frontal Sea View)  

Double occupancy: $5399 per person ($4499 + taxes of $900).

February 12 – February 27, 2026 (14 nights)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Standard room (Lateral Sea View) 

Double occupancy: $3729 per person ($2829 + taxes of $900).
Single occupancy: $5369 ($4469 + taxes of $900).

 

Premium room (Frontal Sea View)  

Double occupancy: $4899 per person ($3999 + taxes of $900).

February 12 – March 6, 2026 (21 nights)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Standard room (Lateral Sea View) 

Double occupancy: $4629 per person ($3729 + taxes of $900).

Single occupancy: $6939 ($6039 + taxes of $900).

 

Premium room (Frontal Sea View)  

Double occupancy: $5399 per person ($4499 + taxes of $900).

February 19 – March 13, 2026 (21 nights)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Standard room (Lateral Sea View) 

Double occupancy: $4629 per person ($3729 + taxes of $900).

Single occupancy: $6939 ($6039 + taxes of $900).

 

Premium room (Frontal Sea View)  

Double occupancy: $5399 per person ($4499 + taxes of $900).

 

 

 

Hotel Information


Hotel Best Triton

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. Antonio Machado, 29, 29630
Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain

+34 952 44 32 40



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Spain and Morocco Combination Tour- January departure

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January 24 – February 15, 2026

For all of our other 2026 Spain/Morocco Combination Tour dates, please click here.

Enjoy the very best of the Costa del Sol with the Imperial cities of Morocco this winter with Travac!

This holiday will take you on a tour of Morocco before heading to the Costa Del Sol for a 2 week stay.

Morocco will offer you an exhilarating mix of culture and history. Each stop has been carefully planned to illuminate Morocco’s proud heritage that dates back thousands of years.

Your tour will start in Marrakech. Along the way you will visit Rabat, Casablanca, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez, and Tangiers. Each offers a different perspective on the past and present life in Morocco.

Breakfast and dinner are included every day throughout this fabulous holiday.

Please note there are a maximum of 36 seats available on this tour.  Early booking is essential!

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart from Canada 

Depart Westgate Mall to Montreal airport by private motorcoach. Your flight departs with Air Transat from Montreal direct to Marrakech, Morocco. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.

Day 2

Arrival in Morocco

Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will be transferred to your hotel by private chartered coach. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in. The balance of the day is at your leisure.

3 nights at Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa (or similar).

Day 3

Marrakech

Today you will have a panoramic tour of Marrakech, the Red City, where you will see the Menara Gardens, the 16th Century Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the Koutoubia Minaret. A visit is also included to the Majorelle Gardens. Optional lunch and continue visiting the medina for shopping. At the Djemaa El Fna Square, you will see snake charmers, acrobats, water sellers and scribes writing letters for the illiterate.

Day 4

Marrakech

After breakfast, depart for an exciting excursion to Ourika Valley. You will enjoy one of the most spectacular Atlas Valleys with stunning and captivating settings. The Berbers, local inhabitants, still keep their uses and traditional way of living. You will visit a typical Berber House and experience the local atmosphere while enjoying Moroccan Tea as part of their hospitality. Stop for lunch (not included) and return to your hotel in Marrakech in the afternoon.

Day 5

Marrakech to Rabat

Today you will depart for Rabat with a brief stop in Casablanca. Upon arrival, you will have a panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan city with a visit (from the exterior) of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest functioning mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the world. Free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib (promenade) for lunch (not included). You will then continue to Rabat to check in to your hotel. This evening, you will have time to see the beautiful Kasbah of Oudayas fortress, located on the Buregregs riverbank.

1 night at Hotel Le Diwan Gallery (or similar).

Day 6

Rabat to Fez

This morning, the city tour of Rabat will show you the exquisite 12 th century Tower of Hassan, the bustling Kasbah, and the imposing Royal Palace (from the exterior). You will also visit the Mohamed 5 th Mausoleum and the ruins of the old mosque. After leaving Rabat, our first stop will be Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins. Free time for lunch then on to Meknes. There you will stroll through the medina, Plaza El-Hedim and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. You will then continue to Fez to check in to your hotel.

2 nights at Hotel Les Merinides (or similar).

Day 7

Fez

Today you will have a full tour of Fez, the first imperial city of Morocco, founded in the 9 th Century. You will visit the Jewish and Christian Quarters, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the medina (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its mosques and university, the Nejarine fountain, and the Tanners Quarters, including entrance to Medersa Bouaninia.

 

Day 8

Fez to Tangiers

After breakfast, depart for Tangiers. You will have a tour of Tangiers including Cape Espartel & Hercules Grotto (outside). Lunch on your own in Tangiers. This afternoon, we will visit the Kashbah, the Zocos, and stroll into the Medina.

1 night at Hilton City Center and Residences (or similar).

Day 9

Transfer from Tangiers to Costa del Sol, Spain

After breakfast, depart for Tangiers harbour where you will board the ferry (you are responsible for taking all your luggage onto and off the ferry) to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tarifa, Spain. On arrival, we will board our coach for the transfer to Costa del Sol. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with hotel check-in and advise you of a meeting time for your information session on optional tours.

Day 10 to 22

Costa del Sol, Spain

The Hotel Ocean House is a four-star resort hotel located beachfront in the popular holiday destination of Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. All accommodations have bed and separate sitting rooms, all with their own terrace. Breakfast and dinner daily make it an ideal choice for a delightful vacation.

During your two-week stay, your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities ($). The optional tours are paid locally in Euros and once paid are non-refundable. A listing of these tours along with costs are only available locally once in Spain.

The towns of Benalmádena, Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas, Malaga, 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, Granada and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar ($). Shopping opportunities are extensive. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week.

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Hotel Information


Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. du Président Kennedy
Marrakech 40000, Morocco

+212 5244-47400


Hotel Le Diwan Rabat-Gallery or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Place De L'Unité Africaine
Rabat 10005, Morocco

+212 5372-62727


Hotel Les Merinides or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Avenue des Mérinides، 30000
Fez, Morocco
30090
+212 5356-45226


Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Rond point de la gare ferroviaire
Tangier 90000, Morocco

+212 5393-09700


Hotel Ocean House or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
C. Salvador Allende, 45, 29620
Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

+34 952 38 70 66



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Portugal, Spain, and Morocco

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February 8- March 8, 2026

Please note: this tour will be in Morocco during Ramadan.

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart from Canada

Depart Westgate Mall to Montreal airport by private motorcoach. Your flight departs with Air Transat from Montreal direct to Lisbon, Portugal. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.

Day 2

Arrival in Portugal

Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Algarve in Portugal. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.

