Day 1 - Arrive Boston, Massachusetts

From country stores to covered bridges, and rugged coastlines to remarkable mountains, welcome to New England's back roads. We are pleased to offer this exciting adventure which showcases the best of New England. Your holiday begins with a stay in historic Boston.

Day 2 - Boston - Southern Vermont

A sightseeing tour of Boston features the Old South Meeting House, gathering place of patriots, the Public Gardens, the Old North Church, Beacon Hill, and the U.S.S. Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Later, stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace with its eclectic and tempting assortment of food and shops, before departing for Vermont, known as "The Green Mountain State." En route, you will pass traditional white steeple churches, quaint villages and tree covered mountainsides which in autumn are often ablaze with colour.

Breakfast & Dinner included.

Day 3 - Bennington - Southern Vermont

Enjoy the beauty of Vermont. First, explore the town of Bennington where you will see the gravesite of Robert Frost as well as the historic 306' stone obelisk known as the Bennington Battle Monument. Next, enjoy a highlight as you drive along the famed Molly Stark Trail, where every turn brings a breathtaking vista. Visit Hildene House, the stunning summer home of Abraham Lincoln's eldest son, whose historic home, gardens and farm are set on over 412 picturesque acres. This afternoon arrive at honoura Winery for a wine and cheese pairing, followed by dinner. Enjoy a presentation on this locally-owned winery's winemaking process – and sample wine during its aging stage to learn more about this fascinating industry.

Breakfast & Dinner included.

Day 4 - Southern Vermont - Burlington

This morning, journey to northern Vermont for a visit to the exceptional Shelburne Museum. This museum showcases a complex of 37 historic buildings, many of which were relocated from other parts of New England, which are now home to vast collections of fine and decorative art, paintings and folk sculptures. The afternoon is at leisure to explore vibrant Burlington.

Breakfast included.

Day 5 - Burlington - Stowe - Lincoln, New Hampshire

Watch apples transform into cider the old-fashioned way - using a rack and cloth press - during a trip to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. A visit and tour of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory teaches you about the ice cream process and ends with a delicious sample of their sweet treats. Next, enjoy a short visit to Stowe, a quintessential New England town, where you will have time to explore. You then journey through the lovely New England countryside to New Hampshire, your home for the next two nights.

Breakfast & Dinner included

Day 6 - Lincoln - North Conway - Lincoln

This morning you depart for a full day of sightseeing in the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire. You will take the Kancamagus Highway, recently declared a Scenic Byway by the U.S. Forest Service, to North Conway where you can stroll through the quaint village before returning to Lincoln. This afternoon, visit the Rocks Estate, home to the North Country Conservation & Education centre. Tour the farm and learn about the history and importance of maple sugaring in the region, including a visit to a virtual tap room.

Breakfast included

Day 7 - Lincoln - Boothbay Harbour, Maine

Depart New Hampshire for Maine, arriving in beautiful Boothbay harbour, the "boating capital of New England." You will view the rugged coastline while on a drive along picturesque Ocean Point Road. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure…perhaps you will stroll through this quaint town or just relax at your hotel. Later tonight, join your fellow travellers for a very special farewell dinner featuring the fresh native lobster for which coastal Maine is renowned.

Breakfast & Dinner included

Day 8 - Boothbay Harbor - Kennebunkport - Boston, MA - Depart for home

Today you travell through the seaside community of Kennebunkport, along spectacular Ocean Drive. See Walker’s Point, former President George Bush’s summer home, which is situated on a rocky promontory, before returning to the Boston airport. The many pleasant memories of your New England Back Roads adventure will last a lifetime. Onward journey to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Breakfast included

Day 9 - Arrive UK

Hotels Used:

Day 1 - Boston area hotel, Massachusetts
Day 2-3 - Stratton or Springfield area hotel, Vermont
Day 4 - Hampton Inn, Burlington, Vermont
Day 5-6 - The Mountain Club at Loon, or the River Grees Resort Hotel, Lincoln, New Hampshire
Day 7 - Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor, or the Eastland Park, Portland, Maine
Day 8 - In flight