Globus > PASSAGE THROUGH NEW ENGLAND and EASTERN CANADA

PASSAGE THROUGH NEW ENGLAND and EASTERN CANADA
12 Days starting from $2,329

Countries Visited:
Canada, United States

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Length: 12 Days
Type: Other Tours
Category: Other Tours
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: CA-2008
   
 
About This Tour


Savor the diversity and enchantment of the great cities of the Northeast and Eastern Canada on this enticing 12-day vacation, featuring a seven-night cruise aboard Holland America’s Maasdam. Visit exciting Boston where sightseeing focuses on historic sites such as the Old North Church and the Old State House. In New Hampshire, spend time at a traditional maple syrup farm and enjoy the scenic White Mountains. Board a thrilling gondola ride to the 4,397-foot summit of Mount Washington for breathtaking views. Burlington features a scenic narrated cruise on Lake Champlain and a visit to nearby Shelburne Heritage Park. After time in Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city, embark on the Maasdam for your cruise. Ports of call include Quebec City, Canada’s only walled city; Charlottetown; Sydney; Halifax; Bar Harbor; and Boston. This incredible journey is packed with adventure.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

City Highlights
BOSTON:
Welcome reception; city sightseeing

MOUNT WASHINGTON:
Gondola ride up Wildcat Mountain; Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program

MONTPELIER:
Visit a maple syrup farm

BURLINGTON:
Narrated cruise on Lake Champlain; visit Shelburne Heritage Park

MONTRÉAL:
City sightseeing including Notre Dame Basilica

CRUISE:
7-night cruise aboard a Holland America’s MS Maasdam

Meals
Welcome reception (WR), American breakfasts daily (B), 7 lunches (L), and 8 dinners (D).

Hotels:
BOSTON Radisson Hotel (F); On vacation CAR: Sheraton Boston (SF), MOUNT WASHINGTON Mount Washington Resort (MD), BURLINGTON Sheraton Burlington (SF), MONTRÉAL Delta Centre-Ville (SF)
Day 1:
Boston. (Tue.) Welcome to Boston! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
Boston–Mount Washington. (Wed.) Enjoy a guided Boston sightseeing tour featuring the prominent landmarks such as the historic sites near Boston Common, including the Old State House; Old North Church, from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride; and Fanueil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. At Pinkham Notch, board the Wildcat Mountain GONDOLA for a thrilling ride to the 4,397-foot summit. Savor the 360-degree panorama of Mount Washington Valley and the famous Presidential Range, whose peaks are named after many U.S. presidents. Also enjoy a presentation on the RAVEN INTERPRETIVE WILDLIFE PROGRAM. (B,D)

Day 3:
Mount Washington–Burlington. (Thu.) Depart for a beautiful drive to Stowe, stopping in Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, en route to visit a working MAPLE SYRUP FARM. Free time in Stowe gives you the chance to explore this classic 200-year-old village with character reminiscent of great European mountain resorts. Continue to Burlington, overlooking Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. This afternoon, enjoy the breathtaking scenery on a narrated CRUISE of Lake Champlain. (B)

Day 4:
Burlington–Montréal. (Fri.) Visit nearby SHELBURNE HERITAGE PARK, which exhibits one of the nation’s most extraordinary collections of American decorative, folk, and fine art. It showcases buildings from around New England and New York, including an 1890 railroad station, a lighthouse, a stagecoach inn, and an Adirondack lodge. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second-largest city. As Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings, you may like to visit the Old Port Montréal, McCord Museum, or Olympic Park, or stroll around Mount Royal Park. (B)

Day 5:
Montréal–Cruise. (Sat.) This morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. This afternoon, transfer to Montréal’s port to embark on the MS Maasdam for your 7-night cruise. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
Cruising: Québec City. (Sun.) Visit Canada’s only walled city which, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a World Heritage Site. Stroll within the walls and see the Place d’Armes, the Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also see Old-World houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham. (B,L,D)

Day 7:
Cruising: Saguenay Fjord. (Mon.) Québec City marks the start of Saguenay Fjord. This 200-mile natural canal brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Spend the day at leisure aboard the ship, taking advantage of the numerous amenities. (B,L,D)

Day 8:
Cruising: Charlottetown. (Tue.) Today is spent in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George II. Within Canada, the city is famous for hosting the 1864 conference that three years later led to the creation of the independent Dominion of Canada. Perhaps take a trip to Cavendish and visit the famous Anne of Green Gables homestead. (B,L,D)

Day 9:
Cruising: Sydney. (Wed.) So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell called it home for the last 37 years of his life. In fact, Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots whose families had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some remote villages, and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music. Today, you may choose to travel along the scenic Cabot Trail or visit historic Louisbourg Fortress, which recreates life in French-occupied Canada. (B,L,D)

Day 10:
Cruising: Halifax. (Thu.) Arrive in Halifax where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges and tiny villages huddle in rocky inlets. Take time to explore Citadel Hill with its early 19th-century star-shaped fort, the tree shaded walks of the public gardens, and Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic. (B,L,D)

Day 11:
Cruising: Bar Harbor. (Fri.) Arrive in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine’s oldest summer resort, and stroll around the charming waterfront with its many shops, galleries, and boutiques. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to picturesque Acadia National Park, one of America’s most visited parks. (B,L,D)

Day 12:
Boston. (Sat.) The vacation ends this morning. Guests depart on individual schedules; airport transfers are provided. Please schedule your flights after 11:30 a.m. (B)


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BOSTON:
Welcome reception; city sightseeing

MOUNT WASHINGTON:
Gondola ride up Wildcat Mountain; Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program

MONTPELIER:
Visit a maple syrup farm

BURLINGTON:
Narrated cruise on Lake Champlain; visit Shelburne Heritage Park

MONTRÉAL:
City sightseeing including Notre Dame Basilica

CRUISE:
7-night cruise aboard a Holland America’s MS Maasdam

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises

Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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