Day 3 to 11

Algarve, Portugal

With many of the country’s safest and loveliest beaches, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrast beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Take in some of the local cuisine such as chicken piri-piri, cataplana, fish stew, local fish, olives, almonds, and desserts.

Details and costs of optional tours will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All monies are paid for these tours in Euros and must be in cash. Once paid, the monies are non-refundable.

Day 12

Transfer from Portugal to Spain

Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with checkout. They will travel with you on your private motorcoach from Portugal to Spain. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (washroom and lunch stops enroute). Once you arrive at the hotel in Spain, your Travac Tours Director will assist with check-in.

Day 13 to 21

Costa del Sol

The Hotel Best Triton is located on the beachfront and in front of the Benalmádena promenade. The Best Tritón is the ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday tanning and enjoying the breeze of the Mediterranean Sea.
Completely renovated, this hotel in Benalmádena will have an outdoor pool, a large terrace, a buffet-style restaurant with “live cooking” offering national and international cuisine, brasserie, bar-cafeteria, pool bar, an extensive day and night entertainment program, gym and spa, hairdresser and beauty salon, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and parking.

During your stay, your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities ($). The optional tours are paid locally in Euros and once paid are non-refundable. A listing of these tours along with costs are only available locally once in Spain.

The towns of Benalmádena, Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas, Malaga, 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, Granada and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar ($). Shopping opportunities are extensive. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week.

Day 22

Transfer to Tangiers, Morocco

Today you will travel to the Spanish harbour, Tarifa, where you will board the ferry (you are responsible for taking all your luggage onto and off the ferry) to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangiers. On arrival, you will check into the hotel. There will be time to have lunch, followed by a panoramic tour of the city, including Cape Espartel & Hercules Grotto, and a stroll into Medina.

1 night at Hilton City Center and Residences (or similar).

Day 23

Tangiers to Fez

Today you will leave Tangiers and travel through the Medium Atlas Mountain range. The first stop will be in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins. There will be a stop enroute for lunch (on your own), then on to Meknes. There you will stroll through the medina, Plaza El-Hedim and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. The route continues to Fez, where you will check in to your hotel.

2 nights at Hotel Les Merinides (or similar).

Day 24

Fez

Today you will have a full tour of Fez, the first imperial city of Morocco, founded in the 9 th Century. You will visit the Jewish and Christian Quarters, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the medina (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its mosques and university, the Nejarine fountain, and the Tanners Quarters, including entrance to Medersa Bouaninia.

 

Day 25

Fez to Rabat

Enroute to Rabat, the Capital of the Kingdom, we will stop for lunch (not included). Upon arrival in the afternoon, the city tour will show you the exquisite 12 th century Tower of Hassan, the bustling Kasbah, and the imposing Royal Palace (from the exterior). You will also visit the Mohamed 5 th Mausoleum and the ruins of the old mosque. Before checking in at the hotel, you will have time to see the beautiful Kasbah of Oudayas fortress, located on the Buregregs riverbank.

1 night at Hotel Le Diwan Gallery (or similar).

Day 26

Rabat to Marrakech

Today you will depart for Marrakech with a brief stop in Casablanca, where you will have free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib promenade for lunch on your own. This will be followed by a panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan city with a visit (from the exterior) of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest functioning mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the world. Free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib (promenade) for lunch (not included). You will then continue to Marrakech to check in to your hotel.

3 nights at Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa (or similar)

Day 27

Marrakech

Today you will have a panoramic tour of Marrakech, the Red City, where you will see the Menara Gardens, the 16th Century Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the Koutoubia Minaret. A visit is also included to the Majorelle Gardens. Optional lunch and continue visiting the medina for shopping. At the Djemaa El Fna Square, you will see snake charmers, acrobats, water sellers and scribes writing letters for the illiterate.

Day 28

Marrakech

After breakfast, depart for an exciting excursion to Ourika Valley. You will enjoy one of the most spectacular Atlas Valleys with stunning and captivating settings. The Berbers, local inhabitants, still keep their uses and traditional way of living. You will visit a typical Berber House and experience the local atmosphere while enjoying Moroccan Tea as part of their hospitality. Stop for lunch (not included) and return to your hotel in Marrakech in the afternoon.

Day 29

Return to Canada 

Your Tour Director will assist with check-out and will travel with you on your transfer from the hotel to the airport via private coach. Your flight is direct from Marrakech to Montreal with Air Transat.

Itinerary and flights are subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Luna Oura

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
R. de Dunfermline, 8200-278
Albufeira, Portugal

+351 289 590 170


Hotel Ocean House

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
C. Salvador Allende, 45, 29620
Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

+34 952 38 70 66


Hilton City Center and Residences

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Rond point de la gare ferroviaire
Tangier , Morocco
90000
+212 5393-09700


Hotel Les Merinides

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Avenue des Mérinides، 30000
Fes, Morocco

+212 5356-45226


Hotel Le Diwan Gallery

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Place De L'Unité Africaine
Rabat, Morocco
10005
+212 5372-62727


Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. du Président Kennedy
Marrakech 40000, Morocco

+212 5244-47400



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Portugal and Spain

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February 1-25, 2026

February 15 – March 9, 2026: Breakfast & Dinner included

February 15- March 15, 2026

February 24- March 24, 2026

January 9- April 1, 2026

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.

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.

Whether this is your first visit to the Costa del Sol or you have enjoyed its pleasures in the past there is always something new to discover.

Early booking is your best guarantee of enjoying this great holiday!

February 1 – 25, 2026

Day 1 – Depart from Canada 

Depart from Ottawa with your Travac Tours Director to Montreal airport by private motor coach. Your flight with Air Transat from Montreal to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

Day 2 – Arrival Portugal 

Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Algarve in Portugal. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with hotel check-in.

Days 2 to 15 – Algarve, Portugal 

With many of the countries safest and most beautiful beaches, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrasts beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Take in some of the local cuisine such as chicken piri-piri, cataplana, fish stew, olives, almonds, and of course the many tasty desserts.

Details and costs of optional tours ($) will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Day 15 – Transfer from Portugal to Spain

Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with a check out. They will travel with you on your private motorcoach from Portugal to Spain. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (with a washroom and a lunch stop enroute). Once you arrive at the hotel in Spain, your Travac Tours Director will assist with hotel check in.

Days 15 to 25 – Costa del Sol

The Sunset Beach Club is a beachfront property located in the popular holiday destination of Benalmadena in the Costa del Sol. Accommodations consist of one bedroom hotel apartments or studios, all with their own balcony/terrace and small 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 should you choose. 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 for a charge. 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 on your second day in Spain. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Day 25 – Return to Canada 

Today you will be transferred to Malaga airport via private coach for your direct flight with Air Transat from Malaga to Montreal. You will meet up with your Travac Tours Director at the baggage claim and he/she will transfer with you via private motor coach back to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**

Total selling price including all taxes:

Based on a Studio apartment in Portugal and a Standard One Bedroom apartment – Mountain side (North facing) in Spain

Double occupancy: $4,199 per person ($3,299 + $900 taxes)

Single occupancy: : $5,619 ($4,719 + $900 taxes)

Please note that it is possible to upgrade your room (in both Spain and Portugal), based on availability at time of booking.

