September 24 – October 8, 2012
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Special Features
- Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Dinner at Skylon Tour
- Guided Tour of Montreal
- Guided Tour of Quebec City
- 7 Night Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn
- Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Saint John, New Brunswick
- Bay of Fundy
- Bar Harbor, Maine
- Tour of New York City
- No Flying!
Quebec City, a walled antique on a space age continent, is the very heart of French culture in Canada. Newfoundland and Nova Scotia are old-world charm with new facilities. Villages perched like matchsticks on boulders by the sea. Lupins, lighthouses and lobster traps. From the scenic Corner Brook, Newfoundland to the urbanity of Halifax, the diversity is stunning. All this combined with nature’s wonder, Niagara Falls and a tour of New York City will guarantee you’ll have a multi-cultural experience to last a lifetime. And, with proper timing, the fall colors should grace us with their majesty.
Prices
Interior: $2,195/pp based on double occupancy
Oceanview Window: $2,445/pp based on double occupancy
Balcony: $2,895/pp based on double occupancy
Call for Singles or 3rd/4th in room pricing.
Trip Protection Gold $200/pp
Day 1, Monday, September 24, 2012
We depart Springfield, MO and head to Dayton, OH for our overnight. Unless delayed we should arrive in time for our hotel’s complimentary drinks and hot hors’ devours buffet.
LODGING: Drury Inn & Suites
Day 2, Tues, September 25, 2012
Today we head North to Canada, but there’s no rush. Enjoy the scenery as we pass by Lake Erie, through northwestern PA to the Canadian border to clear immigrations and on to our stop this evening in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Tonight we enjoy dinner at Skylon Tower with breathtaking views of the American and Canadian falls.
LODGING: Holiday Inn by the Falls
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner
Day 3, Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Today we cross back into the United States for a brief stay in Watertown, NY.
LODGING: Hampton Inn
MEALS: Breakfast
Day 4, Thursday, September 27, 2012
Back to Canada and the beautiful city of Montreal named after the triple peaked hill located in the heart of the city, Mont-Royal. This afternoon we will have a guided tour of Montreal.
LODGING: Hampton Inn & Suites
MEALS: Breakfast
Day 5, Friday, September 28, 2012
Off to the walled city of Quebec City for a city tour. Quebec City lies on the Saint Lawrence River and is divided by steep bluffs into Upper Town – which includes the old quarter – and Lower Town. Perched atop Cap-Diamant, the old quarter is the only walled city in North America. After our tour we will head to the Port of Quebec Passenger Terminal to embark on the NCL Dawn for a fabulous cruise up the St. Lawrence Seaway to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Dinner will be on board our ship tonight.
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner
Day 6, Saturday, September 29, 2012
Today we get to know our cruise ship as we sail the St. Lawrence River. Relax in the SPA or enjoy the pool.
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7, Sunday, September 30, 2012
Our port today is Cornerbrook, Newfoundland. This corner of the world has been visited by many, beginning with the Maritime Archaic Indians 3,500 years ago. Since that time Eskimos, Portuguese, Basques and Captain James Cook have frequented the area. Today, Corner Brook is a modern city nestled among scenic hills near the Gulf of St. Lawrence. You may choose to tour Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, visit Captain Cooks Monument, and Marble Mountain or the Man in the Mountain.
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8, Monday, October 1, 2012
We welcome October by arriving in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The coal industry brought immigration from many parts of the world, giving Sydney a multicultural mix of over 50 ethnic backgrounds and a global flavor to its history. Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is also an ideal jumping-off point for scenic adventures. There is plenty to do and see such as Louisbourg (home of the Fortress of Louisbourg), Glace Bay (home of the Glace Bay Miners Museum), Baddeck (home of the Alexander Graham Bell Museum), as well as popular touring destinations such as the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and Bras d’Or Lake.
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9, Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Today our port of call is Halifax where we can admire the rugged coastline that surrounds the city, the world’s second-largest natural harbor. This beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia’s capital and was founded in 1749. Take steps through history and climb to The Citadel to witness the Old Town Clock, or perhaps enjoy the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic or the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. You can also see The Old Burial Grounds dating back to 1749 and across from St. Matthew’s Church which is the oldest church in Canada.
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10, Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Today we visit Saint John, New Brunswick. Saint John’s history is evident in its weather-worn look, passing the tests of salt air, sea winds and a devastating fire that have all contributed to making Saint John the greatest little city in the east. Be sure to look for your ship in the port against the beauty of the Bay of Fundy from Fort Howe lookout. Note of interest: People from Saint John are offended when Saint is substituted with St.
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11, Thursday, October 4, 2012
Bar Harbor, Maine is a coastal attraction that has retained much of its charm since its glory days of the 1900s, when America’s elite vacationed here in opulent summer cottages. Surrounding the rock-bound harbor is the world-famous Acadia National Park where the opulence of nature is on display
LODGING: Norwegian Dawn
MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 12, Friday, October 5, 2012
Early this morning we arrive in Boston to rejoin our motorcoach. After breakfast on board the ship, we will say goodbye to the Norweigan Dawn and embark on our way to Stamford, CT for our overnight.
LODGING: Sheraton Inn – Downtown Stamford
MEALS: Breakfast
Day 13, Saturday, October 6, 2012
Today we have a guided driving tour of the city that never sleeps – the BIG APPLE to include a drive by of Ground Zero (now a construction site), the Financial District, Times Square and all of the exciting places you have always heard about. We’ll overnight tonight in Carlisle, PA.
LODGING: Country Inn & Suites
MEALS: Breakfast
Day 14, Sunday, October 7, 2012
We cross Pennsylvania and Ohio to Dayton, OH for our overnight. Unless we are delayed, we should arrive in time for our hotel’s complimentary drinks and hot hors’ devours buffet.
LODGING: Drury Inn & Suites
MEALS: Breakfast
Day 15, Monday, October 8, 2012
We arrive in Springfield from our multi-country tour with fond memories and many photos. We should arrive at approximately 5:15 PM.
MEALS: Breakfast