Day 1 Arrive in Boston
Arrive in
Boston, Massachusetts and transfer to
hotel via private motorcoach. Free time, then evening welcome dinner.
Meal: D
Day 2 Boston & Kennebunkport, Maine
Breakfast at the hotel followed by sightseeing tour of historic Boston including the
Freedom Trail and the
Public Garden. Then, travel up the coast and stop at
Kennebunkport, one of Maine’s coastal jewels and the summer home to many of America’s rich and famous, before continuing to the seaside town of
Portland, Maine. Rich in history and culture, Portland boasts a vibrant waterfront with one-of-a-kind shops, galleries and restaurants. Check into the
hotel for two-night stay.
Meal: B
Day 3 Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Casco Bay Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel then begin the day at the
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, dedicated to Maine’s history with the two foot narrow gauge railroad system. Take the short 1.5 mile long ride along the Eastern Promenade of Casco Bay. Make a stop at the historic
Portland Head Light. Later, Maine’s rocky shoreline and wooded islands come into view on a
scenic cruise in Casco Bay. Sail past Victorian cottages dotted along Little and Great Diamond Islands. Group dinner later this evening.
Meals: B, D
Day 4 New Hampshire’s White Mountains & North Conway Scenic Railroad
Breakfast at the hotel, then leave the coast and travel west into New Hampshire’s White Mountains. In North Conway, board the
North Conway Scenic Railroad. You will enjoy the Mt. Washington Valley countryside and relive part of railroad history when the first train traveled through this region over 135 years ago. Later, enjoy a group lunch and time for shopping at some of the many outlet stores or browse the local shops in
North Conway. Check into
hotel.
Meals: B, L
Day 5 Kancamagus Scenic Byway & Quechee Gorge
Breakfast at the hotel, then begin the day by traveling the
Kancamagus Scenic Byway as it follows a beautiful path through the White Mountains. It is one of the world’s most spectacular fall-foliage trips and meanders through vast forests, old logging roads and Indian hunting paths. Cross into Vermont and stop at
Quechee Gorge to view the spectacular scenery of the area before arriving at your
hotel. Group dinner later this evening.
Meals: B, D
Day 6 Worchester & Foxwoods Resort Casino
Breakfast at the hotel, then head to
Worchester, home of Washburn's namesake,
Ichabod Washburn. Visit
Washburn and Moen Wire Mill,
Washburn House,
Worchester Institute of Technology and the rural
cemetery. A group dinner will be held in
Mechanics Hall. After dinner, go to the
Foxwoods Resort Casino, your home for the next two nights.
Meal: B D
Day 7 The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Becky Thatcher
Breakfast at the resort. The Valley Railroad Company operates the coal-fired locomotives of the
Essex Steam Train. Be swept away by the hiss of the steam and the blast of the whistle as you pass through some of the most beautiful country in the state. See forests and streams, beautiful vistas and nostalgic towns. At Deep River Landing, board the
Riverboat Becky Thatcher for a relaxing trip up the Connecticut River, before returning to Foxwoods. A group lunch is also included today.
Meals: B, L
Day 8 Plymouth Rock & Whale Watching Cruise
Breakfast at the resort, then pass through the state of Rhode Island, famous for its maritime history. In Plymouth, Massachusetts climb aboard your sea going vessel for a
whale watching excursion. This naturalist guide-led cruise sails out to
Cape Cod Bay and
Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary and primary feeding ground for Humpback, Finback, Minke and the endangered Right Whales. Pay a visit to
Plymouth Rock where our forefathers first settled on American soil. Check in to
hotel. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager.
Meals: B, D
Day 9 Travel Home
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Boston’s
Logan Airport for flight home.
Meal: B