Portugal Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment: Add $90 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $180

Spain Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment Seaside: Add $170 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $340

Deluxe Junior Suite studio apartment Seaside: Add $170 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $340

What’s Included

  • Round trip private motor coach transfers between Ottawa and Montreal
  • Return airfare: Montreal to Lisbon, Malaga to Montreal
  • Private motorcoach transfers in Portugal and Spain
  • 14 nights’ accommodation at the Luna Oura in Portugal in chosen apartment type
  • 9 nights’ accommodation at the Sunset Beach Club in Spain in chosen apartment type
  • Services of a Travac Tours Director

February 15 – March 9, 2026:

Breakfast and dinner included

Day 1 – Depart from Canada 

Depart from Ottawa with your Travac Tours Director to Montreal airport by private motor coach. Your flight with Air Transat from Montreal to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

Day 2 – Arrival Portugal 

Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Algarve in Portugal. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with hotel check-in.

Days 2 to 13 – Algarve, Portugal 

With many of the countries safest and most beautiful beaches, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrasts beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Take in some of the local cuisine such as chicken piri-piri, cataplana, fish stew, olives, almonds, and of course the many tasty desserts.

Details and costs of optional tours ($) will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Turim Presidente 

Day 13 – Transfer from Portugal to Spain 

Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with a check out. They will travel with you on your private motorcoach from Portugal to Spain. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (with a washroom and a lunch stop enroute). Once you arrive at the hotel in Spain, your Travac Tours Director will assist with hotel check in.

Days 13 to 23 – Costa del Sol – February 27 – March 09

On the beachfront and facing the Benalmádena promenade, the Best Tritón is the ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday, tanning and enjoying the Mediterranean breeze. Completely renovated, the four-star hotel in Benalmádena will have an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), a buffet restaurant, a pool bar, an extensive daytime and evening entertainment programme, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and parking.

Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities ($) during your stay. The optional tours are paid locally in Euros and once paid are non-refundable. A listing of these tours along with costs are only available locally once in Spain.

The towns of Torremolinos, 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, Granada and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar ($). Shopping opportunities are extensive. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week.

Hotel: Hotel Best Triton 

Day 23 – Return to Canada 

Today you will be transferred to Malaga airport via private coach for your direct flight with Air Transat from Malaga to Montreal. You will meet up with your Travac Tours Director at the baggage claim and he/she will transfer with you via private motor coach back to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**

Total selling price including all taxes:

Standard Room (Lateral Sea View)

Double occupancy: $4,899 per person ($3,999 + taxes of $900 taxes)

Single occupancy: $7,039 ($6,139 + taxes of $900)

Please note that it is possible to upgrade your room in Spain based on availability at time of booking.
Spain Upgrade Costs:
Premium Room – Frontal Seaview: Add $400 per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is not available.

What’s included

  • Round trip private motor coach transfers between Ottawa and Montreal
  • Return airfare: Montreal to Lisbon, Malaga to Montreal
  • Private motorcoach transfers in Portugal and Spain
  • 11 nights’ accommodation at the Turim Presidente in Portugal in chosen apartment type
  • 10 nights’ accommodation at the Hotel Best Triton in Spain in chosen apartment type
  • 2 meals per day (buffet breakfast and dinner daily)
  • Dinner in Spain includes water and 1/4L of wine per person
  • Services of a Travac Tours Director

February 15 – March 15, 2026

Day 1 – Depart from Canada 

Depart from Ottwa with your Travac Tours Director to Montreal airport by private motor coach. Your flight with Air Transat from Montreal to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

Day 2 – Arrival Portugal

Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Algarve in Portugal. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with hotel check-in.

Days 2 to 15 – Algarve, Portugal 

With many of the countries safest and most beautiful beaches, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrasts beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Take in some of the local cuisine such as chicken piri-piri, cataplana, fish stew, olives, almonds, and of course the many tasty desserts.

Details and costs of optional tours ($) will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Luna Oura

Day 15 – Transfer from Portugal to Spain 

Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with a check out. They will travel with you on your private motorcoach from Portugal to Spain. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (with a washroom and a lunch stop enroute). Once you arrive at the hotel in Spain, your Travac Tours Director will assist with hotel check in.

Days 15 to 29 – Costa del Sol 

The Sunset Beach Club is a beachfront property located in the popular holiday destination of Benalmadena in the Costa del Sol. Accommodations consist of one bedroom hotel apartments or studios, all with their own balcony/terrace and small 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 should you choose. 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 for a charge. 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 on your second day in Spain. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Sunset Beach Club

Day 29 – Return to Canada 

Today you will be transferred to Malaga airport via private coach for your direct flight with Air Transat from Malaga to Montreal. You will meet up with your Travac Tours Director at the baggage claim and he/she will transfer with you via private motor coach back to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**

Total selling price including all taxes:

Based on a Studio apartment in Portugal and a Standard One Bedroom apartment – Mountain side (North facing) in Spain

Double occupancy: $4,799 per person ($3,899 + taxes of $900)

Single occupancy: $6,369 ($5,469 + taxes of $900)

Please note that it is possible to upgrade your room (in both Spain and Portugal), based on availability at time of booking.

Portugal Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment: Add $80 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $160

Spain Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment Seaside: Add $235 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $470

Deluxe Junior Suite studio apartment Seaside: Add $235 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $470

What’s Included

  • Round trip private motor coach transfers between Ottawa and Montreal
  • Return airfare: Montreal to Lisbon, Malaga to Montreal
  • Private motorcoach transfers in Portugal and Spain
  • 13 nights’ accommodation at the Luna Oura in Portugal in chosen apartment type
  • 14 nights’ accommodation at the Sunset Beach Club in Spain in chosen apartment type
  • Services of a Travac Tours Director

February 24 – March 24, 2026

Day 1 – Depart from Canada 

Depart from Ottawa with your Travac Tours Director to Montreal airport by private motor coach. Your flight with Air Transat from Montreal to Malaga. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

Day 2 – Arrival Malaga

Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motor coach to the Malaga. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with hotel check-in.

