Cruise the Bays & Railways of New England

Boston, Lobster Dinner, Casco Bay, Conway Scenic Railroad, Crawford Notch, Mount Washington Cog Railway, Green Mountain Flyer Train, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Newport Dinner Cruise
10 days, 15 meals

Travel by yacht and riverboat, steam train and cog railway, past mountains, mansions, seacoasts, and farms on this journey through all six New England states. Begin your New England experience with a fabulous welcome lobster dinner. Ride the Conway Scenic Railroad past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and streams, panoramic mountain vistas, and across the famed Frankenstein Trestle. Savour a dinner cruise aboard a yacht in Newport. Stay at Foxwoods, the world’s biggest casino!Day 1: Boston, Massachusetts - Tour Begins
Behold the beautiful bays and travel the historic railways of spectacular New England! From mouth-watering seafood to breathtaking views and charming towns, this Collette Holiday showcases the very best of this coastal region.
Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Boston Newton
Massachusetts, USA

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Day 2: Boston - Portland, Maine
Discover the history and charm that abound in Boston during a sightseeing tour featuring the Old South Meeting House, the Public Gardens, Old North Church, historic Beacon Hill and the U.S.S. Constitution. Later, take a stroll around the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace, sampling its eclectic and tempting assortment of food and visiting its many boutiques and shops! Then, depart for the enchanting rockbound coast of Maine. En route to Portland, enjoy a picture stop at Portland Head Light, a stately lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a very special welcome dinner of fresh native lobster for which coastal Maine is renowned.
Accommodations

Eastland Park Hotel
Maine, USA

Hotel Room Amenities
Air Conditioned Room
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hairdryer
Internet Access
Irons
Smoking Rooms
Telephone
Television
Triple Rooms w Cot
Handicap Rooms with Hand Grips 8 rooms available
Wake Up Call

Hotel Amenities
Bar
Lift
Internet Access
Laundry
Restaurant
Fitness Centre no fee applies
Maximum Room Occupancy 5

Day 3: Portland
This morning you’ll enjoy a tour through the city of Portland featuring a visit to the Portland Harbor Museum. Next, climb aboard a ferry for a cruise of Casco Bay. This scenic cruise of the inner bay takes you past gorgeous Victorian cottages dotted along the shorelines of Little and Great Diamond islands. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure.
Accommodations

Eastland Park Hotel
Maine, USA

Hotel Room Amenities
Air Conditioned Room
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hairdryer
Internet Access
Irons
Smoking Rooms
Telephone
Television
Triple Rooms w Cot
Handicap Rooms with Hand Grips 8 rooms available
Wake Up Call

Hotel Amenities
Bar
Lift
Internet Access
Laundry
Restaurant
Fitness Centre no fee applies
Maximum Room Occupancy 5

Day 4: Portland - North Conway, New Hampshire
Depart Maine and journey through the lovely New England countryside to New Hampshire. Board the Conway Scenic Railroad for a nostalgic ride across Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge in which sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and panoramic mountain vistas paint nature’s beautiful canvas. This afternoon, enjoy time in the quaint village of North Conway before arriving at the hotel, nestled in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley.
Accommodations

White Mountain Hotel
New Hampshire, USA

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Day 5: North Conway - Stratton, Vermont
This morning, drive along the scenic Crawford Notch – the steep and narrow gorge of the Saco River – through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Ride up Mount Washington aboard the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway – a truly exciting and unforgettable experience.
Accommodations

Stratton Mountain Resort - Long Trail House
Vermont, USA

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Day 6: Vermont
Discover the beauty of southern Vermont during a full day sightseeing tour. This morning, board Vermont’s Green Mountain Flyer Train. Built in the 1850s, this remarkable train takes you on a journey through Vermont’s lush countryside and along two historic covered bridges. Stop at a local farm, where you will enjoy lunch and leisure time to explore the grounds, including the pastures, gardens and terraces. Before returning to your hotel, witness the elegance and beauty of the Friesian breed of horses when you attend a captivating Majestic Friesian performance at a working horse farm.
Accommodations

