Tour Overviews
5 Days / 4 Nights
From Boston To Boston
New England Panorama Self Drive Tour
Nature at its Best (Combine with a stay in Boston)
Booking Code: S9-BOS-59
Overview
Lovely New England and Nature at its best. Take time to explore the country side, charming towns, antique shops and quaint inns while in some of the most beautiful scenery in New England.
Visiting
- Boston
- Manchester
- Lake Winnipesaukee
- Berkshires
- Green Mountains
- Boston Freedom Trail
- Antiques and Shopping
- Boston Movie Mile
- Quaint New England Towns
- Lake Winnipesaukee
- Optional Cooking Class for Superior Category
Prices per person
Available Hotel Categories: Standard, Superior
| Daily Departures | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Standard Hotels Children 11 years & under Free with 2 Adults sharing bedding
Superior Hotels Children pay the Adult price |
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| 21-Aug-2009 thru 31-Oct-2009 | $1273.00 | $683.00 | -- | -- | |
| 01-May-2010 thru 14-Jul-2010 | $1334.00 | $716.00 | -- | -- | |
| 15-Jul-2010 thru 20-Aug-2010 | $1373.00 | $734.00 | -- | -- | |
| 21-Aug-2010 thru 31-Oct-2010 | $1357.00 | $728.00 | -- | -- | |
Your Travel Package Includes
4 Nights Hotel Accommodation as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary as described below
All Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
4 Days Hertz Economy Car Rental (Mid Size for Parties of 3 & 4) Including Unlimited Mileage
Free Upgrade to a Mid Size Car for Parties of 1 & 2 and to a Full Size Car for Parties of 3 & 4 When Booking on Line
An Explorer Kit containing Documentation, Maps, Driving Instructions, Mileage, Sights to See and detailed driving descriptions and maps to your hotels will be sent to the First Hotel in advance of your Tour and may be picked up at the front desk.
Optional Inclusions
Rental Car Upgrades to a Convertible, Mid Size 4WD SUV, Green,Minivan or Luxury Car for $10 per day. In-Car Navigation System for $59.75 per week (5 - 7 days), and $11.95 per extra day
Rental Car Insurance including Loss Damage Waiver, Liability Insurance Supplement, Taxes, Surcharges & Fees for $15 per day
Extra Hotels, Apartments or Villas for Stays Before & After your Tour
Not Included
Fuel and Parking Charges.
Admissions to Parks and Attractions unless otherwise stated.
Itinerary
Boston, MA
Day 1 | Boston, Massachusetts - Berkshires, Massachusetts
Distance: 122 miles / 196.3 km
Depart Boston and proceed toward The Berkshires in Massachusetts. The Berkshire Hills is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year. The Berkshires is known widely as a cultural Mecca of museums, historic sites, music, dance and art venues. In addition to arts and cultural venues, the region also offers outstanding opportunities for golfing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking. All of these activities take place amid spectacularly scenic rural hills, dotted with mountain streams and lakes. Tonight you will stay in the Berkshires. Accommodations: (STD) Williams Inn (1 Night) Accommodations: (SUP) Red Lion Inn (1 Night)
Berkshires, MA
Day 2 | Berkshires - Manchester - Green Mountains, Vermont
Distance: 160 miles / 257.4 km
Depart The Berkshires and drive toward The Green Mountains. On your way to the Green Mountains you will pass Manchester. Nestled at the Mount Equinox South Manchester is a Village with its tranquil old-world atmosphere and Center a shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village with its signs, sights and many shops. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate. The Green Mountains, a signature symbol for the state of Vermont itself, are a premier, four-season travel destination. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and viewing the maple leaves - resplendent in their changing fall colors, are just a few of the favored activities. The overnight will be in the Green Mountain area. Accommodations: (STD) Holiday Inn Rutland (1 Night) Accommodations: (SUP) Governor’s Inn (1 Night) optional cooking class Governor’s Inn optional cooking class focused on the regional cooking and the flavors of New England. To Reserve: please advise our reservations department at time of booking; cost is $80 per person which include all ingredients, instructions, hands on participation an Governor’s Inn logo apron.
Green Mountains, NH
Day 3 | Green Mountains - Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Distance: 116 miles / 186.6 km
Leave the Green Mountains and drive toward Lake Winnipesaukee. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state of New Hampshire and the 6th largest lake in the United States that lies within the boundaries of one state. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, the wooded shoreline and crystal clear water of this spring-fed lake make it a popular year round resort, a place to rest and relax in beautiful surroundings. A two night stay has been arranged around Lake Winnipesaukee. Accommodations: (STD) Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford (2 Night) Accommodations: (SUP) Inn & Spa at Mill Falls (2 Night)
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Day 4 | Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Distance: 0 miles / 0.0 km
Your visit at Lake Winnipesaukee is not complete without an excursion out onto Lake Winnipesaukee. From Weirs Beach, even with its vast view, you are only seeing a part of the Lake. In the center of the Weirs Beach boardwalk, you'll see a train station where tickets can be purchased for cruises. There are dinner, dance, sunset, family, foliage and fireworks cruises. An Alternative is the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Route rides on tracks that have been in use for over 100 years.
Boston, MA
Day 5 | Lake Winnipesaukee - Boston, Massachusetts
Distance: 105 miles / 168.9 km
Depart at leisure for Boston. You can consider driving via small quaint New England towns, such as Salem or Rockport in Massachusetts to breathe in the typical New England atmosphere.