Days 2 to 16 – Costa del Sol 

The Sunset Beach Club is a beachfront property located in the popular holiday destination of Benalmadena in the Costa del Sol. Accommodations consist of one bedroom hotel apartments or studios, all with their own balcony/terrace and small 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 should you choose. 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 for a charge. 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 on your second day in Spain. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Sunset Beach Club

Day 16 – Transfer from Spain to Portugal 

Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with a check out. They will travel with you on your private motorcoach from Spain to Portugal. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (with a washroom and a lunch stop enroute). Once you arrive at the hotel in Portugal, your Travac Tours Director will assist with hotel check in.

Days 16 to 27 – Algarve 

With many of the countries safest and most beautiful beaches, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrasts beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Take in some of the local cuisine such as chicken piri-piri, cataplana, fish stew, olives, almonds, and of course the many tasty desserts.

Details and costs of optional tours ($) will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Luna Oura

Day 27 to 29 – Lisbon

Departure from Luna Oura to Lisbon via private motorcoach.

Day 29 – Return to Canada 

Today you will be transferred to Lisbon airport via private coach for your direct flight with Air Transat from Lisbon to Montreal. You will meet up with your Travac Tours Director at the baggage claim and he/she will transfer with you via private motor coach back to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**

Total selling price including all taxes:

Based on a Studio apartment in Portugal and a Standard One Bedroom apartment – Mountain side (North facing) in Spain

Double occupancy: $4,999 per person ($4,099 + taxes of $900)

Single occupancy: $6,499 ($5,599 + taxes of $900)

Please note that it is possible to upgrade your room (in both Spain and Portugal), based on availability at time of booking.

Portugal Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment: Add $70 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $140

Spain Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment Seaside: Add $215 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $430

Deluxe Junior Suite studio apartment Seaside: Add $215 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $430

What’s Included

  • Round trip private motor coach transfers between Ottawa and Montreal
  • Return airfare: Montreal to Lisbon, Malaga to Montreal
  • Private motorcoach transfers in Portugal and Spain
  • 12 nights’ accommodation at the Luna Oura in Portugal in chosen apartment type
  • 15 nights’ accommodation at the Sunset Beach Club in Spain in chosen apartment type
  • Services of a Travac Tours Director

January 9 – April 1, 2026

Day 1 – Depart from Canada 

Depart from Ottawa with your Travac Tours Director to Montreal airport by private motor coach. Your flight with Air Transat from Montreal to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

Day 2 – Arrival in Portugal

Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Algarve in Portugal. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with hotel check-in.

Days 2 to 52 – Algarve, Portugal 

With many of the countries safest and most beautiful beaches, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrasts beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Take in some of the local cuisine such as chicken piri-piri, cataplana, fish stew, olives, almonds, and of course the many tasty desserts.

Details and costs of optional tours ($) will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Cerro Mar

Day 52 – Transfer from Portugal to Spain 

Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with a check out. They will travel with you on your private motorcoach from Portugal to Spain. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (with a washroom and a lunch stop enroute). Once you arrive at the hotel in Spain, your Travac Tours Director will assist with hotel check in.

Days 52 to 83 – Costa del Sol 

The Sunset Beach Club is a beachfront property located in the popular holiday destination of Benalmadena in the Costa del Sol. Accommodations consist of one bedroom hotel apartments or studios, all with their own balcony/terrace and small 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 should you choose. 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 for a charge. 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 on your second day in Spain. All monies for these optional tours must be paid in cash (Euros) and are fully non-refundable once paid.

Hotel: Sunset Beach Club

Day 83 – Return to Canada 

Today you will be transferred to Malaga airport via private coach for your direct flight with Air Transat from Malaga to Montreal. You will meet up with your Travac Tours Director at the baggage claim and he/she will transfer with you via private motor coach back to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

**Itinerary and flights are always subject to change**

Total selling price including all taxes:

Based on Atlantico accommodation in Portugal and a Standard One Bedroom apartment – Mountain side (North facing) in Spain

Double occupancy: $8,089 per person ($7,189 + taxes of $900).

Single occupancy: $12,539 ($11,639 + taxes of $900).

Please note that it is possible to upgrade your room (in both Spain and Portugal), based on availability at time of booking.

Portugal Upgrade Costs:

Garden room: Add $650 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $1300

Spain Upgrade Costs:

One Bedroom apartment Seaside: Add $645 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $1290

Deluxe Junior Suite studio apartment Seaside: Add $645 per person based on double occupancy | Single Occupancy add $1290

What’s Included

  • Round trip private motor coach transfers between Ottawa and Montreal
  • Return airfare: Montreal to Lisbon, Malaga to Montreal
  • Private motorcoach transfers in Portugal and Spain
  • 50 nights’ accommodation at the Cerro Mar in Portugal in chosen apartment type
  • 31 nights’ accommodation at the Sunset Beach Club in Spain in chosen apartment type
  • Services of a Travac Tours Director

Hotel Information


Luna Oura

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
R. de Dunfermline, 8200-278
Albufeira, Portugal

+351 289 590 170


Cerro Mar (January departure)

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
R. António Aleixo 12, 8200-091
Albufeira, Portugal

+351 289 590 520


Sunset Beach

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. del Sol, s/n, 29630 Benalmádena
Malaga, Spain

+34 952 57 94 00


Turim Presidente (February 15-March 9 trip)

Hotel website



Hotel Address
Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas
8500-801 Portimão, Portugal

+351 282 460 030


Hotel Best Triton (February 15-March 9 trip)

Hotel website



Hotel Address
Avenida Antonio Machado 29
29630, Benalmádena, Spain

(+34) 952 443 240



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Italy: The Amalfi Coast and Sicily

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A Cultural Escapade into Amalfi and Sicily 

April 6-20, 2026

Amalfi is an unforgettable destination; it has been fashioned with dramatic landscapes and vistas that are truly awe-inspiring. Your time in Sorrento will include many escapes, including one of the great drives along the jagged cliffs of this ancient coast. You will also have a chance to visit the island of love, Capri, known for its magical beauty. Another excursion will take you to the ruins of Pompeii, set against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius.

Travelling south, your holiday will take you to Sicily. Located in the midst of the Mediterranean, this island has a personality of its own, full of flavour and teeming with cultural architecture dating back thousands of years. Ruins from both the Greek and Roman period are said to be the best in Europe. Each day will be filled with unexpected riches that are sure to enhance your experience.

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

This afternoon you will depart Ottawa with your Travac Tours Director to Montreal airport by private motorcoach for your flights to Naples. Travac office staff will be happy to give you more flight details.

