2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Passage through New England & Eastern Canada (CA)

12 Day Tour from Boston to Boston

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This enlightening tour through the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada – including a 7-night cruise – is the ultimate hands-on field trip to discover North America. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Montpelier Vermont before the sweet experience of cruising through Eastern Canada’s most scenic cities, straits, and sounds. Sail through the greatest chapters of the past aboard a Holland America cruise ship, including the lighthouse-lined St. Lawrence River, the French-infused cities of Montréal and Québec, the green and Gaelic Cape Breton Island, and the pleasing provincial capital cities of Charlottetown and Halifax, where walkable Victorian streets await. Cruising through centuries of history, this East Coast tour perfectly balances learning and laughter with one last recess in Portland, Maine’s seaside summer resort town.

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!

Your package price includes Holland America’s 'Have It All' Premium Cruise Package. Included for 2025:
•Signature Beverage package
•$100 Shore Excursion Credit
•One dinner in a specialty restaurant
•Surf Wi-Fi package


Multiple Vacation Discount: Save up to an additional $100 per person when you book more than one Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Vacation for the same travel year
Passage through New England & Eastern Canada map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast daily, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners


Notes:

Enjoy the Fall colors on the September departures (Mother Nature permitting).



At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2 BOSTON–FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE–BARTLETT

Treasures of New England Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Then, visit Franconia Notch State ParkTonight, enjoy a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist.

LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Hear historical and ecological insights into New Hampshire nature from a Local Naturalist at the Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program. Discover the flora and fauna of New England in a fun and fascinating evening to enjoy your vacation even more!


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Day 3 BARTLETT–MONTPELIER, VERMONT–MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC

Sweet Tastes & Small Towns Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second largest city. Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. Enjoy leisure time to visit Old Port Montréal, the McCord Museum, or stroll lively St. Catherine Street before dinner at a local restaurant.

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit a Vermont sugarbush farm where maple syrup is produced in the tradition of their ancestors who helped settle Central Vermont and learned the art of tapping maple trees from Native Americans. The farm has been boiling the sweet sap ever since.


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Day 4 MONTRÉAL–QUEBEC CITY

Royal Mountain Views This morning, sightseeing in Montreal with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada’s largest church and the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Visit Old Montreal and the lively Place Jacques-Cartier before continuing to Québec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Named for Mount Royal on an idyllic island on the Saint Lawrence River, Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.


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Day 5 QUEBEC CITY (EMBARKATION)

French Canadian Treasures Free time today in the heart of Old Quebec City to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture. This afternoon, transfer to Quebec City’s port and wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver as you embark on your ship for a 7-night cruise.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Canada’s only walled city, which, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll within the walls and see the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also see Old World houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham.


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Day 6 ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

River Views and Villages Explore the ship and its amenities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses illuminate the passing shores.

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Day 7 GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE

Atlantic Adventures Spend the day at leisure to take advantage of the special amenities on board your ship.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CRUISE VIEWS Saguenay Fjord is a 200-mile-long natural canal that brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway.


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Day 8 CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Royal Beauty Spend the day in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE on Prince Edward Island town of Charlottetown, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The city is famous for hosting the 1864 conference that three years later led to the creation of the independent Dominion of Canada. Perhaps take a trip to Cavendish and visit the famous Anne of Green Gables homestead. Your GlobusGO app has maps and tips for a great day on the island.



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Day 9 SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA

Cape Breton Calling Free time to explore Cape Breton Island.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots who had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music. Today, you may choose to join an excursion and travel along the scenic Cabot Trail or visit historic Louisbourg Fortress, which recreates life in French-occupied Canada.


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Day 10 HALIFAX

Lighthouses & Legendary Resting Places Free time to explore Halifax.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Halifax, where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliff side ledges and tiny villages are huddled together in rocky inlets. Take time to explore Citadel Hill, an early 19th-century star-shaped fort, walk the tree-shaded paths of the public gardens, and visit Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic.


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Day 11 PORTLAND, MAINE

Magnificent Maine Arrive in Portland and Casco Bay and consider a trolley tour of the city or stroll around the charming waterfront to enjoy the shops, galleries, and boutiques. Taste local specialties created with fresh Maine ingredients, like fresh blueberry pie, sugary potato donuts, or a white chocolate blueberry scone. Maine produces more than 90% of the blueberries sold in the United States and almost 90% of the nation’s lobster supply, keeping the working waterfront busy in this quaint seaside town.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Explore independently owned shops and restaurants in the Portland waterfront area or wander the tree-lined streets in the West End neighborhood filled with Victorian-era homes built by wealthy shipping merchants. Consider a visit to the nearby Portland Head Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Maine or see the vibrant downtown where award-winning restaurants and modern commerce have replaced saloons and dance halls that once served the port town.


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Day 12 BOSTON (DISEMBARKATION)

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon.

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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

DARYL JENKINS

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

After a trip to Moscow in 2006, I developed an insatiable desire for travel. I really enjoy working with people, so tour directing seemed like a natural fit. I believe travel is vital to becoming a more well-rounded person. Exposure to other people and cultures gives us a better understanding of just how much we all have in common. I enjoy being able to share places and experiences that I love with others-I look forward to seeing you on the road!

Tour Director - DARYL JENKINS

 Accommodations

Boston
Bartlett
Montreal
Quebec City

Boston

Sheraton Boston Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel

Sheraton Boston Hotel

First-Class

Sheraton Boston Hotel 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA United States

39 Dalton St
Boston, United States

Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby.

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry Available
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking/Valet
  • Currency Exchange
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Shoe Shine
  • Fitness Room
  • Elevator
  • ATM
  • Business Center
  • Ice Machine
  • Pool
  • Spa Services
  • Concierge desk

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Hair Dryer
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • In-Room Safe
  • Internet Access
  • Coffee Maker
  • Room Service
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Alarm Clock
  • Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Voicemail
  • Pay Movies
  • Desk
  • Television
  • Phone


The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.