Maritimes- Halifax: Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
June 27- July 2, 2025
Travac Tours would like to invite you to join us as we travel to Halifax for the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo!
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a show inspired by Military Tattoos given by military bands and display teams.
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is unique among other Tattoos in the world in that it is more theatrical in nature with a mixture of both military and civilian performers.
It takes place in the Scotiabank Centre’s hockey arena, a venue that, to some degree, resembles a traditional theatre in the round. The show is heavily costumed and intensively rehearsed with technical staff, choreographers, assistant directors, wardrobe staff and designers as part of the production team, which also sets it apart from traditional Tattoos.
This spectacle is one of the highlights of a Nova Scotia summer.
Travac’s visit to the Tattoo includes round trip airfare from Ottawa to Halifax; 5 nights’ accommodation at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront; a tour of Halifax including visits to Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and Peggy’s Cove; reserved seating at the Royal International Tattoo; free time in Halifax, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
Space is limed to 40 persons.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart for Halifax. Upon your arrival in Halifax you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day will be free to explore Halifax on your own. From your hotel it is an easy walk to some of the fine restaurants and shops that are in the area.
Day 2
Your day will begin with a professionally guided tour of Halifax, noting attractions from iconic lighthouses to urban gardens, stunning galleries and museums and a waterfront science centre. Continuing the tour, you’ll move on to Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, and Peggy’s Cove. Located on Nova Scotia’s spectacular South Shore, Mahone Bay was recently named one of Canada’s top ten most beautiful towns by culturetrip.com. Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with its narrow streets and unique architecture – is the home port of the Bluenose II. This graceful ship is a replica of the original fishing boat. Your final stop before heading back to Halifax will be Peggy’s Cove. Famous for its lighthouse, Peggy’s Cove is one of the most iconic images in Eastern Canada.
Day 3
After a leisurely morning, today is your day to enjoy The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Over the years, the show has been seen by well over 2,000,000 spectators and has hosted tens of thousands of performers from 21 countries. In terms of annual economic impact, it generates tens of millions for the province of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality. Indeed, it will be a most enjoyable day.
Day 4
Your day is completely free to wander among the many sites that attract people to Halifax. Your tour director will have plenty of ideas on how to spend your day.
Day 5
Today is another free day to take in more of Halifax and all it offers.
Day 6
After a most enjoyable experience in Halifax, you’ll make your way back to Ottawa. Your tour director will advise you on your departure time from the hotel.
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Hotel Address
1919 Upper Water StHalifax, NS
B3J 3J5
(902) 421-1700
New Orleans and the Songs of the South
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 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 the 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 and Tour Director 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.
Itinerary subject to change.
Cruising the Douro, River of Gold with CroisiEurope
June 9-20, 2025
The Douro river offers some of the best scenery of any river cruise in Europe.
Travac Tours is pleased to be offering a special cruise on the Douro and into the heart of Portugal and Spain’s wine country at an incredible price.
Travac’s river cruise includes round trip airfare from Canada, an eight day seven night river cruise on the Douro River with refined French cuisine (three meals a day), all your drinks with meals and at the bar (specialty drinks excluded), a gala dinner and evening, a host of onboard activities, a visit to Fatima, three nights’ accommodation in the vibrant city of Lisbon with breakfast daily, and the services a Travac Tours Director.
Early booking is essential to take part in this fabulous adventure!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This afternoon we will depart from Ottawa by chartered coach for Montreal and our overnight flight to Lisbon.
Day 2- Lisbon
Upon our arrival in Lisbon, we will be transferred to our hotel. Check-in is not available until mid-afternoon. Your tour director will have a few options to help you discover this fabulous city.
Your hotel for the next 3 nights – Hotel My Story Figueira or similar.
Day 3- Lisbon
This morning you will have the chance to enjoy a tour of Lisbon conducted by a qualified local tour professional. Your afternoon will be at your leisure.
Day 4- Lisbon
Today is a free day. There will be plenty of options and your tour director will be happy to go over them with you. You also have the option to take a guided tour down to Sintra.
