Spend a captivating day immersed in the beauty and history of what are certainly two of the most inspired creations in Victoria. Begin on a narrated drive through Victoria, passing through historic Old City Quarter en route to Butchart Gardens. Listed among the world's top gardens, this 55-acre botanical wonderland was born more than a century ago from an abandoned limestone quarry. Stroll along footpaths that wind through extraordinary gardens and marvel at brilliantly flowering bulbs and exotic plants at every turn. Learn the story of these gardens, born out of a matriarch's passion and still operated by the family today. Travel to Craigdarroch Castle, built by coal baron, Robert Dunsmuir, during the reign of Queen Victoria. Explore this National Historic Site accompanied by classical music. Admire stunning stained glass fixtures, period furnishings and extraordinary woodwork that provide an authentic taste of privileged life during the Industrial Age. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.