Day 1 - Wednesday, 12/10/2025 - Dinner
Arrive in Vancouver, B.C.
Arrive in the seaport city of Vancouver. It dazzles during the Christmas holiday season along with views of the Pacific Ocean, majestic mountains, and a glittering skyline. Meet your Tour Manager and transfer to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’ and the pinnacle of elegance since its debut in 1939. Check-in for a two-night stay and enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 - Thursday, 12/11/2025 - Breakfast
Vancouver / Christmas Market
This morning enjoy a panoramic Vancouver City Tour including Stanley Park, famous for its ancient totem poles, Chinatown, and Gastown. Next, enjoy a Grouse Mountain Skyride high above towering Douglas firs. This afternoon discover Vancouver’s European-German themed Christmas Market Holiday Festival. The Shipyards Christmas Market is located in the lively waterfront. Free time to browse the market with a variety of European-style artisan booths full of decorations, holiday gifts, unique handicrafts, gourmet food, and delicious warm Gluhwein! Enjoy this evening at your leisure.

Day 3 - Friday, 12/12/2025 - Breakfast
Victoria / Butchart Gardens
Transfer to the port to board the BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a scenic cruise across the Strait of Georgia. Arrive in Swartz Bay and travel by motorcoach to Victoria. Check into the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel for a three night stay, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. The Fairmont Empress is famed as Canada’s ‘Castle on the Coast’ and listed as “one of the 21 most iconic hotels in the world”. Later, enjoy a visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens. The gardens come to life during the holiday season with colorful displays of lights, including scenes depicting the Twelve Days of Christmas. Enjoy traditional carolers or listen to the festive brass.

Day 4 - Saturday, 12/13/2025 - Breakfast - Lunch
Victoria / High Tea
Today enjoy a Victoria city tour featuring the Inner Harbor, the imposing Parliament Building constructed in 1897, and a city filled with Victorian charm. Visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, showcasing the human and natural history of British Columbia. Enjoy “High Tea and Lunch” at the Fairmont Empress, a tradition that commenced when the hotel opened in 1908. This isn’t just any tea, but a Christmas-themed extravaganza with seasonal treats and delicacies. Later visit a Victoria Christmas Market and Fair. Browse the charming stalls offering unique crafts, local artisan products and holiday treats. This evening enjoy a panoramic Victoria Christmas Lights Tour around the city. See famous landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and more that are lit up spectacularly for the holiday season.

Day 5 - Sunday, 12/14/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Victoria As You Wish
The entire day is at leisure to relax, explore Victoria, as you wish or enjoy the amenities of the Empress Hotel. Be sure to visit the Festival of Trees located at the Bay Centre, a “must shop” located in the heart of downtown. The festival of trees traditionally has over eighty Christmas trees on display during the holiday season.

Day 6 - Monday, 12/15/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Vancouver / Festival of Lights
This morning board the BC Ferry and cruise through the Gulf Islands enroute to Vancouver. Stop for another visit to the Vancouver Shipyards Christmas Market with free time to stroll and shop for souvenirs. Check into the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel for an overnight stay. Later step into a botanical holiday wonderland at VanDusen Festival of Lights. Explore fifteen acres adorned with over one million twinkling lights, a new interactive installation, and a display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of BC. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your traveling companions.

Day 7 - Tuesday, 12/16/2025 - Breakfast
Fly Home
Transfer to the Vancouver Airport and fly home.