Day 2

Upon arrival in Naples, you will meet your Travac Tours Director in the baggage claim area. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Sorrento. The balance of your day will be free to explore this charming hillside town. (D)

Hotel for the next 6 nights: Hotel Bristol Sorrento or similar

Day 3

Today you are totally free to explore all the wonders that can be found in Sorrento. (B,D)

Day 4

This morning, we will start with a visit to Herculaneum. Its distinction from the other ancient cities lies in the near-perfect preservation of its architecture, household items, and even well-maintained food. In the afternoon, continue to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii the largest archeological site in Europe, visiting the Forum, Thermal Baths, ‘Lupanare’ the Pompeii brothel and more. A local guide will lead tours at both sites. (B,D)

Day 5

You are again at liberty to enjoy the flavours of Sorrento on your own. (B,D)

Day 6

It is difficult not to fall in love with the Amalfi coast. Your tour today will show you why the Amalfi coast has, for several decades, become the playground of the rich and famous. Along the way you will have plenty of time to explore and revel in the richness of this coast. (B,D)

Day 7

An optional tour to visit the alluring island of Capri will be offered (not included in the tour cost). This excursion includes a boat trip around the island to soak up the views of the unique coastal formations. You will also have time to visit Capri’s old town, where you can stroll around the cobbled streets of Piazza Umberto. (B,D)

Day 8

After breakfast, we will depart Sorrento and make our way to Sicily and our first stop in Catania. Expect to arrive in the early evening. (B)

Hotel for the next 3 nights: NH Parco Catania or similar

Day 9

Today you will travel to the highest active volcano in Europe, Mt Etna. Indeed, it is the highest peak south of the Alps. The region is famous for its wines and of course its spectacular vistas. While on Etna we will stop at one of the local wineries where we will sample their outstanding wines plus enjoy a light lunch. To complete your tour, we will visit the town of Taormino. This town is spectacularly perched on the side of a mountain and is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Sicily. Founded in the 4th century BC, Taormino enjoyed great prosperity first under the Greeks and then the Romans. Their presence is still felt throughout the town which adds to its charm. (B,L)

Day 10

After breakfast we will make our way to Syracuse. More than any other city in Sicily, Syracuse captures the timeless beauty of this land. Today ancient Greek ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards. The city itself dates to 734 BC and at one point it was the most important city in the ancient world. Syracuse is filled with medieval piazzas and small cafes. (B)

Day 11

After breakfast, we will be leaving Catania. Our route will take us through Villa Romana del Casale. This Roman villa is famous for its ancient mosaics considered to be among the best in the world. From here we will make our way to our hotel. After checking into our hotel, the balance of your day will be free. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight. (B,D)

Overnight at Hotel Kore or similar

Day 12

After breakfast, explore the beautiful Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, famous for its golden stone Doric temples left by the Greeks. Learn about the myths of Hercules, Juno, Castor and Pollux. Relive the glories of the people who founded Sicily, colonizing its cities from the 8th century BC. The temples were constructed some 300 years later and remain the largest collection of early Greek architecture outside of Greece. The Temple of Concord and the Temple of Zeus are believed to have been the 3rd largest temple the Greeks ever built. (B)

Hotel for next 3 nights: NH Palermo or similar

Day 13

Tour of Palermo. Palermo is at the edge of Europe and the centre of the ancient world. Your tour of Palermo will cover a lot of ground illuminating some of the city’s fabulous UNESCO sites and its history throughout the ages. Palermo is famous for its eateries. You will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the cuisine while falling in love with the setting. Our tour of Palermo will also include a visit to Monreale, famous for its Cathedral and incredible panoramic views of Palermo. (B)

Day 14

Free day. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas for things you can do today. (B)

Day 15

This morning, your Travac Tours Director will assist with check-out, and you will transfer from the hotel to the airport via private coach for your flights to Montreal. Upon arrival in Montreal, you will return to Ottawa by private coach. (B)

Itinerary and hotels subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Hotel Bristol Sorrento or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Via Capo, 22, 80067
Sorrento NA, Italy

+39 081 878 4522


Hotel NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Viale Presidente Kennedy, 95121
Catania, CT, Italy
95121
+39 095 723 4073


Hotel NH Palermo or simiilar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Foro Italico Umberto I, 22/B, 90133
Palermo, Italy

+39 091 616 5090


Hotel Kore Villaggio Mosè or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Viale Leonardo Sciascia, 210
Agrigento , Italy
92100
+39 0922 607663



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Portugal- The Algarve 3 Week Stay at the Oriental

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February 2 – 23, 2026

February 9 – March 2, 2026

February 22 – March 16, 2026

March 2 – March 24, 2026

Other 3-week packages to Portugal also available: 

3 weeks at the Jupiter

3 weeks at Vila Galé Lagos

Travac wants you to explore the ultimate beachfront getaway! Look no further than the breathtaking Oriental Beach Hotel in enchanting Praia da Rocha. Let us transport you to a world of pure relaxation, where golden sands meet the azure waters and every moment is a memory waiting to be made.

Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of waves caressing the shore, stepping out onto your private balcony, and being greeted by panoramic views of the sun-kissed coastline.

As the sun sets over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of pink, oranges and gold, you’ll find yourself in awe of the sheer beauty that Praia da Rocha has to offer.

Beyond the tranquil shores a world of adventure awaits you. From your hotel you will be able to explore everything that the Algarve has to offer. Your local rep will be happy to assist you with your plans.

The Oriental Beach Hotel offers more than accommodations. It helps create memories that will last a life time. While at the Oriental, both breakfast and dinner are included daily.

Please join us for this fabulous winter escape!

February 2-23, 2026

February 9 – March 2, 2026

Side Sea view:

Double occupancy: $4909 per person ($4059 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $7059 ($6209 + taxes of $850).

 

Front Sea view:

Double occupancy: $5109 per person ($4259 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $7459 ($6609 + taxes of $850).

February 22 – March 16, 2026

March 2 – March 24, 2026

 

Side Sea view:

Double occupancy: $5119 per person ($4269 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $7479 ($6629 + taxes of $850).

 

Front Sea view:

Double occupancy: $5319 per person ($4469 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $7719 ($6869 + taxes of $850).

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart from Canada

Departure from Ottawa to Montreal via private motorcoach. You will arrive to Dorval, Montreal 3 hours prior to your flight time. You will fly with Air Transat from Montreal to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight/time details.

Day 2-20 for Feb 2 and Feb 9 departures; Day 2-21 for Feb 22 and March 2 departures

Praia da Rocha

Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel via private motorcoach. Driving time is approximately 3 hours.

Your Travac Tours Director will meet you on arrival in the main reception. Check in to the hotel.  Baggage is not included, so please bring your baggage into reception.

Your stay includes:

Accommodation with daily buffet breakfast and dinner.

With many of the country’s safest and loveliest beaches and a year-round balmy climate, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrasts beautifully with broad expanses of sand. Optional excursions will be available for purchase locally.

Attend a presentation about optional tour ($) offerings. Your Travac Tours Director will advise of location & time upon arrival.

