North American Getaway! “A Week in Nova Scotia” with Tauck

Every Detail Covered

Most notably, as one of the travel industry’s most experienced tour companies, Tauck has every detail covered. A dedicated, experienced tour director accompanies guests throughout the journey, while a professional driver navigates a modern, comfortable Tauck motorcoach. Travelers also enjoy in-depth programming, guided walking tours, and immersive destination experiences.

Every element showcases Nova Scotia’s unique heritage, culture, eco-beauty, cuisine, and lifestyle. Here’s a splendid example: One Tauck exclusive is a traditional Cape Breton ceilidh — a Gaelic word pronounced “kay-lee,” meaning a gathering of people. This festive evening features live music, dancing, and storytelling, allowing travelers to enjoy an authentic and highly memorable cultural experience.

Over eight unforgettable days, Tauck’s guests travel from lively port cities to remote fishing villages, from rugged headlands to rolling vineyards, and from storied forts to peaceful coastal trails. Here are just a few of the tour’s standout highlights.

Exploring History, Savoring Lobster and Sampling Local Wine

History seemingly comes alive at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from which the British began deporting French Acadians in 1755. The heartbreaking event later inspired poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to write Evangeline, the story of an Acadian girl, Evangeline, searching for her lost love, Gabriel.

From there, Tauck’s guests enjoy an included lunch at Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound on the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides. Guests can even choose their own lobster before dining. Later, they’ll visit a local winery for a wine tasting or, if preferred, a nonalcoholic berry alternative.

Stepping into 18th-Century Colonial Life

Tauck’s guests can also gain an exceptional glimpse into 18th-century colonial life during an expertly guided visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Entering North America’s largest historical reconstruction, travelers feel as though they’re “stepping back in time” as they stroll through a meticulously reconstructed French fortified town. Best of all, costumed interpreters demonstrate the daily lives of the era’s soldiers, settlers, and tradespeople.

Celebrating Gaelic Heritage

Cape Breton’s rich Scottish roots truly shine at the Highland Village Museum. At this living history museum and folkloric center, Tauck’s guests meet costumed interpreters and learn Gaelic phrases. It’s also a hoot to join a traditional “milling frolic” while discovering the region’s fascinating history.

Discovering Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg

One day on tour, guests start at Peggy’s Cove. Simply put, this picturesque fishing village ranks among North America’s most photographed destinations. Tauck’s tour then continues to Lunenburg, founded in 1753 during Britain’s efforts to settle Protestants in Nova Scotia.

Today, Lunenburg is renowned for its beautifully preserved late 19th-century architecture. In the modern era, it’s also home to Canada’s second-largest fish-processing plant. So, the tour company gives its guests the flexibility to choose between two enriching experiences — either a guided walking tour of historic Lunenburg or a self-guided visit to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Maritime Heritage and the Legacy of Alexander Graham Bell

Following a scenic drive along Nova Scotia’s northeastern coast, guests explore the Hector Heritage Quay in Pictou. The top highlight for many is boarding a full-scale replica of The Hector. That’s the ship that carried Scottish settlers across the Atlantic to Nova Scotia in 1773.

The day’s journey then continues to Port Hastings for a delicious lunch overlooking the Strait of Canso before guests visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck. Bell, celebrated as an inventor, scientist, teacher of the deaf, and founder of Bell Telephone Company, spent his later years in Cape Breton, where he died in 1922.

Cabot Trail and Whale Watching

This outing is spectacular. The 185-mile-long Cabot Trail is considered one of Canada’s most scenic drives, winding through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Guests simply relax aboard Tauck’s comfortable motorcoach and soak in the breathtaking coastal landscapes.

After enjoying a picnic lunch from the Dancing Goat Café, a favorite among local residents, guests set out on a private whale-watching cruise along Pleasant Bay. It’s an unforgettable opportunity to spot humpback, minke, and pilot whales in their natural habitat.

In Search of Treasure

Few places across the globe spark the imagination quite like Oak Island. Here’s why. For centuries, stories of buried treasure and ancient artifacts have drawn adventurers hoping to uncover riches believed to lie beneath the island’s surface. So far, those legendary treasures remain undiscovered. But visitors continue to be captivated by one of North America’s most enduring and intriguing unsolved mysteries.

Questions and Answers

Jim, our coach driver, and Mike, our Tauck tour director, were very friendly, experienced and always willing to assist and answer our questions. — Ashley, Pavlus Travel & Cruise

She stresses how well Tauck focuses on “attention to detail.” At the end of the tour, Mike drew the exact route traveled on guests’ Nova Scotia maps, so they’d always remember exactly where they’d explored.

“He also provided a list of every single place we visited,” she notes. Thus, one Tauck guest was able to email one of the local restaurants and ask for a favorite dessert recipe. Now, each time the guest makes that sweet treat at home, the tasty result is a yummy souvenir of that incredible Tauck vacation.

Snapshots from the tour by Ashley, Pavlus Travel & Cruise.

Another perk of this Tauck itinerary? Rather than moving from hotel to hotel every night, guests will stay two or three nights in one hotel. So, people aren’t packing and unpacking every day. What a joy that is for guests!

On “A Week in Nova Scotia,” Tauck reserves the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for two nights, the Inverary Resort for three nights, and the Oak Island Resort & Conference Center for two nights.

At press time, pricing started at $4,790 per person, double occupancy, but your Pavlus personal travel planner can provide the latest — and best pricing with any additional promotions or deals — available at the time of booking. And you’ll never pay any service fee.

One nice facet of this itinerary is that many departures are designated as Tauck’s Small Group Tours, so they accommodate a maximum of just 24 guests. Some departures also offer solo traveler savings. Again, it’s advantageous to use a Pavlus personal travel planner as an expert resource to uncover all the options that fit your personal vacation style and needs.

If Tauck’s guests desire more time in Nova Scotia, Pavlus can certainly arrange additional nights at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. An outbound transfer to Halifax International Airport is also included as part of those post-tour bookings.

Why Should I Book with Pavlus Travel & Cruise?

As the world’s largest seller of Tauck for 20+ years, Pavlus provides its customers with the absolute best pricing. Another top-notch perk is that family-owned Pavlus never charges any service fee. Our goal is to get you the best deal!

Because of the travel agency’s strong partnership with Tauck, guests may also receive a special amenity, unadvertised offer or exclusive value, varying by specific departure date. To learn more, check out Why Pavlus Travel | No Fees. Expert Planners. 32 Years.

Where Else Does Tauck Go? What Other Vacations Does It Offer?

Interested in another region of the world or a different type of vacation? Did you know that Tauck offers escorted tours to many other parts of the globe — from Asia to South America, Africa, Europe and beyond?

In addition, Tauck offers fabulous river cruise vacations, small-ship ocean cruises, wildlife safaris, and family Bridges tours. It’s a fact! Tauck is a highly experienced travel partner that delivers the world to its guests in fabulously diverse ways.

But for many luxury travelers seeking a closer-to-home escorted touring option in North America, certainly “A Week in Nova Scotia” with Tauck has strong appeal. Why not talk with a Pavlus planner today about reserving a spot on one of the many 2027 departures? Just call 800-528-9300 to get started!