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8-Nights Classic Fall Foliage from $5,139
Globus
OFFER ID 1666103
Fall in love with Autumn in New England-from Boston to Bar Harbor and beyond as the season heralds its finest colors and cherished traditions. Feast your eyes on the world’s largest collection of Rockwell originals at the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum in Stockbridge. Yet no palette is as bright as the fiery leaves of the oaks, poplars, and maples that line the striking Maine coastline, adorn the rocky headlands of Acadia National Park, and shelter the quaint, covered-bridge countryside of Vermont and New Hampshire. This is leaf peeping and sightseeing at its absolute finest from Massachusetts to Maine and much more in store. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Newport so you can plan your day your way.
8 nights from $5,139 per person
Classic Fall Foliage
Day 1ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Welcome to Beantown! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2BOSTON–PORTLAND, MAINE–BAR HARBORSea Treasure Head north through New Hampshire and into Maine for Portland, one of New England’s most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s Old Port Exchange, lined with boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, Maine’s oldest summer resort. Enjoy the tastes of Maine for dinner tonight with a traditional [LF] lobster bake. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Savor the culinary traditions of the Atlantic seaports with a lobster-bake dinner in historic Bar Harbor, featuring Maine lobster (or chicken, or steak), potatoes, and fresh corn-on-the-cob. Delicious!
Day 3BAR HARBOR. EXCURSION TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Atlantic Adventures Visit stunning Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond. Discover the unique sounds of the waves at Thunder Hole and take in the majestic views from Otter Point. Walk on a historic carriage road alongside peaceful ponds and lush forests. Continue to Agamont Park in Bar Harbor and enjoy free time this evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
RUSTIC ROADS Carriage roads were added to Acadia National Park by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. for people and horses to travel through nature in a serene environment, free of automobiles. Forty-five miles of paths weave around the mountains and valleys of the park and are still motor-free.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Bar Harbor with a walk on the Bar Harbor Shore Path, visit to the Bar Harbor Whale Museum, or consider a guided bike ride. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your free time, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips.
Day 4BAR HARBOR–NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE Naturally Beautiful New England Back to the mainland and west through Maine for vistas of sparkling lakes and forests. Then, on to New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Later, enjoy the [LF] Raven Interpretive Program with a Local Naturalist. Free time this evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
WILD & WONDERFUL Travel through New England’s great White Mountains including the unique topography and wildlife on your way to New Hampshire’s Raven Interpretive Program site. Join a Local Naturalist to hear the fascinating stories about the unique environs of northern New England and the wealth of local wildlife here.
Day 5NORTH CONWAY–WOODSTOCK, VERMONT–STRATTON Spectacular Sights & Bites Visit an iconic covered bridge and take photos of the classic New England fall colors. Then, enjoy lunch at Franconia State Park, a top New England spot for leaf peeping. Continue on a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch and along the renowned Kancamagus Highway. Hugging the Connecticut River, cross into Vermont and visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Visit Billings Farm & Museum. Continue to Stratton Mountain Lodge in the Green Mountain National Forest. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOCAL TRADITIONS Visit beautiful Billings Farm & Museum for a glimpse into Vermont’s rural traditions of the past. You’ll witness life on a working dairy farm and enjoy a locally made treat to make your visit even sweeter!
Day 6STRATTON–STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS–STURBRIDGE Classic Americana Journey south to Stockbridge in the Berkshire Mountains for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum, housing a large collection of works by one of America’s most iconic artists. Continue to Sturbridge for dinner at a local restaurant and an overnight stay at the [LF] Publick House Historic Inn. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy an overnight at the Publick House Historic Inn, with American colonial architecture and historic New England atmosphere that has maintained its 18th-century ambiance with modern comforts. The inn is a member of the Historic Hotels of America with a rich history dating back to the American Revolution.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Perhaps no other American artist has captured the time in which he lived than Norman Rockwell. His paintings of American life bear the strokes of a simpler life that evoke deep emotion by those who view it. Capture the illustrations of Americana with a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum and experience moments of American life preserved for future generations.
Day 7STURBRIDGE–MYSTIC SEAPORT, CONNECTICUT–NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Into the Mystic After a leisurely morning, visit Mystic Seaport Museum, a living testament to life in the 1800s and the traditions of this New England coastal village on the bracing Mystic Seaport. Learn about whaling life and seafarer tales of old with a fascinating look at life on the New England coast. On to Rhode Island, the “Ocean State” for a free evening. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
Explore more in Newport! Newport is a charming coastal city with glamorous yachts, a rugged coastline and Gilded Age mansions. Newport was a critical Colonial Era port city and played a significant role in the American Revolution, as it was occupied by the British for three years. Discover life in Newport today with a sunset stroll on the Cliff Walk or enjoy a lobster roll on the waterfront.
Day 8NEWPORT Spend your day your way in Newport Today, enjoy a Newport orientation tour and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, Ocean Drive, and St. Mary’s Church. Then explore more of Newport with your choice of included Globus Choice excurions.
Day 9NEWPORT–BOSTONBoston’s Bold History Depart this morning for Boston. Take a guided walking tour of the city’s highlights. After a transfer to the airport for departing guests, the motorcoach continues downtown to the tour hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport after 3:30 pm. Want to explore more of Boston on your own? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Listen, my children, and you shall hear about the midnight ride of Paul Revere! Take a guided walking tour of the legendary landmarks of Boston. Here, in the cradle of liberty, you’ll walk in the iconic footsteps of American forefathers along the Boston Common, the Old State House, Old North Church (where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride), Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall - with the opportunity to browse in Quincy Market.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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