Passage through New England & Eastern Canada

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This enlightening tour through the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada – including a 7-night cruise – is the ultimate hands-on field trip to discover North America. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Montpelier Vermont before the sweet experience of cruisin...
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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Boston : Orientation tourFRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK
    • North conway: Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program
    • Stowe: Visit a maple syrup farm and enjoy a local treat
    • Vergennes : Visit Shelburne Heritage Park
    • MontrÉal : Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Notre Dame Basilica
    • Cruise : 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s MS Zaandam
    • Savor the diversity and history of the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada on this enchanting vacation
    • The highlight of this tour is a 7-night cruise to Canada’s historic towns and beautiful places

What's this trip about?

    This enlightening tour through the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada – including a 7-night cruise – is the ultimate hands-on field trip to discover North America. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Montpelier Vermont before the sweet experience of cruising through Eastern Canada’s most scenic cities, straits, and sounds. Sail through the greatest chapters of the past aboard a Holland America cruise ship, including the lighthouse-lined St. Lawrence River, the French-infused cities of Montréal and Québec, the green and Gaelic Cape Breton Island, and the pleasing provincial capital cities of Charlottetown and Halifax, where walkable Victorian streets await. Cruising through centuries of history, this East Coast tour perfectly balances learning and laughter with one last recess in Portland, Maine’s seaside summer resort town.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
End CityBOSTON (DISEMBARKATION)

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bar Harbor
  • Boston
  • Halifax
  • Jackson
  • Maine
  • Montreal
  • Nova Scotia
  • Portland
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Stowe
  • Sydney
  • Vermont
  • Vermont

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: BOSTON–BARTLETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Treasures of New England Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Tonight, enjoy a...

Day 3: BARTLETT–MONTPELIER, VERMONT–MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC

Sweet Tastes & Small Towns Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a historic maple syrup farm [LF], where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second largest city. Montréal has...

Day 4: MONTRÉAL–QUEBEC CITY

Royal Mountain Views This morning, sightseeing in Montreal with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada’s largest church and the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Visit Old Mon...

Day 5: QUEBEC CITY (EMBARKATION)

French Canadian Treasures Free time today in the heart of Old Quebec City to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture. This afternoon, transfer to Quebec City’s port and wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver as you embark on your ...

Day 6: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

River Views and Villages Explore the ship and enjoy onboard activities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses illuminate the passing shores. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Day 7: GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE

Atlantic Adventures Spend the day at leisure to take advantage of the special amenities on board your ship. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CRUISE VIEWS Saguenay Fjord is a 200-mile-long natural canal that brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Day 8: CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Royal Beauty Spend the day in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE on Prince Edward Island town of Charlottetown, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The cit...

Day 9: SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA

Cape Breton Calling Free time to explore Cape Breton Island. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his li...

Day 10: HALIFAX

Lighthouses & Legendary Resting Places Free time to explore Halifax. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Halifax, where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliff side ledges and tiny villages are huddled together in rocky inlets. Take tim...

Day 11: PORTLAND, MAINE

Magnificent Maine Arrive in Portland and Casco Bay and enjoy a trolley tour of the city or stroll around the charming waterfront to enjoy the shops, galleries, and boutiques. Taste local specialties created with fresh Maine ingredients, like fresh blueberry pie, suga...

Day 12: BOSTON (DISEMBARKATION)

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon. (Breakfast)

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Accommodation

Sheraton Boston Hotel

Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby.

Boston

United States

39 Dalton St

Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash

Enter a realm of unparalleled exploration at this unique resort. This is the ideal location with easy access to local hiking trails or maybe enjoy the onsite heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, and fitness center.

Bartlett

United States

104 Grand Summit Road

Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain

The Marriott Chateau Champlain is adjacent to the Bell Centre - one of the city's top event venues, just a short walk to Old Montreal, and shopping on St. Catherine Street. The hotel features a full service spa, fitness center, pool, restaurants, and room service. Rooms include A/C, coffee/tea maker, foam pillows, iron/board, hairdryer, cable TV, and included Wi-Fi.

Montreal

Canada

1050 de la Gauchetiere West

Delta Quebec

The hotel features The Bistro Bar, a health club, outdoor heated pool, and an outdoor terrace. Guestrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and cable TV.

Quebec City

Canada

690, Boul. Rene Levesque East

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