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| Dates | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep + 24 Sep + 26 Sep 10 | £1,289 | |||
| 28 Sep + 29 Sep + 30 Sep 10 | £1,289 | |||
| 1 Oct 10 | £1,289 | |||
| 10 Oct 10 | £1,289 | |||
| TT. All prices and tour information is correct at time of publication on our website, however is subject to change and availability – please check all details at time of booking. Above prices include transatlantic scheduled flights. Daily Departures. | ||||
| For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Tour Information
New England in the fall is an unforgettable experience, and this tour takes you from Boston through some of the most beautiful rural scenery and autumnal colours, stopping at quaint towns and pretty coastal resorts like Bar Harbor on the way. Explore Vermont, the White Mountains and the shores of Lake Champlain before passing through the Adirondacks to the Berkshires on the way back to Boston.
Tour price includes: Schedule flights from London, Professional Tour Director throughout the tour, first class hotels, luxury air-conditioned motorcoach transport, airport transfers on arrival and departure, and 11 meals.
Day 1
Arrive Boston
Arrive in Boston and take the complimentary transfer to your hotel, where you can meet your Tour Director and then join your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception this evening.
Hotel: Omni Parker House
Day 2
Boston - Maine Coast - Bar Harbor (2 nights)
Start your tour by heading northwards via New Hampshire and the town of Portsmouth to enter Maine, driving along the scenic coastline, passing quaint typical New England fishing villages. Crossing a narrow spit you’ll arrive on Mount Desert Island and the coastal resort of Bar Harbor for a two-night stop. The area is justly famous for its seafood and you’ll enjoy a traditional New England lobster bake this evening.
Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency
Day 3
Acadia National Park excursion; Bar Harbor
Explore the beautiful scenery of the island and Acadia National Park, which is New England’s only national park, resplendent in its autumnal colours. You’ll visit the peak of Cadillac Mountain, the area’s highest point, to see panoramic views of the bay, park and Bar Harbor itself. Spend the rest of the days wandering the pretty streets of Bar Harbor, with its boutique shops and galleries. You can also take a whalewatching or nature cruise.
Day 4
Bar Harbor - Pinkham Notch - North Conway
Turn west and travel inland through colourful woodlands, crossing the state border into New Hampshire. Stop off at Pinkham Notch to take the gondola up Wildcat Mountain where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views across the White Mountains. Your night’s stop will be at the resort town of North Conway, and after dinner there will be an informative talk about the local flora and fauna.
Hotel: Fox Ridge Resort
Day 5
North Conway - Woodstock - Killington
Travel on through the New Hampshire countryside to enter the rural state of Vermont, dotted by farmsteads and small villages, all surrounded by the dramatic colours of autumn. There will be a stop at Billings Farm and Museum to get an insight into traditional New England farming and then you will arrive at Woodstock, one of America’s prettiest little towns, a typical New England settlement, with covered wooden bridge, village green and elegant homes. Your overnight stop will be in the heart of the Green Mountains in Killington.
Hotel: Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Spa
Day 6
Killington - Fort Ticonderoga - Lake Placid
Visit Fort Ticonderoga on the southern shores of Lake Champlain. This strategic fortress was built in the 1750s and was active during colonial and revolutionary times. Entering New York State you’ll arrive at the Adirondack Mountains, a protected area of lakes and stunning hills. Your overnight stay is in Lake Placid, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics and you will tour the Olympic arena. Later you’ll have time to explore the town and lakeside independently.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Resort
Day 7
Lake Placid - Albany - Springfield
Driving south through the Adirondacks you’ll approach the shores of Lake George, a forested area with a rich history. Here British and French forces clashed to obtain control of this strategic area. Continue onwards to Albany, the New York state capital, at the meeting point of the Erie Canal and Hudson River. Visit the Rockefeller Empire State Plaza before crossing over to the rolling Berkshires in western Massachusetts. There’s a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum to see the work of the area’s most famous artist before arriving in Springfield for your last night. Join your Tour Director and fellow travellers at this evening’s Farewell Dinner.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
Day 8
Springfield - Lexington & Concord - Depart Boston
Take in Lexington and Concord, the villages where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired in April 1775, famous from Longfollow’s poem Paul Revere’s Ride. You’ll see Concord Bridge, the Minuteman Statue and Lexington Green. The last stage of your journey will be back to Boston, with a complimentary transfer to the airport or your hotel if you choose to extend your holiday in the city.
What's Included
Included Highlights
- Bar Harbor - Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain
- Pinkham Notch - Wildcat Mountain Gondola ride
- North Conway - ecology presentation
- Woodstock - Billings Farm and Museum
- Lake Champlain - Fort Ticonderoga tour
- Lake Placid - visit the 1980 Winter Olympics Arena
- Albany - Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- Berkshire Mountains - Norman Rockwell Studio and Museum.
- Lexington and Concord - see where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Reception in Boston
- 7 full breakfasts
- Two three-course hotel dinners
- Lobster bake in Bar Harbor
- Farewell Dinner in Springfield
- 11 included meals in total.
