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GLOBUS: NOVA SCOTIA & PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (NCH)
11 days from Halifax to Halifax
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 Discover the heart of Canada's Atlantic seacoast on this wonderful vacation. Begin your escorted tour with a guided tour of Halifax before heading out along Nova Scotia's majestic coastline to explore quaint fishing villages, beautiful resorts, and fascinating historical sites. On Cape Breton Island, keep your camera ready as you embark on the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives in the world. Experience Acadian culture and enjoy Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. Spend two nights on Prince Edward Island with an island tour, time in the provincial capital of Charlottetown, and visits to Price Edward Island National Park and Green Gables farmhouse-setting for the popular Anne of Green Gables novel. Visit Annapolis Royal and take a tour of Port Royal Habitation, founded in 1605 and the earliest permanent settlement north of Florida. In your free time, consider an optional whale-watching cruise on the Bay of Fundy! On your way back to Halifax, stop in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major fishing port, and Peggy's Cove, a charming fishing village. Your vacation ends in Halifax.Fall Foliage Departures:Enjoy the spectacular fall colors on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 17-October 1 (if Mother Nature permits)
HOTELS
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront (SF), Liscomb Mills Liscombe Lodge (F), Ingonish Beach Keltic Lodge (F), Baddeck Inverary Resort (BA), Charlottetown Delta Prince Edward (SF), Digby The Pines Resort (SF), Western Shore Oak Island Resort (MF)
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| Call (307) 266-4550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8656593 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Halifax | Welcome to Halifax! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. | | Day 2 | Halifax | A morning tour of Halifax led by a Local Guide includes a visit to CITADEL HILL with its early 19th-century star-shaped fort, the shady walks of the Public Gardens, and the harbor area. With the remainder of the day at leisure, why not enjoy a visit to the Maritimes Museum, which explains the area's seafaring past, or perhaps tour Alexander Keith's Brewery, which has been making the homegrown favorite since the early 1880s. (B) | | Day 3 | Liscomb Mills | Take scenic Marine Drive north along the Atlantic shoreline through picturesque fishing villages. Visit SHERBROOKE VILLAGE, once a thriving gold-mining town, whose renovated buildings recall the boom years of the 1860s. Your overnight is the attractive riverside setting of Liscomb Mills. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel is the Liscombe Lodge, one of Nova Scotia's Signature Resorts. Often referred to as the 'Nature Lover's Resort,' it is nestled along Nova Scotia's picturesque Marine Drive in one of the most beautiful riverside settings in Atlantic Canada. | | Day 4 | Ingonish Beach | Via Canso Causeway, cross over to Cape Breton Island, one of the first footholds of European settlement in the New World. Then, travel along the CABOT TRAIL, considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. At the Acadian village of Cheticamp, check out the famous hand-hooked rugs. Proceed north along the coast, savoring magnificent vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel tonight is the Keltic Lodge. Located on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with spectacular sunrises, Keltic Lodge commands a view like no other and beckons you to relax and enjoy the splendor of the Highlands. | | Day 5 | Baddeck | Visit the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM, where exhibits trace the achievements of the great inventor who spent his last years on Cape Breton. Then, travel to the fortress of LOUISBOURG NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. Enjoy a personalized guided walking tour of New France's historic fortress town and visit the grand King's Bastion. Overnight in nearby Baddeck. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Charlottetown | This morning, proceed south across the Strait of Canso to Pictou, known as the 'Birthplace of New Scotland.' It was here that the first boatload of Scottish Highlanders landed in Nova Scotia in 1773 aboard the Hector. At the attractively restored waterfront, see a replica of the vessel and visit the HECTOR HERITAGE QUAY. Then, board a FERRY that whisks you across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. The next two nights are in Charlottetown, the provincial capital. (B) | | Day 7 | Charlottetown | A Globus Platinum exclusive, this morning you get to CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE. Join a leisurely WALKING TOUR down some of Canada's greatest historic streets or participate in an OYSTER SHUCKING lesson, where you'll learn the art of opening oysters and enjoy a tasty treat. This afternoon, a guided tour of the island includes a drive to the fishing port of North Rustico Harbour to see the sand dunes and lovely beaches of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARK and also visit GREEN GABLES farmhouse, the setting for the famous novel Anne of Green Gables. Tonight, enjoy a LOBSTER DINNER at a local restaurant. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Digby | Drive across the 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge, then motor south to coastal Wolfville. Stop here to visit nearby GRAND-PRE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK with its memorial church museum. American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow chose this setting for his famous poem Evangeline. Continue south to Digby, a popular Atlantic province summer resort. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel for the next two nights is the Pines Resort, a world of casual elegance in the tradition of the grand hotels. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the view, recreation, and internationally renowned cuisine in this Norman-style chateau. | | Day 9 | Digby | A short drive along the coastal road to historic Annapolis Royal for a visit to 18th-century FORT ANNE, where a park ranger gives a fascinating account of this much-besieged fort. Then, a guided tour of nearby PORT ROYAL HABITATION; founded in 1605, it's the earliest permanent settlement north of Florida. This afternoon is at leisure; perhaps take an optional cruise into the Bay of Fundy on a whale-watching expedition. This evening, enjoy a private cooking demonstration while savoring local wines and appetizers. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Western Shore | This morning we travel across Nova Scotia to the rugged southern shores, making a stop in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your free time here, explore the quaint Main Street, shop for souvenirs, or spend time at the Fisheries Museum to learn more about this major fishing port. Tonight, enjoy a beachfront farewell dinner and local entertainment, the perfect finale to your Maritimes vacation. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Halifax | This morning, hugging the shoreline, we travel to PEGGY'S COVE, one of Canada's most charming fishing villages. We then continue to Halifax International Airport. Please schedule flights after Noon. The trip ends at the Marriott Harbourfront. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $853.Triple Room Reduction per person: $178.Extra nights per person in Halifax:in single room $193; in twin room $107; in triple room $86
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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