Fall Colours of New England

Day 1  Boston          
Welcome to the affectionately named ‘Beantown’, America’s oldest city. After settling in to your hotel, you might want to 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.  

Day 2  Boston to Hyannis          
This morning’s city tour will follow the Freedom Trail, that winds its way through the city connecting several historically significant sites including Quincy Market, State Capitol and Boston Harbour. Leaving Boston behind you’ll then travel to Plymouth and visit the fascinating Plimoth Patuxet Museum. From here head on to the pretty fishing villages and arrive in Hyannis to spend the evening.  

Day 3  Cape Cod    
Start your day with an Iconic Breakfast at Persy's Place. Then wind your way through some of the oldest villages in America via Old King’s Highway, you’ll make your way to the Cape Cod National Seashore, a pristine collection of beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes and nature trails. At the very tip of the Cape sits lively, artsy Provincetown, boasting a plethora of galleries, craft shops and charming cafes, you can happily wander away an afternoon here.  

Day 4  Hyannis to Providence  
This morning, crossing the Cape Cod Canal, travel “off Cape” as we head to Rhode Island. Visit Newport, where you can spend time on the historic waterfront or in the Antiques District. Perhaps visit Newport Casino, the birthplace of tennis in the US. Highlight your visit with our Optional Experience, The Breakers, a summer “cottage” of the Vanderbilt’s. Continue this afternoon to Providence, home of Brown University.

Day 5  Providence to Killington  
First, drive along the Historic Mohawk Trail on the way to Bridge of Flowers. Walk amongst the Bridge's many flowers, plants, trees, shrubs and vines growing beautifully throughout the season. Next on your journey, you will visit Saxton's Distillery.The multiple-award winning Sapling line uses locally produced maple, and their Snowdrop Gin is a uniquely complex gin that is the highest rated in New England.  

Day 6  Vermont  
This morning we travel past the appropriately named Green Mountains to Vermont's capital city of Montpelier. See the state’s impressive capital building before visiting the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a tasting of the unique “sugar on snow." Then make a stop in Stowe before heading to Killington to visit the state's capital building to round out the day.

Day 7  Killington to North Conway      
This morning, cross from the Green Mountains to the White Mountains as we leave Vermont for New Hampshire. Travel along the dramatic Franconia Notch Mountain pass before entering the scenic byway known locally as “The Kanc”, a historic National Scenic Byway. Emerging from the Kancamagus Highway, North Conway will be your home for the next 2 evenings.  

Day 8  North Conway  
Blazing red, burnt orange and vibrant yellow fall foliage will stretch out in every direction as you head into the White Mountains this morning. You’ll pass by the tallest peak in the Northeast, Mount Washington, as you journey through Crawford Notch State Park and stop off at Silver Cascade Falls. Once back in North Conway later today, take a stroll around the restored buildings, antique shops and treasure trove bookshops that make up the historic downtown.  

Day 9  North Conway to Boston        
Cross the state border into Maine today, taking in the vast forests, pretty seaside villages and cliff lined shores of this affluent adventure playground. Stopping in chic, preppy Kennebunkport, enjoy a glimpse of a coastal town as you explore the upscale boutiques and flashy art galleries. Next, stop in Portsmouth and take in the beautiful 18th Century buildings and historical centre. End your day back in Boston.  

Day 10  Boston          
Today, your trip comes to an end, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.