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Fall Foliage Tour: Vermont to Massachusetts

with Boston extension

Duration: 8 or 10 days
Group size: 15-35
Reviews: 54

See New England at its most vibrant.

Mother Nature puts on a spectacular show every fall, when the eastern forests burst into red, orange, and yellow hues. That makes autumn the perfect season to explore New England’s time-honored landmarks. From the quintessential fare of Vermont to the colonial roots of Salem, take in the history and charm of the East Coast—all under a vibrant canopy of color.

Your tour package includes

7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
2 dinners with beer or wine
1 beer tasting
6 guided sightseeing tours

Included highlights

Ben & Jerry’s Factory
Trapp Family Lodge
Cabot Cheese Factory
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Kennebunkport

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Burlington, Vermont2 nights

Day 1: Travel day & arrival in Burlington

Welcome to Vermont! After arriving in Burlington, make your way to your hotel to get settled in.

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Vermont

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

An all-day foliage tour introduces you to Vermont’s delicious local fare and small towns.

• Pay a visit to the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier, Vermont's capital city

• Stop in Stowe to enjoy a guided tour of the Trapp Family Lodge with a member of the Von Trapp family

• Tour the Ben & Jerry’s Factory and enjoy samples of ice cream in Waterbury

• Taste local specialties at a maple sugar farm and the Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Later, end the day with your group at tonight’s welcome dinner.

North Conway, New Hampshire2 nights

Day 3: Transfer to North Conway, New Hampshire

Included meal: Breakfast

Travel east to New Hampshire today, taking in breathtaking scenery as you go.

• Learn about cheese making and try award-winning cheddar at the Cabot Cheese Factory

• Pass through the White Mountains, stopping at the Franconia Notch and the Old Man of the Mountain Memorial Park along the way

• Drive through the landscapes of the state’s most famous scenic byway, the Kancamagus Highway

Day 4: Mount Washington & foliage tour

Included meal: Breakfast

Make your way to Mount Washington, located in the beautiful White Mountains. Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway for a scenic train ride to the region’s highest summit. Then, take in the beautiful foliage and incredible vistas that the region is known for.

Maine Coast1 night

Day 5: Maine Coast via Portland & Kennebunkport

Included meal: Breakfast

Transfer to the coast of Maine by way of the state's picturesque Lakes District and Kennebunkport. Stop in Portland along the way, where your Tour Director introduces you to the city’s most interesting sites.

• Pass the Portland Observatory and Fort Allen Park

• Visit the Old Port neighborhood, filled with independent bookshops and quaint local boutiques

Later, enjoy a free evening on the Maine coast or add an excursion.

Portsmouth & Maine Coast Lobster Dinner

Excursion (additional cost)

Boston, Massachusetts2 nights

Day 6: Boston via Salem

Included meal: Breakfast

Stop in Salem, “Witch City,” to visit the famed House of Seven Gables. Later, arrive in Boston for a guided tour of one of the oldest cities in America.

• Sweep through 250 years of American history on the Freedom Trail

• Pass by Boston Common, Paul Revere’s House and the Old North Church

• View Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, and King’s Chapel

• Visit the Bunker Hill Monument and view the USS Constitution located in Charlestown Navy Yard

• End your tour in Harvard Square, where you’ll have free time to wander through the university’s campus

Day 7: Free day in Boston

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full free day in Boston or add an excursion.

Later this evening, celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner with your group.