Day 5- Lisbon to Porto
We will travel North from Lisbon to Porto. Enroute, we will stop in Fatima; a religious pilgrimage site for a visit with lunch included. You will board your ship, MS Amalia Rodrigues, in Porto at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew with a welcome cocktail before dinner. In the evening, for those that chose an excursion package, we will set out by coach. Both excursion packages see Porto by night.
Day 6- Porto to Regua
Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. Discover one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a historic center that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum followed by a tasting of some of the local specialties in the old city.
In the afternoon, we’ll cruise through the Douro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. Enjoy an evening of dancing or time at leisure in Regua tonight.
Day 7- Regua - Vega de Terron
Join us as we visit Vila Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. We’ll arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
Day 8- Barca D’Alva - Salamanca
Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Salamanca. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Roman, Arabic, and Christian architectural treasures.
DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.
We’ll return on board in Barca d’Alva. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 9- Barca D’Alva- Ferradosa- Pinhao
This morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, join us on an excursion to Pinhão and tasting of port wine. Tonight’s our gala dinner and evening.
Day 10- Pinhao - Porto
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.
Day 11- Porto
This morning, enjoy your time at leisure in Porto. In the afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada.
Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
Day 12- Return to Canada
Early this morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Montreal. On arrival in Montreal, there will be a chartered coach for your return to Ottawa.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change by cruise line.
Please note this is not an appropriate tour for individuals with walking disabilities or limitations. No walkers or wheelchairs are permitted. Accessible rooms are not available.
Hotel Information
Hotel My Story Figueira (Lisbon)
Hotel Address
Pç da Figueira 15, 1100-213LIsbon, Portugal
+351 21 145 1790
MS Amalia Rodrigues (ship)
Canary Islands and the Costa del Sol, Spain
March 2-24, 2025
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
Meet your Travac Tours Director at the Westgate Mall for departure by private motorcoach to Montreal, Dorval. Your flights are with Air Transat direct from Montreal to Malaga, Spain. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.
Day 2
Arrival in Malaga
Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Sunset Beach Club in the Costa del Sol. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check in. Tomorrow you will have an information session on optional tour offerings.
Day 2-15
Costa del Sol, Benalmadena (no meals)
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 terrace 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.
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. Payment can be cash or credit card. All monies are paid for these tours in Euros. Once paid, the monies are non-refundable.
Day 15
Fly from Malaga to Tenerife
Today you will be transferred to the Malaga airport for your flights 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 Semiramis. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check in.
Day 15-22
Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz (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 kilometres from the centre 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 on your second day in Tenerife. Payment can be cash or credit card. All monies are paid for these tours in Euros. Once paid, the monies are non-refundable.
Day 22
Today you will be transferred to the Tenerife North Airport for your flights 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. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check in.
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
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangkok, and Phuket: January departure
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangkok, and Phuket
January 13- February 9, 2025
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
Portugal- The Algarve
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.
Albufeira, Portugal
Hotel Information
Cerro Mar Atlantico/ Cerro Mar Garden
Hotel Address
Rua António Aleixo AlbufeiraAlbufeira, Portugal
+351 289 590 520
Hotel Brisasol
Hotel Address
R. do Município 27, 8200-161Albufeira, Portugal
+351 289 580 420
Eden Resort
Hotel Address
Loteamento da Quinta da Bolota, Lote 2Albufeira, Algarve , Portugal
8200-314
+351 289 243 000
Ontario- Prince Edward County Winery Tour- Countylicious
November 7-8, 2024
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.
Your 2-day package includes: deluxe motorcoach transportation, 1 night at The Picton Harbour Inn with breakfast, 2 wine tastings, 1 spirts tasting, 1 beer tasting and 1 cider tasting, dinner at Flame + Smith Restaurant for their Countylicious Menu, lunch at Waupoos Estate Winery for their Countylicious Menu, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Begin your adventure by boarding your private motor coach which is departing from Westgate Shopping Center. On route to Prince Edward County with be a pit stop and 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 reboarding the motorcoach which will take you to your included dinner at Flame + Smith Restaurant for their 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 reboarding your motor coach. Before returning to Ottawa, we will be stopping at Waupoos Estate Winery. To start, 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 reboard the motor coach and 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 reboard the private motor coach which will take you back to Ottawa, on route will be a pit stop and dinner ($).
