9 days Classic Fall Foliage (Tour AB)
Tour: AB - 9 Day Tour from Boston to Boston
Mother Nature meets Founding Fathers on this colorful fall foliage tour focused on the legends and legendary landscapes of New England. As you witness the blazing reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn’s turning leaves, you’ll also be introduced to the country’s early trailblazers and most curious of characters. Trace the steps of Paul Revere, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin through the storied streets of Boston. Walk the halls of Cornelius Vanderbilt’s opulent Newport mansion. Feast your eyes on the world’s largest collection of Rockwell originals at the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum in Stockbridge. Yet no palette is as bright as the fiery leaves of the oaks, poplars, and maples that line the striking Maine coastline, adorn the rocky headlands of Acadia National Park, and shelter the quaint, covered-bridge countryside of Vermont and New Hampshire. This is leaf peeping and sightseeing at its absolute finest. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Newport so you can plan your day your way.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Boston, MA | Welcome to Beantown! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| 2 | Boston - Portland, ME - Bar Harbor, ME | Sea Treasure Head north through New Hampshire and into Maine for Portland, one of New England’s most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, Maine’s oldest summer resort. Enjoy the tastes of Maine for dinner tonight with a traditional Globus Local Favorite lobster bake. |
| 3 | Bar Harbor - Excursion to Acadia National Park | Atlantic Adventures Visit stunning Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond. Discover the unique sounds of the waves at Thunder Hole and take in the majestic views from Otter Point. Return to Bar Harbor and visit the Shore Path and Agamont Park. Enjoy free time this evening to explore Bar Harbor. |
| 4 | Bar Harbor - North Conway, NH | Naturally Beautiful New England Back to the mainland and west through Maine for vistas of sparkling lakes and forests. Then, on to New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Later, enjoy the Globus Local Favorite Raven Interpretive Program with a Local Naturalist. Free time this evening. |
| 5 | North Conway - Woodstock, VT - Stratton Mountain Lodge | Spectacular Sights & Bites Visit an iconic covered bridge and take photos of the classic New England fall colors. Then, enjoy lunch at Franconia State Park, a top New England spot for leaf peeping. Continue on a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch and along the renowned Kancamagus Highway. Hugging the Connecticut River, cross into Vermont and visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Visit Billings Farm & Museum. Continue to Stratton Mountain Lodge in the Green Mountain National Forest. |
| 6 | Stratton Mountain Lodge - Stockbridge, MA - Sturbridge, MA | Classic Americana Journey south to Stockbridge in the Berkshire Mountains for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum, housing a large collection of works by one of America’s most iconic artists. Continue to Sturbridge for an overnight and a memorable Globus Local Favorite Colonial style dinner at the historic Publick House. |
| 7 | Sturbridge - Mystic Seaport, CT - Newport, RI | Into the Mystic After a leisurely morning, visit Mystic Seaport Museum, a living testament to life in the 1800s and the traditions of this New England coastal village on the bracing Mystic Seaport. Learn about whaling life and seafarer tales of old with a fascinating look at life on the New England coast. On to Rhode Island, the “Ocean State” for a free evening. |
| 8 | Newport, RI | Spend your day your way in Newport. Today, enjoy a Newport orientation tour and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, Ocean Drive, and St. Mary’s Church. Then explore more of Newport with your choice of included Globus Choice Excursions. |
| 9 | Newport - Boston | Boston’s Bold History. Depart this morning for Boston. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in the birthplace of the American Revolution and take a guided walking tour of the city’s revolutionary highlights. After a transfer to the airport for departing guests, the motor coach continues downtown to the tour hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport after 3:30 pm. |