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New England Fall Foliage

New England Fall Foliage

8 days From €3990 (Per Person Two Sharing)

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Celebrate the Beauty and Bounty of New England on a 8-Day Guided Tour in the U.S.

7 Days from €3990 including flights and full tour Per Person based on 2 Sharing

Embrace the beauty of New England during this 8-Day guided tour. Behold Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and where much of the country was formed; here, you will traverse the red-brick Freedom Trail, where you will see the hall that housed the country’s first-ever town meeting and many more historic sites. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont’s lush trees as you travel to Stowe, where the real Von Trapp family of ‘The Sound of Music’ chose to live. In Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire’s White Mountains and see as far as Canada.

Notes:

Additional nights available pre/post your tour on request

Tour only available if no flights required

 

Highlights

  • Enjoy an insightful talk by a naturalist on the North Woods' in North Conway's wildlife and ecology. Expert Chris Lewey is an Executive Director and Founder of Raven Interpretive Programs. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet
  • Join your Travel Director as they guide you along the Boston Freedom Trail, a route that leads you through historically significant sites in the city.
  • Step back into history with a visit to the Vermont Country Store in Weston where you'll find a nostalgic assortment of products ranging from local cheeses to whiskey pecan pie.
  • Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, a wonderful snapshot of Americana, built to showcase the amazing artwork produced during his long career.
  • Explore the Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock- of the finest operating dairy farms in America, which also serves as a museum of Vermont's rural past.
  • Experience a guided tour of the Ben and Jerry's Factory, where you will learn from Caring Dairy farmers about the sustainable farming practices that goes into their ice cream production.
  • Travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named "sugar on snow’" which is maple syrup drizzled over packed snow. This tasty treat is traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle
  • Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather permitting). On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada.
  • Enjoy a scenic hike to Diana's Baths in North Conway, which is features a small series of cascading waterfalls.
  • Visit the iconic Portland Head Light on the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park.

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Boston.
Affectionately known as Beantown, this revolutionary city is one of the oldest in the United States. On arrival at Boston Logan International Airport, a transfer will take you to your centrally-located hotel, which is situated next to Boston Common, the city's largest park. After settling in, perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For those looking to shop, Quincy Market offers big brands and local products, set indoors and surrounding the columns of a regal 19th century building. At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.(Dinner with Wine)

Day 2: Beantown to Williamstown.
Today you’ll discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Boston Common, the Old Corner Bookstore and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Enjoy the warm, colourful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires to your boutique hotel. Tucked away in the heart of Williamstown, this beautiful property is a prime example of timeless elegance.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

Day 3: The Legends of the Fall and Stowe.
Say goodbye to Massachusetts and journey through the bronze fall foliage of Vermont, where you’ll visit The Apple Barn Country Bake Shop for a revitalising pit stop of baked goods and fresh cider. Explore the Rockefellers' renowned Billings Farm and Museum, a captivating working dairy and farm life museum, before a stop in the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge. End your day in the northern Vermont town of Stowe, home to the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the real Von Trapp family of ‘The Sound of Music’ fame in the late 1940s. You’ll stay at the family’s Austrian-style lodge and indulge in a three-course Highlight Dinner, paired with a lager tasting from the on-site microbrewery.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

Day 4: A Taste of Vermont.
Enjoy beautiful scenery ablaze with fall’s golden red colours as you continue to savour Vermont’s raw appeal. Prepare your taste buds for a guided tour of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, where you’ll be able to relish the quirky and fun flavours of the brand’s best products, including the Boston Cream Pie. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe where the rest of the day is yours. From wandering its quaint streets to hiking in the woods or relaxing back at your lodge, make the most of your last evening at this mountain resort.(Breakfast)

Day 5: North Conway and the White Mountains.
Move on to Vermont’s pretty capital, Montpelier. You'll travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ‘sugar on snow’, which is maple syrup drizzled over packed snow. This tasty treat is usually served with a doughnut and pickle. Journey to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Have your cameras on standby for a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather permitting). On a clear day you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada. Later, journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoiled by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

Day 6: Sightseeing in the White Mountains.
This morning, enjoy an insightful presentation by a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet (1,917 metres). Return to your hotel in the idyllic village of North Conway where you can enjoy an evening at leisure.(Breakfast)

Day 7: The rugged Maine coast to Portland.
Leave behind New Hampshire's colourful leaves as you enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. In Kennebunkport, travel along Ocean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline. This coastal town houses the rich and famous, even serving as the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. There will be time to browse the many galleries and shops, or walk along the waterfront before continuing to historic Portland. In the evening, enjoy a Celebration Dinner at Tiqa, a Mediterranean restaurant, with your fellow travellers.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

Day 8: Back to Boston.
Continue south to the charming Nubble Lighthouse, situated just metres from Cape Neddick Point, before driving back to Boston. Guests departing Boston will arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at 14:30. Those extending their stay will return to the Hyatt Regency Boston hotel.(Breakfast)

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