Boston Holidays

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Location: Massachusetts and New England, USA

Come and visit one of the most beautiful areas in America - Massachusetts and New England. There is plenty to see in the lovely city of Boston; explore the Freedom Trail, shop at Quincy Market, and take a whale-watching cruise.
Then it’s time to escape the city and explore the rest of New England and you won’t be disappointed. Lobster dinners, rocky shoreline, expansive ocean beaches, ice cream stands, salt water taffy and refreshing salt air await you.

Your holiday price includes:

• International flights
• 11 nights accommodation on a room only basis
• 12 days car hire based on a economy 4 door automatic car with air conditioning (see details below)

Itinerary

Day 1&2 - Boston

Boston is yours to discover. Explore the Freedom Trail, ride the Swan boats in the Public Gardens, shop at Quincy Market, take a dinner cruise in Boston Harbor. Take the "T" to Cambridge, or a whale-watching cruise. Museums, shops, art galleries and the friendly people of Boston complete your visit.

Stay two nights in the Boston area of Woburn at the Red Roof Inn or similar.

Day 3 - Boston to Portland via Kennebunkport (176km)

Today depart northward along Massachusetts Bay to the historic and scenic town of Salem, known for its witchcraft trials of the 17th century as well as its museums and restored homes. Then it's north into New Hampshire, through the seaport of Portsmouth into Maine. Arrive in Kennebunkport, one of Maine's most popular and picturesque resorts. It is also former President Bush's second home. The town has many boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Continue along the Maine coast to Portland, where you will spend the night.

Overnight in Portland at Best Western Merry Manor Inn or similar.

Day 4&5 - Portland to Bar Harbor (208km)

Time to explore Portland, Maine's largest city featuring a restored, 19th-century area. In Freeport, stop at one of America's most famous outdoors-style clothing stores, L.L. Bean, open 24 hours a day. Drive along the coast or highway to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. This island, connected to the shore by a bridge, is a beautiful example of the desolate, rocky Maine coast. Visit Acadia National Park, and stay 2 nights in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Two nights in Bar Harbor at Wonder View Inn & Suites or similar.

Day 6 - White Mountains, New Hampshire (336km)

Today, travel west into the forests, lakes and mountains of rural Maine. In New Hampshire enter the scenic White Mountain National Forest, one of the most scenic areas in the Northeast. Drive or take a tram ride up the highest mountain in the Eastern US, Mount Washington.

Overnight in the White Mountains at the Lodge at Bretton Woods or similar.

Day 7 - Green Mountains, Vermont (232km)

Depart for beautiful Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Travel on the small roads and see typical whitewashed villages, covered wooden bridges and spectacular vistas. The town of Woodstock is a typical Vermont town, with many examples of 18th century America. Tonight is spent in the Green Mountains, a famous ski resort in winter and tennis resort in summer.

Overnight at the Golden Eagle Resort - Stowe or similar.

Day 8 - Sturbridge, Western Massachusetts (232km)

Continue traveling south through Vermont and the Green Mountain National Forest. The suggested route takes you into Massachusetts, where a visit to historic Shaker Village is suggested. This beautifully restored village, set on 1,200 acres of farm, woodland and pasture, is home to the premier collection of Shaker buildings and artifacts. Descend through the Berkshires, summer resort for New Yorkers and Bostonians alike, famous for scenic and cultural interest. The Pittsfield/Lenox area boasts many musical events, including the Tanglewood Festival. Many galleries, antique shops and resorts are found throughout these hills. Continue to the Sturbridge area for your overnight stay.

Overnight at the Quality Inn Sturbridge or similar.

Day 9 - Sturbridge to Newport (176km)

Visit Old Sturbridge Village, a recreation of a working New England colonial town, or continue direct to the Atlantic Coast. Travel through Rhode Island to Newport, a thriving seaside resort. Visit the fantastic mansions built at the turn of the century by America's wealthiest families. There are many museums to visit in this great walking town.

Overnight in Newport at the Best Western Mainstay Inn or similar.

Day 10&11 - Cape Cod (160km)

Take the short drive from Newport to Cape Cod, the scenic and historic nook of land jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Cod is a resort of pristine beaches and sand dunes, small villages and hidden ponds. It is a great place to relax and sightsee, from Hyannis, the commercial centre and home of the Kennedy family, to Provincetown, the village at the very tip of Cape Cod, noted for its fun, colourful atmosphere. Visit the National Seashore or Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, two scenic islands that can be easily reached by ferry.

There are two nights on Cape Cod in Hyannis at the Comfort Inn or similar.

Day 12 - Return to Boston - End of Tour

Depart Cape Cod this morning and travel north. Visit Plymouth Rock, the site of the Pilgrims' landing in America, and see the Mayflower II, a reconstruction of the ship that crossed the Atlantic. Plymouth Plantation, a living history museum, depicts life in the earliest days of colonial America. Then proceed to Boston to finish your tour. Drop off your hire care at Boston International Airport and check in for your return flight.

Car hire includes

• Prices are based on an economy 4 door automatic car with air conditioning, with pick up and drop off at Boston Logan International Airport for 1 named driver.
• All prices are fully inclusive of unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, theft waiver, state minimum third party insurance, state charges, airport and local taxes, excess liability charges and damage excess waver.
• If you would like to upgrade the car hire please book the package as normal and inform the tour operator when they contact you. An extra charge is applicable for car hire depending on size, model and insurance that you upgrade to.
• Certain restrictions such as age limit may apply (minimum age 21 years) and any extra drivers, services or facilities will be subject to a supplement.
• A full valid licence must be held by all drivers.
• All additional extras/charges will be levied directly by the tour operator.
• Click here for the standard Holiday Autos terms and conditions for your car hire
  
  

Children: On request
Infants: On request

Please note

• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Amex - 2%.
  
  

• Your confirmation email is the notification that the tour operator has received your request and is processing it. The availability of this holiday is checked on a regular basis, however as the carrier is a scheduled airline we are regrettably unable to provide an instant confirmation.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.