Stratton Mountain Resort - Long Trail House
Vermont, USA

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Day 7: Vermont - Ledyard, Connecticut
Today, travel to Connecticut for a visit to Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest casino in North America, where you will have the chance to try your luck! Enjoy time to explore the six casinos, the many speciality shops and the plentiful entertainment options available.
Accommodations

Foxwoods Resort Casino
Connecticut, USA

Foxwoods is the largest casino in the world, with 340,000 square feet of gaming space in a complex that covers 4.7 million square feet. Warm and welcoming, the Two Trees Inn is a favorite among guests who enjoy the simple pleasures of a country inn while staying close to the action of the world's largest casino.

Hotel Room Amenities
Air Conditioned Room
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hairdryer
Handicap Rooms with Hand Grips 6 rooms available
Handicap Rooms with roll in Shower 6 rooms available
Internet Access
Irons
Safe
Smoking Rooms
Telephone
Television
Triple Rooms w Cot
Wake Up Call

Hotel Amenities
ATM
Bar
Lift
Fitness Centre
Internet Access
Laundry
Maximum Room Occupancy 3
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Shuttle To Casino
Spa

Day 8: Ledyard - Essex - Newport, Rhode Island
Today, explore some of the most beautiful countryside in the state, where lush forests, running streams, beautiful vistas and nostalgic towns create a natural wonderland at your fingertips. Behold incredible views of the Connecticut River as you take a ride aboard the Essex Steam Train. Next, board the Becky Thatcher River Boat where you will view several man-made wonders such as the bridges, ferries and riverfront homes New England is known for, along with the historic Goodspeed Opera House and Gillette Castle. Later, depart Connecticut and travel along New England’s pristine coast to the seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island.

Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Newport
USA

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Day 9: Newport
Your day is at leisure to explore this bustling seaside town. Perhaps you will stroll along Thames Street and shop in one of the many boutiques, or simply relax by the harbour and admire the many sail boats and yachts of Newport. This evening, join your fellow travellers and set sail for a very special farewell dinner cruise aboard a yacht.
Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Newport
USA

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Day 10: Newport - Tour EndsCrowne Plaza Boston-Newton, Newton, MA 2 , 3 Eastland Park Hotel
Maine, USA

Amenities: Air Conditioned Room, Bar, Coffee/Tea Maker, Elevator, Hairdryer, Internet Access, Irons, Laundry, Restaurant, Smoking Rooms, Telephone, Television, Triple Rooms w Cot, Alarm Clock, Business Center, Fitness Center, Handicap Rooms with Hand Grips, Maximum Room Occupancy, Wake Up Call,
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Nearest Airport:
The Eastland Park, Portland, ME 4 White Mountain Hotel
New Hampshire, USA

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White Mountain Hotel, North Conway, NH 5 , 6 Stratton Mountain Resort - Long Trail House
Vermont, USA

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Long Trail House at Stratton Mountain, Stratton, VT 7 Foxwoods Resort Casino
Connecticut, USA

Amenities: Air Conditioned Room, Alarm Clock, ATM, Bar, Business Center, Coffee/Tea Maker, Elevator, Fitness Center, Hairdryer, Handicap Rooms with Hand Grips, Handicap Rooms with roll in Shower, Internet Access, Irons, Laundry, Maximum Room Occupancy, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe, Shuttle, Smoking Rooms, Spa, Telephone, Television, Triple Rooms w Cot, Wake Up Call,
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Two Trees Inn at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut OROR 7 Bellissimo Grande Hotel
USA

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Bellissimo Grande Hotel, North Stonington, CT 8 , 9 Hyatt Regency Newport
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Nearest Airport:
Hyatt Regency Newport, Newport, RI