September 12-19 (Friday-Friday)

Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

Atlantic Canada

Day 1: Welcome Aboard!  New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island combine to offer a coastal holiday filled with charm and serenity.  Plus, you’ll enjoy a marvelous two night stay at two of Canada’s most treasured hotels, the Lord Nelson Hotel and the Rodd Charlottetown.  We overnight in South Portland, Maine, complete with a welcome reception, followed by a delicious buffet dinner.

Day 2: After a buffet breakfast we depart for St. John, the largest city in New Brunswick.  Upon arrival, we visit the Reversing Falls, a scenic natural phenomenon where the water reverses direction and flows uphill through a rocky gorge.  Enjoy a delicious dinner at The Falls Restaurant before checking into our hotel for the night. 

Day 3: After a continental breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a narrated driving tour of St. John which is located on the scenic Bay of Fundy.  The tour will include historic sites, and the City Market commerce area.  Later we depart for Halifax, the beautiful capital of Nova Scotia.  We arrive at one of the most picturesque spots in all of Nova Scotia, beautiful Peggy’s Cove, a fishing village on the eastern seaboard that has a photogenic lighthouse atop the wave-washed rocks.  Bring your camera for some photo opportunities.  Before heading on to Halifax, we are treated to a delicious dinner at a popular local eatery at Peggy’s Cove.  We check into the 4-star Lord Nelson Hotel which is located across the street from the Victorian-style Halifax Public Gardens, for the next two nights.

Day 4: After a buffet breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a narrated driving tour of Halifax, highlighting the Public Gardens, Halifax waterfront, and historic downtown.  Included in this tour is a visit to the Titanic gravesite where you will learn about the important role Halifax played in the rescue of the survivors during this tragic event.  Later we tour the historic Citadel, Nova Scotia’s 19th century fort perched high on a hill overlooking Halifax Harbor.  After your tour, the afternoon is at your leisure to explore this lovely city.      

Day 5: After a buffet breakfast we depart for Caribou, and enjoy a ferry ride to the land known as the “island cradled in the waves,” Prince Edward Island.  We arrive at our luxurious home for the next two nights, the Rodd Charlottetown which is located in the heart of downtown, and is within easy walking distance of the shopping district.  This evening we are treated to a delicious dinner at our hotel.

Day 6: After breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a tour of Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province.  Today you will visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum, the house in which Lucy Maud Montgomery lived, and upon which she based her acclaimed book, “Anne of Green Gables.”  Later we head to the picturesque beaches of Cavendish National Park, and visit a wharf in Rustico famous for its fishing boats and lobster traps.  This afternoon, you will have some time in downtown Charlottetown to explore the Main Street shops and restaurants, or relax at your lovely hotel.

Day 7: After breakfast we cross the Confederation Bridge, the longest span bridge in the Western Hemisphere that links this gorgeous land to the United States.  We overnight in South Portland, Maine, and are treated to a welcome reception, followed by a traditional lobster or prime rib dinner.

Day 8: After a buffet breakfast we depart for home with many pleasant memories of your outstanding maritime holiday.

Included:

•  Basic amenities

•  7 nights hotel accommodations, including:

  - 2 nights at Lord Nelson Hotel

  - 2 nights at Rodd Charlottetown

•  Welcome reception

•  7 breakfasts

•  5 dinners

•  Guided tours, including:

  - St. John, NB

  - Halifax, NS

  - Prince Edward Island

•  Visit Peggy’s Cove

•  Attractions and admissions per itinerary

Price:

$1,339.00 Double/PP  $1,179.00 Triple/PP

$1,879.00 Single

Deposit:  $125.00/PP

Balance Due:  July 30, 2008

                                    Depart                         Return

Gunther                        6:00 AM                       6:45 PM

Carney                         6:45 AM                       6:00 PM

Note:  All United States citizens should have in their possession proper proof of citizenship when leaving the country, such as a valid passport, a certified (original) birth certificate or naturalization papers.  To prove identity, a valid driver’s license or government identification card are acceptable, provided they identify you by physical description or photograph.