New England's Yuletide Treasures
Highlights
Newport, Newport Mansions, The Omni Mount Washington Hotel, Christmas Tree Farm, Kittery Outlets, Boston
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 7 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Newport | Newport, Rhode Island - Tour Begins : Welcome to a festive journey through New England where winter cheer and warm memories are among your souvenirs. Your unforgettable holiday begins with a stay in Newport - the "Yachting Capital of the East." |
| Day 2 | Newport | Newport : Travel along breathtaking Ocean Drive en route to famous Bellevue Avenue, an especially beautiful sight during the holiday season. The stately mansions of Bellevue Avenue, once referred to as "summer cottages" and now designated National Historic Landmarks, date back to the mid-1800s and reflect the opulence of America's Gilded Age. Glittering white lights, evergreens and thousands of poinsettia plants welcome you when you tour three of the historic mansions: the Breakers, the Marble House and the Elms. Spend your afternoon strolling along famous Thames Street, dotted with galleries and boutiques. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Bretton Woods | Newport - Portsmouth, New Hampshire - Bretton Woods : Leave Newport's seaside beauty behind as you travel to Bretton Woods, New Hampshire - home to the iconic Omni Mount Washington Hotel. En route you'll visit Portsmouth, a once-prominent shipbuilding city located at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. Spend time at leisure to explore the many restaurants, shops and historical sites that Portsmouth has to offer. Later, arrive at the hotel where you will enjoy tonight's dinner* in the main dining room. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 4 | Bretton Woods | Bretton Woods - Bethlehem - Sugar Hill - Bretton Woods : The White Mountains paint a tranquil winter scene as you drive through the countryside to a Christmas tree farm. Soak in lovely vistas of 1,400 protected acres and learn about the history of the farm as you sip on a cup of hot cocoa. Then, step back in time for an old-fashioned horse-drawn wagon ride. Leaving the farm behind, continue to the charming village of Sugar Hill for lunch on your own and time to explore its quaint shops. This afternoon, join your fellow travelers for holiday activities at the hotel. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 5 | Boston | Bretton Woods - Kittery, Maine - Boston, Massachusetts : Today you travel to Kittery for the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts at one of its numerous outlet stores. `With great finds in hand, continue to Boston. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure or perhaps you will join an optional evening tour highlighting the city's holiday light displays and festive decorations, including the spectacular holiday tree adorning Boston Common. Complete your optional excursion with dinner at America's Oldest Oyster House, located on the historic Freedom Trail. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 6 | Boston | Boston : This morning, embark on a guided sightseeing tour that features the Old South Meeting House, the Public Gardens, the Old North Church, Beacon Hill and the U.S.S. Constitution. Later, stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace where colorful kiosks feature the handiwork of New England artisans. Before dinner, visit the top of the Skywalk Observatory for breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond. Tonight, regale in the camaraderie of your fellow travelers during a farewell dinner at the famous Parker House Restaurant, the birthplace of Parker House Rolls and Boston Cream Pie. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 7 | Tour ends | Boston - Tour Ends : From quiet back roads to timeless towns, your exploration of New England during the holiday season will be woven into your memories forever. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Hyatt Regency Hotel, Newport, RI
- Omni Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH
- Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston, MA
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
