Best of New England in the Fall, America’s Historic Heart

Day 1 London – Boston
Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service® transports you from your front door to London Heathrow Airport and your direct scheduled British Airways or Virgin Atlantic fl ight direct to Boston Logan Airport. On arrival our coach will transfer us to our hotel the Boston Park Plaza.

Day 2 Boston
Today we have arranged for a city tour of Boston, our highlights include the site of the Boston Tea Party, Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Finishing at Quincy Market you will have the remainder of the day free to make your own discoveries.

Day 3 Boston – Newport – Mystic
This morning we leave Boston and visit picturesque Newport in America’s smallest state, Rhode Island. Known as the sailing capital of the world, you have time to enjoy the wonderful setting and wealth of architectural styles. Later today we cross into our third and most southerly New England state, Connecticut, and arrive in Mystic and our hotel for the night the Hyatt Place.

Day 4 Mystic – Williamstown
This morning we have the change to explore Mystic Seaport, a living replica of a 19th century waterfront community during the days of sail, before heading onwards to the Norman Rockwell Museum one of America’s most beloved illustrators. Our hotel for the night will be the Williams Inn, Stockbridge.

Day 5 Williamstown – Rutland
Today promises to be a scenic feast as we reach state number four, beautiful Vermont. The name itself conjures up images of country roads, covered bridges and attractive hamlets and we will make stops at Old Bennington and Woodstock, where urban elegance and sophistication have characterised the pretty village since the 18th century. Our hotel is the Holiday Inn Rutland.

Day 6 Rutland – Burlington
This morning we have included a visit to Fort Ticonderoga which, during the American Revolution, was the scene of America’s first major victory in its struggle for independence and was the United States’ northern stronghold protecting New York and New England from British invasion from Canada. Later in the day we travel to Burlington one of Vermont’s most popular destinations known for its grand old mansions and historic landmarks. We overnight at the Hampton Inn.

Day 7 Burlington
Enjoy a real taste of Vermont today as we first visit Cold Hollow, an apple cider mill located in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Here you will have the opportunity to sample the cider for yourself. We then make a stop at the famous Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory. Learn how two childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield turned a $5.00 Penn State correspondence course on ice cream making into a global ice cream phenomenon. Before returning to our hotel we have some free time in the pretty village of Stowe.

Day 8 Burlington – North Conway
Today you will have the opportunity to sample the famous Maple Syrup and Cobert Cheese at a local farm before free time in North Conway, this mountain village is ideal for shopping with more than 200 factory outlets and speciality shops lining it’s main streets. Our hotel for this evening is the Fox Ridge Resort.

Day 9 North Conway
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the wonderful White Mountain region, including visits to Crawford Notch, an impressive gorge that rises from the Saco River, and Bretton Woods with vistas towards Mount Washington.

Day 10 North Conway – Portland
Leaving North Conway we make our way to Portland, Maine described by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as a beautiful town seated by the sea. Once a prosperous port and early state capital, Portland has a thriving arts community, with galleries, boutiques and incredible restaurants serving everything from the famous New England clam chowder and lobster rolls to the nouvelle cuisine, there really will be something for every taste bud. We overnight at the Holiday Inn by the Bay or the Fireside Inn (2013).
Please note: For 2014 departures tonight’s hotel will be the Doubletree by Hilton.

Day 11 Portland – Boston – London
Departing Portland we visit the historic villages of Concord and neighbouring Lexington. It is here that in 1775 the Minute Men of the patriotic militia fought the British Red coats in the first shots of the Battle of Independence. Later in the day we continue our journey to the airport for our direct Virgin Atlantic flight to London Heathrow.

Day 12 London
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport where our staff will greet and transfer you to Titan transport for your journey home to your own front door.

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