Itinerary for: Colours of New England (ATICNE)
| USA | Boston |
| Cape Cod | Martha’s Vineyard |
| Plymouth Green Mountains | Burlington |
| Stowe | White Mountains |
| 8 days / 7 Nights | Begins and ends Boston
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Saturday-Boston Arrival |
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Welcome to the cradle of American Liberty! Arrive at Logan
International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel
where you will meet your AmericanTours International escort. |
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Hotel : Marriott Quincy |
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Sunday-Boston – Plymouth, MA – Cape Cod |
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Start your day exploring the history of Boston on foot, along the
Freedom Trail, one of America’s most famous footpaths. Lunch in
one of Boston’s many restaurants (not included); and then enjoy
some leisure time on your own, perhaps browsing the shops of
Quincy Market. Head on south to Plymouth, the arrival point of
the Pilgrims to the New World, and see Plymouth Rock and the
Mayflower. Continue on to Cape Cod where you will overnight. |
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Hotel : Radisson Hyannis |
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Monday-Cape Cod – Martha’s Vineyard – Cape Cod |
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Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Cod or participate in an optional visit
to Martha’s Vineyard, the world famous island off the shore of
New England where generations of prominent Americans have vacationed. |
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Tuesday-Cape Cod – Newport – Connecticut River Valley |
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Today you will visit the smallest state of the Union, Rhode Island.
Head for the former playground of the Astors and the Vanderbilts and
all the rich and famous families that made Newport their homes in the
late 19th century. Visit one of the opulent cottages to catch a glimpse
of the lavish lifestyle of the privileged of a bygone era (admission
included). Continue on to the Connecticut River Valley where you will
overnight. |
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Hotel : Clarion Hotel |
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Wednsday-Connecticut River Valley – Berkshires – Green Mountains |
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Continue to the Berkshires, one of Massachusetts’ most picturesque
regions and visit the Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield. Member
numbers of the religious group of the celibate “Shaking Quakers”
have dwindled from some 6,000 in the 19th century to less than five
followers today. Afterwards turn north and continue to discover the
lovely small villages of southern Vermont. Visit the President Calvin
Coolidge State Historic Site and sample some of Vermont’s local
cheese. Before your day comes to an end, stop by the quintessential
New England village of Woodstock. |
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Hotel : Holiday Inn Rutland |
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Thursday-Green Mountains – Burlington – Stowe – White Mountains |
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Small villages complete with white church steeples and covered
bridges dot the landscape today, offering a panorama worthy of a
million postcards. This is New England as you imagined it! Travel
through the dense hardwood forests of Vermont to Burlington on
Lake Champlain. Sample Ben & Jerry’s finest ice cream (included)
and continue to Stowe, a classic 200-year-old mountain resort vil-
lage with Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. Afterwards head
on for today’s destination, the White Mountains of New Hampshire. |
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Hotel : Best Western White Mountain Resort |
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Friday-White Mountains – Portland, ME - Boston
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Visit Franconia Notch State Park, home to the Flume Gorge
and ascend onboard the aerial tram to the 4,180 foot summit of
Cannon Mountain (included). Stop by Clark’s Trading Post before
you embark on the Kancamagus Highway, weaving through the
White Mountains with its unparalleled vistas. Continue your jour-
ney through the Western Lakes region of Maine to Portland, the
state’s largest city. This evening, enjoy a typical regional specialty,
the New England Clambake (included). |
Hotel : La Quinta Inn
Saturday Portland, ME - Boston (departure)
Depart Portland and make a stop in Kennebunkport. Via Cape Neddick's Lighthouse and Salem. Return to Boston late afternoon by approximately 18:00 hours.
Prices shown under dates/rates are based on twin/double occupancy. Single supplement for this tour GBP200.00
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• Accommodation with private facilities (no meals) as
detailed in the itinerary (or similar)
• Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
Price Excludes
• Meals
Prices per person, in UK £'s
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF THE POUND/DOLLAR RATE ALTERS SIGNIFICANTLY SO PLEASE CONFIRM AT THE TIME OF BOOKING