REMOTE COASTAL SPLENDOR

Join us for the trip of a lifetime to Nova Scotia which in Jacobean Latin means “New Scotland.” The unspoiled beauty of Cape Breton Island resembles the highland country of Scotland. Travel along one of the most beautiful drives in the world - The Cabot Trail – to view the dramatic coastline where the mountains meet the sea. Nova Scotia is a rich blend of Scottish, English, Irish and Acadian traditions. It is the Land of Evangeline, made famous by Longfellow’s poem. Craggy shorelines, authentic fishing villages, expansive apple orchards, historic forts, placid lakes, charming Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and bustling Halifax – this is Nova Scotia and so much more!

Day 1

Flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Arrive at Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, for a 2 night stay. Dinner at hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast. Guided tour of Halifax & Citadel Hill. Afternoon guided tour of Peggy’s Cove with its world-famous lighthouse anchored in the rocky coastline. Dinner in Halifax.

Day 3

Breakfast. Pass through French Acadia settlements, fishing centers, rich orchards & farmlands. Guided tour of the Grand Pre National Historic Park, setting of Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline. Free time for lunch in Annapolis Royal. Visit Fort Anne, a National Historic Site built upon the central area of conflict between the English & French for control of North America. Visit Port Royal Habitation, a reconstruction of one of the oldest settlements in North America. Lodging for 2 nights at Digby Pines Resort. Special dinner at hotel featuring world famous “Digby Scallops & Fisherman” talk. Enjoy delicacies from the sea as you discover the interesting Scallop 101 talk from a local fisherman.

Day 4

Breakfast. Guided tour of the Bay of Fundy with box lunch. Highlights: Point Prim Lighthouse on the Bay of Fundy Shore with excellent views of the Bay of Fundy & Digby Gut. Listen to stories of shipwrecks, and discover bay marine life, the culture of the Mi’kmaq indigenous people of the region, coastal lighthouses & the bay tides. Visit Trinity Anglican Church National Historic Site & hear the story of survival of American Revolutionary War refugees. Tour Maud Lewis Memorial Site, a tribute to the local folk artist famous for her colorful artwork — 2 of her paintings hang in the White House. Also visit Little River, a quaint fishing village and Sandy Cove Beach. Exciting afternoon Whale Watching cruise! Dinner at hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast. Discover Longfellow’s Land of Evangeline on the Evangeline Trail.Travel to Cape Breton Island where Scottish, Acadian, Irish & English traditions blend. Visit Gaelic College to learn of the history of the Scottish Kilt & traditional Cape Breton music demonstration. Lodging at historic Inverary Inn, Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for 2 nights. This charming inn is located on the shores of beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. Dinner at the Inverary Inn.

Day 6

Breakfast. Full day guided tour of the breathtaking Cabot Trail on the northern part of Cape Breton Island. View the dramatic coastline where the mountains meet the sea. Lunch included at Keltic Lodge. Dinner at the Inn.

Day 7

Breakfast. Explore the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Scenic travel to Halifax. Arrive at the DoubleTree Halifax Dartmouth, 1 night. Dinner.

Day 8

Flight home.

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DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $3998.00

Single Occupancy: $4598.00

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Insurance Rate Double Occupancy: $287.86

Insurance Rate Single Occupancy: $331.06

$1000.00 deposit per person with reservation. Final payment due 3/31/22. Refund Policy: Cancellations prior to or on 3/31/22 receive a full refund less a $50 cancel fee. Cancellations after 3/31/22 with insurance purchased, refunds will be processed through Travel Guard Insurance. Cancellations after 3/31/22 without insurance purchased, there is no refund.

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