Discover New England
Discover New England
Discover New England
14 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Boston, Ogunquit, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park Pond, Bethel, Fairlee, Hartford, Newport, Martha's Vineyard, Falmouth, Provincetown
Tour operator:
Tour code:
UNENG1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Visit all 6 states of New England on this 2-week holiday, discovering the diversity of the region. We'll start in the biggest city of New England, Boston, where sightseeing will include the historic Quincy Market. Next, it’s on to Acadia National Park, home to an abundance of wildlife. Here, we'll also experience a traditional New England lobster clambake. We'll continue travelling through New England, visiting the house that Mark Twain lived in, and wrote some of his most important works within. Finally, we'll visit a recreated Wampanoag Indian Campsite in Plymouth, 'America's Hometown'.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk - Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Boston Marriott Copley
Meals Included: No Meals
Make you own way to the airport or be collected by our Private Chauffeur (if you've pre-booked) for your flight to Boston today. On arrival we'll transfer you to your hotel in the newly developed Seaport District.
Day 2 : Boston - Ogunquit
Location: Boston, Ogunquit
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: The Meadowmere Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
You'll see many of Boston's highlights on a sightseeing tour this morning. We'll travel along the famous Freedom Trail and visit Beacon Hill, Quincy Market and Cambridge, home of Harvard University. Later we'll head to Ogunquit, a charming beach town in southern Maine, where you'll find quaint shops and lively restaurants. Whilst you're here, be sure to take a walk along the Marginal Way footpath for fabulous views of the New England coast.
Day 3 : Ogunquit - Bar Harbor
Location: Ogunquit, Bar Harbor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
First settled in the 1600s, the seaport of Kennebunkport was known for its shipbuilding, and today you'll see some of the town's mansions, built by wealthy captains. Later we'll visit Cape Elizabeth and you'll see Portland Head Light – Maine's oldest lighthouse. Enjoy some time to explore the waterfront of Portland before our journey continues to Bar Harbor.
Day 4 : Acadia National Park
Location: Acadia National Park Pond, Bar Harbor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
On today's visit to Acadia National Park you'll see an incredible natural landscape of mountains and marshland, forest and rocky coast. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, so be sure to keep a lookout for whales, seals, peregrine falcons and more. Later spend some free time exploring the village of Bar Harbor. This evening we'll get together and enjoy a traditional New England lobster clambake, a dish handed down by Native Americans.
Day 5 : Bar Harbor - Bethel
Location: Bar Harbor, Bethel
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: The Bethel Inn Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you'll have further time to explore the rocky coast of Bar Harbor, or simply relax in one of the many cafes and maybe enjoy a Maine blueberry soda or a 'Maple Leaf' latte. Alternatively, join our optional excursion, a narrated cruise aboard the LuLu Lobster boat, and see how the crew haul the lobster traps. Later we'll drive to Bethel.
Day 6 : Bethel - Fairlee
Location: Bethel, Fairlee
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Lake Morey Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
You'll see glorious New Hampshire countryside today, as we travel through the White Mountains and along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway into Franconia Notch State Park. We'll make a stop at Flume Gorge, a natural granite valley where you can walk along an 800ft boardwalk with walls towering on either side. Our journey continues as we drive into Vermont and arrive at the town of Fairlee.
Day 7 : Fairlee - Hartford
Location: Fairlee, Hartford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your day begins with a visit to the quintessential New England Town of Woodstock. After time to explore the boutiques and galleries, we'll head into Massachusetts and stop for lunch in Northampton, a charming town nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires. Later we'll make our way to Hartford, Connecticut's state capital.
Day 8 : Hartford - Newport
Location: Hartford, Newport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Middletown / Newport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you'll visit the house where Mark Twain lived with his family and wrote his most important works. Then we'll continue on our way to Newport, Rhode Island.
Day 9 : Newport
Location: Newport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Middletown / Newport
Meals Included: Breakfast
On today's tour of Newport, you'll see the church where John F Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier and stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town. You'll also see some of the summer homes built by America's wealthiest families in the late 19 th century. We'll admire Rosecliff, where 'The Great Gatsby' and 'High Society' were filmed. If you wish to, you can join a visit to The Breakers, the most ostentatious mansion of them all. It was built by the Vanderbilt family and is a 70-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo. Later you'll have some free time to explore Brick Marketplace and the waterfront.
Day 10 : Martha's Vineyard
Location: Martha's Vineyard, Falmouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inn on the Square
Meals Included: Breakfast
You'll take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard this morning. This delightful island is where celebrities and presidents, past and present, choose to take their holidays. We'll take a tour of the island's six small towns, which include elegant Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, with its colourful gingerbread cottages. We'll then continue to Falmouth.