Day 20-22 for Feb 2 and Feb 9 departures; Day 21-23 for Feb 22 and March 2 departures

Lisbon

You will be advised by your Travac Tours Director of the time of departure today to Lisbon via private motorcoach. Your Travac Tours Director will get you onboard the coach and say goodbye.

On arrival into Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative for your check in. Your stay for the next 2 nights is at the HF Fenix Urban (or similar) with breakfast daily.

($) Optional tours will be offered of Lisbon and area.

Day 22 for Feb 2 and Feb 9 departures; Day 23 for Feb 22 and March 2 departures

Return to Canada

You will be transferred early morning (boxed breakfast) from your Lisbon hotel to the Lisbon airport (3.5 hours prior to departure time from Lisbon). Your flight today is with Air Transat from Lisbon to Dorval, Montreal. Once you arrive in Montreal you will proceed through customs and pick up your luggage. On arrival you will be met by a Travac representative outside of the baggage claim area; he / she will get you onboard our private motor coach to transfer you back from Montreal to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight / time details.

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Hotel Oriental

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. Tomás Cabreira, 8500-802
Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Portugal

+351 282 480 800


Hotel HF Fenix Urban

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 14, 1050-016
Lisbon, Portugal

+351 21 351 5000



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Spain and Morocco Combination Tour

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February 15- March 8, 2026

March 5-26, 2026

For our January 2026 Spain/Morocco Combination Tour, please click here.

Enjoy the very best of the Costa del Sol with the Imperial cities of Morocco this winter with Travac!

This holiday will take you to the Costa Del Sol for a 2 week stay before leaving for Morocco.

Morocco will offer you an exhilarating mix of culture and history. Each stop has been carefully planned to illuminate Morocco’s proud heritage that dates back thousands of years.

Your tour will start in Tangier on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar and work its way south. Along the way you will visit Volubilis, Meknes, Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat. Each offers a different perspective on the past and present life in Morocco.

Breakfast and dinner are included every day throughout this fabulous holiday.

Please note there is a maximum of 36 seats available on this tour.  Early booking is essential!

 

 

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart from Canada

Your flight departs with Air Transat from Montreal direct to Malaga, Spain. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.

Day 2

Arrival in Malaga

Upon arrival in Malaga, you will be transferred to your hotel in Benalmádena by private chartered coach. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in and advise you of a meeting time for your information session on optional tours.

Day 3-14

Costa del Sol

The Hotel Ocean House is a four-star resort hotel located beachfront in the popular holiday destination of Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. All accommodations have bed and separate sitting rooms, all with their own terrace. Breakfast and dinner daily make it an ideal choice for a delightful vacation.

During your two- week stay, your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities ($). The optional tours are paid locally in Euros and once paid are non-refundable. A listing of these tours along with costs are only available locally once in Spain.

The towns of Benalmádena, Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas, Malaga, 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, Granada and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar ($). Shopping opportunities are extensive. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week.

Day 15

Transfer to Tangiers, Morocco

Today you will travel to the Spanish harbour, Tarifa, where you will board the ferry (you are responsible for taking all your luggage onto and off the ferry) to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangiers. On arrival, you will check into the hotel. There will be time to have lunch, followed by a panoramic tour of the city, including Cape Espartel & Hercules Grotto, and a stroll into Medina.

Overnight in Hilton City Center and Residences (or similar)

Day 16

Tangiers to Fez

Today you will leave Tangiers and travel through the Medium Atlas Mountain range. The first stop will be in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins. There will be a stop enroute for lunch (on your own), then on to Meknes. There you will stroll through the medina, Plaza El-Hedim and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. The route continues to Fez, where you will check in to your hotel.

Two nights in Hotel Les Merinides (or similar)

Day 17

Fez

Today you will have a full tour of Fez, the first imperial city of Morocco, founded in the 9 th Century. You will visit the Jewish and Christian Quarters, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the medina (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its mosques and university, the Nejarine fountain, and the Tanners Quarters, including entrance to Medersa Bouaninia.

 

Day 18

Fez to Rabat

Enroute to Rabat, the Capital of the Kingdom, we will stop for lunch (not included). Upon arrival in the afternoon, the city tour will show you the exquisite 12 th century Tower of Hassan, the bustling Kasbah, and the imposing Royal Palace (from the exterior). You will also visit the Mohamed 5 th Mausoleum and the ruins of the old mosque. Before checking in at the hotel, you will have time to see the beautiful Kasbah of Oudayas fortress, located on the Buregregs riverbank.

1 night at Hotel Le Diwan Rabat-Gallery (or similar)

Day 19

Rabat to Marrakech

Today you will depart for Marrakech with a brief stop in Casablanca, where you will have free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib promenade for lunch on your own. This will be followed by a panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan city with a visit (from the exterior) of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest functioning mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the world. Free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib (promenade) for lunch (not included). You will then continue to Marrakech to check in to your hotel.

3 nights at Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa (or similar)

Day 20

Marrakech

Today you will have a panoramic tour of Marrakech, the Red City, where you will see the Menara Gardens, the 16th Century Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the Koutoubia Minaret. A visit is also included to the Majorelle Gardens. Optional lunch and continue visiting the medina for shopping. At the Djemaa El Fna Square, you will see snake charmers, acrobats, water sellers and scribes writing letters for the illiterate.

 

Day 21

Marrakech

After breakfast, depart for an exciting excursion to Ourika Valley. You will enjoy one of the most spectacular Atlas Valleys with stunning and captivating settings. The Berbers, local inhabitants, still keep their uses and traditional way of living. You will visit a typical Berber House and experience the local atmosphere while enjoying Moroccan Tea as part of their hospitality. Stop for lunch (not included) and return to your hotel in Marrakech in the afternoon.

Day 22

Return to Canada

Your Tour Director will assist with check-out and will travel with you on your transfer from the hotel to the airport via private coach. Your flight is direct from Marrakech to Montreal.

Itinerary and flights subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Hotel Ocean House

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
C. Salvador Allende, 45, 29620
Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

+34 952 38 70 66


Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Rond point de la gare ferroviaire
Tangier 90000, Morocco

+212 5393-09700


Hotel Les Merinides or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Avenue des Mérinides، 30000
Fez, Morocco
30090
+212 5356-45226


Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. du Président Kennedy
Marrakech 40000, Morocco

+212 5244-47400


Hotel Le Diwan Rabat-Gallery or similar

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Place De L'Unité Africaine
Rabat 10005, Morocco

+212 5372-62727



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Greece & The Splendour Of Its Legendary Islands

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Pictured above: Santorini, Greece

A 5 star holiday with 5 star hotels!

