Nova Scotia & the Maritimes

NOVA SCOTIA & THE MARITIMES with Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island | 8 Days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways Prince Edward Island Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Cape Breton Island 7 Nights Quality Accommodations The Cabot Trail 13 Meals: Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg 7 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 5 Dinners Fort Anne Historic Site Professional Tour Manager Anne of Green Gables Home Itinerary Activity Admissions Alexander G. Bell Museum Bay of Fundy National Park

ACCOMMODATIONS

Nights 1 & 2 Courtyard by Marriott - Halifax, NS Night 3 Chateau Saint John - Saint John, NB Nights 4 & 5 Rodd Charlottetown - Charlottetown, PEI Nights 6 & 7 Inverary Resort - Baddeck, NS

Note: A valid passport book is required for this tour.

TRIP COST PER PERSON

Includes Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways

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Tour Deposit: $300 per person Optional Guest Protection Plan: $275 per person Final Payment Due: 60 Days before Departure Activity Level 1 2 3 4 5 Day 1 | Travel to Halifax Depart from home and fly east to the province of Nova Scotia. Halifax will be our destination today and upon arrival, board a motorcoach and transfer to our home for two nights, located in the heart of town. Enjoy dinner tonight with your fellow travelers in anticipation of the good times ahead. Meals: D

Day 2 | Tour of Halifax A morning tour will reveal a city that has grown from its beginnings as a colonial fort into a city that serves as the heart of the Atlantic Provinces. See historic downtown, St. Paul’s Church, the Victorian Gardens, and pay a visit to the Citadel, a hilltop fortress that dominates the city. Learn about the famous Halifax explosion and the town’s connection to the Titanic disaster. The afternoon and evening will be at your leisure. Explore the historic waterfront, an area filled with restaurants, shops, and attractions. Meals: B

Day 3 | Peggy’s Cove / Lunenburg / Bay Ferry This morning, we’ll visit the picturesque Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, set against the weathered rocks and beautiful ocean waters. We’ll travel to nearby Lunenburg, a charming fishing village and UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the distinctive waterfront, colorful buildings, and unique architecture while you enjoy lunch. Our journey continues to Fort Anne at Annapolis Royal, one of the most fought-over locations in history and Canada’s oldest National Historic Site. Afterwards, we’ll take an evening ferry to St. John, New Brunswick and check into our hotel. Meals: B, D

Lunenburg Harbor

Day 4 | Bay of Fundy / Prince Edward Island Today we make a stop at the Reversing Falls of the Saint John River. Journey through Fundy National Park along the Bay of Fundy coast and visit Hopewell Cape, home to fantastic rock formations that have been carved by the action of the highest tides in the world. Travel to beautiful Prince Edward Island by crossing over the longest, continuous multi-span bridge in the world, the famous Confederation Bridge. We’ll continue on to Charlottetown, the birthplace of Canada, for a two-night stay. Meals: B, D

Peggy's Cove

Day 5 | Charlottetown / Island Tour A morning tour will include city highlights such as Province House and Victoria Park. We’ll also explore the lush and green countryside of this beautiful island. Beginning in Cavendish, we’ll visit Prince Edward Island National Park which is renowned for its red sandstone cliffs, fine white sand beaches, dunes, and lush green fields. It was the scenery of this area that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery to write “Anne of Green Gables”, and we’ll visit the fabled Green Gables house. The evening is at your leisure in Charlottetown where opportunities abound for dining and entertainment. Meals: B

Day 6 | Cape Breton Island This morning we’ll catch a ferry for a scenic ride to Caribou, Nova Scotia. Travel past New Glasgow and Antigonish to the Canso Causeway where we cross over to Cape Breton Island. It is here you will discover the Scotland of North America. We continue on to the village of Baddeck where we visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Our lodging for two nights, located near the shore of the majestic Bras d’Or Lake. Meals: B, D

Day 7 | Driving the Cabot Trail Conde Nast magazine rated Cape Breton as one of the Top 10 most beautiful islands in the world, and the famous Cabot Trail as one of the world’s greatest scenic routes. It runs through lochs and glens settled by Highlanders from Scotland, and along scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. You will travel through Cape Breton Highlands National Park along the way. This afternoon we'll stop to enjoy a picnic lunch. As you learn about the history of this beautiful island, have your camera ready for the spectacular opportunities to take photos along the way.

Meals: B, L, D

Confederation Bridge

Day 8 | Travel Home Leave Cape Breton Island behind this morning and return to Halifax where our flight home awaits us. Your journey through the Maritime Provinces of Atlantic Canada will provide you with great memories of a vacation well spent. Meals: B