2010: NEW ENGLAND CHARM (8160)
9 days from Boston to Boston
Travel from Massachusetts and Maine to New Hampshire and Vermont getting to know the quaintness of New England-from coastal villages, harbors, and lighthouses to cobblestone streets, covered bridges, and dairy farms. Beautiful views are abundant from rocky coastlines to the fabulous White Mountains. Start your vacation in Boston with a sightseeing tour of Boston's significant landmarks and free time to explore Boston on your own. Follow the Atlantic Coast north to the historic maritime city of Portland, Maine, stopping first in picturesque Kennebunkport. Your sightseeing tour of Portland shows off the beautiful coastal region. From Portland, travel to Boothbay Harbor, a delightful coastal village that is the soul of Maine's coast. Discover its unique shops, eateries, and picture-perfect harbors. Next, travel to New Hampshire to see the scenic White Mountains, New England's greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Drive the renowned Kancamagus Highway and visit Dartmouth College. Then cross the border into Vermont for a visit to a living history museum, a working dairy farm, and a maple museum. Back in Massachusetts in the Cape Cod resort of Hyannis, enjoy time to explore on your own or to take a ferry to Nantucket Island, one of the most historic and scenic places in the world. On your way back to Boston, visit Plymouth and the Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle of the Pilgrims. What a way to end this truly charming New England experience. An unforgettable vacation!
HOTELS
Boston Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown (ST); Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Harbor Inn (ST); North Conway Holiday Inn Express (ST); Burlington La Quinta Inn & Suites (F) Hyannis Heritage House Hotel (F)
HOTELS
Boston Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown (ST); Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Harbor Inn (ST); North Conway Holiday Inn Express (ST); Burlington La Quinta Inn & Suites (F) Hyannis Heritage House Hotel (F)
Call (619) 265-1916 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8658180
- Tour Operator
- Cosmos
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Boston | Welcome to 'Bean Town!' Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. |
| Day 2 | Boston | Boston's numerous landmarks reflect the important part the city played in the history of the United States. Many of these sites are included on your guided morning tour: Faneuil Hall, Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled of the departure of British troops to Lexington), and Boston Common. The afternoon has been set aside for independent activities. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do and see. |
| Day 3 | Boothbay Harbor | Just north of Boston there's a glorious little corner of Maine where lobstermen still command the sea and where the time-warp charm of New England's Old World fishing villages takes us back to simpler times. Enjoy a visit to Kennebunkport, the summer retreat of many artists and writers who have found the picturesque setting conducive to creativity. Upon arrival in Portland, enjoy a city sightseeing tour that includes Portland Head Lighthouse, the popular landmark which first shone its light in 1791 shows off this beautiful coastal region. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Portland's famous Old Port Exchange. Afterward, continue to Boothbay Harbor, rich in history and your home for the next two nights. |
| Day 4 | Boothbay Harbor | A full day at leisure to discover why Boothbay Harbor is the soul of Maine's coast. Explore picturesque downtown Boothbay Harbor with its unique shops and handcrafted goods. Work up an appetite for this evening's optional lobster bake by taking a walk along the rocky shoreline. Perhaps an afternoon cruise past summer colonies, lighthouses, small islands, and sunbathing seals would be of interest. If you choose, relax dockside and watch the harbor bustling with fishing vessels and pleasure crafts in equal numbers-nothing beats the sight of the schooners heading in from an afternoon trip with their sails bathed in the rosy light of a spectacular sunset. Later tonight, join your fellow travelers for a delicious optional lobster dinner featuring the fresh native lobster for which coastal Maine is renowned. (B) |
| Day 5 | North Conway | This morning, visit the town of Freeport, the 'Birthplace of Maine' and home to L.L. Bean. Afterward, head to the fabulous White Mountains of New Hampshire. Admire the land of covered bridges, quaint towns, and forests noted for their foliage of contrasting colors in the fall. In Shelburne, explore on your own or join the optional tram ride up Wildcat Mountain. A brief stop in Jackson, New Hampshire, to photograph the Honeymoon Bridge before continuing to North Conway, known for its beauty and quaintness. (B) |
| Day 6 | Burlington | Depart for a beautiful drive along the renowned Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Hugging the Connecticut River, head south to Hanover, where you will see the Dartmouth College campus, one of the nation's eight prestigious Ivy League institutions. Cross the river into Vermont and look forward to two more sightseeing stops on the way to Burlington. First, visit the nearby BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM, a living museum of Vermont's rural past as well as a working dairy farm. End the day with a visit to Woodstock, a village noted for its well-preserved homes and charming village green. Our overnight is in Burlington, located on the shores of Lake Champlain and once home to patriot Ethan Allen. Tonight you may choose to visit Church Street in Burlington, often referred to as the 'Queen of Lake Champlain' and known for its quintessential charm and architectural beauty. |
| Day 7 | Hyannis | This morning begins with a view of Lake Champlain, situated in the Champlain Valley between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Afterward, stop in Montpelier, Vermont's picturesque capital city. Visit a nearby MAPLE SYRUP FARM before proceeding to Concord, New Hampshire's capital and financial center, for lunch. Continue to the Cape Cod resort town of Hyannis. This evening is at leisure for independent activities. |
| Day 8 | Hyannis | Today is free for independent activities. Take a ferry ride to Nantucket Island, one of the most unique, historic, and visually stunning places in the world. Originally a booming whaling port, Nantucket has been named a National Historic District and has architecturally changed little since the 17th century. Seaside cottages and old-fashioned lamps still line its streets. Sign on for a guided tour of the island or pick up a picnic lunch and rent a bike, a good way to discover Nantucket on your own. Walk the cobblestone streets and take in the boutique shops or explore the art galleries and museums. |
| Day 9 | Boston | This morning begins with a harbor cruise, which gives you the chance to see the famous Kennedy Compound. Afterward, leave Hyannis for Plymouth-where it all began. After a photo stop at Plymouth Rock, continue to PLIMOTH PLANTATION, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle. A stop at Boston Logan International Airport for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 4 pm. |
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Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