Greece and its islands have long inspired travelers from around the world. In fact, it has been part of a major trade route (and tourist destination) for some 5000 years since the earliest days of the Bronze Age. Located in south eastern Europe, this country of 11 million people lies at the meeting point of three continents; Europe, Asia and Africa. With its 6000 islands and islets scattered throughout the Aegean Sea, Greece makes a delightful holiday with wonderful opportunities to explore various cultures and changing landscapes.

This 16 day, 14 night fully escorted holiday includes round trip transportation, inter-island transportation by air or sea, 5 nights in Crete, 3 nights in Santorini, 3 nights in Mykonos, 3 nights in Athens, 14 breakfasts and 6 dinners.

Travac includes a sightseeing excursion in Crete, Santorini and Athens.

You will have plenty of time to enjoy the pleasures of the islands on your own. Optional tours will also be available.

May 1-16, 2025

May 8-23, 2025

 

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Ottawa to Athens

In the late morning, you will meet your Travac Tours Director at the Ottawa airport in preparation for your overnight flight to Athens via Montreal.

Day 2

Athens to Mykonos

Upon your arrival in Greece, you will depart for your high-speed ferry to Mykonos (approximately 2.5 hours). Please note that you are responsible for your luggage onboard all ferries and must be able to transport it by yourself. You will then be taken to your hotel, via private motorcoach. The Petinos Beach Hotel (or similar) will be your home for the next 3 nights. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in at all hotels.

Day 2-5

Mykonos

While in Mykonos, buffet breakfast is included daily. This island is Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island. It is known as a whitewashed paradise dotted with windmills in the heart of the Cyclades Islands. According to mythology Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. The island itself is named after the grandson of Apollo “Mykonos”. There are no included tours in Mykonos, but there will be optional tours ($) available to be booked through your Travac Tours Director (paid locally in Euros).

Day 5

Mykonos to Santorini

Today will be transferred by private motorcoach to the high-speed ferry terminal. You will ferry from Mykonos to Santorini (approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes), then be transferred to your hotel by private motorcoach. Your hotel for the next 3 nights will be the Volcano View Hotel (or similar).

Day 5-8

Santorini

While in Santorini, buffet breakfast is included daily. Santorini may well be the most famous island in the world; it is certainly the most popular in Greece. People travel thousands of miles just to relish in one of its incredible sunsets. There are very few more idyllic islands. It offers beaches, spectacular scenery, great restaurants, an active volcano, and ancient towns of mythical importance. A half day private motorcoach tour with a local guide of Santorini is included. Optional tours ($) will also be available through your Travac Tours Director (paid locally in Euros).

Day 8

Santorini to Crete

Today you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the high-speed ferry terminal for your trip to Crete (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival into Crete, you will be transferred to your hotel by private motorcoach. Your home for the next 5 nights will be the Cretan Malia Park Hotel (or similar).

Day 8-13

Crete

Your stay in Crete includes buffet breakfast and dinner daily. Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth
largest in the Mediterranean Sea. While in Crete you will have a chance to visit and admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, enjoy its impressive mountain landscapes, fertile valleys, steep gorges and explore its glorious beaches. Crete is famous for a rich gastronomic culture. There are plenty of excellent restaurants near your hotel that offer the island’s superb local cuisine. A full day private motorcoach tour of Crete is included. Optional tours ($) are available through your Travac Tours Director (paid for locally in Euros).

Day 13

Crete to Athens

Today you will be transferred by private motorcoach from your hotel to the airport in Crete in preparation for your flight to Athens (approximately 1 hour). Upon your arrival into Athens, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to your hotel. For the next 3 nights, you will be staying at the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel (or similar).

Day 13-16

Athens

While in Athens, buffet breakfast is included daily. Your visit in Athens includes a private motorcoach tour of this
timeless city with a local guide. While in Athens, you will have the opportunity to experience many of the legendary attractions of this fascinating city including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Much of Athens can be explored on foot. Your Travac Tours Director or the hotel concierge will be happy to give you directions to the attractions or museums located near the hotel. A guided half-day private motorcoach tour of Athens is included. Optional tours ($) are available through your Travac Tours Director (paid locally in Euros).

Day 16

Athens to Ottawa

After breakfast you will say goodbye to Greece and be transferred by private motorcoach to the airport for your return flights to Ottawa via Montreal.

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Crete - Cretan Malia Park (or similar)

Hotel website



Hotel Address
700 07 Malia
Crete, Greece

+30 28970 31461


Santorini – Volcano View

Hotel website



Hotel Address
Fira - Santorini 847 0
Santorini, Greece

+30 22860 24780


Mykonos: Petinos Beach Hotel (5 star) or similar

Hotel website



Hotel Address
Platy Gialos
Mykonos, Greece

+30 228 902 4310


Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (5 star) or similar

Hotel website



Hotel Address
Parthenonos 19, Athina 117 42
Athens, Greece

+30 21 0928 0100



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Portugal- The Algarve 3 Week Stay at the Jupiter

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Exceptional 3 week packages:

January 30- February 19, 2026

February 23- March 16, 2026

March 1-23, 2026

March 2-24, 2026

For our 2 week package to the Jupiter, please click here.

Other 3-week packages to Portugal also available: 

3 weeks at the Oriental

3 weeks at Vila Galé Lagos

Travac has crafted a fine vacation to Portugal’s Algarve in the beautiful Praia de Rocha region.  Just a few steps from the beach, marina, restaurants, shops, and casino, the Jupiter Hotel is a perfect choice for a memorable stay.  This fabulous hotel features one of the few heated outdoor pools in the Algarve.  Your worry-free vacation includes return flights and airport transfers, accommodation at the highly rated Jupiter Hotel, and two meals per day.  Join us to discover the best of the Algarve’s mild climate and cultural diversity.  Attractively priced, this holiday is a fantastic alternative to many of the semi-inclusive holidays you’ll find in Florida or the Carribbean.

 

Travac is also offering a 2 week package to the Jupiter- for more information, please click here.

For more information on our exceptional long-stay vacations between 5 and 12 weeks to the Algarve this winter, please click here.

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart from Canada

Departure from Ottawa to Montreal via private coach. You will arrive in Dorval, Montreal 3 hours prior to your flight time. You will fly with Air Transat from Montreal to Lisbon. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight/time details.

Day 2- 19 (for January departure); OR 2- 20 (for February departure); OR Day 2-21 (for March departures)

Praia da Rocha

Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel via private motor coach. Driving time is approximately 3 hours. Your Travac Tours Director will meet you on arrival in the main reception. Check into your Hotel Jupiter or similar. The baggage is not included, so please bring your baggage into reception. Your stay includes accommodation with daily buffet breakfasts and buffet dinners.

With many of the country’s safest and loveliest beaches and a year-round balmy climate, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist destination. The 200km coastline of the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs, caves, and its rocky beaches contrast beautifully with broad expanses of sand.

