Portugal- The Algarve 2 Week Stay at the Jupiter
Feb 27 – Mar 14, 2026
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.
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 - 14
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 ($). Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the time and location of your meeting regarding optional tours on arrival.
Day 14 - 16
Lisbon
You will be advised by your Travac Tour Director the time of departure today to Lisbon via private motorcoach. Your Travac Tour Director will get you onboard the coach and say goodbye. On arrival into Lisbon, you will be met by a local representative for your check in. Your stay for the next 2 nights is at the HF Fenix Urban or similar with breakfast daily. Optional tours will be offered of Lisbon and area ($).
Day 16
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.
Hotel Information
Jupiter Hotel Algarve
Hotel Address
Avenida Tomás Cabreira 928500-802 Portimão, Portugal,
+351 282 470 470
HF Fénix Urban
Hotel Address
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 14, 1050-016Lisbon, Portugal,
+351 21 351 5000
Quebec- Gaspé Peninsula
August 12 – 17, 2026
August 31 – September 5, 2026
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 5 nights accommodation, deluxe transportation by private motorcoach, breakfast daily, guided tours including Perce Rock and the services of a Travac Tour Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart the Carlingwood 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.
Hotel – Auberge de la Pointe (or similar)
Day 2
This morning after having breakfast, 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, L)
Hotel – Riotel Perce (or similar)
Day 3
Your day will begin with breakfast, followed by 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)
Hotel – Riotel Perce (or similar)
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)
Hotel – Riotel Perce (or similar)
Day 5
After breakfast we will leave Percé, and 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, L)
Hotel – Hotel Rimouski (or similar)
Day 6
We will begin our journey home after breakfast. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in the 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 (August 21 departure)
Hotel Address
261 Rte. 132Percé, QC
G0C 2L0
(418) 782-2166
The Hotel Rimouski, or similar
Hotel Address
225 Boulevard Rene Lepage EstRimouski, QC
G5L 0B4
(418) 725-5000