Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport $117.31 each
8840 Tinicum Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-0700
24 hr cancelation
24 hr shuttle to airport
(Queen, continental breakfast)

Lighthouses of Maine (3.5 hrs) $169 ($260.98 pd 4/22/26)

The spectacular rocky coastline nearby Portland, Maine is studded with lighthouses dating back over 200 years. On this tour you’ll see three prominent lighthouses and visit the Museum of Portland Head Light. Drive through historic Portland passing by the Eastern Promenade offering a panoramic view of Casco Bay, the Portland Observatory, the new arts district, as well as the thriving business districts.

Visit Bug Light, a steel structure lined with brick, that was first lit in 1875 to aid navigation for this busy port. Enjoy the Liberty Ship Memorial dedicated to the 266 ships built on the site during WWII. These vessels were the workhorses of the WWII fleet, carrying cargoes of grain, mail, ore, ammo, trucks and troops. Then it’s a short jaunt to the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. Many vessels ran aground on this dangerous ledge before requests from several steamship companies convinced the government to build a lighthouse.

Travel along Cape Elizabeth’s rocky coast to Fort Williams, now home of Maine’s oldest lighthouse. First illuminated on January 10, 1791, Portland Head Light has since stood at the gateway to the harbor for mariners traveling the perilous coast. Here you’ll have ample time to explore the grounds and visit the museum located in the former lighthouse keeper’s quarters. It chronicles the history of the lighthouse and Fort Williams with exhibits displaying original artifacts and documents, navigational aids, lenses, video displays, models and photography.

•Visit three iconic Maine lighthouses.
• Notice their vastly different architecture.
• Browse a museum in Maine’s oldest lighthouse.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes

Discover Saint John’s most compelling attractions and venture up the coast to the fishing village of St. Martins, another classic seaside community. The sightseeing begins at Fallsview Park, where you may witness the Reversing Falls Rapids, a natural phenomenon that forces the Saint John River to flow backwards until the tide goes out hours later. A meandering and immensely scenic drive will then take you to St. Martins, a quaint fishing village known for its Victorian architecture, lighthouses and covered bridges. Another highlight is the Sea Caves, which relentless waves have carved out of the red-sand cliffs. After seeing the caves and enjoying the beach, you will stop at a restaurant for a bowl of seafood chowder and then return to Saint John to enjoy free time browsing the Old City Market. Constructed in 1876, it has the distinction of being Canada’s oldest continuously operating farmers market and offers a huge assortment of merchandise.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch as the Saint John River reverses its flow if tidal conditions are favorable.
• Enjoy a coastal drive to the charming fishing village of St. Martins.
• Stroll the beach and explore the caverns at the Sea Caves near St. Martins.
• Browse the stands in Canada’s oldest continuously operating farmer’s market.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Maximize your time in two characteristic towns on Nova Scotia’s southern shore by independently exploring the attractions that sound most intriguing to you. Founded in 1811, the village of Peggy’s Cove originally thrived on fishing and has evolved into a beautifully rustic artist’s community. While there, you might browse the art galleries and admire the classic red-and-white lighthouse that marks the entrance to St. Margaret’s Bay. Lunenburg is renowned for being North America’s best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement, the reason UNESCO designated it a World Heritage site. As you stroll the historical streets, be sure to notice the rectangular grid layout, which was drawn up in England.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours of free time independently exploring two classic towns on Nova Scotia’s southern shore.
• Meander about Peggy’s Cove, an extraordinarily artistic community known for its classic lighthouse.
• Explore the continent’s best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in Lunenburg.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes

Built in 1787, Cossit House is one of the oldest surviving houses in Sydney and possibly, one of the oldest buildings on Cape Breton Island.  Named for its original owner, Reverend Ranna Cossit, the house depicts 18th-century life.

Following the American Revolution, Rev. Cossit was assigned to the British colony in Cape Breton that, at the time, was separate from mainland Nova Scotia.  Accompanied by his wife Thankful and their growing family, Rev. Cossit became the region’s first Anglican minister and assumed a key role in Sydney’s social and political development.

Join costumed interpreters for a tour of this remarkable house and discover firsthand what life was like for one family during the early days of settlement in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Originally built as a Roman Catholic Church in 1828. The church stands on the former site of a wooden edifice built for the pioneers in 1805. The congregation came from North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Bras d’Or, Low Point and Louisbourg. In 1850 a balcony was added to accommodate the burgeoning population of the area. Due to the increasing size of the congregation, a new church, Sacred Heart, was later built on George Street.

Lebanese immigrants worshipped at St. Patrick’s until 1950. After that period The Ancient Order of Hibernians took it over until the early 1960s. The Old Sydney Society began to restore St. Patrick’s Church in 1966, and it now serves as a museum devoted to preserving and promoting the culture and heritage of Sydney, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.

View rolling farmlands, stunning seascapes, tiny villages, and bustling harbors along Blue Heron Drive as you get ready to meet Anne of Green Gables and actual descendants of Lucy Maud Montgomery. First stop is Silver Bush and the Anne of Green Gables Museum, here you’ll tour the museum, explore the beautiful grounds with many flower beds and gardens and share some Raspberry cordial with Anne herself! Next, it's off to Cavendish, the old farm site that inspired L. M. Montgomery's first novel, Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. Highlighting some of the finest attractions on Prince Edward Island's breathtaking north shore, this is the ultimate Anne experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Silver Bush and the Anne of Green Gables Museum.
• See Cavendish, the old farm site that inspired L. M. Montgomery's first novel.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Comfortable Walking shoes and light jacket recommended.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore beauty of the fjord and Saguenay National Park.
• Learn about the geological, biological, and morphological development of the fjord.
• Discover charming village of L’Anse St-Jean where you’ll have some free time to explore.

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