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Be captivated by the charming fishing villages, amazing coastlines and spectacular scenery that bring the Maritimes to life. Explore New Brunswick's capital of Fredericton, see the sights of historic Halifax and enjoy a mouth-watering lobster lunch in Shediac Bay. Cap off your tour with a visit to the sumptuous mansions of seaside Bar Harbour.
Highlights: Fredericton, Fort Beausejour, Halifax, Jeddore Oyster Pond, Sherbrooke, Baddeck, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Shediac Bay, Moncton, Bay of Fundy, Saint John, Bar Harbor
Day 1 - ARRIVE BOSTON Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Hotel: Omni Parker House (SF)
Day 2 - BOSTON - FREDERICTON Travel briefly along the New England coast through New Hampshire before heading inland through the woods of Maine. Cross the border into New Brunswick, Canada, and arrive in Fredericton, the provincial capital. Tonight enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of Kings Landing Historic Settlement, followed by a Highlight Dinner with live music. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Delta Fredericton (F)
Day 3 - FREDERICTON - HALIFAX (2 Nights)
Explore charming Fredericton, settled by British Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution in 1783. Your tour includes views of the University of New Brunswick, one of Canada's oldest universities, the beautiful Legislative Assembly building and the old Christ Church Cathedral. Later skirt the shores of the Bay of Fundy, stopping at Fort Beausejour National Historic Site for a visit to this 18th century military outpost, important in the early colonial struggles of the region. This evening arrive in dynamic Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites (F)
Day 4 - HALIFAX SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISURE
Today explore the sights of this historic city, including a visit to the Citadel National Historic Site, and learn about the link between Halifax and the sinking of the Titanic. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to picturesque Peggy's Cove, one of the most charming fishing villages in the Maritimes, with wonderful views of the rocky shoreline and its famous red and white lighthouse. (Full Breakfast)
Day 5 - HALIFAX - SHERBROOKE VILLAGE - BADDECK (2 Nights)
Heading north, stop at the Fisherman's Life Museum and learn about the life of a coastal family in the early 1900's. On to historic Sherbrooke Village for a visit to this living museum depicting a late 19th century mining and lumber village. Later cross the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. Travelling along the shores of scenic Bras d'Or Lake, arrive in the quaint village of Baddeck. (Full Breakfast / Buffet Dinner)
Hotel: Silver Dart Lodge (MF)
Day 6 - CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS & CABOT TRAIL EXCURSION
Start the day with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where many of the great inventor's personal artifacts and mementos are on display. Later follow the splendid Cabot Trail, one of the world's greatest scenic drives. Mile after stunning mile, this amazing coastline with jagged peaks rising out of the sea provides plenty of photo opportunities. Then continue along the trail to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, home to deep-walled canyons, sandy beaches and majestic cliffs. Return to Baddeck in the late afternoon. (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - BADDECK - WOOD ISLANDS FERRY - CHARLOTTETOWN (2 Nights)
Re-cross the Canso Strait and travel through Antigonish to the quaint fishing town of Pictou, one of the finest natural harbours in Canada. Travel across the Northumberland Strait by ferry to Prince Edward Island. Then journey through the scenic Prince Edward Island countryside to charming Charlottetown. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Rodd Charlottetown (F)
Day 8 - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISURE
Join a local guide and start your exploration of Prince Edward Island. Drive up to the north shore to visit Prince Edward Island National Park, an area of red sandstone cliffs, offshore sand bars, submerged estuaries, and some of Canada's longest and most popular beaches. In Cavendish visit Green Gables, the lovely wooden farmhouse which inspired the setting for Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables." (Full Breakfast)
Day 9 - CHARLOTTETOWN - SHEDIAC BAY - MONCTON
Travel across the Confederation Bridge, the world's longest bridge over ice-covered water, back to New Brunswick. At Shediac Bay, board a lobstering cruise. Learn about the daily routine of lobstermen and the proper way to cook and crack lobsters. Finish with a freshly cooked, mouth-watering Lobster Highlight Lunch served on board (weather permitting). Later, visit a local winery and taste local fruit wines before arriving at your hotel in Moncton, a city known for its French and English heritage. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Delta Beausejour (F)
Day 10 - MONCTON - HOPEWELL ROCKS - SAINT JOHN
This morning drive along the scenic Bay of Fundy to see the Hopewell Rocks. Join a local guide and learn about these unusual flowerpot-shaped islands carved by the world's highest tides. Then travel from Moncton to historic Saint John, and view the amazing Reversing Falls on the Saint John River, a unique phenomenon caused by the tremendous tides in the Bay of Fundy. A short city orientation tour includes a stop at the Old City Market before arriving at your hotel. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Delta Brunswick (SF)
Day 11 - SAINT JOHN - ACADIA NATIONAL PARK - BAR HARBOR
Travel south and cross the border back into the USA and the state of Maine. Arrive at the seaside village of Bar Harbor, home to the sumptuous mansions of America's wealthiest families who come to spend summers along the shores of Frenchman Bay. This afternoon visit nearby Acadia National Park, the only national park in the New England states. Your tour takes you along the rugged coastline, past golden beaches to the top of Cadillac Mountain for panoramic views. Tonight join your newfound friends and toast to your Maritime adventure at a Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency (F)
Day 12 - BAR HARBOR - DEPART BOSTON
Enjoy one last look at the New England countryside during the journey south back to Boston. A complimentary transfer is provided to Boston International Airport and the tour hotel in Boston for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
Enchanting Maritimes What's Included:
Sightseeing Highlights:
Fredericton - Enjoy a city tour; visit Kings Landing Historic Settlement.
Fort Beausejour - Visit this 18th century French military outpost.
Halifax - Discover the city's landmarks and Citadel National Historic Site.
Jeddore Oyster Pond - Learn about early coastal life at the Fisherman's Life Museum.
Sherbrooke - Explore historic Sherbrooke Village, a restored 19th century living museum.
Baddeck - Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
Cape Breton - Enjoy the sights of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Cabot Trail - Travel one of the most scenic drives in the world.
Prince Edward Island - Tour the island with a local guide; visit Prince Edward Island National Park and Green Gables, the literary home of "Anne of Green Gables."
Shediac Bay - Enjoy a lobstering cruise with a lobster lunch served on board.
Moncton - Visit a local winery and sample local fruit wines.
Bay of Fundy - Discover the extraordinary ocean tidal site of Hopewell Rocks.
Saint John - Observe the unique phenomenon of the Reversing Falls; see the Old City Market.
Bar Harbor - Explore the shoreline, mountains, woodlands and lakes of Acadia National Park.
Dining Highlights:
Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Boston.
11 full breakfasts.
1 buffet dinner.
1 three-course dinner.
Highlight Lunch Lobster Cruise in Shediac Bay.
Local Highlight Dinner in Fredericton.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Bar Harbor.
First Class Travel Highlights:
First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and a restroom onboard.
The services of top professional Tour Directors.
A qualified local guide on Prince Edward Island.
Ferry across the Northumberland Strait between Caribou and Wood Islands.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 12.
Departure Dates: June - September
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Be captivated by the charming fishing villages, amazing coastlines and spectacular scenery that bring the Maritimes to life. Explore New Brunswick's capital of Fredericton, see the sights of historic Halifax and enjoy a mouth-watering lobster lunch in Shediac Bay. Cap off your tour with a visit to the sumptuous mansions of seaside Bar Harbour.
