Fall Colours of New England
Boston
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If the idea of New England brings images of picture perfect villages, sleepy fishing towns, vast swathes of golden beaches and presidential summer homes into your mind’s eye, this trip will not disappoint. Starting in historic Boston you’ll visit lovely Cape Cod, stunning Stowe and sea swept Maine, with each new place transformed under a blanket of vibrant fall foliage.
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From 21/09/2024 to 24/10/2024
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1 Iconic Breakfast (IC)4 Breakfast (B): Learn Boston's rich history while touring the city and a part of the Red-Brick Freedom Trail: Visit the Plimoth Patuxet Museum where a 17th century colony comes to life: Iconic Breakfast for a taste of classic American dishes: Visit the pristine sandy beaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore: See the Vermont State House, visit the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and enjoy their 100% pure maple syrup: Visit the 18th century buildings and historical centre and enjoy a true New England experiencePlymouth: Feel like you’ve stepped into the original 17th century Plymouth Colony at Plimoth Patuxet Museum.
Perfect for history lovers, you’ll leave with an understanding of the original, Wampanoag People who were there prior to colonist arrival through interactive exhibits where you can see age-old techniques, from basket weaving to boat building, ensuring the Wampanoag traditions thrive for future generations.
This experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities and Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted: Many meals included: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries: City orientation tours: Extensive variety of Choice Experiences: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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An expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedMany meals includedLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countriesCity orientation toursExtensive variety of Choice ExperiencesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 The Red Sox and Celtics, the Freedom Trail and cream pie, America's oldest city, 'Beantown' extends a warm welcome. Meet your Travel Director this afternoon; you could head on down to the Seaport District to discover just how seriously Boston takes its reputation as a seafood capital. Local specialities include 'sacred cod', fresh lobster and creamy chowder, each cooked fresh, steaming and delicious.
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Day 2 Follow the cobblestones of the Freedom Trail, ticking off historical sites like Quincy Market, the State Capitol and Boston Harbour. Leave Boston behind on your New England value tour traveling to 'America's Hometown' of Plymouth. Later choose to wind back the clock with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER (R) Experience visiting the Plimoth Patuxet Museum, a meticulously recreated version of the original 17th century Plymouth Colony. Next up: Hyannis, via the quaint fishing villages and wealthy towns of Cape Cod.
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Day 3 Hello, foodies! Fuel up with American classics at Hearth 'n Kettle, a traditional New England Diner. Then wind your way through some of the oldest villages in America via Old King's Highway past beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes and nature trails. Keen for a thrill? Choose Art's Dune Tours off-road experience as you learn the history and ecology of the dunes. At the very tip of the Cape sits artsy Provincetown, a place of pilgrimage for writers and artists packed with galleries, craft shops and cafes. Cap off the day with a Choice Experience Hyannis Harbor Cruise.
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Day 4 This morning we visit the world's largest cranberry grower, A.D. Makepeace Comany, and explore its 160-year history in the cranberry industry. Then cross the Cape Cod Canal traveling to Rhode Island on your New England value tour. In Newport, take in the dazzling mansions dotted along the coastline dubbed Newport's 10-Mile Ocean Scenic Drive. You'll have the chance to see the collection of mansions built by New York's wealthiest families on our Choice Experience visiting the Breakers Mansion, a summer "cottage" of the Vanderbilt's before continuing to Providence, home of Brown University.
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Day 5 Love a good dose of history and nature? You'll love your drive on the Historic Mohawk Trail to Bridge of Flowers, you'll see how green fingered volunteers and gardeners keep the Bridge's foliage and flowers flourishing throughout the season. Thirsty yet? Wet your whistle at Putney Mountain Winery, a 100% solar powered winery specializing in the production of fruit wines. Learn about its history, the wine-making process, and their efforts to be a sustainable wine maker before indulging in a guided tasting. You'll even have the opportunity to watch the wine-making process through two large observation windows. Bottom's up!
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Day 6 Green peaks and green valleys, travel past the appropriately named Green Mountains to Vermont's capital, Montpelier. Meander through the charming streets and past state's gold-domed capital building before pulling up at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. Go local tasting "sugar on snow" where maple treats are made using freshly fallen snow. Grab your camera for a quick stop in Stowe, before pulling into Killington to round out the day of your New England value tour.
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Day 7 New Englanders know a thing or two about incredible scenery, and you'll be right there with them today crossing from Vermont's Green Mountains to New Hampshire's White Mountains. Keep your camera handy as you travel along the Franconia Notch Mountain pass and "The Kanc", a historic National Scenic Byway, leading the way to home for the next two nights, North Conway.
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Day 8 Red, burnt orange and yellow leaves stretch out in every direction as you head into the White Mountains. Tick off the tallest peak in the Northeast and Mount Washington on your way through Crawford Notch State Park and pull up at Silver Cascade Falls, which twists, turns and cascades 4000 feet down the side of Mount Jackson. Your time in North Conway isn't over yet, so get local and stroll past the restored buildings, antique shops and treasure trove bookshops of the historic downtown.
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Day 9 It's the last day on your New England value tour but the fun isn't over yet! Vast forests, pretty seaside villages and cliff lined shores . . . Maine's adventure playground calls. Make a stop in Kennebunkport, packed with boutiques and flashy art galleries and take a trip back in time with Portsmouth's 18th century buildings, and seaside vibes. End the day back where it all began, Boston.
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Day 10 Your adventure through New England's Fall Foliage comes to an end this morning. Make your own way to Boston Logan International Airport. Or, if Boston still has more you'd like to discover, you have the choice of extending your stay a few more days.
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