Best of New England

Eastern USA Escorted Coach Tour Package

(7 days/6 nights - begins and ends in Boston) 

Day 01 - Sat: Boston Arrival 
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. Hotel: Marriott Quincy 

Day 02 - Sun: Boston - The Berkshires (Springfield, MA) 
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, then enjoy some leisure time on your own, perhaps to browse in the shops of Quincy Market. This afternoon, head for The Berkshires, one of the state's most picturesque regions. Here you can take an optional tour of Hancock Shaker Village. Hotel: Comfort Inn 

Day 03 - Mon: The Berkshires - Green Mountains - Rutland 
After a morning stop in Bennington, travel through the dense hardwood forests of Vermont's Green Mountains. Visit the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site where you have the opportunity to taste locally produced cheeses at a superbly restored New England historic site. Continue to Woodstock, the New England village that has been called 'the prettiest small town in America', replete with white church steeples and covered bridges. First settled in 1768, Woodstock still possesses the quaint charm and authentic character of American antiquity. Overnight in Rutland. Hotel: Best Western Inn and Suites 

Day 04 - Tue: Rutland - Green Mountains - Lake Champlain (Burlington) 
Journey today through the elegant little villages that dot the valleys surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Green Mountains. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Texas Falls, then indulge your sweet tooth during an afternoon tour of Ben & Jerry's homemade ice cream factory. Continue to Lake Champlain, where you may take an optional evening dinner cruise on the lake. Hotel: Holiday Inn Lake Champlain 

Day 05 - Wed: Lake Champlain - Gorham or Littleton 
This morning take a visit to Shelburne Museum, a 45 acre site including historic homes, a steamboat, and museum collections of American and Impressionist works. This afternoon, tour a cider mill and maple syrup farm. Vermont is world-famous for its maple syrup. Hotel: Town and Country Inn 

Day 06 - Thu: Gorham - White Mountains - Portland, (Maine) 
Travel today along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, the spectacular route through New Hampshire's White Mountains, as it winds its way through verdant forests, old logging roads, and Native American hunting paths. This is one of the world's most celebrated and sought-after autumn leaves watching spots, but vestiges of the glorious spectrum of color are present year-round. This afternoon head to Portland, Maine, perched on a peninsula. The evening is at leisure to enjoy this waterfront town. Hotel: Fairfield Inn by Marriott 

Day 07 - Fri: Portland, (Maine) - Portsmouth - Salem - Boston 
Depart Portland and make a stop in Kennebunkport. Continue to Portsmouth, the oldest community in New Hampshire, known for its thriving fishing community and historic buildings. Wind along the coast and make a stop at Cape Neddick's Lighthouse. Then travel to Salem, famous for its witchcraft trials of the 17th century. Return to Boston this afternoon by approximately 16:00 hours..

Prices

Hotels as stated   Jul & Aug 07 departures From £518 Sep & Oct 07 departures From £588  Prices are per person based on two sharing, a twin or double room on a room only basis.  Flights NOT included.

Departures 2007

28 Jul 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 13 Oct

Tour Includes

Accommodations & transportation throughout State and local taxes  All American Picnic Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour Maple Syrup Farm Tour Entrance Fees where stated

Tour Excludes

Meals except where stated Airport transfers Excursions & entrance fees except where stated.