The only tour in the world were you are able to travel by rail and motorcoach through all 6 New England states during daylight hours so that you won't miss a moment of magic.

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• Experience Amtrak's magnificent Vermonter, one of the most beautiful rail trips in North America.
• Enjoy a variety of scenic train rides (Mount Washington Cog Railway, Conway Scenic Railroad and Cape Cod Central Railroad)
• Boston sightseeing tour
• Mystic Seaport sightseeing tour including Breakers Mansion
• 7 breakfasts/3 lunches/4 dinners including a traditional New England lobster bake and a farewell dinner
• Breathtaking fall foliage hues

• 4 days travel on daylight trains
• 4 days deluxe motorcoach sightseeing tour
• 7 nights lodging
• 15 Meals
• Services of a Professional Tour Director
• Luggage Handling during the Escorted Portion of the Tour

Day One - Boston
Welcome to historic Boston. Upon arrival,transfer on your own to our lovely hotel in the Boston area. After checking in,you are invited to join your Great Train Escapes tour directorfor a 7 pm welcome reception – a wonderful way to meet your traveling companions before your jaunt through New England. (R)

Day Two - Boston/ Kennebunkport, Maine
Let the grand tour begin as you see the high-lights of Boston. On the agenda this morningis the famous Old North Church where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride, avisit aboard the Boston Tea Party Ship and Faneuil Hall. Enjoy the colorful sights andshopping at Quincy Market with time forlunch at one of the quaint local restaurants.Inthe afternoon,travel north to the great state ofMaine and the seaside community of Kennebunkport. (B)

Day Three - Kennebunkport - Cog Railway - North Conway
This morning board our deluxe motor coachfor a stunning journey to New Hampshire. The panoramas are unprecedented as you enter the White Mountain National Forest – a land laden with lakes and forests covered with orange and red-leafed foliage. A highlighta waits as you board Mt. Washington’s Cog Railway. The magnificent views, sights and sounds of a steam locomotive in action and some of the steepest railroad tracks in existence combine to make this one of the world’s bestrail road journeys. Overnight in the North Conway area. (B, D)

Day Four - North Conway/Franconia Notch/Stowe Vermont
Have cameras in hand for a legendary day as you continue your rail journey over Crawford Notch to Fabyan Station. During this train trip see some of the most spectacular scenery in the East, featuring sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cas-cading brooks, streams, and wide mountain vistas. Feel the nostalgia as you travel along the same route that the first trains ascended over 120 years ago.This afternoon, cross the Connecticut River and enter Vermont, the most rural of all New England States. See a kaleidoscope of colors in leaves of yellow, orange, red and green, which compliment the picturesque farmlands, picture-perfect villages and covered bridges on the way to Stowe, a mountainous ski village in the heart of Vermont. (B, L, D)

Day Five - Stowe - Mystic Seaport
Enjoy a scenic drive through Stowe before boarding Amtrak’s Vermonter at Waterbury Station. Brilliant foliage, gently falling leaves and rambling stone walls combine to offer some of the natural beauty you’ll find today as you journey by rail through three states! Travel along the spine of the Green Mountains where marble is mined and 150,000 gallons of maple syrup is harvested annually. In the early after-noon enjoy the captivating commentary as your expert guides highlight the history and folklore of the Connecticut River Valley, one of America’s great water ways. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel near the historic whaling stations of Mystic Seaport. (B, L)

Day Six - Mystic Seaport/Newport, Rhode Island/Cape Cod
A wonderful day of sightseeing begins with Mystic Seaport. Experience life in a thriving 19th century New England seaport village. Discover trade shops, galleries and a world renowned collection of tall ships. Next, board the motorcoach for a short trip to Newport, Rhode Island,the yachting capital of America and playground of the rich and famous. A tour along Ocean Drive showcases the many mansions. Enjoy a tour through The Breakers, Vanderbilt’s turn-of-the-century mansion with its lavish furnishings and decor. In the late afternoon, crossover the canal to Cape Cod for our overnight stay. Dinner this eveningis a traditional New England lobster bake. (B, D)

Day Seven - Cape Cod - Boston
Enjoy a leisurely morning on the Cape before boarding the Cape Cod Central Railroad at the Hyannis Station. See why the romantic notions of adventure and discovery lured many Cape Codders to the sea as you wind by quaint cottages, cranberry bogs and picturesque sand dunes. This evening, join your tour director for a festive farewell dinner. Overnight in the greater Boston area. (B,L,D)

Day Eight - Boston
After a hearty breakfast, take time to reflect on the exciting memories you'll cherish from your travels through New England. Please schedule your flight home after 12 pm. (B)

   

   

   

 Departure Dates:

• September 26 - October 3
• September 27 - October 4
• September 28 - October 5
• September 29 - October 6
• October 3 - October 10
• October 4 - October 11
• October 5 - October 12
• October 6 - October 13

 Per Person Rates:

• $1,899 per person (double occupancy)
• $2,424 per person (single occupancy)
• $1,819 per person (triple occupancy)