First Class Travel Highlights
- Tour Director throughout your tour
- Complimentary airport transfers
- Luxury air-conditioned motorcoach transport, with onboard restrooms and reclining seats
- En suite hotel accommodation, all hotel service charges, baggage fees and local taxes (one case per person)
| Dates | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep + 20 Sep + 21 Sep 11 | £1,439 | |||
| 22 Sep + 23 Sep + 24 Sep 11 | £1,439 | |||
| 25 Sep + 26 Sep + 27 Sep 11 | £1,439 | |||
| 28 Sep + 29 Sep + 30 Sep 11 | £1,439 | |||
| 1 Oct + 2 Oct + 3 Oct + 6 Oct 11 | £1,439 | |||
| 7 Oct + 8 Oct + 9 Oct + 10 Oct 11 | £1,439 | |||
| TT. This is a first class tour, with transatlantic schedule flights, transfers, superior hotels, deluxe motorcoach transportation and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price. Supplements may apply within certain date bands. Similar standard hotels will be used if hotels listed are not available. | ||||
| For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Tour Information
7nt Tour Begins & Ends Boston: 1nt Boston; 2nts Bar Harbor; 1nt North Conway; 1nt Killington; 1nt Lake Placid; 1nt Springfield
Day 1
Fly from the UK – Boston
Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to your tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Overnight: Omni Parker House
Day 2
Boston – Maine Coast – Bar Harbor (2 nights)
Heading north, we travel through Portsmouth, New Hampshire, into the state of Maine. We then journey along the state’s scenic shoreline, offering a glimpse into its rich past in whaling, shipbuilding and lobstering. The quaint villages along the way typify quintessential New England, and our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure. We then cross a narrow spit of land to Mount Desert Island and the seaside town of Bar Harbor for our two-night stay. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Maine lobster dinner. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Overnight: Bar Harbor Regency
Day 3
Acadia National Park excursion & Bar Harbor at leisure
This morning we explore beautiful Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, the only national park in New England. Its wooded roads offer views of quiet ponds and rocky beaches, highlighted by the blaze of autumn colors. A stop at the top of Cadillac Mountain provides us with sweeping views of the park, Bar Harbor and the islands of Frenchman Bay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Bar Harbor – perhaps take an optional nature cruise, or simply relax in this quaint village. (Full breakfast)
Overnight: Bar Harbor Regency
Day 4
Bar Harbor – Pinkham Notch – North Conway
Leaving the Maine coast we turn inland and travel through the colorful woodlands of maples, birch and sumac. Entering New Hampshire, we stop at Pinkham Notch for a gondola ride to the top of Wildcat Mountain with incredible views of the White Mountains. We spend the night in the town of North Conway, a popular year-round resort. After dinner we enjoy a presentation on the flora and fauna of the White Mountains. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Overnight: Fox Ridge Resort
Day 5
North Conway – Woodstock – Killington
More breathtaking vistas await us today as we travel through New Hampshire into Vermont, New England’s most rural state, where tiny villages and remote farm houses are framed by the striking autumn colors. We visit Billings Farm & Museum for an interesting look back into New England farm life before arriving in Woodstock, often called “the prettiest small town in America.” There is time to enjoy the romantic charm of this quintessential New England village with its covered bridge, quaint streets and stately homes surrounding the village green. We continue to our overnight accommodation in Killington, located in the heart of the beautiful Green Mountains. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Overnight: Jackson Gore Inn
Day 6
Woodstock Excursion
After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. Next is the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock often called "the prettiest small town in America". There is time to enjoy the romantic charm of this lovely New England village with its covered bridge, quaint streets and stately homes surrounding the village green. Leaving Woodstock, stop in Plymouth Notch to visit President Calvin Coolidge’s childhood homestead and where he was sworn into presidency while vacationing. Return to Ludlow in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel. (Full breakfast, Dinner)
Overnight: Jackson Gore Inn
Day 7
Ludlow – Springfield
Cross into western Massachusetts and enjoy the spectacular autumn colours on a scenic journey through the rolling countryside of the Berkshires. Later, stop at the Norman Rockwell Museum to learn more about the area’s most famous artist. View the artist’s personal artifacts, momentos and world-renowned images depicting the surrounding New England community and its residents. Upon arrival in Springfield, enjoy a farewell dinner with newfound friends. (Full breakfast, Farewell dinner)
Overnight: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Day 8
Springfield – Lexington & Concord – Depart Boston
Our journey this morning takes us into the heart of Revolutionary War history with a visit to the towns of Lexington and Concord, made famous in Longfellow’s poem about “Paul Revere’s Ride.” It was in these two small villages that in April 1775 the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. We also see the Minuteman Statue, Concord Bridge and Lexington Green, before returning to Boston. A complimentary transfer is provided to Boston International Airport and the tour hotel in Boston for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)
Day 9
Arrival back to the UK
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
- Bar Harbor: Visit Acadia National Park and drive up to the top of Cadillac Mountain.
- Pinkham Notch: Ride a gondola to the top of Wildcat Mountain.
- North Conway: Enjoy a presentation on the ecology of the North Woods.
- Woodstock: See Vermont’s great agricultural heritage at Billings Farm & Museum.
- Lake Champlain: Tour Fort Ticonderoga, restored to the original French plans.
- Lake Placid: See the home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, site of the “Miracle on Ice.”
- Albany: View the Rockefeller Empire State Plaza.
- Berkshire Mountains: Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum.
- Lexington and Concord: Visit the towns where the fi rst shots of the American Revolution were fired.
Dining Highlights
- 7 full breakfasts
- 2 three-course dinners
- Local highlight Maine lobster dinner in Bar Harbor
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Springfield
- 11 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
- The services of a top professional Tour Director.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
- Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
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