Day 1 - Arrive Halifax / Dinner Cruise
Upon arrival at the Halifax International Airport or the VIA Rail station, you will be met by your private sedan and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful port city.
This evening you will dine aboard the Harbour Queen, a Mississippi style sternwheeler that takes you on a tour of the waters of Halifax Harbour while you enjoy a delicious buffet dinner. The lower deck of the Harbour Queen is fully enclosed and heated for your comfort.
Moderate: Overnight Delta Halifax
Superior: Overnight Westin Nova Scotian - Standard room
Deluxe: Overnight Westin Nova Scotian - Premium Harbourview room (includes breakfast)
Day 2 - Deluxe Historic Halifax City Tour
Join your kilted guide for our most complete tour of Halifax! This informative and fun filled ride through the city streets will immerse you in the history and culture of Halifax, from tales of disaster and triumph to remarkable stories of everyday life. Discover the people and places that have made Halifax one of the most unique and captivating cities in North America! This tour includes stops at The Victorian Public Gardens, The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (admission included) and the Titanic Grave Sites.
Moderate: Overnight Delta Halifax
Superior: Overnight Westin Nova Scotian - Standard room
Deluxe: Overnight Westin Nova Scotian - Premium Harbourview room (includes breakfast)
Day 3 – Choice of Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour OR Peggy’s Cove Tour
Today you have a choice of sightseeing tour, depending on the day of the week.
Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour (Departs Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday)
Join a kilted guide in "New Scotland" for an enchanting tour of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Tales of rum running, ship building and the legend of Oak Island will entertain you on your way to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunenburg is home to Nova Scotia's largest fishing fleet, Lunenburg Academy, extraordinary architecture, supreme shops and more. While there, take a walking tour of the town with a local historian or visit the Fisheries Museum. From Lunenburg, continue with a drive to Mahone Bay, famous for its churches along the shore and its picturesque beauty. There will be plenty of time for exploring these remarkable seaside towns.
Peggy's Cove Tour (Departs Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday)
The postcard-perfect village of Peggy's Cove stands on granite rock, high above the crashing Atlantic surf. Spend the afternoon with your kilted guide and learn of Peggy's Cove's colourful characters and history! Enjoy the outstanding views of Nova Scotia's unique coastline, then explore the rocks, visit the gift shops and wander through this artist's and explorer's paradise. You can even mail a postcard from the only lighthouse in North America with a post office within it!
Moderate: Overnight Delta Halifax
Superior: Overnight Westin Nova Scotian - Standard room
Deluxe: Overnight Westin Nova Scotian - Premium Harbourview room (includes breakfast)
Day 4 - Depart Halifax
Your Halifax vacation comes to an end. A transfer by private sedan to the airport concludes your stay.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation, room tax, & any mandatory service charges
- Historic Halifax tour by trolley including admission to the Halifax Citadel national Historic Site
- Choice of Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour or Peggy’s Cove Tour
- Harbour Dinner Cruise
- Round-trip private sedan transfers between Halifax Airport and hotel including gratuities
- Personalized itinerary and documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Gratuities not included
- Goods and Services tax (GST)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)