NORTH EAST SELF-DRIVE TOUR
11 night self-drive tour from £ 2099pp by car from £ 2149pp by motorhome
BY CAR OR MOTORHOME
BEST OF NEW ENGLAND
11 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
scenic landscapes at every turn • great insight to the region • option to tour by car or motorhome
DAY 1 Fly to Boston On arrival collect your car and proceed to your hotel .
DAY 2 Boston
Spend the day exploring one of the oldest cities in the USA . We recommend a walk along the Freedom Trail which starts at Boston Common and passes 16 of the city ’ s historic landmarks ; alternatively visit Quincy Market to browse the stalls or perhaps visit the Tea Party Ships and Museum where you can re-enact throwing tea overboard .
DAY 3 Boston / Kennebunkport
Head north towards Salem , site of the infamous witch trials . Continue along the coast to the charming harbour towns of Gloucester and Rockport as well as the old-time seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth . Cross into Maine and to the popular resort of Kennebunkport , a haven for writers and artists ( 90 miles ).
DAY 4 Kennebunkport / Bar Harbor
Enjoy a leisurely drive along the beautiful Maine coast to Bar Harbor passing through quaint fishing villages where fisherman mark their grounds with colourful buoys . Be sure to stop and soak up the scenery , or feast on some lobster or try a cup of clam chowder ( 210 miles ).
DAY 5 Acadia National Park
Explore Acadia National Park , one of the country ’ s oldest and most beautiful national parks . Admire soaring peaks , dramatic glacier-carved valleys , clear lakes and the rugged shoreline with the only true fjord on the US Atlantic coast . Witness the area ’ s natural wonders from Park Loop Road or drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain , at 1,530 feet , the highest point on the US Atlantic seaboard .
DAY 6 Bar Harbor / White Mountains
Head inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountain , the “ rooftop of New England ”, a landscape dotted with historic villages , pristine forests , enchanting covered bridges and breathtaking views ( 230 miles ).
DAY 7 White Mountains / Stowe
Traverse the White Mountains that divide New Hampshire and Vermont , a route which takes you through some of New England ’ s most beautiful scenery . Drive by Lyndonville and see Willey ’ s General Store in Greensboro before continuing through Craftsbury to Stowe ( 120 miles ).
DAY 8 Stowe / Williamstown
As you continue south along Route 100 see some of the most eye-catching scenery in Vermont ’ s Green Mountains , whose dense forests and mountains are home to bears , moose , wild turkey and deer . See picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont ’ s famous covered bridges before crossing into Massachusetts ’ Berkshires , known for their rural beauty and cultural assets . Travel on to the college town of Williamstown ( 160 miles ).
DAY 9 Williamstown / Newport
Drive south and pass through a series of little towns , including Lenox , summer home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra . See Hancock Shaker Village near Pittsfield before continuing to the storied little city of Newport , Rhode Island , once a prosperous colonial seaport ( 180 miles ).
DAY 10 Newport / Cape Cod
America ’ s most prominent families - from the Astors to the Vanderbilts - have summered in Newport . Some of their magnificent vacation homes are open for viewing , so allow time to see these before driving along the coast to Cape Cod ( 100 miles ).
DAY 11 Cape Cod
A full day to explore magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs , rolling dunes , broad beaches , miles of walking trails , picturesque villages and delicious seafood . Be sure to visit Plymouth , a living panorama of Pilgrim and Colonial times and see the Mayflower II .
DAY 12 Cape Cod / Boston
Drive back to Boston ( 80 miles ). Return your car at the airport where your tour concludes .
Kennebunkport
Acadia National Park
CANADA MAINE
VERMONT White Mountains
Stowe Bar Harbor
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Williamstown MASSACHUSETTS
Kennebunkport
Boston Cape Cod
Boston 2 nights | Kennebunkport 1 night Bar Harbor 2 nights | White Mountains 1 night Stowe 1 night | Williamstown 1 night Newport 1 night | Cape Cod 2 nights
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BY CAR : Departures : Daily between Apr-Oct .
Accommodation : In 3H hotels . Higher grade hotels are available from £ 399 supplement .
Meals : Room only .
Tour price : The price shown for this American Tours International self-drive tour includes international flights to and from Boston , 12 days compact 4 door car hire with fully inclusive insurance and 11 nights accommodation .
BY MOTORHOME : Departures : Daily between Apr-Oct .
Tour price : The price shown for this self-drive tour includes international flights to and from Boston , one prenight at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel and a C25 motorhome for 11 days . See page 7 for motorhome options and details .