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 Centres magnificent reflecting pool.

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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!  

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Take a ride through a region awash in stunning seasonal colours. 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! 

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Dinner

Wake up this morning and travel on your own to Boston’s North Station, where you will board Amtrak for a ride on the north to Portland! The pubs, shops, and restaurants of downtown Portland are always buzzing with tourists, locals, and fishermen alike, creating a convivial atmosphere where everyone is welcome. 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 and art gallery exhibits.

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Explore Portland today on a tour of this classic New England city. Sit back and relax as your guide regales you with tales of Portland’s diverse history. When stopping along the way you will get to visit the childhood home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the Victoria Mansion, and the busy Old Port. The tour will also stop at the many lighthouses that pepper Portland’s shores, particularly the Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse. Don’t forget to bring a camera!

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Say a fond farewell to New England today as you depart to your next destination or head to the airport for your flight home.