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Nova Scotia & New England Coast
 Sep 26, 2010 - 13 days
 

Experience scenic landscapes of Nova Scotia and charming Prince Edward Island.  Sight see the Bay of Fundy, drive breathtaking Cape Breton Highland National Park and the Spectacular Cabot Trail!  Motor along the lighthouse route to Lunenburg, and stop at Peggy’s Cove! There is so much to see and do on this great fall tour!

Day 1 - Home to Bangor
We’ll board our morning flight to Boston and  make our way up the east coast into Maine. Stop in Maine’s largest city Portland bringing you a taste of it’s historic architecture blended with it’s new.  As you stroll along the working waterfront or the cobblestone streets of the restored Old Port you’ll experience the contrast of old and new.  This evening arrive in Bangor, Maine for the evening.
Hotel: Country Inn

 

Day 2 - Bangor to Saint John
After breakfast, motor to New Brunswick, Canada arriving in the city of Saint John situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy and at the mouth of the Saint John river.  Tonight you will enjoy a delicious dinner and theatre at one of Saint John’s favorite dinner theatres.  Our hotel this evening will be the lovely Hampton Inn
Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hampton Inn

 

Day 3 - Saint John to Digby
Today we join our local guide and enjoy all that Saint John has to offer.  We take a look at the city and it’s history as well as our first look at The Bay of Fundy home of the World’s highest tides-Saint John is known as the anchor of the Bay of Fundy experience.  Later, board our ferry and make our way across to Digby Nova Scotia.  Our stay tonight is at the lovely Pines Resort located in Digby near the Southwestern tip of Nova Scotia and overlooks the Annapolis Basin.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Pines Resort Digby

 

Day 4 - Digby to Halifax
In Wolfville our local step on guide will join us today.  We’ll pass through Halls Harbor, famous for its phenomenal harbor, which can see a dramatic change in the water level. Charming coastal villages reflecting Acadian French history dot the shoreline. We’ll visit the Memorial Park Grand Pre, a historic site depicting the story of the expulsion of the Acadians, immortalized in Longfellow’s tragic romance “Evangeline.” Lunch will be at a wonderful country inn overlooking the valley. The evening will be at your leisure in Halifax, with many dining choices surrounding our hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriot


Day 5 - Halifax
Morning sightseeing of the city of Halifax is arranged with a local guide. Observe atop Citadel Hill: the bustling harbor front with Halifax’s famous harbor where ships have come and gone for many years. Halifax is the resting place for many Titanic victims and we’ll have a chance to pay our respects. Travel the Lighthouse Route and on to the lovely seaport village of Lunenburg, the famous shipbuilding and fishing center of Canada. We’ll spot countless islands and coves before arriving in Lunenburg and savor a tasty lunch at the Fish Factory Restaurant. We’ll stop for an awe-inspiring stroll along the waters’ edge. Our afternoon will take us out to famous Peggy’s Cove, a quaint little fishing village which stands on a solid rock that offers sweeping coastal views.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 6 - Halifax to Baddeck
We’ll travel the “Road to the Isles” over the Conso Strait to Cape Breton Island, rich in fall colors. See Bras d’Or Lake, a beautiful inland sea. Later we will visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Park which houses Bell’s most remarkable collection of early inventions. Our resort is set along the hillside with views of the shores of Bras d’Or Lake, located in the heart of Baddeck, a scenic village reflecting the atmosphere of old Scotland. Take some time to stroll through the peaceful fishing village and private coves of Baddeck. Dinner will be at the lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Inverary Inn

 

Day 7 - Baddeck
Brace yourself for some of the most breathtaking scenery as we take one of the world’s most scenic drives: the Cabot Trail winds through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, past majestic rock bluffs, through deep stream-lined valleys, and over the summits of lofty peaks. We’ll stop along the way at Flora’s gift shop with hand-crafted goods made by the local Acadian French artists in their native traditions. Lunch will be on your own at Pleasant Bay along the beautiful Cabot Trail before we continue exploring Cape Breton Island in all its autumn splendor with many photo stops along the way. Dinner will be served at the lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

Day 8 Baddeck to PEI.
We’ll ferry to the birthplace of Canada, Prince Edward Island, where unspoiled beauty abounds on this peaceful isle--a favorite summer resort destination. A sunny day on Prince Edward Island is like nowhere else on earth! In Charlottetown, we’ll admire lovely Victorian homes and gardens. Prince Edward Island is famous for its lobster, so what better place to enjoy a maritime lobster dinner in the evening!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: The Islander

 

Day 9 - Prince Edward Island
Our tour of this lovely island will display the magnificent beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park and the rich farmlands of red soil and rolling hillsides with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. Enjoy lunch on your own at a favorite countryside restaurant. Visit Green Gables, the literary home of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables.” You’ll be evening guests at Rainbow Valley frolic house party featuring great food and local talent.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Dinner

 

Day 10 - PEI to St. Andrew by the Sea
Departing the island we’ll cross the Northumberland Strait on the Confederation Bridge which spans the Island and New Brunswick. Take some time to browse in the local shops and visitor center of the Gateway Village just below the Confederation Bridge. We’ll follow the Kennebecasis River Valley to St. John, with lunch on our own overlooking the Reversing Falls. Arriving in beautiful St. Andrew by the Sea, we’ll check into the grand Algonquin Hotel. Dinner will be on your own so you may choose from the outstanding restaurants in the hotel or select one along the water’s edge in the downtown village.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast
Hotel: Algonquin Hotel

 

Day 11 - St. Andrew to Bar Harbor
Embark on a fascinating nature boat cruise along the coastline enroute to Campobello Island, the place where Franklin D. Roosevelt’s summer cottage is set. Later depart for Bar Harbor, which is graced with quaint shops, galleries, and picturesque vistas. You’ll be on your own for dinner as Bar Harbor offers a variety of charming restaurants and cafes, many on the lovely waterfront.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch
Hotel: Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

 

Day 12 - Bar Harbor
Visit Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island, which offers lovely harbors and coves perfectly nestled among forested lands, then drive the summit of Cadillac Mountain for a spectacular view of the rugged coast. Take some time to allow Bar Harbor’s colorful past come to life before our farewell dinner celebration.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Dinner

 

Day 13 - Bar Harbor to Home
Continue down the coast to Boston where we’ll catch our flight home.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Price Per Person

Single: $4,399 Double: $3,499 Triple: $3,329 Quad: $3,149

Opt. Travel Protection

Single: $305 Double: $235 (per person)

Price includes: Roundtrip airfare, including all airport fuel taxes and surcharges, a value of approx. $100 included) 22 meals, Activities as stated

Deposit due: $100 deposit at time of reservation,
Full payment due 45 days prior to departure

R& J Travel Bucks: $50 Travel Bucks earned per person on this tour

REQUIRED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Passport. 

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