Overview
This is a comprehensive itinerary featuring the history and sights of Boston as well as Ethan Allen’s Green Mountains of Vermont. You’ll ride the trains, sample Ice Cream and cider before motoring into New Hampshire. Where with a clear sky atop Mt Washington you may be able to see each of the four States through which you travel. You will spend significant time in Maine learning about Lobsters and Lighthouses.
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Bus Tour from Boston through Maine
Countries: Untied States
When
Departure: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Return: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Pricing & Inclusions
ITINERARY
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Upon arrival in Boston, transportation will be provided, by car or van, from Logan airport to your hotel.
TWO NIGHTS IN BOSTON Experience style and elegance at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf, where the harbor comes to life with a location on the harbor and ease of access to famed landmarks including Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Freedom Trail. Dinner is included tonight at the hotel.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
GUIDED TOUR OF BOSTON This morning, your motorcoach, that will stay with you for the next seven days, will meet you at your hotel to begin a guided tour of Boston. Boston is a wonderful city with beautiful neighborhoods, history, and Old World charm. Visit Beacon Hill, known for its architecture, cobble stone streets, elegant townhouses and 19th century gas lamps. The Victorian Back Bay boasts lovely churches, the Public Garden, Swan Boats, "Cheers", boutiques, galleries, museums and colleges. Explore Revolutionary Boston as you follow the footsteps of our Puritan founders along the Freedom Trail!
FANEUIL HALL & QUINCY MARKET Next, stroll through and browse the shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Market. This location is synonymous with world-class street performers showing off unimaginable acts of juggling, acrobatics and more for throngs of tourists and locals who gather to watch. The street performances that visitors have come to identify with Faneuil Hall were born with the Marketplace’s historic revitalization, and have been going strong since 1976.You will also have time to enjoy lunch on own.
JOHN F KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY TOUR This afternoon, tour the John F Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. Relive the powerful story of the Kennedy years. In three theaters, period settings, and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, you will enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a “first-hand” experience of John F. Kennedy’s life, legacy, and leadership.
DINNER AT CHEERS You’ve seen the TV Show. You know and love the characters. Now experience the Boston pub that inspired it all – Cheers on Beacon Hill, previously known as the Bull & Finch Pub. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, Cheers Beacon Hill became the original inspiration for the setting of the TV show Cheers. Dinner is included tonight at Cheers!! (B,D) (75 miles)
Friday, September 18, 2020
QUECHEE GORGE VILLAGE Today you travel into Vermont and visit Quechee Gorge, known as "Vermont's Little Grand Canyon", and one of New England's most popular natural wonders. You will have some free time for shopping and lunch on your own while there.
BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM FACTORY A visit to Vermont would not be complete without a visit to Ben & Jerry's. You will be able to dig into any of their euphoric ice cream flavors, tour the factory and spend time in the world class gift shop.
OVERNIGHT AT THE TRAPP FAMILY LODGE You will arrive in the late afternoon at the world famous Trapp Family Lodge. Nestled in the Green Mountains; this alpine lodge features deluxe accommodations combining the charm of Vermont with the sophistication of Austria. Upon arrival take a guided tour of the lodge before dinner.
DINNER AT THE LODGE Enjoy a 3-course dinner this evening in the lodge’s country-elegant dining room. (B,D) (207 miles)
Saturday, September 19, 2020
COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL Visit New England's largest cider mill. Learn about cider-making and enjoy samples of cider and other Vermont food products. Don't forget to stop by the full bakery featuring pies, turnovers pumpkin rolls and other treats.
MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY Experience a sense of adventure and history on the Cog Railway's 3-hour round-trip to the top of Mount Washington. This scenic train ride allows visitors to take in the spectacular panoramic view, spanning the White Mountains of New Hampshire and all of the Northeastern United States
GRAND HOTEL, NORTH CONWAY, NH Located in the heart of the White Mountains and directly at Settlers Green Outlets, you will wake up to mountain views at the Grand Hotel in North Conway.
BUFFET DINNER Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner tonight at the hotel. (B,D) (106 miles)
Sunday, September 20, 2020
CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD Enjoy first-class seats on an old-fashioned railroading experience as you journey on historic rail routes in vintage passenger cars from an 1874 train station in North Conway Village, NH. You will travel south past the Moat Mountain Range and parallel Route 16 before passing through farmlands and crossing Moat Brook, the Saco and Swift Rivers on the way to Conway. Here, you can watch the powerful locomotive “run around” the train in preparation of the return trip.
TWO NIGHTS IN BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE Located directly on the waterfront, the Boothbay Harbor Inn offers picturesque views of the harbor combined with a convenient location next to the famous wooden footbridge. Just a short walk will take you to the harbor’s many shops, galleries, restaurants and boating activities.
DOWN EAST LOBSTER BAKE Tonight take part in a real old-fashioned Down East Style Lobster bake with all the fixings. Everyone will get clam chowder, a steamed lobster with steamed clams, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and blueberry cake. (Steak or chicken is available for those who do not wish to have lobster and clams.) (B,D) (125 miles)
Monday, September 21, 2020
TOUR OCEAN POINT & BOAT CRUISE After a full breakfast at the hotel, tour Ocean Point, one of the most scenic spots along the rock bound coast of Maine. In the afternoon, depart for a two-hour boat cruise of Boothbay Harbor and the neighboring islands. Be sure to bring your camera. This is some of the most photographed coastal scenery to be found anywhere!
FREE TIME IN BOOTHBAY HARBOR This afternoon you will have some free time for shopping and sightseeing on your own in Boothbay Harbor. Explore the antique shops, boutiques, clothing stores, jewelry shops, and art galleries of Boothbay Harbor.
DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT This evening you will enjoy dinner in the Inn's waterfront dining room before Cabaret style entertainment in the lobby. (B,D) (50 miles)
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
L.L. BEAN FLAGSHIP STORE & OUTLET L.L.Bean was founded in 1912 by its namesake, avid hunter and fisherman Leon Leonwood Bean in Freeport, Maine. The company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. Stop and visit the Flagship Store and just across the street is the Outlet Store. Spend time having lunch on your own at the store's cafe.
GUIDED TOUR OF PORTLAND Tour Portland, Maine's largest city-by-the-sea. You’ll see views of sea captain houses and the elegant Victoria Mansion as you drive through historic neighborhoods overlooking the islands of Casco Bay in Portland Harbor. Your four-hour tour includes a stop at Portland Head Light. This historic landmark is the most photographed lighthouse in America. On your tour, also visit the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Bug Light Park, home to Portland Breakwater Lighthouse and the Liberty Ship Memorial.
OVERNIGHT IN REVERE, MA Enjoy an overnight stay at the Four Points by Sheraton in Revere, Massachusetts. A relaxing dinner is included upon your arrival.
JOHN ADAMS TODAY This evening, "Meet John Adams - A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President," John Adams talks about his life and times in a humorous and inspiring performance and discusses among many other incidents in Adams' life, the Boston Massacre Trial of 1770 where Adams defended 14 British soldiers charged with murder for firing into a mob of 500 Bostonians, killing six of them. This case was the first time in a Colonial court where the judge instructed the jury that you cannot convict unless you are convinced of the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." (B,D) (200 miles)
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
BREAKFAST After breakfast at the hotel, shuttle service is provided by the hotel to Logan airport where you meet your return flights home.
