Canada & Alaska featuring USA, Journeys by Land, Rail, Sea & Air.
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Experience the beautiful scenery of Cape Breton Island on your New England cruise The Cradle of Liberty Day 16. Newport, Boston. Departing New York, today head along the coast to Rhode Island and the city of Newport, a well-known East Coast summer resort. Here, visit The Breakers, one of the famous Newport Mansions that was once a vacation 'cottage' of Cornelius Vanderbilt and is today worth in excess of $100 million. After a tour, continue on to Boston. Two Night Stay: Boston, The Fairmont Copley Plaza. B Day 17. Boston. This morning enjoy a Hop-on, Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston, taking you to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Common, the Bull & Finch Pub from the TV show Cheers and much more. You'll also enjoy the opportunity to visit Harvard University. Afterwards, explore the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, a floating museum in which an array of interactive exhibits document what is considered one of the most important events in American history. This evening, as the land portion of your holiday draws to a close, enjoy a Farewell Dinner & Drinks. BD 118 NEW ENGLAND CRUISE Day 18. Holland America Line Cruise. After breakfast, 18 Day guests (UTE18) depart the tour. Remaining guests will head to the Port of Boston to board your Holland America Line ship. Settle in before dinner. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line's ms Maasdam in a Verandah Stateroom. BD Day 19. Bar Harbor. Today your ship will dock at Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, located just off the coast of Maine. Perhaps disembark and explore at leisure or enjoy one of the many optional activities available, taking in such attractions as nearby Acadia National Park (own expense). BLD Day 20. Halifax. Now cruising in Canadian waters, today's port of call is Halifax, the bustling capital of Nova Scotia. You may choose to explore Halifax at leisure or perhaps embark on a guided tour to Peggy's Cove, one of several optional excursions that are available to you (own expense). BLD Day 21. Sydney. At the northeast end of Nova Scotia lies Cape Breton Island and the charming community of Sydney, gateway to the island's many natural wonders. Today is yours to explore Cape Breton Island as you please. BLD Day 22. Prince Edward Island. Today you'll arrive in the city of Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, the smallest Canadian province by both population and size. Enjoy time at leisure or perhaps take a trip to the Anne of Green Gables homestead (own expense). BLD Day 23. At Sea. Enjoy a day cruising the Gulf of St Lawrence, the largest estuary in the world and home to thousands of migratory birds. BLD Day 24. Québec City. Today your ship will dock at the final port of your New England cruise – Québec City. Enjoy a final day to further explore the city as you please. BLD Day 25. Depart Québec City. Your holiday ends this morning as you disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY – MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISING This Eastern Canada holiday seamlessly combines with one of APT's exclusive Mississippi River cruising itineraries. See pages 124–125 for details.