Trafalgar Premium Tours

Highlights include - Boston, Fredericton, Prince Edward Island, charlottetown, Baddeck, Cape Breton Hightlands, Halifax, St. John, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor

Name of Tour: Enchanting Maritimes
Duration: 12 Days
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Boston
Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. (Welcome Reception)

Hotel: Omni Parker House

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 musicians. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Fredericton

Day 3 - Fredericton – Halifax (2 nights)
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. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Lord Nelson Hotel (2 nights)

Day 4 - Halifax sightseeing & at leisure
Today 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 picturesque 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. (Full breakfast)

Day 5 - Halifax – Sherbrooke Village – Baddeck (2 nights)
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. Traveling along the shores of picturesque Bras d'Or Lake we arrive in the quaint village of Baddeck, our home for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

Hotel: Silver Dart Lodge (2 nights)

Day 6 - Cape Breton Highlands National Park & 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 afternoon. (Full Breakfast)

Day 7 - Baddeck – Wood Islands Ferry – Charlottetown (2 nights)
We re-cross the Canso Strait and travel through Antigonish to the quaint fishing town of Pictou,one of the finest natural harbors in Canada. We cross the Northumberland Strait by ferry to Prince Edward Island. We then journey through the scenic Prince Edward Island countryside to charming Charlottetown. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Rodd Charlottetown (2 nights)

Day 8 - Prince Edward Island sightseeing & at leisure
We start the day with a 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. Here we visit Green Gables, the lovely wooden farmhouse which inspired the setting for Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first publication back in 1908. This evening, why not attend an optional performance of the popular musical Anne of Green Gables? (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

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. Feel free to ask questions or try lobstering yourself! We then head for Ste-Anne-de-Kent, where we visit the Olivier Soapery and learn about the traditional craft of soap-making in the early 19th century. We overnight in Moncton, a city known for its French and English heritage. (Full Breakfast, Lunch)

Hotel: Delta Beausejour

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 from Moncton to historic Saint John, where we view the amazing Reversing Falls at Saint John River, a unique phenomenon caused by the tremendous tide in the Bay of Fundy. A short city orientation tour includes a stop at the Old City Market before arriving at our hotel. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Delta Brunswick Hotel

Day 11 - St. John – Acadia National Park – Bar Harbor
We travel south and cross the border back into the US and the state of Maine. We arrive at the seaside village of Bar Harbor, home to the sumptuous mansions of America's wealthiest families who came to spend summer along the shores of Frenchman's Bay. This afternoon, 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. Tonight we toast to our newfound friends and Maritime adventure at our farewell Lobster Bake dinner. (Full Breakfast) (Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency Hotel

Day 12 - Bar Harbor – Depart Boston
Enjoy a last look at the New England countryside as we journey south back to Boston. A complimentary transfer is provided to Boston International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Boston for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 7.00pm

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