Amtrak Vacations - NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE - 6 Days/ 5 Nights

Package Also Includes:
One-way Amtrak® from Boston to Portland on the Downeaster® in Coach accommodations
5 nights' hotel accommodations
1 meal included (1 dinner in Portland)

DAY 1 BOSTON
Welcome to the Boston! This historic coastal city is full of sights you won’t want to miss. Begin to explore “Beantown” today on your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of the city. Visit historic sites, like Paul Revere’s House, the Boston Common, and the Old State House. Take a leisurely stroll through the gorgeous Public Garden and enjoy a swan boat ride. You’ll also have the chance to see Boston’s modern marvels, including Copley Square and the Boston Christian Science Center’s magnificent reflecting pool. (Overnight in Boston)

DAY 2 BOSTON
Today you will relive history with a journey back in time to the Revolutionary War era as you follow the route of Paul Revere as he warned the countryside with his infamous cry of "the British are coming!" Travel along the famous Battle Road Trail and see the homes of renowned literary greats, like Hawthorne, Alcott, and Emerson in the charming town of Concord. Stand on Lexington Green, where Captain Jonathan Parker and 77 Minutemen fiercely stood their ground against 700 Redcoats. Visit the Old North Bridge, where the “shot heard round the world" was fired. Hang out in Harvard Yard and stroll through Cambridge Common, where George Washington took control of the Continental Army. Drive along "Tory Row" past the home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Today, is a history lover’s dream come true! (Overnight in Boston)

DAY 3 BOSTON
Today, your Fall Foliage Tour awaits! Board the Gray Line motorcoach for a ride through a region awash in stunning seasonal colors. Sit back and relax as you travel past quiet ponds, ancient farms, weathered roadside taverns, and sturdy colonial churches, all of which are surrounded by the glorious red, orange, and yellow hues. Your pleasant afternoon of leaf peeping will be capped off with a stop at a native orchard for apples and cider. Tonight enjoy dinner at one of Boston’s most iconic restaurants! (Overnight in Boston) D

DAY 4 BOSTON > PORTLAND
Wake up this morning and travel on your own to Boston’s South Station, where you will board Amtrak for a ride on the Downeaster® to Portland. Say goodbye to “Beantown” as you travel north to Maine! The pubs, shops, and restaurants of downtown Portland are always buzzing with tourists, locals, and fishermen alike, creating a convivial atmosphere where everyone is welcomed. Portland’s vibrant performing arts scene, amazing cuisine, and eclectic group of shops are all part of why locals call this city “New England’s Best Kept Secret.” There’s so much to do here—from food and wine festivals to trolley tours to art gallery exhibits—that you can easily spend an entire vacation in Portland. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at a popular local restaurant on Portland’s gorgeous waterfront. (Overnight in Portland) D

DAY 5 PORTLAND
Explore Portland today on your Land and Sea Discovery Tour. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 105-minute, fully-narrated excursion as your engaging and informative guides treat you to Portland's diverse history and hidden gems. The childhood home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the Victoria Mansion, and the bustling Old Port are just a few of the landmarks you'll see as you travel from Portland’s city streets to its stunning rocky coast. Don’t forget your camera, as you’ll have some great photo ops at Portland Head Light, Maine's oldest lighthouse. (Overnight in Portland)

DAY 6 YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PORTLAND

Legend for meals: B - Breakfast, BR - Brunch, L - Lunch, D – Dinner

Included Accommodation

Boston - Sheraton Boston
Portland - Westin Harborview

Alternative hotels may be used.