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Trafalgar
OFFER ID 1471405
Autumn Colours
As autumn arrives, admire the fiery foliage flames of New England on your fall tour from Beantown to the rocky headlands of Maine. Scenic drives along Kancamagus Highway, ice-cream tastings and insight into the nature of this beautiful corner of the U.S. is the best way to spend this season.
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8 nights from $3,695 per person
Trafalgar Tours: Autumn Colors
Day 1 - Stroll Through The Red Streets Of Boston
Welcome to Boston, the Cradle of Liberty and once home to such famous sons as Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin. Amble up and down the City on the Hill on your terms and immerse yourself in its revolutionary history or enjoy a stroll along the waterfront. This evening, we’ll meet our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception to kick-start our color-filled journey through New England landscapes.
Accommodations: Boston Park Plaza
Meals: Welcome Reception
Day 2 - Take A Historical Drive Through New England
March to independence, exploring Boston's historic sites. We’ll spend the morning with our Dive Into Culture, weaving along the Freedom Trail which reveals the rich history of the American Revolution. Stop at Lexington and Concord, the site where "the shot heard round the world" was fired. In the afternoon we make our way to New England.
Accommodations: Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Uncover The Craftmanship Of Vermont
Today we will experience the best Yankee ingenuity has to offer with a visit to the Vermont Country Store opened In 1946 by Vrest and Ellen Orton in the quaint village of Weston, Vermont. Get a taste of all that Burlington has to offer both in the form of nature and delectable East Coast cuisine. Dine on favourites and Connect With Locals in a special Be My Guest experience and take in the serene surroundings that look out of a postcard.
Accommodations: Doubletree Burlington by Hilton
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 4 - Discover Charming Stowe and Northern Vermont
Today you are in for a treat as we make our first stop at Lake Champlain Chocolates for local artisan ice-ream and chocolate. We then head to Stowe, Vermont, a popular winter ski destination, this charming New England town comes to life with the quintessential red and orange hues during the Fall months. Explore the town and enjoy lunch before heading to North Conway for an experience with The Raven Wildlife Program, where a Local Specialist will give fascinating insight into the local ecology, wildlife, and even the science behind the famous colours of the fall foliage found here.
Accommodations: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Embrace Autumn Hues In North Conway
Journey along "The Kanc", an American Scenic Byway that cuts through the White Mountain National Forest, admiring the glowing fall colors. Then this afternoon guests have the option to enjoy free time exploring shops and restaurants of North Conway or join a led hike to Diana's Baths - a series of small waterfalls located in the southeastern corner of the town of Bartlett, New Hampshire, near the village of North Conway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Savour The Flavours Of Bar Harbor
We continue through the lush pine forests, highlands and river valleys that define the rugged Maine landscape. Descending "Downeast", the looming Atlantic swells of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island are our final destination for the day. Join a Local Specialist for insights into lobster fishing and tonight, we’ll savour a traditional lobster dinner.
Accommodations: Bar Harbor Regency
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Trek Through Colourful Acadia National Park
Dive Into Culture during your visit to Acadia National Park, the first National Park established East of the Mississippi. Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the highest point along the Atlantic Seaboard and first spot in the United States where you’ll see the sunrise. Admire the magnificent view over the Schoodic Peninsula, pink granite cliffs and ancient maple forests – their leaves glowing fiery red, burnt orange and mustard yellow in the crisp autumn air. We’ll return to Bar Harbor for an afternoon at leisure or consider joining an optional nature cruise on Frenchman Bay.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Take A Panoramic Drive Along the Marine Coast
The intense hues of New England’s forests and mountains linger as we journey south past the rocky beaches and cliffs of Maine’s rugged coast. Make a stop and Dive Into Culture at the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. We also journey past fisheries and seaside dwellings that have sheltered everyone from local lobstermen to holidaying Presidents. Travel south to the mouth of the Piscataqua River and the historic seaport city of Portsmouth, one of the oldest cities in the United States. This evening, we join our fellow travelers for a memorable Farewell Dinner reminiscing over our fall foliage experience.
Accommodations: Sheraton Portsmouth Harbourside
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9 - Back To Boston And Beyond
We’ll return to Boston and transfer to Boston Logan International Airport at 11:00 AM or to the hotel in Boston if you'd like to extend your stay.
Meals: Breakfast
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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