NOVA SCOTIA

June 13–23, 2023 · 11 Days

Day 1 (Tuesday) Staunton

An early morning departure, and we are off on our exciting trip to Nova Scotia. Tonight, dinner is included at Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bakery. D

Day 2 (Wednesday) Bird-in-Hand

This afternoon, we arrive in the Amish area of Pennsylvania, where we will have dinner in an Amish home. Tonight, we are in for a special treat as we have tickets to see the play Moses at Sight & Sound Theatres. This will be one of the highlights of our tour. CB, D

Day 3 (Thursday) Hartford

From Pennsylvania, we travel past the skyline of New York City as we head toward Connecticut and the Mark Twain home, where we have a tour this afternoon. Tonight’s reservations are in the Hartford area. B

Day 4 (Friday) Bar Harbor

This morning, we travel through Massachusetts and on into Maine, where we have reservations tonight in Bar Harbor. This afternoon we will stop in Freeport for shopping at LL Bean. CB, D

Day 5 (Saturday) Saint John, New Brunswick

Today, we leave the United States as we travel into Canada to visit our neighbors to the North! You must have your passport! This afternoon we visit the area for the Reversing Falls, which has some of the highest tides in the world. We spend the night in Saint John before we board the ferry to travel to Nova Scotia. CB

Day 6 (Sunday) Nova Scotia

We depart for Nova Scotia this morning. After a three-hour ferry ride, we’ll arrive in Digby and then continue to Halifax, where we have reservations for the next two nights. Our hotel is walking distance to downtown shopping. CB

Day 7 (Monday) Peggy’s Cove

A local guide will take us on a tour of Halifax and on to Peggy’s Cove. We have lunch at the Sou’Wester restaurant near the famous lighthouse and post office. The beauty of the cove will be one of the highlights of our time here. This afternoon we return to Halifax, where you are free to explore! B, L

Day 8 (Tuesday) Baddeck

From Halifax, we leave the big city behind and travel to the village of Baddeck, where we have reservations for the next two nights. After dinner at the motel, you are free to check out downtown. B, D

Day 9 (Wednesday) Cabot Trail

After breakfast, a local guide will take us to Cape Breton and along the famous Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic areas of Nova Scotia. Today will be a day for taking pictures as we travel the highlands of Nova Scotia. B, D

Day 10 (Thursday) Prince Edward Island

This morning we depart for Prince Edward Island, to many, the most beautiful of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Once again, we have a local guide to show us the sights. No visit to Prince Edward Island would be complete without a tour and photo of the Anne of Green Gables Park and House. There is so much to enjoy during our time on the island. Tonight’s dinner: lobster! B, D

Day 11 (Friday) Bangor

Today we return to the United States, where we have reservations in Bangor, ME. CB

Day 12 (Saturday) Albany

We travel from Maine into Vermont and New York, where we have reservations for the night in the Albany area. CB

Day 13 (Sunday) Cleveland

Leaving the Albany area, we travel across New York State and Corning, where we will visit Corning Museum of Glass. After our visit, we travel to Cleveland, where we have reservations for our last night. We have seen many states in our country and visited three provinces of Canada on our Nova Scotia tour. CB

Day 14 (Monday) Home

Today we’ll make the journey back home. CB

Cost Per Person:

$5,252 single member

$4,004 double member

$3,704 triple member

$5,552 single non-member

$4,304 double non-member

$4,004 triple non-member

Deposit Per Person:

$250

Included:

Admission to attractions, deluxe motor coach, tip for driver, 10 nights’ accommodations, 20 meals

Final Payment Due: March 1, 2023 TOUR