Day 11 : Falmouth - Provincetown
Location: Falmouth, Provincetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inn on the Square
Meals Included: No Meals
Today we will travel along the beautiful Cape Cod National Seashore, and stop at Chatham, one of the Cape's most beautiful towns and home to the Chatham Light. Later, we'll make our way to Provincetown, where you'll find beautiful beaches, charming shops and an eclectic artisan community. Why not have lunch in one of the many tempting cafés here?
Day 12 : Provincetown - Boston
Location: Provincetown, Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Boston Marriott Copley
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we visit Plymouth 'America's Hometown' where you will visit the Plimoth Plantation - a living history museum that includes a re-created 17th century village and Wampanoag Indian Campsite. As we head back to Boston, we'll visit the John F Kennedy Library and Museum, which traces the life of JFK through film and a vast collection of his belongings.
Day 13 : Boston - Uk
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Overnight Flight
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a final morning at leisure In Boston before we transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 14 : Uk
Meals Included: No Meals
You'll arrive back in the UK today. Upon arrival, either make your own way home or your Travelsphere Private Chauffeur Service will be waiting for the journey home (if you've pre-booked).
What's Included
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12 nights in great quality hotels plus 1 night in flight
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Return flights from Heathrow with British Airways
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12 breakfasts, 1 dinner, and welcome drink
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Overseas transfers and other transportation
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Return flights from London
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Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
What's Not Included
Accommodation
- Boston Marriott Copley
- The hotel Boston Marriott Copley Place is located in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of excellent restaurants, and boutique shopping. Guest rooms are well appointed and benefit from en-suite, Wi-Fi and flat screen TV. Facilities at the hotel itself, include a sophisticated lounge, sports bar, fitness centre and indoor swimming pool.
- The Meadowmere Resort
- Only a short walk from Ogunquit''s town center, this resort is a 15-minute walk from Ogunquit Beach. Rooms and suites feature free WiFi, TVs and air-conditioning. Amenities include a gym, a day spa, an indoor pool and a whirlpool, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Meals are available in a classic New England-style pub with a fireplace.
- Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center
- The Atlantic Oceanside is located within 12 acres and on the oceanfront with stunning coastal views, a short distance from Acadia National Park and the historic downtown of Bar Harbor. At the hotel there are indoor and outdoor pools, as well as ''The Bistro'' offering local and international dishes, a full bar and deck seating.
- The Bethel Inn Resort
- Located at the foot of the White Mountains, this classic resort is adjacent to the Broad Street Historic District. Warmly furnished rooms feature free WiFi, coffeemakers and cable TVs. Amenities include multiple dining options, a golf course (fee), snowshoeing trails, rental canoes, a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
- Lake Morey Resort
- Formal rooms with classic Vermont-style decor offer complimentary WiFi, and satellite TV, while some add balconies and fridges. A lakeside restaurant serves American cuisine, and there''s a bar with live entertainment. Other amenities include a billiard room, indoor pool, tennis courts and a movie theatre.
- Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury
- All rooms in this modern hotel offer traditional décor, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, microwaves, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. Other hotel facilities include a casual restaurant, fitness centre, an indoor pool and a whirlpool tub.
- Holiday Inn Express Middletown / Newport
- The ideally located Holiday Inn Express has plently of amenities including an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness/business centers. Rooms come with minifridges, microwaves, work desks, cable TV, in-room movies and free Wi-Fi.
- Inn on the Square
- Boston Marriott Copley
- The hotel Boston Marriott Copley Place is located in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of excellent restaurants, and boutique shopping. Guest rooms are well appointed and benefit from en-suite, Wi-Fi and flat screen TV. Facilities at the hotel itself, include a sophisticated lounge, sports bar, fitness centre and indoor swimming pool.
Excursions Included
- Tour of Boston including the Freedom Trail
- Discover Ogunquit and the coast of Maine
- Visit the former ship-building town of Kennebunkport
- See the iconic lighthouse at Portland
- Explore Acadia National Park
- Enjoy a traditional New England clambake
- Visit Bar Harbor
- The White Mountains and Franconia Notch State Park
- Browse the shops and galleries of Woodstock
- Mark Twain House and Museum
- Tour of Newport
- Martha's Vineyard visit
- Meet New World Pilgrims at Plimoth Plantation
- Cape Cod and Provincetown
- John F Kennedy Library and Museum
Optional Excursions
- Bar Harbor - Lulu Lobster Cruise
- Newport - The Breakers
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. Min age is 18 years.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Requirements do change, and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure so that you have the correct documentation and are adequately vaccinated. Information on health is available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Travelsphere requires a minimum deposit of 21% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 84 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travelsphere charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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