New England in the FallEscorted Tour, USA

Catch your breath at one of nature's greatest sights, journey through some stunning countryside, and visit two wonderful cities.

There are few more memorable sights in the world than when the millions of trees that carpet the northeast corner of the United States signal the end of the summer and the imminent arrival of Fall with a blaze of red, purple and gold. Experience one of America's greatest glories, discover endlessly energetic, mesmerising New York and elegant, blue-blood Boston, and savour the delights of the enchanting region known around the world as New England.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

A drive along the glorious Kancamagus Highway

The delights of coastal Maine, including Portland and exclusive Kennebunkport

Explore New York, the world’s most exciting city

Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable Newport, Rhode Island

A spectacular, full-day Fall Foliage tour

Follow Boston's world-famous Freedom Trail

Visit North Conway, in the heart of the scenic White Mountains

Visit the Yankee Candle flagship store, where it's Christmas every day

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Seven nights’ room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft

Return flights to New York

Coach travel and transfers throughout

Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

ITINERARY

Day One – Fly to the USA

Fly to New York, meet your tour manager and board our coach for the transfer to your overnight hotel in New Jersey.

Day Two - Included New York day-trip

Make the short transfer across the Hudson River into the heart of New York – Midtown Manhattan – for a marvellous, memorable day in the incomparable Big Apple. Explore this breathtaking city under your own steam, or join our optional guided city tour. Marvel at the famous sights – the Empire State and bustling Times Square, the green acres of Central Park, the southern tip of Wall Street and the waterfront district, before ending your tour with a ride to the top of the Rockefeller Center.

This afternoon, perhaps take in Macy’s or Saks, two of the world’s most celebrated shopping meccas before we return to New Jersey at the end of the day.

Day Three – Travel north into rural Vermont

Board the coach for the journey north into Upstate New York and make an overnight stop in charming Albany, the historic state capital, before heading into rural New England.

On 2025 departures, the tour will stop at Yankee Candle's flagship store in Deerfield, where a huge range of candles, Christmas and Halloween novelties make for a fascinating diversion.

Day Four – Included tour of fall colours with Quechee Gorge

Take a full-day tour through New England's spectacular scenery at a time when it's at its very best. Soak up the beauty of this region of rolling, forested hills and picture-book villages and towns like idyllic Woodstock.

Travel through spectacular Quechee Gorge before heading into Maine and to the beautiful mountain village of Bethel for a two-night stay nestled at the foot of appropriately named Paradise Hill.

Please note: For 2026 departures, after your scenic drive through Quechee Gorge and Woodstock, you'll head into New Hampshire for an overnight stay in the charming White Mountain town of Lincoln instead of Bethel. 

Day Five – Included fall colours drive to North Conway and over the Kancamagus Highway

Today, you’ll take a scenic round trip looking out for those fall colours all the way. Through wooded valleys and forests, head first to pretty Lincoln and then over the Kancamagus Highway – arguably the most beautiful drive in New England.

You’ll stop at viewpoints along the way as you continue to North Conway, a small mountain town in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire where several renowned outlet stores vie for your custom.

Please note: For 2026 departures, you'll start the day at your Lincoln-based hotel, before driving through the idyllic Franconia Notch State Park to North Conway. Here, you'll have time to explore and browse the town's outlet stores before continuing along the world-famous Kancamagus Highway back to Lincoln. 

Day Six – Included visits to Portland and Kennebunkport

Journey south to the prosperous, seafarers city of Portland, with its waterfront wharves and fine seafood restaurants, today.

Then continue - via the exclusive Bush Family retreat of Kennebunkport - towards America’s most European city, Boston, and to the resort of Nantasket Beach, south of Boston across Quincy Bay and your base for the last two nights of your tour.

Please note: For 2026 departures, instead of visiting Portland, you'll enjoy a scenic drive through New Hampshire's stunning Lakes region before calling at the charming seaside towns of Kennebunkport and Ogunquit. You'll then continue to Boston for a stay at your Nantasket Beach resort.

Day Seven - Included Boston day trip

Spend an unforgettable day in Boston, one of America’s most welcoming, walkabout cities. You'll have an opportunity to begin your visit with a fascinating optional guided tour that will bring to life this Cradle of the American Revolution, as you follow the famous Freedom Trail through the heart of the compact city. Take in the green acres of Boston Common, and the gold-domed State House, then later, perhaps visit colourful Quincy Market and its speciality stalls.

Boston's rejuvenated Waterfront area is also home to the wonderful New England Aquarium and to the replicas of the famous Tea Party ships. Stroll around the parks and gardens, check out Newbury Street’s stylish boutiques, or perhaps visit one of the city's many brew houses – Boston is one of North America’s craft beer capitals – and enjoy lunch in a vast choice of eateries.

Return to Nantasket at the end of the day, perhaps to dine on traditional clam chowder or New England lobster – a final holiday treat.

Day Eight - Included Plymouth and Rhode Island tour

Your final day sees you head to the airport to board your overnight flight back to the UK. On your way, call in the Pilgrim city of Plymouth, where the historic streets of "America's Hometown" were once trodden by the first settlers, and fashionable Newport, Rhode Island, where "weekenders' cottages" are opulent mansions.

Day Nine - Land back in the UK

Arrive back in the UK at the end of a wonderful, colourful autumn holiday in New England.

New England in the Fall is located in Escorted Tour, USA. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 01/07/2025