NOVA SCOTIA & PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Tour prices are per person in British pound sterling. All hotel accommodations, motor coach and ferry transportation, porterage, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, admissions, and the services of local guides, drivers and your Tauck Director are included. Transportation from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to the Prince George Hotel is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your tour. Transportation from Digby Pines to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is also included. Transportation to and from the airports may be shared with other Tauck guests.

Day 1 - Your Nova Scotia travel begins in Halifax
Tour starts at 5:30 PM at The Prince George Hotel. A transfer is included from Halifax International Airport to The Prince George Hotel in the heart of historic Halifax. Kick off a week of exciting P.E.I. and Nova Scotia travel in Halifax with a welcome reception at Pier 21, Gateway to Canada, which features exhibits chronicling 20th-century Canadian immigration and the poignant multimedia production, Oceans of Hope.
MEALS : D
LODGING : THE PRINCE GEORGE HOTEL

Day 2 - 18th-century Lunenburg and pretty Peggy's Cove
Your Nova Scotia travel kicks into high gear with an excursion from Halifax along the rugged Atlantic coast to the fishing village of Lunenburg, renowned for its rich shipbuilding and maritime legacy; established in the 18th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best surviving examples of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. You have a choice of sightseeing today – see the village's 18th- and 19th-century timber-built houses on a walking tour, or visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic – housed in historic waterfront buildings – to gain insights into the Maritimes' seafaring heritage. Also visit Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove, another picturesque fishing town, before returning to Halifax for an evening at leisure.
MEALS : B, L
LODGING : THE PRINCE GEORGE HOTEL

Day 3 - Historic Halifax and an exclusive evening at the Citadel
After an entire day spent exploring Nova Scotia's provincial capital and the largest city in the Maritimes as you please, join us this evening for a Tauck Exclusive – a private tour and dinner at Halifax's venerable Citadel National Historic Site, a witness to 300 years of history offering spectacular views of the city and its celebrated harbor.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : THE PRINCE GEORGE HOTEL

Day 4 - From Nova Scotia travel to Prince Edward Island
Bid a temporary goodbye to Nova Scotia as you ride a ferry to lovely Prince Edward Island. You'll be mesmerized immediately by many miles of beaches and rich farmland in the interior. Following lunch, arrive in the provincial capital of Charlottetown for a two-night stay; spend time in Charlottetown or tour the fragile sand dune habitat on Greenwich Peninsula in Prince Edward Island National Park. Settle in at your newly renovated hotel, just steps from Old Charlottetown's boardwalk and Peake's Wharf, late afternoon; the evening is free to spend as you please.
MEALS : B, L
LODGING : DELTA PRINCE EDWARD

Day 5 - Prince Edward Island National Park & Green Gables House
Following a morning at leisure in Charlottetown, set out to discover the wildlife-rich salt marshes and dramatic coastal bluffs of Prince Edward Island National Park. You'll find yourself immersed in local culture later in the day as you visit the Green Gables House, the old farmhouse immortalized in Lucy Maud Montgomery's cherished 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables. Tonight, cap a very special day by digging into a traditional lobster dinner – a must-have experience on P.E.I.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : DELTA PRINCE EDWARD

Day 6 - Experience Nova Scotia's living history at the Port-Royal and the Habitation or Fort Anne National Historic Site.
Depart Prince Edward Island and resume your Nova Scotia travel today as you cross the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick, then return to Nova Scotia once again. Choose to explore colonial life here in the early 17th century as recreated by costumed interpreters and artisan demonstrations at Port-Royal National Historic Site and the Habitation, a reconstruction of one of North America's earliest European settlements, or visit the Fort Anne National Historic Site in the center of historic Annapolis Royal. Continue on to a two-night stay in Digby; your historic seaside resort was built in 1929 and overlooks the Annapolis Basin and the Bay of Fundy.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : DIGBY PINES

Day 7 - Whale Watching at Digby Neck on the Bay of Fundy and a special farewell dinner.
Start the day with an interpretive wildlife presentation by a local expert, then get a close-up look at nature's wonders during an excursion to wildlife-rich Digby Neck, a long peninsula on the Bay of Fundy offering world-renowned whale and bird watching; keep an eye peeled for finback, minke and humpback whales and lots of seals, drawn to the bay's abundant plankton. Back at your resort in Digby, pursue what interests you most in the afternoon, then join us to celebrate a memorable P.E.I. and Nova Scotia travel experience at this evening's farewell dinner, which includes a special presentation by a local fisherman revealing insights on the history and harvesting of the famous – and quite delectable – Digby Scallop.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : DIGBY PINES

Day 8 - The Acadian saga in Grand Pré and your journey home.
As you head back to Halifax for your journey home, wind your way through Nova Scotia's rich Annapolis Valley farmland to visit Grand-Pré National Historic Site, where the British deported the French Acadians in 1755; the incident inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem, Evangeline. Your Nova Scotia travel ends at Halifax International Airport at 11:45 AM. For guests wishing to extend their stay in Halifax, Tauck can arrange additional nights at The Prince George Hotel; a transfer to Halifax International Airport is included for these bookings. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in.
MEALS : B

Nights 1-3
The Prince George Hotel - Halifax, Canada
Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Prince George Hotel is connected to the Halifax Metro Center and via the “Downtown Link” indoor pedway to shopping malls and Casino Nova Scotia. Gracious guest rooms with mahogany furniture welcome guests with 250-thread-count sheeting and a cozy duvet, 32-inch LCD flat-screen TV, coffee maker with a supply of tea and coffee, AVEDA bath amenities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and a mini-fridge. Pump up or wind down in the Fitness Center or at the indoor swimming pool. The hotel’s restaurant, Gio, surrounds you with the warmth of wood and the fun of funky objets d’art as you dine on cuisine created by a marvellous team of professional chefs who take great pride in their work.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Nights 4-5
Delta Prince Edward - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Experience Charlottetown and the newly-renovated Delta Prince Edward – the city’s only waterfront hotel – set in one of Charlottetown's best locations, featuring stunning water views; you'll want to stroll the waterfront boardwalk enjoying the many shops of Peake's Wharf. Guestrooms renovated in May 2014, offer a comfortable, contemporary setting with complimentary coffee and tea, Internet and a hair dryer. Leisure options include an indoor pool and exercise facilities as well as an on-site spa, Radiant Reflections. Water's Edge Resto Bar & Grill is a modern and fun place to enjoy island hospitality and regional culinary creations from Executive Chef Javier Alarco using local PEI produce, abundant seafoods and farm-raised meats; the locally inspired cuisine comes to you from an award-winning culinary team. The Water’s Edge bar awaits you for cocktails or a nightcap to finish your evening.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Nights 6-7
Digby Pines - Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Digby Pines is a Norman-style château overlooking the Annapolis Basin, and has been welcoming guests since 1929; the hotel has a casual atmosphere and scenic views. Comfortable guest rooms are equipped with private bath, direct-dial telephone, coffee maker and color cable TV. Resort amenities include an 18-hole Stanley Thompson golf course, a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts and hiking trails. Enjoy innovative cuisine at Churchill's Restaurant & Lounge or a cocktail at the 19th Hole Clubhouse & Eatery, or view the return of the scallop fleet at the end of the day from the Poolside Patio.

Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!