Enchanting Maritimes

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Boston

Enjoy your luxury private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your scheduled flight to Boston, where a transfer is provided to your first hotel. Your Tour Director is at your hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions. Please join us at 6pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel. (WD)
Hotel: Omni Parker House (SFC)

Day 2

Boston - Fredericton

We travel briefly along the New England coast through New Hampshire before heading inland through the woods of Maine. We 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 dinner with live music. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Delta Fredericton (FC)

Day 3

Fredericton - Halifax

Explore charming Fredericton, settled by British Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution in 1783. Our tour includes views of the University of New Brunswick, one of Canada's oldest universities, the beautiful Legislative Assembly building and old Christ Church Cathedral. Later we 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 we arrive in dynamic Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, for a two-night stay. (FB)
Hotel: Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites (FC)

Day 4

Halifax sightseeing and at leisure

We 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. This afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps join us on an optional excursion to Peggy's Cove, one of the most scenic fishing villages in the Maritimes, with wonderful views of the rocky shoreline and its famous red and white lighthouse. (FB)
Hotel: Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites (FC)

Day 5

Halifax - Sherbrooke Village - Baddeck

Heading north, we stop at the Fisherman's Life Museum where we learn about the life of a coastal family in the early 1900's. Onto Historic Sherbrooke Village for a visit to this living museum depicting a late 19th century mining and lumber village. Later we cross the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. Travelling along the shores of picturesque Bras d'Or Lake we arrive in the quaint village of Baddeck, our home for the next two nights. (FB, D)
Hotel: Silver Dart Lodge (MFC)

Day 6

Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cabot Trail excursion

We 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, we 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. We then continue along the trail to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, home to deep-walled canyons, sandy beaches and majestic cliffs. We return to Baddeck late this afternoon. (FB)
Hotel: Silver Dart Lodge (MFC)

Day 7

Baddeck - Wood Islands Ferry - Charlottetown

Today we re-cross the Canso Strait and travel through Antigonish to the quaint fishing town of Pictou, one of the finest natural harbours in Canada. We cross the Northumberland Strait by ferry to Prince Edward Island and then journey through the scenic Prince Edward Island countryside to charming Charlottetown. (FB)
Hotel: Rodd Charlottetown (FC)

Day 8

Prince Edward Island sightseeing and at leisure

We start the day with a locally-guided sightseeing tour of Prince Edward Island. We 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, we visit Green Gables, the lovely wooden farmhouse which inspired the setting for Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. This evening, why not attend an optional performance of the popular musical Anne of Green Gables? (FB, D)
Hotel: Rodd Charlottetown (FC)

Day 9

Charlottetown - Shediac Bay - Moncton

We travel across the Confederation Bridge, the world's longest bridge over ice covered water, back to New Brunswick. At Shediac Bay, we join an interactive lobstering cruise including a delicious lobster lunch served on board (weather permitting). We then visit a local winery and sample local fruit wines. We overnight in Moncton, a city well-known for its French and English heritage. (FB, HL, D)
Hotel: Delta Beausejour (FC)

Day 10

Moncton - Hopewell Rocks - Saint John

This morning, we drive along the scenic Bay of Fundy to the Hopewell Rocks. We join a local guide and learn about these unusual flowerpot-shaped islands carved by the world's highest tides. We then travel to historic Saint John, where we view the amazing Reversing Falls on the Saint John River, a phenomenon caused by the tremendous tide in the Bay of Fundy. A city tour includes a stop at the Old City Market before arriving at our hotel. (FB)
Hotel: Hilton Saint John (SFC)

Day 11

Saint John - Acadia National Park Bar Harbor

We travel south back into the US. We arrive at the seaside village of Bar Harbor, home to the sumptuous mansions of America's wealthiest families. We visit nearby Acadia National Park, the only national park in the New England states. Our tour takes us along the rugged coastline, past golden beaches to the top of Cadillac Mountain for panoramic views. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency (FC)
Dining Highlights: Tonight we toast to our newfound friends and Maritime adventure at our farewell dinner.

Day 12

Bar Harbor - Depart Boston

Enjoy one last look at the New England countryside as we journey south back to Boston. A complimentary transfer is provided to Boston International Airport for your return scheduled flight back to the UK. (FB)

Day 13 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting luxury private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

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