Itinerary & wineries subject to change.
Philadelphia Flower Show
The Philadelphia Flower Show and Longwood Gardens
DISCOVER PHILADELPHIA featuring:
· The Philadelphia Flower Show
· Longwood Gardens
· Barnes Foundation
March 4-8 2025
Our annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show now includes an extra day to discover Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flower is the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 people annually. The show features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and over-the-top floral creations. Visitors to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show are treated to fabulous design, live entertainment, gardening how-to workshops and lectures by experts. During your stay you will also visit Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s premier horticultural destinations. In spring, we experience the dazzling world of orchids as the Conservatory is transformed into a lush oasis showcasing the divas of the plant world. Longwood’s Conservatory is one of the world’s great greenhouse structures. It shelters 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. We also allow plenty of time to stroll the outside gardens (over 1,000 acres) and tour the DuPont House.
A trip to Philadelphia would not be complete unless you talked about ART.
The centrepiece of any art tour to Philadelphia is a visit to the magnificent Barnes Foundation. The Barnes Foundation houses one of the most important private art collections in the world. 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, 46 Picassos, 59 Matisse, 21 Soutines, as well as innumerable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works adorn its walls. It has been estimated that the Barnes collection is worth as much as 30 billion dollars. This astounding collection is considered to be arguably the best in the world.
An optional visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art will also be available.
To complete your discovery of Philadelphia, Travac is including a guided walking tour of the Historic District.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
At 6:30am the bus departs from Westgate Shopping Centre. A lunch stop will be made en-route. Your drive will take you through New York and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Expect to arrive at your downtown hotel at 5:00pm. Your hotel for the next 4 nights is the Warwick Rittenhouse Square.
Day 2
This morning, we will be joined by a local guide for a 4 hour city tour of Philadelphia. Your afternoon will be free to explore the many museums and sights of the city. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas to fill your afternoon.
Day 3
This morning you will depart for the Convention Center and the Philadelphia Flower Show. The show starts at 10am today. Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. You will have the full morning to enjoy the show. Tickets will be handed out on the coach.
We will depart the Flower Show mid day for the Barnes Institute. Your visit to the Barnes will include a self-guided tour with audio sets. There are no restrictions on how long you may stay, but once you leave the facility you may not re-enter. Our coach will provide shuttle service to the hotel or back to the flower show. Times for the shuttle will be provided by your Travac Tours Director.
Day 4
This morning, we depart from the hotel for our trip to the Brandywine Valley and our guided tour of Longwood Gardens. After lunch at their café (at your own expense) we will board the coach for our journey back to Philadelphia. There are several museums in the downtown core that are worth a visit and your Travac Tours Director will be happy to give you directions to these museums.
Day 5
Our departure this morning will be at 9:00am. A lunch stop will be made en-route, as well as a stop at Duty Free. Expect to arrive at the Westgate Shopping Centre at approximately 6:30pm.
Itinerary subject to change.
Quebec- Gaspé Peninsula
August 21-26, 2025
The fabled Gaspé region of Quebec is a portrait of rugged coastlines, peaceful fishing havens and pleasant valleys. Much of the region hasn’t changed a great deal since it was visited by Jacques Cartier in 1534. Its appeal today is driven by tourists who come for its untouched natural beauty and the romantic charm of its villages and their residents.
Join Travac Tours as we explore this region of maritime Quebec. Your holiday will include visits to fabled Perce Rock, Bonaventure Island and one of the most beautiful gardens in North America, Reford Gardens. This fantastic tour includes 4 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, guided tours including Perce Rock and the services of a Travac Tour Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre and make our way through Montreal and follow the
south shore of the St. Lawrence River to Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Rivière-du-Loup has a proud history that dates back to 1673. Today, it is a great stopping point for our visit to Gaspé.
Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 2
This morning, we will begin our journey into the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. Our travels will take us through
picturesque villages and pleasant maritime scenery. Gaspé itself is a peninsula along the south shore of the
Saint Lawrence River. Its name comes from a Mi’kmaq word meaning Land’s End. The actual size of the
Gaspé Peninsula is close to that of Belgium, but its population is less than 100,000. Today you will enjoy a visit to the Cascapedia Museum where you will learn about the history and foundation of the salmon fishing culture in the region. Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. After you check in to your hotel, you will be free to enjoy the surrounds of the charming seaside village of Percé. (B)
Day 3
Your day will begin with a visit to Bonaventure Island by boat (weather permitting). The island is one of the
largest and most accessible bird sanctuaries in the world. It was also one of the most important fishing ports of New France in the 17th century. Your day will also include a tour of this part of the Gaspé region. You will have the opportunity to see Percé Rock up close. This rock formation was first named by Samuel de Champlain in 1607. From a distance the rock looks like a ship under sail. It is also one of the world’s largest natural arches and attracts tourists from around the world. After your tour, the remainder of your day will be free. (B)
Day 4
Today you will enjoy a free day to take in the beauty of the region. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas of ways to fill your day. (B)
Day 5
Leaving Percé, we will travel through the Gaspé Peninsula following the north shore of the peninsula as we travel to Rimouski. Along the way, we will make a stop at Reford Gardens. Originally a fishing camp, Reford gardens has been transformed into one of the most beautiful gardens in Canada by the several generations of the Reford family. Today the gardens feature over 3,000 species and varieties of plants, all living in a picturesque setting that is assisted by an unusual area microclimate. The magic of these gardens will certainly be a highlight of our holiday. In the late afternoon, we arrive at our hotel for the evening. (B)
Day 6
We will begin our journey home after breakfast. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in the early evening. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Auberge de la Pointe, or similar
Hotel Address
10 Cartier BlvdRiviere-du-Loup, QC
G5R 3Y7
(418) 862-3514
Riotel Perce, or similar
Hotel Address
261 Rte. 132Perce, QC
G0C 2L0
(418) 782-2166
The Hotel Rimouski, or similar
www.hotelrimouski.com
Hotel Address
225 Boulevard Rene Lepage EstRimouski, QC
(418) 725-5000
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have valid photo-identification with you.
New York City – 5 Day Tour – Hilton
New York City is regarded by many as the cosmopolitan capital of the world. Tourists flock to the Big Apple in seek of a city retreat, to walk along Manhattan’s storied Streets and Avenues, to sample its modern mix of cultural attractions, and to experience first-hand its unparalleled entertainment. Travac’s 4 and 5 day excursions are back by popular demand for 2025!
You will stay in the heart of midtown Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown. Most tours in our price category will usually stay in New Jersey, a definite disadvantage to those who wish to experience Manhattan to its fullest. Staying in Manhattan means easy accessibility by foot to all of the wonderful sights, sounds, theatre, and tastes of downtown New York.
Our tour of Manhattan will allow you the freedom of doing your own itinerary, or follow us with a city tour hosted by a local guide and some exciting optional tours like a cruise on the Hudson or maybe a visit to the Apollo Theatre.
Travac’s New York holiday includes round trip transportation via private chartered coach, 4 nights accommodation in Manhattan at the Hilton Midtown, a four-hour city tour of New York, and services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Dates and pricing for 2025:
Travac also offers 4 day, 3 night packages to the Hilton. For more information on these tours, please click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).
Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.
A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS Booth /Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.
Day 2
8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.
Day 3
Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.
An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).
Day 4
Today is a free day to do as you wish. Take in a studio or film tour, head north to Harlem and experience a gospel church service. If food is your thing, you could try a Brooklyn foodie tour, or Chelsea Market and walk the highline. Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty (you must pre-purchase tickets), or the free Staten Island Ferry. Or head into the sky to one or more of the amazing, elevated views of Manhattan (pre purchase a timed ticket entry).
Day 5
This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.
You may keep your room until we depart. Be on the coach at least 15min prior to departure.
12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.
Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre is 10:30PM.
Important Information
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.