Day 1: Arrive Boston
Welcome to Boston! On arrival, transfer on your own to the Radisson Hotel. This evening meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception hosted by your tour director. (R)

Day 2: Boston / St. Andrews-By-The-Sea
This morning drive north parallel to the Atlantic coast through a sliver of New Hampshire and into the wooded countryside of Maine. From the easternmost tip of the United States, cross into Canada and the province of New Brunswick, and proceed to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Here, check into the lovely Fairmont Algonquin Hotel, one of the most famous and historic hotels in North America and on the shore of the Bay of Fundy. (B,D)

Day 3: St. Andrews-By-The-Sea / Saint John / Charlottetown
Continue your journey northeast as you pass by the bustling and picturesque harbor of Saint John located on the Bay of Fundy, where the world’s highest range of tides occur. Then listen as your tour director describes the Loyalist and French settlement of the Kennebecasis Valley. Later, motor on through Cape Tormentine to today’s final destination, Prince Edward Island. This evening, enjoy a lively local performance in Charlottetown. (B,D)

Day 4: Prince Edward Island Exploration
Today's exploration of Canada's smallest province begins with a tour of Charlottetown. See Province House, where Canada became a United Confederation of Provinces, and the historic waterfront. Continue to the literary home of “Anne of Green Gables," Cavendish Beach and Rustico Harbour. This evening enjoy a traditional Maritime lobster bake. (B,D)

Day 5: Charlottetown / Cape Breton Island / Baddeck
After a short ferry ride back to mainland Nova Scotia, cross Canso Strait to one of Canada’s most scenic areas, Cape Breton Island. Descendants of French and Scottish settlers and the original Micmac Indians maintain separate cultural identities in this gorgeous wonderland of seascapes, forests and highlands. In Baddeck, once the home to Alexander Graham Bell, visit the fascinating Museum named after his honor, before arriving at your resort hotel. (B,D)

Day 6: Cabot Trail Exploration
A highlight of your entire tour today is one of the most scenic drives in North America. Along the John Cabot Trail, magnificent vistas appear at each turn on this spectacular loop drive. Visit Cheticamp, a distinctive French-speaking village where the intricate art of “hook weaving” may be observed. This afternoon visit St. Ann’s Gaelic College, a cultural center for descendants of Scottish highlanders, before returning to your resort hotel for the evening. (B,D)

Day 7: Baddeck / Halifax
This morning's tour follows the Marine Drive, passing perfectly picturesque coastal villages. After lunch at lovely Liscombe Lodge, you travel through settlements with Micmac Indian names like Ecum Secum before arriving at pretty Halifax, Nova Scotia’s metropolitan center and one of Canada’s largest ports. (B,D) 

Day 8: Peggy’s Cove Excursion
In Halifax, view the Citadel and the Old Town Clock en route to Peggy’s Cove. This village and lighthouse are one of the most photographed seaside settings on the Eastern Seaboard. Back in Halifax, the afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own. Shop along the waterfront with its array of stores, visit the cemetery where many of the victims of the Titanic now rest, or perhaps a harbor cruise sounds like fun. (B) 

Day 9: Halifax / Yarmouth / Bar Harbor
Today is a full and exciting day of travel by land and by sea. You will follow the lighthouse route to Yarmouth at the southern tip of Nova Scotia. Here, board the “CAT” for a cruise to Bar Harbor, Maine. Watch for whales along the way. Your resort for two nights is the charming Bar Harbor Inn. (B,D)

Day 10: Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park
Wake up at leisure in one of the most quaint and scenic resorts in Maine. Today you will drive through spectacular Acadia National Park, and make stops at Thunder Hole and atop Cadillac Mountain. Return to browse the shops, or just relax at your “inn-by-the-sea.” Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your tour director. (B,D)

Day 11: Bar Harbor / Depart Boston
After breakfast, sit back and enjoy the scenic ride as you make stops in quaint villages along the way. Arrive at Boston’s Logan Airport later this afternoon. Please do not schedule homebound flights before 5 p.m. Post nights are available for those wishing to extend their stay in Boston. (B) 

Included:

• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower

• Welcome reception (R); 10 breakfasts (B) and 8 dinners (D) including a farewell dinner as indicated in the itinerary

• Services of a professional Tour Director

• Deluxe air-conditioned, toilet-equipped motorcoach with reclining seats and large non-glare windows

• Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary

• All admissions as outlined in the itinerary

• Tips for baggage handling and to hotel personnel; all local taxes

• Flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Hotels:
Boston - Radisson Hotel (F)
St. Andrews-By-The-Sea - Fairmont Algonquin Hotel (SF)
Prince Edward Island - Delta Prince Edward Hotel (SF)
Baddeck - Inverary Inn (F)
Halifax - Delta Halifax (SF)
Bar Harbor - Bar Harbor Inn (SF)

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