Sample Itinerary:

Day 1:

Depart on your Ottawa Tullip Festival Adventure

Welcome to Ottawa & Canadian Tulip Festival

Welcome to the Canadian Capital of Ottawa! The Canadian Tulip Festival is the largest in the world and displays over a million

tulips! Arrive to our Ottawa area hotel for a relaxing three-night stay. Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner at one of the area’s great

restaurants.

Meals – Dinner at a Fine Local Restaurant

Day 2:

Ottawa City Tour

Begin the day with breakfast before meeting our guide for a day of touring this beautiful city! Visit the centre stage of Canadian democracy with a windshield tour of The Parliament! The buildings and grounds of Parliament Hill is a site of architectural beauty, historical significance and federal decision-making.

Day 2:

Rideau Hall

Then we’ll visit Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of every Governor General since 1867. Enjoy touring this enchanting site with its historic building and beautiful landscape

Day 2:

RCMP & Tulip Festival and Tulip Pavilion

Later, we’ll visit the Royal Mounted Canadian Police Stables; home of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride. Meet the horses and riders, walk through the stables, and experience our visitor centre and browse through the Mountie Shop. This afternoon at the Canadian Tulip Festival to enjoy all the beautiful sights, sounds and festivities! Tiptoe along the Tulip Boardwalk enjoying the lush floral displays around Dow’s Lake Pavilion’s Tulip Plaza. We’ll enjoy a Tulip Legacy Walking tour to earn about the incredible heritage of this Festival while visiting highlights such as the Queen Juliana Gift Bed, the historic statue, and the Man with Two Hats. Also visit the new Tulip Pavilion, offering beautiful displays celebrating this gorgeous adaptable flower including the Embassy of The Kingdom of the Netherlands with fascinating displays, Garden workshops and a new virtual reality instillation. This evening, enjoy dinner on own at one of the cities great restaurants.

Meals – Breakfast 

Day 3:

Tulip Festival & Mackenzie King Estate

Enjoy breakfast this morning before our guide meets us for another enjoyable day of fun in Ottawa. The day will be filled with a variety of Tulip Festival events (based on Event Schedule) along with other unique visits. Today we’ll visit a Gatineau Park treasure, The Mackenzie King Estate. This country estate belonged to Canada’s 10th and longest serving Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. This special place takes us back to the early 1900s where we can listen to the story of the Estate as told by one of our guide-interpreters, tour through the faithfully restored cottages, stroll through the magnificent gardens, visit the historical ruins, or sit back and enjoy a cup of tea on the main veranda of the Mackenzie King Tearoom.

Day 3:

Canadian Museum of History

Then visit the Canadian Museum of History. Explore 1,000 years of Canadian history as we travel through life-sized townscapes and environments from across the country and meet some of Canada’s most remarkable figures. Discover a traditional West Coast aboriginal village and take in the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles.

Day 3:

Canal Cruise

This afternoon take a relaxing cruise along the Rideau Canal while enjoying beautiful views of the city. This evening enjoy a savory dinner tonight. 

Meals – Breakfast, Dinner at a Fine Local Restaurant

Day 4:

Depart for home

Enjoy breakfast before departing the beautiful Capital city of Ottawa.

All too soon its time to Bid Adieu and depart for home!

Meals - Breakfast

Thank You for Choosing Senior Excursions! 

---------------------------------------

NOTE: THIS TRIP CAN BE MODIFIED TO DEPART FROM ANY CITY IN THE U.S.

FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

CALL SENIOR EXCURSIONS TODAY!!!

888-358-9880