6 days & 5 nights    
Wednesday/Saturday departures

   

Day 1 • Arrive in Manchester
We’ll fly today to Manchester, New Hampshire, then check-in for five nights at the fine Best Western Executive Court Inn.  This afternoon, bonus sightseeing will be included for groups with early-arriving flights.  Enjoy a delightful “welcome” dinner in Manchester this evening.  (D)

Day 2 • Yorks • Ogunquit • Kennebunkport
Today we travel to the picturesque Maine coast, following the shore through numerous colorful seaside towns, including the Yorks, Ogunquit and Kennebunkport.  We’ll have time for browsing through craft and specialty stores, see the historic Portland Head Light, then shop at famed L.L. Bean in Freeport.  A traditional Maine lobster feast caps the day at Foster’s Clambake.  (CB, D)

Day 3 • Green Mountains • Quechee Gorge • Woodstock • Coolidge Homestead
Traveling west to Southern Vermont this morning, our full-day tour features the magnificent fall colors of the Green Mountains.  Along our route are Quechee Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of New England,” the charming community of Woodstock, the President Coolidge Homestead, the New England Maple Museum & Maple Market, and the Vermont Marble Exhibit in Proctor.  Dinner is included at the Summit Lodge in Killington.  (CB, D)

Day 4 • Historic Boston • Lexington & Concord • Harvard • Quincy Market
We’re off for a full day of sightseeing in historic Boston.  First we’ll pause in Lexington and Concord, where the “shot was fired heard ‘round the world.”  Here we’ll see the Minuteman Statue and “Rude Bridge,” plus homes of American authors.  Next are Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge.  Crossing the Charles River, we’ll follow the Freedom Trail to such sights as the Boston Common, Granary Burying Ground, the Massachusetts State House, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church and “Old Ironsides.”  In addition to a stop for lunch and browsing at Quincy Market, we’ll see sights of modern Boston, including Prudential Center, the Mother Church of Christian Science, Symphony Hall and Fenway Park.  (CB, D)

Day 5 • White Mountains • Old Man of the Mountains • Canterbury Shaker Village
Motoring through New Hampshire’s White Mountains to Franconia Notch, we’ll experience glorious autumn foliage as we visit the famed “Old Man of the Mountains,” ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram for outstanding panoramic views and follow the beautiful Kancamagus Highway scenic drive to Conway.  We’ll arrive this afternoon at the Canterbury Shaker Village for a tour showcasing the unique way of life followed by this industrious religious sect.  A delicious “farewell” dinner will be served at the Makris Steak & Lobster House nearby.  (CB, D)

Day 6 • Sky-Blue Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise • Departure Home
We’re sure to enjoy a refreshing late morning lunch cruise on sky-blue Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in New England, aboard the historic m/v “Mount Washington.”  This afternoon we’ll connect with our home-ward bound flight at the Manchester or Boston airport.  
(CB, L)

Package Prices Per Person:  
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Included: Land transportation via late-model touring coach, five nights lodging at quality AAA-rated motor hotels, 11 meals:  five continental breakfasts, 1 lunch and five full-course dinners with choice of entrée,  full-time services of an experienced, knowledgeable tour director, all admissions and fees for complete sightseeing and entertainment program indicated,  gratuities for handling of one large suitcase per each guest member, pre-trip itinerary and information packet, name badge and baggage tag for each guest,  all applicable taxes and tips on tour inclusions, all gratuities for coach driver and tour director. 

Not Included: are air transportation, meals not indicated, items of a personal nature, travel insurance and any air transportation fuel and/or security surcharges that may be in effect at time of ticketing.