Itinerary
- Day 1
Boston
You'll arrive in Boston this afternoon. Your tour director will be available later to answer questions about the week ahead and help you settle in.
- Day 2
Boston to Bar Harbor
Head north into Maine's coastal region, stopping in Portland for a city tour of the Old Port waterfront with its cobblestone streets and working fishing wharves. Continue northeast to Bar Harbor, a seaside resort town and gateway to Acadia National Park. This evening you'll have a lobster bake with steamed mussels, Maine lobster, and corn on the cob.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Portland city sightseeing tour
- View Portland's Old Port waterfront with working fishing wharves
Optional Activities
- Lobster bake featuring steamed mussels, Maine lobster, and corn on the cob
Landmarks/POIs Portland Old Port Acadia National Park - Day 3
Bar Harbor
Spend the day in Acadia National Park with a scenic drive past beaver lodges, rocky beaches, and rounded mountains. You'll take the mountain road up Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Atlantic Coast. The afternoon is yours to explore Bar Harbor's village, walk the Shore Path, take a nature cruise, or check out shops and galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Acadia National Park sightseeing tour
- Drive to Cadillac Mountain summit
Optional Activities
- Walk the Shore Path
- Nature cruise
- Browse shops, galleries, and boutiques in Bar Harbor
Landmarks/POIs Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain - Day 4
Bar Harbor to Newry
Drive through inland Maine past farmland, blueberry barrens, and forests with fall colors. Stop in Farmington to learn about small-town New England hospitality and the area's settlement by American Revolution veterans. Head to Sunday River Resort in the afternoon for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Farmington, Maine - Day 5
Newry to Burlington
Travel through New Hampshire's Kancamagus Scenic Byway, a 34-mile route without homes or service stations that's popular for fall foliage. Pass through White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch. Later, visit Vermont's oldest sugarhouse in Montpelier before ending the day in Burlington on Lake Champlain's shores.
Included Activities
- Visit Vermont's oldest sugarhouse in Montpelier
Landmarks/POIs Kancamagus Scenic Byway White Mountain National Forest Franconia Notch - Day 6
Stowe to Brattleboro
Start in Woodstock with its village green that feels like 19th-century New England. You'll explore Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and living history site. Stop at Quechee Gorge State Park to see the scenic gorge, then visit the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham before heading to Brattleboro for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Billings Farm & Museum
- Stop at Quechee Gorge State Park for a photo opportunity
Optional Activities
- Visit Woodstock village green
- Browse Vermont Country Store in Rockingham
Landmarks/POIs Woodstock Village Green Billings Farm & Museum Quechee Gorge State Park Vermont Country Store - Day 7
Brattleboro to Hyannis
Drive across Massachusetts and cross the Cape Cod Canal to reach Hyannis on Cape Cod. This 'All-American City' is home to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, restaurants, and shops. You'll have time to walk around and get familiar with the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
- Explore award-winning restaurants and quaint storefronts
Landmarks/POIs John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum - Day 8
Hyannis to Provincetown and Return
Head to Provincetown, where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620. Walk MacMillan Pier with its fishing boats and craft shacks, browse shops on Commercial Street, and grab a lobster roll, Portuguese pastry, or clam chowder. Return to Hyannis later, where the rest of your time is free to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll MacMillan Pier
- Browse shops on Commercial Street
- Dine on lobster roll, Portuguese pastry, or clam chowder
Landmarks/POIs Provincetown MacMillan Pier - Day 9
Hyannis to Boston
Depart for Boston this morning. After you arrive, you'll have a guided tour of the city's landmarks. You'll see Freedom Trail sights including Boston Common, Old State House, Old North Church where lanterns were hung during Paul Revere's ride, and Faneuil Hall with time to browse Quincy Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boston sightseeing tour
- See Freedom Trail historic sights
- Visit Boston Common
- See Old State House
- See Old North Church
- Visit Faneuil Hall and browse Quincy Market
Landmarks/POIs Freedom Trail Boston Common Old State House Old North Church Faneuil Hall Quincy Market
