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Boston, New England

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in New England, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well.

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  • Boston skyline

    Cities of the east by rail

    USA
    • Reduce the carbon footprint of your holiday, travelling by rail.

    • Explore Boston's rich history, including its role in the American Revolution.

    • Experience the bright lights of New York City, visiting the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

    • See the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

    • Take a tour around the museums, monuments and memorials in Washington D.C.

    13 days from £4,340pp

  • Fall foliage at Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire

    Classic New England fall foliage self-drive tour

    USA
    • Explore the best of New England in the fall with its attractive displays of autumn foliage.

    • Discover the revolutionary history of Boston on a guided tour of the Freedom Trail.

    • Adventure along the rugged coastline of Maine, dotted with lighthouses and quaint seaside towns.

    • Traverse the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

    • Wander through the picturesque villages and rolling hills of Vermont.

    14 days from £4,875pp

  • Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

    Boston & eastern Canada by cruise & train

    USA, Canada
    • Dive into the history of Boston, Montréal and Québec City on guided walking tours.

    • Explore the coastline of New England and Canada’s Maritime region from the comfort of your cruise ship.

    • Spot minke, humpback, blue and beluga whales from your ship’s deck in the St Lawrence River.

    • Relish the fresh seafood, berries and farm-to-fork flavours of New England and Québec.

    15 days from £5,295pp

  • Falmouth, Cape Cod

    Coastal New England in the summer

    USA
    • Enjoy early morning hikes at Acadia National Park and watch the sunrise along Acadia’s beautiful rocky shoreline.

    • In Bar Harbor, sample the life and work of the Maine lobsterman aboard a traditional, Downeast-style lobster boat.

    • Get the taste for well-known foodie hotspots in the coastal town of Kennebunkport with a guided walking tour.

    • Explore the seaside city of Newport, known for the Gilded Age mansions lining Bellevue Avenue, some of which are now museums.

    • Go whale watching off the waters of Cape Cod to spot humpback, finback and minke whale.

    16 days from £5,555pp

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