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Description

From the storied little city of Newport Rhode Island once a prosperous colonial seaport to the lighthouses of the New England coast and the majestic mountains of the New England interior.
This spectacular tour offers a vast variety of experiences that truly capture the unique flavour of New England.

What is included in the Price?

All hotels on route are included in the price. Car rental is also included. Flights are not included as they vary from week to week.

 
Day 1 > Boston Arrival
Arrive at Logan International Airport. Pick up your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure, exploring the city.
Standard Hotel: The Midtown Hotel or similar
Day 2 > Boston
This morning at 08:00 you will be met by an AmericanTours representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, and maps for your tour. The remainder of the day is free to explore Boston, the cradle of American liberty. The Revolutionary Era comes to life along the Freedom Trail walking route.
Standard Hotel: The Midtown Hotel or similar
Day 3 > Boston – Salem – Portsmouth – Kennebunkport
Along the route north of Boston lies almost four centuries of history, as well as some of the coast’s finest beaches and seascapes. First stop is Salem, the location of the infamous witch trials. Then drive along the coast to the charming harbor towns of Gloucester and Rockport. Enjoy the old-time seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and its wealth of historic buildings before crossing into Maine. Your destination today is the popular resort of Kennebunkport, a haven for writers and artists.
Standard Hotel: The Nonantum Resort or similar
Day 4 > Kennebunkport – Wiscasset – Bar Harbor
Today continue along Maine’s fantastically varied coastline from Brunswick to Wiscasset, which claims to be the “prettiest village in Maine.” Stop in Rockland, where several schooners offer cruises from the harbor. Then drive along a jagged peninsula to Castine and learn about the history of the 200-year struggle between four countries to possess this strategic town. Your destination today is fashionable Bar Harbor, gateway to Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Inn or similar
Day 5 > Acadia National Park
A full day to explore one of the oldest and most beautiful national parks in America. Discover soaring peaks, dramatic glacier-carved valleys, clear lakes, and the rugged shoreline with the only true fjord on the US Atlantic coast. Witness the area’s natural wonders from Park Loop Road or drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, at 1,530 feet (466 meters), the highest point on the US Atlantic seaboard.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Inn or similar
Day 6 > Bar Harbor – White Mountains/New Hampshire
Your drive today takes you inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the “rooftop of New England,” a landscape dotted with historic villages and enchanting covered bridges. En route, experience breathtaking views of mountain ranges and pristine forests.
Standard Hotel: Eagle Mountain House or similar
Day 7 > White Mountains/New Hampshire – Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom – Stowe
Today, traverse the White and Green Mountain ranges that divide the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The route takes you through some of New England’s most beautiful scenery. Drive by Lyndonville and see Willey’s General Store in Greensboro before continuing through Craftsbury, a Grandma Moses kind of village, to Stowe.
Standard Hotel: Golden Eagle Resort or similar
Day 8 > Stowe – Green Mountains – The Berkshires / Massachusetts
Continue south along Route 100, where you will take in some of the most spectacular scenery in Vermont’s Green Mountains. With their dense forests, the mountains are home to bears, moose, wild turkey, and deer. See picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont’s famous covered bridges before crossing into Massachusetts’ Berkshires, known for their rural beauty and cultural assets. Overnight in the college town of Williamstown.
Standard Hotel: The Williams Inn or similar
Day 9 > The Berkshires – Lenox – Newport/Rhode Island
Drive south and pass through a series of wonderful little towns, including Lenox, summer home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. See Hancock Shaker Village near Pittsfield before continuing to the storied little city of Newport Rhode Island, once a prosperous colonial seaport.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Mainstay Inn or similar
Day 10 > Newport – Cape Cod
America’s most prominent families – from the Astors to the Vanderbilts – have summered in Newport. Some of their spectacular vacation homes are open for viewing. After sightseeing, continue along the coast on your way to Cape Cod.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Hyannis or similar
Day 11 > Cape Cod
A full day to explore magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs, rolling dunes, broad beaches, miles of walking trails, picturesque villages and delicious seafood. This peninsula is a beloved vacation spot for visitors and natives alike. Stop in Plymouth, a living panorama of Pilgrim and Colonial times and see the Mayflower II.
Day 12 > Cape Cod – Boston Departure
Today, leave Cape Cod and drive back to Boston. Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
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Call to book: (01) 6733840
Call to book: (01) 6733840