8 DAYS ~ MASSACHUSETTS ~ VERMONT ~ NEWHAMPSHIRE ~ MAINE

Tour Pace - This tour allows you to fully enjoyNew England’s unique fall foliage. Relax with two-night stays in Stowe and North Conway, explorehistoric attractions, discover quaint towns filledwith Americana appeal and sample delectablelocal specialties.

Fellow Passengers - This itinerary has been expertly planned to appeal to nature lovers who wish to experience the beautiful autumnal colours of New England. Besides the glorious scenery, those who enjoy delicious food will not be disappointed!

DAY 1 - ARRIVE BOSTON.
Welcome to Boston! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to the tour hotel. Please join your Tour Director at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Omni Parker House

DAY 2 - BOSTON - WILLIAMSTOWN.
Discover some of the city's most famous sights as yourTour Director takes you along the Freedom Trail. Then enjoy the colourful scenery as you travel westto Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, the largest and most significantcollection of original Rockwell art. Next, travel through the stunning rolling hills of the Berkshires toyour wonderful hotel in the beautiful college town of Williamstown.
Hotel: The Williams Inn (B,D)

DAY 3 - WILLIAMSTOWN - STOWE.
Leaving Massachusetts, journey through the fabulous fallfoliage of Vermont. After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned BillingsFarm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. Next is the quintessential Vermontvillage of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge. There is time to stroll the quaint streetsbefore heading for Stowe for a two-night stay. It was the breathtaking alpine setting that attractedthe Von Trapp family, of The Sound of Music fame, when they arrived from Austria in the late 40's andbuilt their wonderful hideaway. This evening choose between a selection of excellent localrestaurants, including the lodge’s own.
Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge (B,DA)

DAY 4 - TASTES OF VERMONT EXCURSION.
Enjoy beautiful rural scenery ablaze with fallcolours and views of Vermont'stallest peak, Mount Mansfield. Visit Cold Hollow AppleCider Mill andtaste fresh cider in the making, then sample flavours of a different kind on a guided tour of Ben &Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. Learn all about cheese-making at the Cabot Creamery and nibble on the"World's Best Cheddar." Return to the charming town of Stowe where the rest of the day is free towander the quaint streets, hike in the woods, or enjoy the lodge's amenities. (B)

DAY 5 - STOWE - NORTH CONWAY.
Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermonttradition: "sugar on snow" - maple syrup served with a donut and pickle! Next, head for NewHampshire's White Mountains and enter Franconia Notch. Get your cameras at the ready as youride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for panoramic vistas over New Hampshire, Maine,Vermont, New York and Canada. Then journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of thefamed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. After dinner enjoy an interpretive presentationby a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology.
Hotel: North Conway Grand Hotel (B,D)

DAY 6 - WHITE MOUNTAINS EXCURSION.
Another morning of brilliant fall foliage colours asyou journey through Crawford Notch. Stop for pictures at the beautiful Silver Cascade WaterfallandBreton Woods offering stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at6,288 ft. Back in North Conway, the afternoon is yours. Explore the township, join your Tour Directoron a walk through the woods, or shop at the tax-free outlet stores near the hotel. (B)

DAY 7 - NORTH CONWAY - PORTSMOUTH.
Leaving New Hampshire's glorious fall foliage,enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. At charming Kennebunkport, enjoy a ride alongOcean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline and the homes of Kennebunkport's rich andfamous, including the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Thereis time to browsethe many galleries and shops, or walk along the waterfront before continuing on to the charming andhistoric port city of Portsmouth. Tonight enjoy a traditional “lobsta” dinner served at a delightfulharbour front restaurant.
Hotel: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth. (B,HD)

DAY 8 - PORTSMOUTH - DEPART BOSTON.
Continue south to the charming seaside village of Rockport on Cape Anne. Stroll down flower-filled lanes lined with wooden fishing shacks, quaintstores and art galleries before heading back to Boston. Stops will be made at Boston InternationalAirport and the Insight hotel in Boston. Please do not schedule fights before 4 p.m. (B)