MARITIMES DISCOVERY (VMB2010)

Day 1:
Halifax. Arrive in Halifax and pick up your rental car at the airport.

Day 2:
Halifax. The day is yours to explore the city of Halifax. In the heart of downtown you’ll find art galleries, museums, shopping, sidewalk cafés, and lively pubs.

Day 3:
Halifax–Baddeck. Travel north and see remote fishing villages perched on rocky inlets. Stop in Sherbrooke Village, where century-old buildings have been authentically restored. Continue north and cross the Canso Causeway to arrive on Cape Breton Island. Drive north to the village of Baddeck on the shores of beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. Perhaps visit the Alexander Graham Bell historic site. Approximately 218 miles/351 km.

Day 4:
Baddeck (Cabot Trail). A full day at leisure to explore the 185-mile-long Cabot Trail. This loop travels through charming communities, breathtaking scenery, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which is rich in wildlife. Here you have the opportunity to see whales, moose, black bears, bald eagles, and many species of sea and shore birds.

Day 5:
Baddeck–Charlottetown. Return to mainland Nova Scotia and ferry across the Northumblerland Strait to Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.). Continue to Charlottetown, the “Birthplace of Canada,” and savor the island’s pasture lands and sandy beaches, once settled by the French, Scottish, and Irish. Approximately 201 miles/322 km.

Day 6:
Charlottetown. The day is yours to explore Charlottetown or discover more of this beautiful island by car.

Day 7:
Charlottetown–Saint John. Today, cross the Confederation Bridge into New Brunswick en route to Saint John. Travel through Fundy National Park and enjoy a stop in Hopewell Cape, where curious rock formations have been sculpted by the mighty Fundy tides. Approximately 249 miles/401 km.

Day 8:
Saint John–Digby. Ferry across the Bay of Fundy to Digby, Nova Scotia. Take some time to explore the Evangeline Trail, which brings to life the tales of the Acadians. Perhaps visit nearby Port Royal, the first permanent European settlement in Canada. In Digby, mix with the locals at the historic waterfront, lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Approximately 54 miles/86 km.

Day 9:
Digby–Halifax. Return to Halifax and drop off you rental car prior to departure. Approximately 141 miles/227 km.

Note: Confederation Bridge toll and ferry to Nova Scotia are not included in your vacation price. It will cost you approximately $225 Canadian Dollars to book these separately (based on two adults traveling together, price estimated at time of printing). Advance reservations are required for ferry crossings. Please call for details or see your Trip Planner.

Don't miss our current specials: Pay Less For Your Second Vacation We charge you list price for your first vacation in the year, but for every additional Monograms vacation you take in the same year, you pay $35 under list. This discount does not apply if one of the vacations is a Monograms single city stay. Consecutive vacations can be booked with or without flights. Any flights between vacations cannot be reserved as part of the Monograms package. Discount for Young Travelers Share the pleasure of a Monograms vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of the below discounts on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must meet age requirements on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. Please ask your travel consultant for details. The following land-only discounts apply for Young Travelers: Free of charge:     * North America Driving Vacations & Hawaii Island Getaways—Accommodations for children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults     * All destinations—Infants under 2 years of age sharing adult’s accommodations 50% discount:     * Europe vacations—Children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults     * North America Single-City and Multi-City Getaways—Children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults 10% discount:     * Vacations to China, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America—Children ages 2-17     * North America Rail Getaways—Children ages 2-11     * Europe vacations—Children ages 12-17     * North America Single-City and Multi-City Getaways—Children ages 12-17 Note: We require that children under 12 years of age share accommodations with an adult. Some restrictions apply, as noted in Terms & Conditions. For Young Traveler discounts please review our Terms & Conditions.
Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/11/2010 - 9/19/2010	$699
9/12/2010 - 9/20/2010	$699
9/13/2010 - 9/21/2010	$699
9/14/2010 - 9/22/2010	$699
9/15/2010 - 9/23/2010	$699
9/16/2010 - 9/24/2010	$699
9/17/2010 - 9/25/2010	$699
9/18/2010 - 9/26/2010	$699
9/19/2010 - 9/27/2010	$699
9/20/2010 - 9/28/2010	$699
9/21/2010 - 9/29/2010	$699
9/22/2010 - 9/30/2010	$699
9/23/2010 - 10/1/2010	$699
9/24/2010 - 10/2/2010	$699
9/25/2010 - 10/3/2010	$699
9/26/2010 - 10/4/2010	$699
9/27/2010 - 10/5/2010	$699
9/28/2010 - 10/6/2010	$699
9/29/2010 - 10/7/2010	$699
9/30/2010 - 10/8/2010	$699
10/1/2010 - 10/9/2010	$699
10/2/2010 - 10/10/2010	$699
10/3/2010 - 10/11/2010	$699
10/4/2010 - 10/12/2010	$699
10/5/2010 - 10/13/2010	$699
10/6/2010 - 10/14/2010	$699
10/7/2010 - 10/15/2010	$699
10/8/2010 - 10/16/2010	$699
10/9/2010 - 10/17/2010	$699
10/10/2010 - 10/18/2010	$699
10/11/2010 - 10/19/2010	$699
10/12/2010 - 10/20/2010	$699
10/13/2010 - 10/21/2010	$699
10/14/2010 - 10/22/2010	$699
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

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