Colours of the Fall
The Autumn leaves of New England provide the landscape colour for your 'Autumn leave' with a difference! Flame reds and fiery russets, rich golds and deep ochres blend into a breathtaking backdrop, hemming the shores of cool blue lakes, hugging the houses of Vermont villages and cloaking the foothills of the White Mountains. To this we add the bustle of historic Boston, the sports resort of Stowe, the beaches of Hyannis and a full day on Martha's Vineyard. A kaleidoscope tour in every sense.
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■ Boston City Tour ■ Plimoth Plantation ■ Hyannis ■ Ferry to Martha's Vineyard ■ Newport ■ Sturbridge ■ Stowe ■ The White Mountains ■ Kancamagus Highway ■ North Conway ■ Mt Washington Cog Railway
Day 1 - UK / Boston
Your Jetsave holiday begins with a non-stop flight from your chosen UK airport to Boston - where you are met
on arrival and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay. Relax on your first night and wake refreshed
for a busy day in the city.
Hotel: Midtown
Day 2 - Boston
A sightseeing tour this morning introduces you to the major highlights of historic Boston, following the
fascinating Freedom Trail which tracks the city’s landmarks of the American Revolution, visiting the Old
North Church, Faneuil Hall, and the Customs House, and including rather more recent attractions like the '
Cheers' bar on which the famous television series was based. The half-day tour comes to a close at Quincy
Market - where there are ample lunch opportunities. Your afternoon is at leisure to wander through the quaint
and crooked streets of this eminently strollable city. Or allow yourself a harbour view of Boston on a 1 hour cruise.
Day 3 - Boston / Hyannis, Cape Cod
We're travelling south this morning to the seascapes of Cape Cod. It's a relatively short journey but a huge
step back in time with our en-route stop at the Pilgrim's landing place of Plymouth Rock. With a short visit
to the 'living museum' of Plimoth Plantation, you will be struck by what a fascinating place Plymouth is, a
frozen date in time, its costumed 'inhabitants' using authentic artefacts and recreating the lives of pilgrims
in 1627. Our onward journey then takes us to Hyannis for a two night stay.
Hotel: Hyannis Harbour
Day 4 - Hyannis / Martha's Vineyard / Hyannis
We include a round-trip ferry boat journey today - for a full day of independent exploration on the fabulous island of
Martha's Vineyard. Once a place where wild grapes grew and later a prosperous harbour for whaling ships, this charming
isle is now a popular resort, with hiking and biking trails, beautiful beaches and enchanting little towns. Cooled by
salt sea breezes, its highlights include walking paths through the wildlife sanctuary, bustling Vineyard Haven - with
bags of shops and, a bike ride away, elegant Edgartown - home to the island's oldest house (the Vincent House Museum)
and sprinkled with pretty houses surrounded by picket fences, the historic homes of merchant ship captains.
Day 5 - Hyannis / Sturbridge
Swapping the grandeur of the ocean for the tranquillity of rural Massachusetts, we take off to witness the legendary
wealth of Newport, Rhode Island. In its Golden Age, this tempting town was the favoured resort of the famously rich -
the Vanderbilts and Astors among the owners of a line of luxury villas on the 10-mile ocean road. A second source of
pride in the town’s 100 year history is its long spell as the home port of the America’s Cup. After an interlude here,
we cut inland through pastoral scenes to Sturbridge for our overnight stay.
Hotel: Sturbridge Host Hotel Meals: B
Day 6 - Sturbridge / Stowe
A blacksmith, a bank, a cobbler's, a copper shop, and a water-powered sawmill are among the features of the optional
excursion to Old Sturbridge Village - a living-history museum created by collecting and restoring some 40 buildings,
brought here from around New England. Rise early to make time for this intriguing landmark before we journey north through
Massachusetts and Vermont, with rolling hills and rapid rivers, cool pools and cascades of colourful foliage forming
awesome panoramas. Close to the state's loftiest peak, the year-round sports resort of Stowe is our overnight
destination, with its lively cluster of rural cafes and restaurants.
Hotel: Mountaineer Inn
Day 7 - Stowe / North Conway
From Vermont's vast Mt. Mansfield State Forest, to New Hampshire's enthralling Mt. Washington, our route crosses the
state line - and some simply splendid scenery - as we travel east today. We'll call at Montpelier, Vermont's elegant
state capital, before heading for the White Mountain foothills, every turn in the road revealing a more ravishing picture of
Fall foliage...the silver bark of birch trees glinting in the sun, ambers, ochres and umbers in ancient oak forests, maples
splashing hillsides with impossibly scarlet hues. At the heart of all this is North Conway, where we spend the last two
nights of the tour.
Hotel: Grand North Conway
Day 8 - North Conway
Set by the Saco River, North Conway is surrounded by Mt. Washington Valley's hive of outdoor activities. Leisure time this
afternoon lets you enjoy the area at your own pace, perhaps enjoying a light-hearted light bite on Main Street. But first
there's a treat in store as we include a trip on the Mount Washington Cog Railway. An unmissable local attraction and an
unforgettable ride, this mountain-climbing steam train covers some of the steepest tracks in the world to take you on a
three-hour round trip journey through the White Mountains National Forest and sometimes through the cloud base. Keep your
fingers crossed for a clear day when you can see four states, Quebec and the Atlantic from the summit.
Day 9 - North Conway / Boston / UK
Make the most of your final hours in North Conway, perhaps browsing for last minute souvenirs, taking a walk out of town for
perfect photo perspectives, or maybe just relaxing before leaving for Boston. Your Tour Director will arrange transfer directly
to the airport in comfortable time for your overnight flight.
Day 10 - Return Landing
Morning arrival at your chosen UK airport - times vary.



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