About your tour
A feast of contrasts from bustling New York, to the refinement and history of Cape Cod and Boston and then on to the lakes and mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont.
Included highlights
Newport Visit to The Breakers
Plymouth Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock
Provincetown
Whale Watching Cruise
Boston City sightseeing with local guide
Ogunquit
Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise
Shelburne
Cold Hollow Cider Mill Visit
Lake Placid
Albany
Saratoga
Price Includes
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Flights: UK - New York - UK
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Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
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Professional tour director on tour and local representative's assistance at other times
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Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
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Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
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All local and airport taxes/service charges
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Single share option no supplement to pay
Platinum Tourer
The ultimate in comfort travel, why not choose to upgrade to our Platinum Tourer coach?
The Platinum Tourer is offered on the following dates: 17, 28 Sep, 8 Oct.
Enjoy the benefits of a coach specifically designed for luxury touring.
See page 7 for full details.
Extend Your Holiday
New York
Stay a little longer in the 'Big Apple' and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer - from the Statue of Liberty to Broadway and the Empire State Building to Macy's, this is a city never to be forgotten.
On day 10 of your tour transfer to your New York hotel, the Holiday Inn Manhattan for the next two or four nights, before transferring to the airport at the end of the stay for your overnight flight home.
There are several versions of this tour available, please select the one you prefer (optional).
New England in the Fall: 11 days from £1235
New England in the Fall Platinum Tourer:
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Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - New York.
Fly to New York, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: New York City - Newport - Plymouth.
We take the New England Thruway via New Haven, home of Yale University and New London, then into the tiny state of Rhode Island to Newport, home of the world famous jazz festival and millionaire mansions. We visit The Breakers, Cornelius Vanderbilt's magnificent Italian palazzo, before heading north into Massachusetts, and the historic seaside port of Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers landed in the Mayflower in 1620.
Day 3: Plymouth. Visit to Plimoth Plantation and whale watching cruise.
We begin the day with a visit to Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth where costumed interpreters portray past residents of the colony. This afternoon we board a cruise boat and head out to sea for one of the true highlights of your trip - an exciting whale-watching expedition with commentary by a local marine biologist. Keep your eyes peeled, because these Atlantic waters are a prime feeding ground for finback and humpback whales, as well as dolphins. The evening is yours to relax or explore more of Plymouth.
Day 4: Plymouth. Visit to Plymouth Rock and Provincetown.
This morning we visit the Mayflower II and explore a reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World, before visiting Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed. We then cross Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod, known for its temperate climate and scenic beauty. Afterwards we drive the length of the peninsula 'arm' to Provincetown, savouring views of Cape Cod National Seashore along the way. There's plenty of free time to wander through Provincetown, a lively resort and artist colony.
Day 5: Plymouth - Boston - Ogunquit. Included sightseeing.
Boston, the 'Cradle of American Liberty, has numerous impressive landmarks which reflect the role the city has played in the history of the United States. Our included sightseeing tour with a local guide, will take you to many of the major sights, including Beacon Hill, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere signalled the arrival of British troops), Boston Common and the Public Gardens. There's then plenty of free time to explore the city at your own pace. Maybe visit one of the city's excellent museums, which include the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science or the New England Aquarium. Next we travel to the beautiful oceanfront village of Ogunquit, a haven for writers and artists. In the evening, there's a chance to sample the delicious local fare on our optional lobster bake excursion, including steamed clams, Maine lobster and juicy corn-on-the-cob.
Day 6: Ogunquit - Lake Winnipesaukee cruise - Shelburne.
Today marvel at New England's autumn splendour as we head north-west through forests ablaze with colour to Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the region's largest and most beautiful stretches of water. Enjoy a cruise across this island-studded lake aboard the historic MS Mount Washington from Wolfeboro to the lake resort of Weirs Beach. Your overnight is in Shelburne, where you have a free evening.
Day 7: Shelburne - Wildcat Mountain - Montpelier - Burlington.
This morning we travel to North Conway and Wildcat Mountain. You might choose to board a chairlift for an optional ride to the summit, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and as far north as Quebec. Travelling through glorious rolling countryside, carpeted with colourful autumnal forests, we continue across New Hampshire. Next it's on to Vermont, where the birch, oak and maple leaves form a brilliant kaleidoscope of yellows, browns, oranges and reds. After a stop in Montpelier, Vermont's picturesque capital city, we visit a nearby maple syrup farm. Next we visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill which is one of the top producers of Fresh Apple Cider in all of New England. See how cider is made, take time to wander through the store and sample many of the other goodies produced there. Overnight in Burlington.
Day 8: Burlington - Lake Champlain - Lake Placid.
This morning we drive to the shores of Lake Champlain and board the ferry for the scenic crossing into the state of New York. Driving through the rugged foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, we reach the village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Day 9: Lake Placid - Saratoga - Albany.
This morning time to explore on your own. Perhaps some souvenir shopping on Main Street, enjoy a leisurely stroll along Mirror Lake, or visit the Olympic Skating Center where you can watch future Olympic athletes train. A late lunch in Saratoga, the historic city in Upstate, New York. An orientation tour shows off the beautiful Victorian estates and downtown with tree-lined streets and one-of-a-kind boutiques. There is time to explore Saratoga's charming downtown with its Victorian buildings. Overnight in the historic Capital of New York State - Albany.
Day 10: Albany - New York - UK.
The final leg of the journey takes us south to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 11: Home landing in the UK.
Note: Chosen departure dates are historically the best dates to see the autumn foliage - weather permitting.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 4,400 ft.
Hotels On Tour
New York: Holiday Inn Manhattan; Plymouth: Radisson Hotel Plymouth; Ogunquit: Ogunquit River Plantation; Shelburne: Town & Country Motor Inn; Burlington: La Quinta Inn & Suites; Lake Placid: Comfort Inn on Lake Placid; Albany: Comfort Inn & Suites.
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