by Donna Kirkland 225-803-6013 donnakirkland@gmail.com
2021 Fall Foliage Tour
September 30 - October 7, 2021 Fall Foliage Tour
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https://www.grouptoursite.com/tours/fallfoliagewithdonna
The estimated price of $3579 per person includes roundtrip air, hotel, meals as listed tours and a tour director in addition to myself. Repeat travelers who have traveled on certain tours with me are eligible for a $100 or more discount off of the listed price. For those who registered early were entitled to a $300 discount off of the above price. That discount can no longer be guaranteed. So much of the pricing is based on the number of travelers and the travel date. Keep in mind that this covers most of the expenses of the trip except for a few meals and any optional excursions If you are seriously interested in the trip but your travel is date dependent, please let me know asap so that I can plan according. If I do not hear from you I will assume any date in October is acceptable. If you are interested in the trip please message me. I am awaiting confirmation of details and availability. A meeting is planned for June 27th with the time to be announced. Let me know if you are interested in attending a meeting.
Included:
Roundtrip Air
7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
2 dinners with beer or wine
6 sightseeing tours
2 tastings
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Burlington, Vermont 2 nights
Day 1: Arrival in Burlington
Welcome to Vermont! After arriving in Burlington, make your way to your hotel to get settled in.
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Vermont
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting, Welcome dinner
An all-day foliage tour introduces you to Vermont’s delicious local fare and small towns.
Pay a visit to the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier, Vermont's capital city
Stop in Stowe to enjoy a guided tour of the Trapp Family Lodge with a member of the Von Trapp family
Tour the Ben & Jerry’s Factory and enjoy samples of ice cream in Waterbury
See how apple cider is produced during a visit to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Join your group for a welcome dinner this evening.
North Conway, New Hampshire 2 nights
Day 3: North Conway via Cabot Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Travel east to New Hampshire today, taking in breathtaking scenery as you go.
Learn about cheese making and try award-winning cheddar at the Cabot Cheese Factory
Pass through the White Mountains, stopping at the Franconia Notch and the Old Man of the Mountain Memorial Park along the way
Drive through the landscapes of the state’s most famous scenic byway, the Kancamagus Highway Then, continue on to North Conway.
Day 4: Mount Washington & foliage tour
Included meal: Breakfast
Make your way to Mount Washington, located in the beautiful White Mountains. Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway for a scenic train ride to the region’s highest summit. Then, take in the beautiful foliage and incredible vistas that the region is known for.
Maine Coast 1 night
Day 5: Maine Coast via Portland & Kennebunkport Included meal: Breakfast
Transfer to the coast of Maine by way of the state's picturesque Lakes District.
Stop in Portland and join your Tour Director on a tour of the city
Pass the Portland Observatory and Fort Allen Park
Visit the Old Port neighborhood, filled with independent bookshops and quaint local boutiques
Travel to Kennebunkport and pass by Walker's Point Estate, the Bush family’s summer home
Continue to the Maine Coast and enjoy a free evening or add an excursion and Lobster Dinner.
Optional Excursion (additional charge):The Maine Coast is known as the source of some of the world’s freshest and most delicious lobster, and you’ll have the chance to try it on tonight’s excursion. Start the evening by crossing the border into New Hampshire for a sightseeing tour of Portsmouth led by your Tour Director. See the charming local shops that line Market Street and stroll past beautiful Prescott Park. You'll also walk by Strawberry Banke Museum and the African Burying Ground Memorial. Then, head back to Maine and sit down at a local waterfront restaurant to savor one of the state’s signature foods: lobster. Admire the picturesque coastal scenery as you enjoy your lobster dinner alongside beer or wine. Please note: Substitutes for lobster are also available.
3 hours, departs in the evening, dinner included. This is an optional excursion with a charge.
Boston, Massachusetts 2 nights
Day 6: Boston via Salem Included meal: Breakfast
Stop in Salem, the Witch City, to visit the famed House of Seven Gables. Later, arrive in Boston for a guided tour of one of the oldest cities in America.
Sweep through 250 years of American history on the Freedom Trail
Pass by Boston Common, Paul Revere’s House and the Old North Church
View Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, and King’s Chapel
Visit the Bunker Hill Monument and view the USS Constitution located in Charlestown Navy Yard
End your tour in Harvard Square, where you’ll have free time to wander through the university’s campus
Day 7: Free day in Boston Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Enjoy a free day in Boston. Here are some ideas.
Or add an excursion. (Revolutionary New England: Lexington & Concord) from $80 per person
Later this evening, celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner with your group.
Optional Excursion (from $80 per person): Gain insight into early American history during your time in Lexington and Concord, hubs of the American Revolution. In Lexington, the site of the first shot of the Revolution, you’ll visit battlefields, war monuments and colonial buildings. In Concord, drive by the homes of famous early American authors, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott, as you take in the historic backdrop of this quaint New England town. Please note: This excursion requires advance reservation and must be booked at least 20 days prior to departure. 5 hours, departs in the afternoon.
Day 8: Departure Flight Home
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Boston.