New United States Escapade: 12 Days of Discovering the Best

Day 1 Arrival in Boston

Today you will make your own way to your international airport to board your flight to Boston. Once you arrive at Logan International airport, Boston, pick up your car and proceed to your hotel. Relax for rest of the day or take a walk around your hotel to familiarize yourself with the surroundings.

Overnight in Boston

Day 2 Boston

Founded by Puritan colonists in 1630, Boston is the largest city in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. Steeped with the history of the American Revolution, here you can explore any portion of the 4 km (2.5 miles) Freedom Trail which starts at Boston Common and passes 16 of the city's historic landmarks including Faneuil Hall (a vibrant marketplace), Paul Revere's home (from which he made his famous "midnight ride"), the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") in Boston Harbor, the oldest warship of the U.S. Navy. Visit the home of the patriots who claimed this city in the name of freedom fighters.

Overnight in Boston

Day 3 Boston - Kennebunkport

Along the route, north of Boston lies almost four centuries of history, as well as some of the coast's finest beaches and seascapes. Your first stop will be Salem, the location of the infamous witch trials. Then drive along the coast to the charming harbor towns of Gloucester and Rockport. Enjoy the old-time seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and its wealth of historic buildings before crossing into Maine. You will overnight today at the popular resort of Kennebunkport, a haven for writers and artists.

Overnight in Kennebunkport

Day 4 Kennebunkport - Bar Harbor

Travel along the beautiful Maine Coast to Bar Harbor, home to the largest part of Acadia National Park including Cadillac Mountains. Along the way you will pass through quaint fishing villages where fisherman mark their grounds with colorful bouys. Don't miss the chance to try a lobster or cup of clam chowder.

Overnight in Bar Harbor

Day 05 Bar Harbor

A full day to explore one of the oldest and most beautiful national parks in America. Discover soaring peaks, dramatic glacier-carved valleys, clear lakes, and the rugged shoreline with the only true fjord on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Witness the area's natural wonders from Park Loop Road or drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, at 1,530 feet (466 meters), the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic seaboard.

Overnight in Bar Harbor

Day 06 Bar Harbor - White Mountains

Drive inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the "rooftop of New England," a landscape dotted with historic villages and enchanting covered bridges. En route, experience breathtaking views of mountain ranges and pristine forests.

Overnight in White Mountains

Day 07 White Mountains - Stowe

Today, traverse the White Mountains that divide the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The route takes you through some of New England's most beautiful scenery. If you are an adventurous kind, you can choose to visit Mt Washington, at 6288 ft, it is the highest peak in Northeastern US and for 76 years held record for fastest surface wind gust in the world. Drive by Lyndonville and see Willey's General Store in Greensboro before continuing through Craftsbury, a Grandma Moses kind of village, to Stowe.

Overnight in Stowe

Day 08 Stowe - Williamstown

Your journey turns southwards along Route 100, where you will take in some of the most spectacular scenery in Vermont's Green Mountains. With their dense forests, the mountains are home to bears, moose, wild türkiye, and deer. See picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont's famous wooden covered bridges before crossing into Massachusetts' Berkshires, known for their rural beauty and cultural assets.

Overnight in the college town of Williamstown

Day 09 New Port

Continue your journey southwards and pass through a series of wonderful little towns, including Lenox, summer home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. See Hancock Shaker Village near Pittsfield before continuing to the storied little city of Newport, Rhode Island, once a prosperous colonial seaport. Known for its historic Mansions and its rich sailing history, it was the location of the first US Open tournaments in both tennis and golf.

Overnight in New Port

Day 10 New Port - Cape Cod

America's most prominent families - from the Astors to the Vanderbilts - have summered in Newport. Some of their spectacular vacation homes are open for viewing. Some of the most prominent homes includes Cornelius Vanderbilt’s The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff. Perhaps visit the National Museum of American Illustration. After sightseeing, continue along the coast on your way to Cape Cod.

Overnight in Cape Cod

Day 11 Cape Cod

Explore magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs, rolling dunes, broad beaches, miles of walking trails, picturesque villages and delicious seafood. This peninsula is a beloved vacation spot for visitors and natives alike. Stop in Plymouth, a living panorama of Pilgrim and Colonial times and see the Mayflower II.

Overnight in Cape Cod

Day 12 Departure

Drive to Logan International Airport to drop your rental car before your onwards journey.