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New England Autumn Rails & Sails

New England Autumn Rails & Sails, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

This 7-day tour begins and ends in Boston, and in between, experience places like Kennebunkport and Portland in Maine, Weirs Beach in New Hampshire and Newport in Rhode Island.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Boston

    Arriving Boston

    Transfer independently to the Back Bay hotel; meet the Tour Manager and travel group in the evening.

  2. Day 2overnight: Ogunquit

    To charming coastal Maine aboard Amtrak

    Amtrak's Downeaster to Wells, Maine, then coach to Kennebunkport and a sightseeing cruise aboard the Kylie's Chance, learning about the lobster industry.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Ogunquit

    Exploring coastal Portland

    Guided tour of Portland's historic buildings and lighthouses, with free time to explore independently.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lincoln

    Fall foliage vistas by cruise and scenic train

    MS Mount Washington cruise across Lake Winnipesaukee to Weirs Beach, then the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train through the Pemigewasset River Valley.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Newport

    Exploring Newport and The Breakers

    Free time in downtown Newport, then a tour of The Breakers, the Vanderbilts' Gilded Age summer mansion.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6railovernight: Newport

    Breathtaking views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay

    Cruise aboard the vintage motor yacht Rum Runner II through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, then an evening Newport & Narragansett Railroad dinner train.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7

    Tour Conclusion

    Group transfer to Boston Logan Airport and South Street Station available for departures after 1:00 p.m.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 6 nights' hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Rail travel on Amtrak
  • Transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach
  • Scenic rail journeys
  • Breakfast each day, 3 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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