Roses and Rose-Colored Glass in Victoria and Tacoma

4 Days, June 10th - 13th

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This two-nation vacation features the best of the Pacific Northwest.

Quick Information

• Cruise aboard the Victoria Clipper
• 2 nights in Victoria, British Columbia
• Touring by double-decker bus and a visit to Butchart Gardens
• High Tea at the Empress Hotel
• Overnight at the elegant Hotel Murano in Tacoma
• See Dale Chihuly glasswork at the Tacoma Museum of Glass
• 6 meals: 1 breakfast, 2 full breakfasts,1 lunch, 1 high tea, 1 dinner
• Round trip air to/from Seattle/Tacoma
• Door-to-door airport transportation

This vacation requires a valid passport!

Trip Itinerary

Day 1

A morning flight to Seattle arrives in time to meet friends on “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” for lunch at the Puget Sound-view Cutters Bayhouse, located next door to Pike Place Market. You’ll board the Victoria Clipper for a cruise across the Straits of Georgia to the picturesque capital of British Columbia, Victoria.
- Chateau Victoria – 2 nights
- Lunch is included this day.
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Day 2

A comprehensive city tour spotlights the beauty and history of the oh-so-British city as it should be seen: By double- decker bus, of course. You will lunch on a selection of delectable morsels at the century-old Empress Hotel’s elegant High Tea. In the afternoon, Butchart Gardens (pictured) is yours to discover. Explore Victoria tonight. How about dinner in an English-style pub? The fish and chips here can’t be beat!
- Full breakfast and high tea is included this day.
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Day 3

A morning ferry to Port Angeles returns you to Washington’s pristine Olympic Peninsula. Visit Sequim, the Lavender Capital of the World, to explore the shops and cafes of scenic downtown. You’ll experience the cottage industry firsthand at the Sunshine Lavender Farm. Then on to Tacoma for a final night and dinner in your elegant hotel’s restaurant, Bite. A museum in itself, don’t miss the Murano’s incredible art displays throughout the public areas on every floor.
- Hotel Murano
- Full breakfast and dinner are included this day.
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Day 4

After breakfast, head to the Museum of Glass for a guided tour of native-son Dale Chihuly’s breathtaking art glass and sculptures, including his famous Bridge of Glass. An afternoon flight from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport
returns you to Sacramento and your awaiting ride home.
- Breakfast is included this day.