AUTUMN IN NEW ENGLAND and EASTERN CANADA WITH MONTREAL (12 Days starting from $2,899)

AUTUMN IN NEW ENGLAND and EASTERN CANADA WITH MONTREAL

A 12-Day tour starting from $2,899

Length:	12 Days
Type:	Other Tours
Category:	Other Tours
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	NAEE-2008

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About This Tour

Experience the heart of New England and Eastern Canada! Begin in Boston, the Cradle of Liberty, with sightseeing that includes the historic North End, Boston Common, and the State House. In Maine, explore charming Ogunquit, coastal Kennebunkport, and picturesque Portland; then, take in the scenic landscapes of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Franconia Notch, and the Presidential Range. Cross through Vermont to Québec where you’ll visit an award-winning vineyard, sample homemade cheeses and cider at the Abbey of Saint Benoit du Lac, and tour a sugar shack to learn the art of making maple syrup. In Québec City, Canada’s only walled city, see the Plains of Abraham and Chateau Frontenac before heading northwest for a cruise on beautiful Lac des Sables in the picturesque Laurentian Region. Your journey concludes with three overnights in Montréal and sightseeing that features Old Montréal, Notre Dame Basilica, and Mount Royal.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing

City Highlights
BOSTON:
Guided sightseeing, Welcome Reception

KENNEBUNKPORT:
Festive lobster dinner

PORTLAND:
Orientation tour

FRANCONIA NOTCH:
Scenic tram ride

EASTERN TOWNSHIP:
Vineyard with wine tasting; Abbey of Saint Benoît

QUÉBEC CITY:
Guided sightseeing; a “Choose Your Experience” activity; visit a sugar shack

LAURENTIANS:
Scenic cruise

MONTRÉAL:
Guided sightseeing including Notre Dame Basilica; Farewell Dinner

NOTE
Operated with Brennan Vacations

Meals
Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 5 dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner in Montréal.

Hotels:
BOSTON Westin Boston Waterfront (SF), KENNEBUNKPORT Colony Hotel (F), NORTH CONWAY Red Jacket Mountain Resort (F), EASTERN TOWNSHIP AREA Manoir des Sables (F), QUÉBEC CITY Loews Le Concorde (SF), LAURENTIANS Fairmont Tremblant (SF), MONTRÉAL Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (SF)

Day 1:
Arrive in Boston, MA. Welcome to Boston, the “Cradle of Liberty.” Your vacation begins with tonight’s WELCOME RECEPTION hosted by your Tour Director. (WR)

Day 2:
Boston. This morning, enjoy a TOUR of the downtown sights featuring the historic North End, Boston Common, the State House, Faneuil Hall, and Copley Square. This afternoon and evening are at leisure for you to enjoy more of this vibrant city. (B)

Day 3:
Boston–Ogunquit–Kennebunkport. This morning, travel into Maine with a stop in charming Ogunquit, where there’s time to stroll the beach or browse the unique shops and boutiques. Folks settling this area were bound to the sea, and even today the seafaring culture is still much in evidence. Early this afternoon, arrive at Kennebunkport on the Maine shore, with time to explore the galleries of Dock Square. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive LOBSTER DINNER. (B,D)

Day 4:
Kennebunkport–Portland–North Conway. We continue along Maine’s coast with a stop in picturesque Portland. An orientation tour highlights downtown, the Old Port, and the bustling waterfront area. Travel through Maine’s lake region to New Hampshire and spend the evening in North Conway, northern New England’s outdoor adventure capital. (B,D)

Day 5:
North Conway–Eastern Township Area. Today, enjoy scenic landscapes as you wind your way through the White Mountains. Visit Franconia Notch, taking an included ride up the CANNON MOUNTAIN TRAMWAY for a panoramic view of the Presidential Range. Next, travel north through Vermont and enter the French province of Québec. We’ll visit one of the region’s award-winning vineyards and enjoy a tour and WINE TASTING before arriving at your resort for an overnight stay. (B,D)

Day 6:
Eastern Township Area–Québec City. This morning we’ll visit the beautiful ABBEY of Saint Benoit du Lac where you’ll sample some of their homemade cheeses and cider and enjoy incredible views of the lake. We’ll then continue through the Québec countryside and arrive in historic Québec City for a 2-night stay. Your guided CITY TOUR of Canada’s only walled city includes the historic Plains of Abraham, the narrow cobblestone streets in Lower Town, and the great turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. (B,D)

Day 7:
Québec City. Choose Your Experience. A GLO BUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, today you select how you wish to spend your day. Choose from a lunch CRUISE along the scenic St. Lawrence River or a WALKING TOUR of historic Chateau Frontenac with a buffet lunch. The remainder of the day and evening is yours to explore more of this charming city. Your Tour Director will have recommendations for the best places to shop and dine. (B,L)

Day 8:
Québec City–Laurentians. Before leaving Québec we’ll stop at a SUGAR SHACK where you’ll enjoy a guided tour, learn the art of making maple syrup, and enjoy a traditional sugar shack breakfast. We then travel northwest to the Laurentian Region, home to lakes, rivers, forests, and rich agricultural land dotted with picturesque villages. This afternoon, enjoy a CRUISE on the beautiful Lac des Sables where you’ll learn about the history of the area and enjoy picturesque scenery. Overnight in the resort area of Mont Tremblant. (B)

Day 9:
Laurentians–Montréal. Time this morning to relax at your resort or perhaps take a stroll along the quaint village streets. Later, head to the bustling river port of Montréal, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities and a cosmopolitan center of arts and culture. Your CITY TOUR includes Old Montréal, Notre Dame Basilica, and Mount Royal. This evening, enjoy a FAREWELL DINER in Old Montréal with your traveling companions. (B,D)

Day 10:
Montréal. The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Day 11:
Montréal. The day is yours to explore more of Montréal. Spend time exploring the museums, shops, and restaurants of Old Montréal. Visit the Montréal Botanical Gardens with its 12,000 species of plants and flowers, or perhaps take a relaxing tour in a horse-drawn carriage. (B)

Day 12:
Montréal. The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with vacation guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

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BOSTON:
Guided sightseeing, Welcome Reception

KENNEBUNKPORT:
Festive lobster dinner

PORTLAND:
Orientation tour

FRANCONIA NOTCH:
Scenic tram ride

EASTERN TOWNSHIP:
Vineyard with wine tasting; Abbey of Saint Benoît

QUÉBEC CITY:
Guided sightseeing; a “Choose Your Experience” activity; visit a sugar shack

LAURENTIANS:
Scenic cruise

MONTRÉAL:
Guided sightseeing including Notre Dame Basilica; Farewell Dinner

NOTE
Operated with Brennan Vacations

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