Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Vacations by Prince Edward Tours : Escorted Tours : Atlantic Getaways : Cape Breton Island Tour

5 days/4 nights

Cape Breton Island’s most famous resident, Alexander Graham Bell, once said, “I have travelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.” Scottish traditions and Gaelic folklore come alive on this delightful five-day tour.

Arrival in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Wednesdays

19 Guaranteed Arrivals:

Value Season:May 23; June 6; and October 10, 2007

Tourist Season:June 20*, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25*; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29*; September 5, 12*, 19, 26; October 3*, 2007
* bilingual English/German tour departures

• 2 Nights on Cape Breton Island
• Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting)
• World Famous Cabot Trail
• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
• Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

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DAY 1: Arrive Halifax

Arrive in Halifax and check in at the Citadel Halifax Hotel for the night. Your vacation begins at a hotel that is ideally located in the downtown core.

DAY 2: Halifax – Baddeck

Depart from Halifax on scheduled transportation to New Glasgow where you will meet your Tour Director and board your touring coach. Then proceed to Cape Breton Island - “the Scotland of North America.” Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to marvel at the many accomplishments of this genius. Spend two nights at the charming Inverary Resort. The resort offers a short Eagle Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting). (Dinner)

DAY 3: Cabot Trail touring

(If you prefer not to join us on this day-tour, enjoy a free day at leisure or perhaps play a local golf course.) You’re off to experience one of the prettiest drives in North America, the Cabot Trail. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is next, as you wind along this ribbon of highway where the mountains meet the sea. The vistas abound as you travel over the flat-topped mountains. In Pleasant Bay, enjoy a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting). Tonight there is a “Farewell” dinner. (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4: Baddeck – Halifax

The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits you. This reconstruction recreates one-fifth of the town of 1744 - words will not do justice to the scope of this tribute to New France. Roam the streets talking with some of the costumed guides who remain in character, or sample the sustenance of the era. Your tour continues along the shores of Bras d’Or to the mainland. The last night is at the Citadel Halifax Hotel. (Breakfast)

DAY 5: Depart Halifax

Prince Edward Tours’ arrangements end on check - out from the hotel.