Embark on a amazing guided tour through the timeless beauty of New England, where each moment is steeped in history and charm.
Arrive at Boston’s Logan International Airport and transfer to your Boston hotel. This evening, receive a warm greeting from your Tour Director and enjoy a welcome wine & cheese reception. Enjoy the evening to dine at your leisure. (Please plan on arriving in Boston no later than 5:00 pm)
This morning, we embark on a guided tour of historic Boston, the birthplace of American freedom! Follow the famous Freedom Trail, viewing and visiting numerous historic sites while hearing tales of the brave Bostonians and colonists who dared to challenge Britain and helped establish the greatest republic in the world. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which remains as vibrant today as it was in 1742 when our nation’s founders proclaimed it “The Cradle of Liberty.” This afternoon, take in the stunning colors of autumn as you travel to West Brookfield for an unforgettable evening at the Salem Cross Inn’s 1700s-style Fireplace Feast. Dinner is prepared over an open hearth in a grand fieldstone fireplace—watch chowder bubble in a cast iron cauldron, see prime rib roast to perfection on the only authentic Roasting Jack in America, and savor apple pie topped with freshly whipped cream. Experience a truly unique colonial dining event before checking into your hotel for a relaxing night’s stay.
Day Three – Green Mountains of Vermont & Hildene ~ The Lincoln Family Home
This morning, travel north to the Green Mountains of Vermont to the beautiful village of Manchester to visit the magnificent Hildene, former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln. Tour the restored 24-room Georgian Revival mansion , hear the 1908 Aeolian Organ and explore the magnificent gardens. Mid-day, enjoy free time and lunch on own. This afternoon, sit back, relax and take in the beautiful autumn scenery as we journey north to our Vermont Resort for a relaxing two-night stay. This evening, gather for a delicious dinner together.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: The Essex Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa – Essex, VT
Day Four – Vermont Maple Sugar Experience, Vermont State Capital, Trapp Family Lodge History Tour & Stowe Village
Today explore Vermont’s splendid foliage and countryside, beginning with a visit to one of Vermont’s Family Maple Sugar farms! Tour the farm; enjoy a lively maple demonstration and sample syrups! Enjoy free time and lunch on own in Montpelier, Vermont’s state Capital. Admire the majestic State House and explore this delightful town. This afternoon, the hills come alive with a special visit to the famous Trapp Family Lodge. As Maria von Trapp once said, “Our life is like a beautiful story that happens to be true.” Hear their story on this unique History Tour! Finish the day off with some free time in the charming village of Stowe. Enjoy the evening at leisure to dine on your own. Meals – Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: The Essex Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa – Essex, VT
Day Five – Omni Mount Washington Hotel Luncheon & Mount Washington Cog Railway
This morning set off for the majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire and the historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel. A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen. Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National Historic Landmark opened in 1902 and at once became a favorite summer haunt for poets, presidents, and princes. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this magnificent hotel followed by a delicious luncheon in the grand dining room. Journey to the Mount Washington Cog Railway for an unforgettable and exciting “once in a lifetime” railing experience. In 1869, the Cog Railway was an engineering marvel, a technology of toothed cog gears, rack rails and tilted boilers. Enjoy a rare glimpse of this world gone by while enjoying spectacular views as we travel up some of the steepest railroad tracks in existence. Later, check into your North Conway hotel for a two-night stay. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own. Meals – Breakfast, Luncheon
Please note: the Mount Washington Tour & Luncheon is unavailable on the October 1st and 8th departure and will be substituted with a luncheon at the Trapp Family Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Luncheon
Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott, or Cambria Hotel – North Conway, NH
Day Six – New Hampshire Lakes Region ~ Wolfeboro, Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise, Moulton Farm Experience & Kancamagus Highway
Enjoy another spectacular day of touring through the Lakes Region of New Hampshire! Start the day in the charming lakeside village of Wolfeboro, known as the oldest Summer Resort in America. Enjoy some free time to explore before boarding the M/S Mount Washington for a scenic cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. While aboard, enjoy a buffet lunch. Disembark in Weirs Beach and venture to Moulton Farm, an authentic family-owned New England farm, for a fun wagon ride and tasty treats! Travel along the Kancamagus Highway; one of the country’s most scenic by-ways viewing magnificent scenery making picture stops along the way. This afternoon, return to North Conway and enjoy a planned dinner together.
Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott, or Cambria Hotel – North Conway, NH
Day Seven – Kennebunkport, Ogunquit & Lobster Cruise
Set off for the stunning coastline of “Down East” Maine, to the popular summer resort of Kennebunkport! Drive by Walker’s Point where the summer home of the 41st President of the United States George H. W. Bush. Enjoy free time in Dock Square to explore, shop and have lunch on own. Then continue to the seaside village of Ogunquit – named by the Abenaki Indians meaning, “Beautiful place by the sea” to board Finest Kind Cruises for a fun-filled lobster cruise experience! Enjoy the scenic beauty of Ogunquit’s shoreline, learn about lobsters and their habitat, and see traps hauled and lobsters caught by an authentic Maine lobsterman. Enjoy some free time in Perkin’s Cove before checking into your Resort. Tonight, enjoy a traditional down east meal for a chance to try succulent Maine lobster!
Meals: Breakfast, Lobster Dinner
Hotel: Meadowmere Resort – Ogunquit, ME
Day Eight – York Village, Nubble Lighthouse & Portsmouth NH
This morning, tour through the village of York with a visit to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country – Cape Neddick Light, popularly known as “the Nubble” and tour through the historic Seaside town of Portsmouth, NH before returning to Boston Logan International Airport taking with you many treasured memories of your Taste of New England vacation! (Please plan on leaving out of Boston no earlier than 2pm)
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
- Seven days deluxe motor coach transportation
- Seven night’s superior accommodations
- Wine & Cheese welcome Reception
- Seven breakfasts
- Omni Mount Washington Grand Buffet Luncheon ~ or~ Austrian inspired Luncheon at Trapp Family Lodge
- Four dinners including Salem Cross Inn Fireside Feast and a traditional lobster dinner
- Tour of historic Boston
- Admission to Hildene ~ The Lincoln Family Home
- Green Mountains of Vermont touring
- Vermont Maple Sugar Farm for tour and tasting
- Vermont’s State Capital – Montpelier
- Trapp Family Lodge History Tour
- Stowe Village
- White Mountains of New Hampshire touring
- Historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel tour (not available on weekends)
- Mount Washington Cog Railway Ride
- Historic Wolfeboro
- Cruise on the M/S Mount Washington
- Moulton Farm Experience ~ Wagon Ride and Tasty Treats
- Kancamagus Highway
- Tour of Kennebunkport & Ogunquit
- Lobster Cruise aboard Finest Kind Cruises
- Tour of York
- Picture stop at Cape Neddick Lighthouse
- Tour of Portsmouth NH
- Eight days professional tour director service
- Baggage handling (one piece per person)
- Hotel taxes; meal taxes and gratuities
- Excludes tour director and driver gratuities
