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Tour Code: AEE
Tour Length: 8 days
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FALL FOLIAGE GETAWAY W/ BOSTON EXTENSION
Day 1 - Boston. Welcome to "Bean Town!" This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR) Day 2 - Boston'Stockbridge - Berkshire Mountains. Your morning tour of Boston highlights the historic sites near Boston Common, Old State House, Old North Church, and the Freedom Trail. Depart Boston for DEERFIELD, a National Historic District. The town was an outpost of English Colonial civilization. Enjoy lunch at the historic Deerfield Inn, a classic country inn built in 1884. Travel through valleys of unspoiled New England villages to Stockbridge. Here visit the NORMAN ROCKWELL STUDIO AND MUSEUM, housing a large collection of works by one of America's favorite artists. Your overnight hotel is nestled in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains in North Adams. (B,L) Day 3 - Berkshire Mountains'Stowe. Head north to Stowe. Visit nearby SHELBURNE HERITAGE PARK, a fascinating, 45-acre outdoor museum depicting early New England life. Afterward, a wonderful treat in store - visit famous BEN & JERRY'S Ice Cream Factory, nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, for a guided tour. Overnight in Stowe, a favorite mountain resort. (B,D) Day 4 - Stowe - North Conway. This morning, visit a MAPLE SYRUP FARM. Next, a special lunch is in store for you at the TRAPP FAMILY LODGE which is still owned and operated by the Trapp Family made famous by "The Sound of Music."After a break in Montpelier, Vermont's capital, head for New Hampshire's White Mountains. Enjoy some time at leisure this afternoon, perhaps for shopping at New England's premier outlets. (B,L) Day 5 - North Conway - Portland" Kennebunkport. At Pinkham Notch, board the Wildcat Mountain GONDOLA for a thrilling ride to the 4,397-foot summit. Also enjoy a presentation on the RAVEN INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM and local wildlife. Then travel through the densely wooded, lake-strewn landscape of Maine to Portland, one of New England's most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland's Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Early afternoon arrival in Kennebunkport, with time to explore the quaint shops and galleries of Dock Square. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) Day 6 - Kennebunkport - Boston. A scenic drive along the rocky coastline of Maine to Massachusetts with a call at Salem, infamous for the largest witch hunt in American history. You - ll have time to visit the many historic landmarks. Check into your Boston hotel. Evening is free. (B) Day 7 - Boston. Today is free to explore Boston at your leisure. Or, perhaps join an optional Old Town Trolley Tour, a fully narrated, 100-minute tour that lets you experience all Boston has to offer while boarding and reboarding at conveniently located stops throughout the city. (B) Day 8 - Boston. The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Boston's Logan Airport. (B) |
