b"YOUR ITINERARY 10 DAYSFROM USADay 1-2 - Boston and North Conway 2,695 PP WeflytoBoston,wherewecheckintoourdowntownhotelforthenight.On Day 2, we enjoy a guided tour of the city known for its old world charm,For details of what's included history and character. We see parts of the famed Freedom Trail and drivego to greatrail.com/ESCthrough the Back Bay area, past the historic US Constitution to CopleyUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Square and Beacon Hill. This afternoon we join Amtraks Downeaster service to Portland, Maine. Continuing by coach into the White Mountains, ourFlight and Rail upgrades available.journey takes us through Maine and New Hampshire during their goldenCall to book or for more information.season, when the trees are burnished shades of red and orange. We arrive in North Conway, where we spend three nights.2023 Departures:Day 3 - Mount Washington Cog Railway SEP from 2,695 OCT from 2,695We board the steam-hauled Mount Washington Cog Railway - the worlds 2024 Departures:firstcograilway,whichopenedin1869.ThetrainclimbsMountWashington SEP from 2,795 OCT from 2,795to the summit where we enjoy panoramic views of the White Mountain Range. Our return journey is a scenic drive through the White MountainsRegional Departures available - where we see Crawford Notch and call into Faddens Maple Sugarhouse forManchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, lunch. Our journey continues along the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, one ofEdinburgh, Belfast, and Aberdeen the best spots to admire the fall foliage.*Please note that the journey is steam-hauled where possible. On occasion, theYour holiday includes3-mile trip is made by bio-diesel locomotive. Return flights from London Day 4-5 - North Conway Scenic Railroad and Plymouth Heathrow to BostonThis morning we experience another great heritage railway, travelling inAll rail, ferry and coach transfers1950s-era streamlined passenger cars - on the iconic Crawford Notch ScenicLuggage transfers on some sections Train Ride, now renamed The Mountaineer to recapture the tradition andof the tourromance of this historic train line. Our journey begins in North Conway, a Victorian station established in 1874. We return to the hotel by coach. On8 nights 3 and 4-Star hotel Day 5 we head towards the Cape Cod peninsula, stopping at the historicalaccommodation townofPlymouth.WeseePlymouthRock,thespotwhereearlyPilgrimsfirstsetfootonlandin1620,andtheFoundingFathersMonument.Wecontinue 5 breakfaststo our hotel on the peninsula, where we spend two nights.Day 6 - Cape CodWe journey to Marthas Vineyard to explore Cape Cod and the surroundingCANADA Mount Washingtonregion.Namedforitspeculiarshape,CapeCodoffersscenicbeautyyear- Fabyanround. We take a short ferry ride to Marthas Vineyard, a summer resort for3 North ConwayNew Englands wealthy population. Vineyarders, as the islands residents areknown,arefiercelyprotectiveoftheirtraditionsandheritagesoMarthas Vineyard has the look and feel of a bygone age. Theres free timePortlandJust a few of your holiday highlights for lunch before we sail back to Falmouth. USA Boston 1Day 7-8 - Rhode Island, Newport and Providence PlymouthWe discover Rhode Island, known for its sandy beaches and Colonial-eraRhode Island 4 Hyannisseaside towns. We head to Newport, home to some marvellous mansions,Newportand we tour one of its most famous - The Breakers. We continue to theTour Code: ESC| per person based on 2 Mystic Seaport Museum before heading to the Rhode Island capital,sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. Providence. This quirky place has a string of awards including Number 3Supplement for solo travellers from 1195.favourite US city, and Best city for foodies. On Day 8, explore the charmingPlease note the itinerary for 2023 departures maydiffer,pleasecallformoredetails.city at your own pace. Day 9-10Boston and home To book and forWereturntoBoston,whereyouhavefreetimeforsomefinalexploring.We arrive at the lively Quincy Marketa fabulous complex of market stalls,information go toshops and cafs - where your luggage is held until we leave for the airport.greatrail.com/ESC Thisevening,weboardourflighthome.WearriveintheUKonDay10. or call 01904 527168Please note that outside of the main fall season (mid-Septembermid-October),& speak to our the fall foliage is unlikely to be as visible, but the attractions of the area are delightful at any time. UK team.49"