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September 10-17 (Saturday-Saturday)
Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Canada
Day 1:
Welcome Aboard! New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
and Prince Edward Island combine to create a coastal holiday filled
with charm and serenity. Plus, you will enjoy a marvelous two night stay at one
of Canada’s most treasured hotels, the luxurious Rodd Charlottetown. We
overnight in South Portland, Maine, where we are treated to a delicious
dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2:
After a buffet breakfast we depart for
Moncton, New Brunswick. Upon our arrival we visit Magnetic Hill,
Canada’s third most visited natural attraction. Our driver will take his foot
off the brake and you will be amazed as our motor coach rolls uphill without the
aid of an engine. Is it real or an illusion? You be the judge. Later we are
treated to a delicious dinner at the Wharf Village Restaurant,
before checking into our hotel for the night. (B, D)
Day 3:
After a deluxe continental breakfast we
depart for the famed Hopewell Rocks. Hopewell Rocks is where you’ll find
world famous flowerpot rock formations sculpted by the highest tides in the
world. Depending on tide times, you can explore quiet coves from the
ocean floor with flowerpot-shaped rock formations bearing such curious names as
‘Mother-in-Law,’ ‘ET,’ and ‘Lover’s Arch’ or experience the wonder of nature as
100-billion tonnes of salt-water slowly fills the Bay of Fundy. Following a
delicious lunch we depart for Halifax, Nova Scotia. We check into
the Cambridge Suites Hotel for the next two nights. The hotel is
located close to historic Citadel Hill in the heart of downtown Halifax. Enjoy
a delicious dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants that
are within walking distance of our hotel. (B, L)
Day 4:
After a deluxe continental breakfast we
meet our step-on guide, and depart for a narrated driving tour of
Halifax. The tour will include the Public Gardens, the Halifax waterfront,
and historic downtown. Our tour also includes a visit to the Titanic
gravesite where you will learn about the important role that Halifax played
in the rescue of Titanic survivors during the tragic event. Later we tour the
historic Citadel, Nova Scotia’s 19th-century fort perched high
on a hill overlooking Halifax Harbor. Following our tour, we depart for one of
the most picturesque spots in all of Nova Scotia, Peggy’s Cove. This
unique and beautiful fishing village located on Nova Scotia’s eastern seaboard
is home to a stunning lighthouse that sits atop wave-washed rocks. Bring your
camera for some spectacular photo opportunities! Before heading back to
Halifax, we are treated to a delicious lunch at a popular local
restaurant. Dinner is on your own. (B, L)
Day 5:
After a deluxe continental breakfast we
depart for Caribou, Nova Scotia where we will travel by ferry to
the land known as “the island cradled in the waves,” Prince Edward Island.
After checking into the luxurious Rodd Charlottetown for the next two
nights, we are treated to a delicious dinner at the hotel’s
restaurant. Located in the heart of downtown, the hotel is conveniently located
within easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants. (B, D)
Day 6:
After a buffet breakfast we meet our
step-on guide, and depart for a narrated driving tour of Prince Edward
Island. The tour will include a visit to Anne of Green Gables National
Park, the house Lucy Maud Montgomery lived, and upon which she based her
acclaimed book, “Anne of Green Gables.” Next we head to the
picturesque beaches of Cavendish National Park, and visit a
wharf in Rustico famous for its fishing boats and lobster traps. Later we
return to the hotel where you will have some leisure time to explore downtown
Charlottetown, and browse its gift shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
Dinner is on your own at one of the many restaurants that is
within walking distance of the hotel. (B)
Day 7:
After a buffet breakfast we cross the
Confederation Bridge, the longest span bridge in the Western Hemisphere,
which links this part of Canada to the United States. We overnight in South
Portland, Maine, where we are treated to a delicious dinner at the
hotel. (B, D)
Day 8:
After a buffet breakfast we depart for
home taking with us many pleasant memories of our Canadian maritime holiday.
(B)
Included:
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Basic amenities
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7 nights hotel accommodations,
including:
- 2 nights at Rodd Charlottetown
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7 breakfasts
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2 lunches
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4 dinners
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Guided Tours, including:
- Halifax, NS
- Prince Edward Island
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Magnetic Hill
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Hopewell Rocks
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Titanic Gravesite
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Citadel
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Visit Peggy’s Cove
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Anne of Green Gables National Park
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Cavendish National Park
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Wharf in Rustico
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Attractions and admissions per
itinerary
Price:
$1,399.00 Double/PP $1,229.00 Triple/PP
$1,999.00 Single
Deposit: $125.00/PP
Balance Due: July 28, 2011
Depart Return
Gunther 6:00 AM
6:45 PM
Carney 6:45 AM
6:00 PM
Note:
A valid Passport is required for this tour at
your expense! |
