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The Grand Tour Victoria

Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds: sample the splendour of Saanich from Farm & Garden to Table


Escape the city and experience Victoria’s natural bounty in luxury and style!

Enjoy a scenic cruise through the winding backroads, along forested drives and quiet beaches. Bask in the seasons at the lush Butchart Gardens, The Gardens at HCP, Hatley Gardens, Park & Castle, or Abkhazi Gardens. Unwind with refreshments or a tasting at one of our many celebrated wineries or cafes.

Interested in High Tea? We will happily arrange a reservation at Abkhazi Gardens, The Butchart Dining Room, or a tea room of your choosing.
This tour can also include visits to the tropical Butterfly Gardens and historic Craigdarroch Castle for the adventurer who wants to see it all!*

Choose from our full-day (6 hours) or half-day (4 hours) tours to make the most out of your visit to the garden city. Local pickup & drop-off is included as well as all standard garden admissions. A charcuterie lunch is included in our full-day tour.

*Time Permitting

Sample itinerary:
10:00 AM: Pickup in downtown Victoria
10:15 AM: Arrive Craigdarroch Castle via scenic Dallas Road
10:30 AM: Arrive Government House or Abkhazi Gardens
12:00 PM: Arrive Butchart Gardens
2:00 PM: Arrive Sea Cider for tasting and charcuterie lunch
4:00 PM: Return to Victoria inner harbour


For information on seasonal events at Butchart Gardens visit www.butchartgardens.com or email us at info@alsettours.com

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