Passage through New England & Eastern Canada

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If you didn’t cruise through North American history as a student, now’s the perfect chance. 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. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup...
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Overview

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?

    If you didn’t cruise through North American history as a student, now’s the perfect chance. 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. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Stowe, 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 at Bar Harbor, Maine’s oldest summer resort.

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Details

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

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

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

Activities

  • Culture

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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–FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE–JACKSON

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. Then, visit Fran...

Day 3: JACKSON–MONTPELIER, VERMONT–MONTRÉAL

Sweet Tastes & Small Towns Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour at a historic maple syrup farm, 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 a un...

Day 4: MONTRÉAL–QUEBEC CITY

Royal Mountain Views This morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Continue to Québec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of the most historic ...

Day 5: QUEBEC CITY (EMBARKATION)

French Canadian Treasures Free time this morning 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 o...

Day 6: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

River Views and Villages Explore the ship and numerous amenities 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 aboard your ship, taking advantage of the numerous amenities. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CRUISE VIEWS Saguenay Fjord is a 200-mile-long 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.

Day 8: CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

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

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

Day 9: SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA

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

FREE TIME TIPS 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 life he...

Day 10: HALIFAX

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

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

Day 11: BAR HARBOR, MAINE

Magnificent Maine 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. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE with an optional excursion...

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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Sheraton Boston HotelSheraton 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.BostonUnited States39 Dalton StFairmont Queen Elizabeth HotelLocated in the heart of downtown Montreal, the hotel reflects the city's elegance and charm and has welcomed dignitaries and celebrities alike in its 60 year history. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness center, gift shops, hair salon, several award winning restaurants, lounge, room service, business center, concierge service, and Internet access.MontrealCanada900 Blvd. Rene- Levesque WestDelta QuebecThe 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 CityCanada690, Boul. Rene Levesque East,
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