Optional excursions will be available for purchase locally ($). Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the time and location of your meeting regarding optional tours on arrival.

Day 19-21 (for January departure); OR 20- 22 (for February departure); OR Day 21- 23 (for March departures)

Lisbon

You will be advised by your Travac Tour Director the time of departure today to Lisbon via private motorcoach. Your Travac Tour Director will get you onboard the coach and say goodbye. On arrival into Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative for your check in. Your stay for the next 2 nights is at the HF Fenix Urban or similar with breakfast daily. Optional tours will be offered of Lisbon and area ($).

Day 21 (for January departure); OR 22 (for February departure); OR Day 23 (for March departures)

Return to Canada

You will be transferred early in the morning (boxed breakfast) from your Lisbon hotel to Lisbon airport (3.5 hours prior to departure time from Lisbon). Your flight today is with Air Transat from Lisbon to Dorval, Montreal. Once you arrive in Montreal you will proceed through customs and pick up your luggage. On arrival into Montreal – you will be met by a Travac representative outside of baggage claim area; he/she will get you onboard our private motorcoach to transfer you back from Montreal to Ottawa. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight/time details.

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Jupiter Hotel Algarve

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Avenida Tomás Cabreira 92
8500-802 Portimão, Portugal

+351 282 470 470


Hotel HM Mundial or similar (January departure)

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Praça Martim Moniz 2, 1100-341
Lisbon, Portugal

+351 21 884 2000


HF Fénix Urban or similar (February and March departures)

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 14, 1050-016
Lisbon, Portugal

+351 21 351 5000



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Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest

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September 29 – October 12, 2025

Travac’s passage to Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest is a journey into the very cultural centre of Europe. It is an adventure into a land carved by the music of Kings and Courtesans inspired by the music of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Strauss. It is an odyssey along the romantic Danube River from Vienna with its Opera Houses and fine arts museums to the bridges and bastions of Budapest.

Your pilgrimage will be filled with the charm and vibrancy of the Danube valley. It is here that you will experience impressive orchards tumbling from hills along its banks to postcard villages that dot the way throughout your journey. Each city you visit will offer you a different cultural insight and experience that will be both awe inspiring and revealing. Join us as we travel into the heart of Europe and follow a trail through the Imperial Cities.

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Today you will depart Ottawa on your overnight flight to Berlin.

Day 2

Berlin (3 nights)

Upon your arrival in Berlin you will be transferred to the hotel, with a few stops along the way. After checking into our hotel, the balance of your day will be free. This evening, you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow travellers at the included welcome dinner. (B, D)

Hotel (3 nights):

Hamton by Hilton Berlin City West (or similar)

Day 3

This morning, you will be met by our local guide and taken on a city tour. The tour will take you into both the east and west sections of the city. Included are the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, the German State Opera House, the Tiergarten as well as the shopping and entertainment district.

Your afternoon will be free to explore some of the great sights that the city has to offer. Berlin is famous for its “Island Museums.” Your guide will explain how to easily get to and from the museum complex. You may also want to visit the bustling “KU damm”. This shopping district was once the “shop window of the west”. Today it remains a vibrant shopping and dining experience. (B)

Day 4

Today you will have another leisurely chance to explore and discover the spirit of Berlin. Join your host on an early morning walk. This captivating city has plenty of opportunity for a new adventure. (B)

Day 5

Prague (3 nights)

From Berlin we will travel through Germany and into the Czech Republic Our destination is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe- Prague. After checking into our hotel, the remainder of your day will be free. (B)

Hotel (3 nights):

Hilton Prague Old Town (or similar)

Day 6

This morning you will join a local guide for a complete city tour. The tour will start with a visit to the 1000-year-old Prague Castle. The castle offers an amazing view of the old city. Your tour will also take you to the old town square, a hub of activity in the city since medieval times. Your afternoon is at leisure. Prague has a rich musical history, so some may wish to explore all the musical events and experiences this city has to offer. (B)

Day 7

Today is a free day.  A few options are to visit Prague’s version of the Eiffel tower, or the Jewish Museum. No matter what you choose to do with your free time the majesty of the city is always there. Your tour director will be happy to help you with suggestions to make the most of your day. (B)

Day 8

Vienna (3 nights)

Leaving Prague, we will make a stop in the charming town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO world heritage site, before we reach Vienna. This medieval town is nestled on the Vltava River. While in Český Krumlov you will have a chance to wander through its traffic-free cobblestone streets, shop and enjoy a light lunch before heading on to Vienna. Your afternoon and evening will be at your leisure in the beautiful city of Vienna. (B)

Hotel (3 nights):

Austria Classic Hotel Wein (or similar)

Day 9

Your sightseeing of Vienna will begin with a guided tour of this great metropolitan centre led by a professional local guide. You will have a chance to see Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and a former home of the Hapsburg Dynasty. You will also see the famous Opera House, St Stephen’s Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace. Your afternoon will again be at your leisure. (B)

Day 10

Your last day in Vienna will be on your own. Your Travac Tours Director will be happy to offer some suggestions for sightseeing, dining or shopping. (B)

Day 11

Budapest (3 nights)

Leaving Vienna we will travel along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting valley in the stunning Carpathian Basin. Along the way we will make a stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, before arriving in Budapest. This evening you will be free to enjoy the magical city of Budapest. (B)

Hotel (3 nights):

Danubius Hotel Astoria (or similar)

Day 12

Your city tour of Budapest will consist of both a walking tour of old Buda taking in a good part of the city’s rich heritage, and a drive to Pest to visit Heroes’ Square featuring the Millennium Memorial. On your free time you may wish to visit one of the city’s Thermal Pools. (B)

Day 13

A free day in Budapest is sure to be nothing short of invigorating. You will have time to shop, explore and enjoy the boundless heritage that has made the city so awe inspiring. This evening, you will enjoy recounting amazing stories with your new-found friends at tonight’s included farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 14

This morning, you will bid farewell to Europe and fly back to Ottawa. (B)

To avoid disappointment please book early. Our last similar trip sold out in a matter of weeks.

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Hotel Information


Berlin- Hampton by Hilton Berlin City West

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Uhlandstraße 188-189
Berlin, Germany
1062
+49 30 4050270


Prague- Hilton Prague Old Town

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
V Celnici 2079/7, 110 00 Nové Město
Prague, Czech Republic

+420 221 822 100


Vienna- Austria Classic Wien Hotel

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Praterstraße 72
Vienna, Austria
1020 Wien
+43 1 211 30-0


Budapest- Danubius Hotel Astoria

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
19-21. Kossuth Lajos u.
Budapest, Hungary
1053
+36-1-889-6000



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