ROCS Holidays 30-Day Grand Canadian Train Journey

30-DAY GRAND CANADIAN TRAIN JOURNEY Halifax to Vancouver

FROM € 18,899 PP

Visiting: FRANKFURT, HALIFAX, CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, MONCTON, QUEBEC, MONTREAL, OTTAWA, TORONTO, NIAGARA FALLS, JASPER, MALIGNE LAKE, LAKE LOUISE, GLACIER SKYWALK, BANFF, YOHO NATIONAL PARKS, SPIRAL TUNNELS, KAMLOOPS, VANCOUVER. DAY 1 - MALTA - FRANKFURT

located about an hour from Halifax. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. You’ll also have free time to explore the area. The tiny fishing village offers some small shops you can check out or you can grab a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the stunning ocean views. After, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. While here you will learn about the military history of the hill and see the Highlander re-enactment interpreters dressed in traditional uniforms from the 1800s. Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including the Titanic cemetery, City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park. DAY 4 - HALIFAX – CHARLOTTETOWN Depart Halifax early this morning on a private transfer to Charlottetown via the Confederation Bridge. This 13 km bridge connects Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick with Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island and is the longest bridge in the world crossing ice-covered water. Experience the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island on this small-group tour featuring the famous Anne of Green Gables Heritage Site and lush gardens of PEI Preserve Co, take in the beautiful scenic views at Dalvay and Cavendish Cliffs overlooks, and enjoy a narrated drive passing multiple sites of interest such as St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Province House, Confederation Center of the Arts, Government House, UPEI, and Queen Street. DAY 5 - CHARLOTTETOWN A mix of history, sightseeing and entertainment await you on this walking tour of Charlottetown. Take in the city’s waterfront at Confederation Landing, walk along Great George St., known for its beautifully preserved Georgian and

Gothic Revival architecture, and pass by the Bishops Palace and the Basilica Cathedral. Guests will stroll the grounds of Province House, also known as the birthplace of Confederation, before heading over to Victoria Row, known for its daily live entertainment, local artists, artisan shops, cafes and farm-to-table restaurants. View the Confederation Centre of the Arts where the world famous Anne of Green Gables play has been running for over 50 years! Other sights include Confederation Court Mall, City Hall, Rochford Square, Beaconsfield Historic House, and the Government House of Prince Edward Island. DAY 6 - CHARLOTTETOWN - MONCTON - SAINTE-FOY This morning depart on a private transfer back over the Confederation Bridge to Moncton’s VIA Rail Station. **Please note: Space in cabins is limited therefore we recommend that you pack an overnight bag and check your luggage** From Moncton, journey overnight in the comfort of ‘Sleeper Plus Class’ through the rural communities of Quebec’s south shore to Sainte Foy, Quebec. Inclusions: All meals and non alcoholic beverages included in the dining car. DAY 7 - EXPLORING QUEBEC CITY A predominantly French-speaking province in eastern Canada, Quebec is bursting with eclectic culture and historic charm just waiting to be enjoyed. In Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, you can stroll the cobblestone streets of the only fortified city north of Mexico and explore its gorgeous outdoors nearby. Visit Château Frontenac to see the city’s most famous landmark (also the most photographed hotel in the world), or Citadelle de Québec for the biggest British fortress in North America. Québec is rich in a variety of habitats that are home to nearly 800 wildlife species. Black bears, caribou, whales, moose, wolves and white-tailed deer make up the larger, while seals, beavers, northern

Spend your first night at the 5* Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel, in preparation for your Grand Canadian Train Journey. DAY 2 - FRANKFURT – HALIFAX On arrival into Halifax please make your own way to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring. The capital city of Nova Scotia on Canada’s eastern coast, Halifax is highly regarded for its picturesque coves, storied lighthouses and ancient maritime history. Home to one of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks, you can visit quaint shops, restaurants, farmers markets or the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the latter of which tells tales of sailors, shipwrecks and the city’s role in the Titanic tragedy. Nearby Peggy’s Cove houses the iconic lighthouse you’ll see on postcards, and local restaurants serve up lobster rolls you have to taste to believe. Just off the coast of Nova Scotia, another world awaits. Enormous humpback whales migrate north for the summer and are often visible on a whale watching tour from April to June or August to October. On land, eastern coyotes and cougars are most active after dark, and black bears can sometimes be seen foraging for food with cubs through the summer months. In Halifax city, however, these larger mammals typically stay away, leaving you free to enjoy the beautiful scenery of rugged coasts and sparkling waves. There is so much to do in Halifax’s outdoors, from hiking, swimming, cycling and surfing to guided and active adventures. Play a round of golf at one of five different courses, go kayaking along the coast or take a trip to a scenic lighthouse and enjoy a lobster roll in the sun. The outlying 100 Wild Islands is one of the last remaining intact and ecologically rich island groups of its size in North America, and the Cabot Trail (on Cape Breton Island) is considered one of the world’s most scenic destinations. DAY 3 - BEST OF HALIFAX Your sightseeing adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove,

30-DAY GRAND CANADIAN TRAIN JOURNEY - HALIFAX TO VANCOUVER 2024

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