Overview
Head inland to the rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire where you’ll discover classic covered bridges, quaint towns, and forests bursting with seasonal colors. You’ll drive along New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Scenic Byway through the fragrant pine and colorful deciduous woodlands of Franconia Notch and White Mountain National Forest. Be enthralled with the kaleidoscope of fall colors of birch, beech, and maple trees on your way to Vermont where you’ll visit a sugarhouse in Montpelier that’s been producing maple syrup for eight generations! Travel to Woodstock where you’ll spend time at Billings Farm & Museum, an outdoor history museum and dairy farm.
Continue on to Quechee Gorge State Park, Vermont’s ‘Little Grand Canyon’, to take in views of breathtaking Quechee Gorge. Then see historic Plymouth Rock where the pilgrims on the Mayflower landed in 1620. Spend two nights in Hyannis on Cape Cod including a day trip to the tip of the Cape to explore the picturesque coastal community of Provincetown with its rich maritime heritage, weathered cottages, and vibrant art scene. You’ll return to Boston for guided sightseeing that includes tracing the steps of Paul Revere near the Old North Church, seeing Boston Common, the old State House, and other locations that are significant to U.S. history along Boston’s Freedom Trail. From colorful American history to colorful fall scenery beyond compare, this New England vacation is a trip to create memories for all seasons!
9 Days
Boston
Boston
Classic
3 - 3.5 Star
Affordable
5-99 Years
50
Fully Guided
Itinerary
Welcome to New England! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
Head north into Maine, famous for its beautiful coastal region, its legendary lighthouses and lobster industry. Stop in the historic maritime city of Portland and enjoy an included city sightseeing tour. See the famous Old Port waterfront with its cobblestone streets lined with working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Continue northeast via Bangor, to Bar Harbor, a popular seaside resort and gateway to Acadia National Park. (CB)
Bar Harbor is situated on Mount Desert Island, home of ruggedly beautiful Acadia National Park. Drive through woodlands, past beaver lodges, rocky beaches, and rounded mountains to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, enjoying panoramic views along the way. At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the East Coast and one of the first to see the sunrise.
Your afternoon is free to explore the quaint village of Bar Harbor on your own. Perhaps walk the Shore Path, or visit the shops, galleries, and boutiques that line the streets. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing and dining. (CB)
Explore the roads less traveled of inland Maine, past pristine farmland with stone walls that mark centuries-old farms, blueberry barrens, peacefully still lakes, and forests noted for their vivid colors during the autumn. Stop to enjoy the small-town hospitality in Farmington, settled by veterans of the American Revolution. Overnight in North Conway. (CB)
Today, you are greeted with picture postcard views of New Hampshire's charming rivers as you drive along Kancamagus Scenic Byway, renowned for its fall leaf viewing. The “Kanc,” as the locals call it, remains unspoiled by homes or service stations for its entire length. A drive through White Mountain National Forest brings you to the spectacular mountain pass, Franconia Notch. Continue on and visit an eighth-generation sugarhouse and learn about traditional maple sugaring before ending the day in Montpelier, the capital city of Vermont. (B)
This morning visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Then explore Vermont's rural heritage at Billings Farm & Museum, a living museum and working dairy farm, home to a famous herd of dairy cows. Travel to Quechee Gorge State Park, Vermont's little Grand Canyon, and marvel at the views. Then return to simpler times with a visit to the charming Vermont Country Store in Rockingham. End today with an overnight in North Adams, a town nestled in the beautiful Berkshires. (B)
Drive across Massachusetts today to Plymouth, the first landing place of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620 and see Plymouth Rock. Then cross the Cape Cod Canal, the widest sea-level canal in the world, on your way to the town of Hyannis, on the Cape Cod peninsula. Hyannis is known internationally as the “All-American City” and where you will find the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, award-winning restaurants, and quaint storefronts.
Today, drive the arm of the Cape, to the old whaling port of Provincetown. This eclectic seaside town is a tiny haven often referred to as “Land's End.” Stroll MacMillan Pier with its fishing boats and craft shacks, browse the colorful shops of Commercial Street, or dig into a lobster roll, a delicious Portuguese pastry, or some tasty fried clams. There's also time to kick up your wheels on an optional Sand Dune tour in National Seashore Park. Return to Hyannis, where the remainder of your day and evening are free for independent activities.
Depart this morning for Boston. Upon arrival, your guided tour focuses on the city's most prominent landmarks. See the historic sights of the Freedom Trail like Boston Common, the Old State House, the Old North Church where two lanterns were hung on the night of Paul Revere's famous ride, and Faneuil Hall. Have time to browse in Quincy Market and dig into a bowl of famous New England Clam Chowder.
Then head to Boston Logan International Airport for those with homebound flights (please schedule flights after 3:30 p.m). You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Boston further.
Trip Inclusions
- Orientation tours of Portland and Hyannis
- Entrance fee and guided sightseeing in Acadia National Park and Quechee Gorge State Park
- Kancamagus Scenic Byway Drive
- Admittance to Bragg Farm Maple Sugarhouse
- Admittance to Billings Farm & Museum
- Stop at Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II
- Excursion to Provincetown
- Guided city sightseeing in Boston
- The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available)
- 5 Breakfasts
- Boston: Studio Allston Hotel (First-Class)
- Bar Harbor: Acadia Inn (First-Class)
- North Conway: Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Montpelier: Comfort Inn & Suites Montpelier-Berlin (Superior Tourist-Class)
- North Adams: Hotel Downstreet North Adams (Moderate First-Class)
- Hyannis: Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Enjoy the fall colors of New England (if Mother Nature permits).
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Trip Reviews (8)
If the foliage is not in place, and unless you are interested in hunting or fishing, I would not recommend these states as a travel destination. Bar Harbour, where we spent two nights, was very interesting but other towns like Bangor, Smithfield and Battleboro do not seem to have much for the tourist. Newport in Rhode Island was well worth the visit. The tour finished in Boston where the traffic seems to be in semi-permanent gridlock. A 1 1/2 hour city tour in the bus was not satisfactory. A step-on guide talked on but it was difficult to see out of the bus - one needs an open-top bus for such a tour. I would prefer to have this activity deleted and finish earlier.
Many, many thanks to Hannah at Global Journeys who arranged our tour including extensions and to Doris an absolutely professional read more and competent Tour Director on tour 8100 and to Bruce - the calm, efficient, safe and professional Driver on our road trip. Thank you Cosmos & Global Journeys - we'll be back!
It's been such a pleasure to book my 4th overseas tour with Cosmos and this is also my 3rd connection with Global Journeys. And I highly recommend the tours with them. Attached photo was taken in Mirror Lake, located in Lake Placid. It's one of the highlights in my tour.
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