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Victoria - Christmas & New Years

Holiday Season in Victoria, BC

Tour Type
Stay-Put
Duration
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Tour Highlights

  • Sightseeing Tour of Victoria We explore beautiful Victoria with a visit to Craigdarroch Castle.
  • Victoria Harbour Enjoy a walking tour of Victoria’s fabled Inner Harbour area with an entertaining local guide.
  • Butchart Gardens Enjoy the magic of Christmas at the famous Butchart Gardens. Take in the spectacle of tens of thousands of coloured lights combined with the natural beauty of this world-renowned garden, featuring the ever-popular Twelve Days of Christmas displays. Afternoon Tea is included at the Gardens. We’ll also visit the Victoria Butterfly Gardens, an indoor tropical paradise which also features tropical fish and birds, ornate plants and an exquisite orchid display.
  • Downtown Victoria On this special walking tour of the downtown area we will learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Victoria during the Victorian era. We will learn about First Nations legends, Christmas Day brawls at Fort Victoria, a touching Gold Rush tale, Christmas store decorations and an amusing memory from Emily Carr’s childhood.
  • Royal BC Museum We visit the world-renowned Royal BC Museum, the highlight being the IMAX Theatre presentation.
  • Chinatown by Night After a presentation on Chinatown’s history, we’ll walk through Fan Tan Alley and enjoy the tales of a local guide. Dinner is included at a traditional Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.
  • Miniature World This is one of Victoria’s most popular attractions. We view over 85 exciting miniature dioramas and displays, including the World’s Largest Dollhouses (circa 1880), the Great Canadian Railway (one of the world’s largest model railways), the World of Dickens, Olde London Towne of 1670, and much more.
  • Afternoon Tea We enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea at the Pendray Inn and Tea House—a magnificent Victorian manor house with old world charm.
  • Special Christmas Day Brunch We enjoy a special brunch with all the trimmings at a nearby hotel.
  • Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve Dinners and celebrations!
  • New Year’s Day Concert The Victoria Symphony Orchestra. What a way to start off the New Year! The VSO and special guests share much-loved arias, overtures, choruses and dances. Tonight is our Farewell Dinner.
  • Your tour package includes:

    • Flights with Air Canada Rouge
    • Superior lodgings
    • 11 full breakfasts & 1 light breakfast Christmas Brunch
    • 5 dinners & 2 lunches (Christmas & New Year’s dinners & celebrations)
    • 2 High Teas
    • Symphony Concert
    • 11 guided excursions & events
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Why you’ll love touring with us:

Home pick-up/drop-off
(from most cities)
Convenient flights & transfers
Carefully selected hotels
Cultural & authentic dining experiences
Excursions with expert local guides
Exceptional Tour Manager
Comprehensive insurance plan
All taxes, gratuities & fees
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