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Best of New England
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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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