New England Fall Foliage

Escorted Package Includes

Round trip flights Chicago-Boston, Boston-Chicago
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
9 nights accommodations
2 nights Boston
2 nights Hyannis
2 nights Ludlow
2 nights North Conway
1 night Ogunquit
Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
Hotel porterage
14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour manager
Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features

View Boston's Old North Church, built in 1723, the oldest church building in the city
View Plymouth Rock, the traditional site of disembarkation of the Mayflower Pilgrims
Tour the iconic Mayflower II and learn about America's first settlers
Stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge for breathtaking views
Drive on the scenic 34-mile Kancamagus Highway, with a backdrop of over 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest
Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England

New England is scenic year-round, however, the best time for viewing fall foliage is in late September through October. Fall colors vary as they are affected by weather, elevation, and climate, and therefore may differ by location.

DAY 1 - Arrive in Boston
Arrive in Boston and transfer independently to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Boston

DAY 2 - Boston City Tour, Mayflower II
This morning, begin with a tour of historic Boston. View the Old North Church (Christ Church) built in 1723, drive by numerous government and historical buildings, including the Massachusetts State House and State Capitol near the top of Beacon Hill. On to Boston Commons, the starting point of the Freedom Trail, and the oldest park in the country. Free time for lunch in Faneuil Hall. Then, drive to Plymouth Rock at Pilgrim Memorial State Park and tour the Mayflower II. Afterward, take a scenic drive to Cape Cod and arrive at the seaside town of Hyannis for overnight. Tonight, at dinner, celebrate your arrival to New England
Overnight: Hyannis
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 - Full Day in Hyannis, Cape Cod
Today is free to explore quaint Hyannis on your own, or partake in the full day optional tour to Martha's Vineyard, the picturesque old whaling village steeped in history, now one of the most elegant and charming seaside resorts in the Northeast
Optional: Full Day Martha's Vineyard
Overnight: Hyannis
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Norman Rockwell Museum, Travel to Ludlow, VT
Today, travel to Stockbridge, Vermont to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell's works and where he lived for the last 25 years of his life. Continue today's drive, stopping at the Bennington Battle Monument and grounds commemorating this important battle of the American Revolution, before arriving in Ludlow
Overnight: Ludlow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 - Waterbury, Rockingham, Ludlow, VT
Experience several of Vermont's quaint towns and products today, including a self-guided tour and sip of apple cider at Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Have an apple cider donut. Try a maple creemee at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. End the day wandering through the Vermont Country Store
Overnight: Ludlow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 - Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Scenic Kancamagus Highway
Today, view the Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge for breathtaking views. Later, visit the Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, a large 47-acre complex, housing indoor and outdoor exhibits. Experience the Forest Canopy Walk and admire the lush forest. Drive to Littleton for a short visit and free time for lunch on your own before traveling on the Kancamagus Highway for a scenic drive to North Conway, New Hampshire. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: North Conway
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7 - Mount Washington Cog Railway
Today, embark on the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the World's First Mountain Climbing Train to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England.* Lunch and the remainder of the day is at leisure
*Temperatures at the summit may be much colder, please dress accordingly. Train rides may be shortened due to extreme weather.
Overnight: North Conway
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 - Portland Headlight, Travel to Ogunquit
Depart the White Mountains for coastal Portland. Visit the Portland Headlight, a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth. Free time in Portland to explore and for lunch on your own. Continue your day with a scenic drive through Kennebunkport before arriving at the hotel in Ogunquit. This evening, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Ogunquit
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 - Boston
Depart Ogunquit and return to Boston for a day at leisure
Overnight: Boston
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Please note: Pricing starts at $3,179 per person, double occupancy. Prices subject to change.

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