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Cruise/Bus Tour
Departure: September 16 -28, 2012
The Package at a Glance
| Day 1 |
Home Cities to Boston, Massachusetts |
| Fly from your home cities to Boston. The transfer by bus to the hotel, located in the Boston suburb of Framingham, is included. Please join the tour director for a Welcome Reception this evening. |
| Day 2 |
Day Trip to Salem, Massachusetts |
| An interesting day awaits us as we make our way to the ferry that takes us to Salem. After our one hour narrated trolley tour, the afternoon is yours to explore the Witch City’s unique and colorful past! Visit sights such as the Salem Witch Museum, or the House of Seven Gables. We will meet back at the Visitor’s center at 4:30 p.m. for our ferry back to Boston. Please join the Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner this evening. |
| Day 3 |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| This morning we have a one hour trolley tour of Boston. The rest of the day is yours to explore the downtown Boston area with a hop on/ hop off trolley pass. We’ll meet at the Boston Aquarium at 4:00 p.m. for our transfer back to the hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| All Aboard! At 11:30 a.m., we hop on the train for our two-hour journey and to enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch. Make sure to keep your eye open for cranberry bogs, seen as a deep red color in the fall, as well as many old buildings which reflect on the history of the railroad. After our exciting ride, we’ll have time to shop and discover the JFK Memorial and Church. |
| Day 5 |
Day Trip to Salem, Massachusetts |
| Today we make our way to Gloucester, a historic fishing town on Cape Ann, just north of Boston. Gloucester has been serving the world as a harvester of quality seafood for centuries. This afternoon we’ll visit Cape Pond Ice and take a tour of the historic ice house, which you’ll recognize from the movie “The Perfect Storm”, or if we’re lucky, watch a fishing boat load up with ice. Making ice is what they have been doing for 156 years; they produce up to 350 tons of ice a day, in crystal clear 335 pound blocks. We will also visit Ryan & Wood Distilleries, where they make the finest small batch, craft distilled spirits. They may even let you try your hand at helping fill bottles or grinding grain for new batches. There will be time after the tour to purchase your just bottled spirits if you wish. Your lunch will be included today. |
| Day 6 |
Board the Norwegian Dawn |
| After checking out of our hotel, we travel into Boston to visit the USS Constitution Museum. The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat – if time permits after visiting the museum, we’ll take a tour on the ship itself. This afternoon we’ll board rge Norwegian Dawn for our seven night Canada & New England cruise. |
| Day 7 |
Portland, Maine - Port of Call |
| 7:00 a.m. – 300 p.m. Portland is an old seacoast town – it stands as one of the few working waterfronts left in the United States. Here you’ll find coastlines spotted with lighthouses and fishing boats galore. |
| Day 8 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Port of Call |
| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Admire the rugged coastline that surrounds Halifax, the world's second-largest natural harbor. This beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia's capital and was founded in 1749. Take steps through history and climb to The Citadel to witness the Old Town Clock. |
| Day 9 |
Cruising |
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Enjoy the day aboard the Norwegian Dawn. You will have time to enjoy delicious dining options, fun bars and lounges, the fitness center and spa, casino, pools and more. |
| Day 10 |
Charlottetown, PEI - Port of Call |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm Opulent clapboard villas lead the way towards Charlottetown's beautiful Victoria Park. Color is everywhere - from the Victorian architecture to the red sandstone cliffs. Sample homemade island jams, visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead and stroll the boardwalk. |
| Day 11 |
Gaspesie, Quebec - Port of Call |
| 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Located in eastern Quebec, the Gaspe Peninsula is renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the diverse landscape here, from stunning national parks, mountains and meadows to rugged cliffs lining the Atlantic coast, teeming with wildlife habitats. |
| Day 12 |
La Baie, Quebec - Port of Call |
| 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The city of Saguenay, formed in 2002, is comprised of three boroughs: La Baie, Chicoutimi and Jonquiere. Chicoutimi and Jonquiere are situated on the shores of the Saguenay river and La Baie is found on the whimsically named, the Baie des Ha Ha! This French-speaking region is north of Quebec City and is considered a small oasis in the midst of the nearly uninhabited Canadian wilderness. |
| Day 13 |
Quebec Cities, Quebec - Home Cities |
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This morning we disembark and transfer to the airport for our flights home. | |
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HIGHLIGHTS |
Seven day cruise aboard the Norwegian Dawn
Five nights in Boston area (Beach front in Hull)
Trolley Tour of Boston
Hop on/Hop Off Trolley Pass
Cape Pond Ice
Ryan & Wood Distilleries
Cape Cod Central Railroad Tour & Lunch
Trolley Tour of Salem
USS Constitution Museum
All meals included on cruise ship
All Breakfasts
Two Lunches
One Dinner
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