Brochures: USA Canada and Central America 2023
Visits: United States, Canada
The windswept New England coastline serves as the picture-perfect backdrop for your memorable encounter with a pilgrimage past, sophisticated summer retreats and fresh seafood flavors. Visit charming seaside towns with tidy whitewashed buildings where patriots once envisioned a nation of liberty for all.
Day 1 | Begin Your Adventure In Boston |
| The Cradle of Liberty is your gateway to an Atlantic adventure filled with quiet harbor towns, lighthouses and windswept coastlines. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore Boston, before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening. |
| Visits: Boston |
| Meals: Welcome Reception |
| Accommodation: W Boston |
Day 2 | Tour The Red Bricks Of Boston Dive Into Culture |
| Connect with the living history of Boston this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk along part of the city's red brick Freedom Trail. Then, whether you are a baseball player, fan or just a sports buff, hold on to your caps for a visit to the hallowed ground of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park. |
| Visits: Boston |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: W Boston |
Day 3 | Relax In Martha's Vineyard |
| A scenic ferry ride takes us “on island†to the summer retreat of the rich and famous, Martha's Vineyard. Join your Travel Director for a guided sightseeing tour of the island – its brightly painted cottages, colourful farmers’ markets and quiet beaches, then indulge in a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant. |
| Visits: Boston, Martha's Vineyard |
| Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner |
| Accommodation: Edgar Hotel Martha's Vineyard |
Day 4 | Entice Your Taste Buds In Cape Cod Connect with Locals |
| Begin your tour out on the water, cruising by ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to our next destination, Cape Cod. Next up, the bright blooms of lovely gardens beckon as we stroll through the Hidden Gem Heritage Museum & Gardens of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town. Soak up the 100 acres of expansive gardens of trees and shrubs, designed gardens, exquisite flowers and sweeping lawns. From fall’s blazing foliage to summer’s brilliant hydrangeas and daylilies, the gardens are a delight any time of year and one of the prettiest ways to experience Cape Cod. In the galleries you’ll find a collection of American Folk Art, a vintage carousel you can ride, important American automobiles from the brass age to the present, and more traveling exhibits. Later, Connect With Locals and get an insider experience of what life is like in Cape Cod with a private meal with the owners of a local restaurant. Savour tasty seafood while you gain a deeper understanding of the thriving dining scene on Cape Cod in this Be My Guest lunch. |
| Visits: Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod |
| Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest |
| Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod - Hyannis |
Day 5 | Roam The Dunes Of Cape Cod |
| Visit the popular fishing port of Provincetown before embarking on a one-hour 4WD tour of the sand dunes along the Cape Cod National Sea Shore. Your sandy journey will take you past wispy beach grass and dune shacks where famous artists and writers were once inspired to create their art. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps sample the local dishes of clam chowder or Portuguese kale soup for which the Cape Cod area is so renowned. |
| Visits: Cape Cod |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod - Hyannis |
Day 6 | Wander The Cranberry Bogs |
| Get your fill of cranberries as you explore the largest agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers in the world. Visit area cranberry bogs, some dating back to the 1800's. Explore the region’s whaling heritage and its connection to the local community next, joining a Local Specialist for an insightful visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Spend the rest of the evening on your own, admiring the city’s beautiful colonial-era architecture and sophisticated style. |
| Visits: Cape Cod |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Wyndham Newport Hotel |
Day 7 | Newport Your Way |
| This morning, you'll enjoy Your Choice sightseeing with a visit to one of Newport's renowned landmarks—The Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion, a “summer cottage†called The Elms Mansion or the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to the players and contributors to this sport. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional sail around Newport Harbor. Our journey through the gateway of the New World almost at its end, we join our fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner. |
| Visits: Newport |
| Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner |
| Accommodation: Wyndham Newport Hotel |
Day 8 | Explore The Streets Of Boston |
| Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure. |
| Visits: Boston |
| Meals: Breakfast |
Day 9 | All Aboard The Maritime Cruise |
| Board the ship in Boston today to set sail on an unforgettable cruise discovering natural beauty and maritime treasures. |
| Visits: Boston |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 10 | Enjoy Beautiful Bar Harbor |
| Continuing north, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town. |
| Visits: Boston, Bar Harbor |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 11 | Dive Into Maritime History In Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Discover the city's maritime history dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850's. |
| Visits: Bar Harbor, Halifax |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 12 | The Sydney Lighthouses Welcome You |
| Cruise to the port of Sydney where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges. |
| Visits: Halifax, Sydney |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 13 | Onwards To Charlottetown |
| Carry on to Charlottetown, the capital of Canada's Prince Edward Island. |
| Visits: Sydney, Charlottetown |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 14 | Cruise Along The Gulf |
| Travel along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence which fringes the shores of half of the Canadian provinces. |
| Visits: Charlottetown, Gulf of Saint Lawrence |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 15 | Venture Into Quebec City |
| Take in all of the sights in Quebec City. |
| Visits: Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec City |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Zaandam |
Day 16 | Marvel At Iconic Montreal |
| Disembark in Montreal and depart at your leisure or extend your stay in this wonderful city. |
| Visits: Quebec City, Montreal |
| Meals: Breakfast |