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Fly Drive Suggested Itineraries
New England
Explorer
7 nights / 8 days
Starts and ends in Boston
Day 1: Boston Arrival Arrive at Logan International Airport. Pick up
your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at
leisure
Day 2: Boston A full day free to explore Boston, the cradle of
American liberty. The Revolutionary era comes to life along the
Freedom Trail walking route. Visit the haunts of the patriots who
stoked the fires of democracy throughout the Colonies.
Day 3: Boston - Coastal Maine Along the route north of Boston lies
almost four centuries of history, as well as some of the coast’s finest
beaches and seascapes. First stop is Salem, the location of the
infamous witch trials. Then drive along the coast to the charming
harbour towns of Gloucester and Rockport. Enjoy the old-time
seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and its wealth
of historic buildings before crossing into Maine. Pass through
Kennebunkport, summer home to Presidents, and enjoy exploring
Portland, Maine’s largest city. Driving Distance: 115 MI / 185 KM
Day 4: Coastal Maine - White Mountains Your drive today takes you
inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the
“rooftop of New England,” a landscape dotted with historic villages
and enchanting covered bridges. En route, experience breath taking
views of mountain ranges and pristine forests. Driving Distance: 115
MI / 185 KM
Day 5: Stowe - White Mountains Today, traverse the White Mountains
that divide the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont.
The mountains are home to bears, moose, wild turkey, and deer. This
route 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, a Grandma Moses
kind of village, to Stowe. See picture-perfect villages and some of
Vermont’s famous covered bridges. Driving Distance: 130 MI / 210
KM
Day 6: Stowe - Green Mountains Connecticut River Valley Your drive
today takes you alongside the Green Mountains of Vermont, part of
the Appalachian Mountain range that stretches from Quebec in the
north to Alabama in the south, and through the Connecticut River
Valley. Step into Old Sturbridge Village and find yourself transported
back in time. In historic households and shops, at water-powered
mills and on working farms, explore the everyday tasks and seasonal
celebrations of early 19th-century New England. Driving Distance:
180 MI / 285 KM
Day 7: Connecticut River Valley - Cape Cod Journey south towards
the Massachusetts coast. Many of America’s most prominent
families - from the Astor’s to the Vanderbilt’s – have summered in
Newport. Many of their homes are now preserved and open for
tours. Continue along the coast on your way to the Cape. Explore
magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs, rolling dunes, broad
beaches, miles of walking trails, picturesque villages and delicious
seafood. This peninsula is a beloved vacation spot for visitors and
natives alike. Stop in Plymouth, a living panorama of Pilgrim and
Colonial times and see the Mayflower II.
Driving Distance: 188 MI / 300 KM
Day 8: Cape Cod - Boston Departure This morning drive back to
Boston and return your car in time for your departure fllght.
Driving Distance: 75 MI / 120 KM
Highlights: Walk the Historic Freedom Trail in Boston • Enjoy fresh
New England seafood • Hike to the base of the falls at Flume Gorge •
Drive to summit of Mount Washington (fees apply) • Taste authentic
maple syrup • Shop at designer outlets in Manchester, VT • Relive
the past at Sturbridge Village (optional) • Visit the mansions of
Newport (optional) • Stroll along the beaches of Cape Cod • Explore
the Mayflwer II , a reproduction of.the ship that brought settlers to
the US in 1620. *Admission fees not included
Includes • Return flights from Dublin to Boston • 7 nights Hotel
accommodation in featured destinations • Fully inclusive car rental
for pick up and return to Boston • All taxes and airport fees
Price from £1357/€1579 per person based on 2 travelling May
2020. Quote Ref 52085869
To book call Dublin 01 673 3800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800
All prices are a guide. Prices can increase or decrease. Prices in £ Sterling / € Euro and are based on 2 adults/2 children sharing a room. Prices shown are a starting price and will vary according to departure
date and time of booking. Hotel and peak supplements may apply. Important: See the back of the brochure for terms and conditions - a full version can be found on our website and must be read prior to booking.
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