Day 3
Drive to Massachusetts via Newport, Rhode Island - Leave New Jersey this morning for a scenic drive along the East Coast to your next American destination – historic Massachusetts. On the way, you’ll pass through Newport, Rhode Island, an upmarket East Coast haven for many of North America’s most affluent families. Home to opulent waterfront summer homes, this premier resort town is associated with famous names such as the Vanderbilts, Carnegies and Rockefellers.Â
Later this afternoon, you’ll arrive in the coastal town of Hull, a short drive south of Boston, where you’ll check into your beachfront hotel. After checking in, the rest of the evening will be at leisure.
Day 4
Day at leisure in Boston with optional city tour - Rise this morning ahead of a full day at leisure in Massachusetts’ state capital, Boston. If you’d prefer a more structured day’s sightseeing, you can join an optional city tour that covers the major historical landmarks and the role they played in the struggle for American Independence. Â
The Freedom Trail serves as an ideal starting point given that it leads to significant sights like the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, and the Old North Church. Your guide will point out some of the most popular museums and galleries, as well as Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States and the harbour. Â
However you choose to spend your day, return to the hotel for a final night in Hull.
Day 5
Drive through New Hampshire to Ogunquit - Continue north along Maine’s rugged Atlantic shores this morning and keep an eye out for more of the region’s mesmerising fall foliage. Â
After a few hours, you’ll arrive in seaside town of Ogunquit, an artists’ haven set amongst pristine beachfront areas. Renowned for its idyllic landscapes and welcoming atmosphere, the village promises the perfect setting for a relaxing beach retreat between your wish-list fall colours excursions.Â
Check into your hotel, bookended by Ogunquit’s town centre and its coastal areas, and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. For some gentle exploration, consider taking a walk along the acclaimed Marginal Way trail for panoramic views of New England’s coast. Seafood-lovers can also find a range of fresh local produce to enjoy, and you can find dinner, within walking distance of the hotel, at one of the village’s seafront diners.
Day 6
Morning at leisure and drive through New Hampshire - Enjoy a leisurely morning in Ogunquit, making the most of your beachfront location and the town’s colourful local attractions. For a few final moments of the town’s serene coastal areas, head to the nearby Little Beach, or perhaps enjoy an introduction to the town’s artistic heritage at the local galleries. Around lunchtime, board a coach for another wish-list viewing experience as you drive from Maine into New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Travel by the striking Franconia Notch, a mountain pass enclosed by with rocky cliffs and lush forests, to the small town of Lincoln where you’ll spend the next two nights.Â
After checking in, soak up Lincoln’s rural charm as you see fit with the evening under your own steam, perhaps with a walk along the timber-framed shopfronts and independent diners of the town’s main street.
Day 7
Included fall colours drive on the Kancamagus Highway - Watch the sun rise over the White Mountains and get ready for one of your trip’s undeniable highlights as the tour takes in the world-famous Kancamagus Highway. This scenic byway, unlike any other in the world, offers an uninterrupted panorama of the landscape, with no buildings to obstruct your view, and a sea of vivid autumnal colours. After a few hours on the road, an enjoyable stop awaits as you pause in North Conway, where you can find a bargain or two at the local shopping outlets. Â
Return to Lincoln this afternoon and make the most of another evening at leisure.
Day 8
Drive to Montréal - Wave goodbye to charming New England with a morning’s drive north to Montréal. After checking into your next hotel, get a feel for this cosmopolitan city with the rest of the afternoon entirely at leisure.
Montréal combines cutting-edge modernity, French style and flair, and is a cosmopolitan mix of high culture, high fashion and high tech. If you’re feeling adventurous, head for the pretty Vieux Port area or alternatively embrace the bohemian style of lively Plateau Mont Royal.
Day 9
Included visit to Québec City with optional guided tour - Today’s excursion takes you to charming Québec City, Canada's only walled settlement. One of North America’s oldest cities, Québec was founded before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and is the only city north of Mexico whose original fortifications remain intact. The historic district of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to house religious orders and hospitals that trace their roots back to the 17th century.
Choose to join an optional walking tour with a local guide and explore the narrow, cobbled alleyways of the lower Basse Ville and its upper Haute counterpart. Together these two districts form the endlessly enthralling Vieux-Québec, dominated by the monumental Citadel and the Château Frontenac hotel. Radiating charm from every brick, with countless monuments, churches, and 16th- and 17th-century buildings, and with a host of restaurants offering its distinctive cuisine, Québec City is undoubtedly a highlight.
Later, you’ll return to your Montréal hotel to relax.
Day 10
Included visit to Ottawa and drive to Toronto - Check out of the hotel and depart for metropolitan Toronto, enjoying some free time along the way in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Later this evening, arrive in Toronto, built on the banks of Lake Ontario, and check into your hotel.
Perhaps see the modern waterfront developments, the sky-piercing CN Tower, and contrasting neighbourhoods like Greektown and Little Italy. Afterwards, indulge in some shopping in the city's malls, and make the most of the dining options.
Day 11
Travel to Niagara Falls - Wake up in Toronto this morning and board a coach for the penultimate leg of your autumnal road trip, taking in a few final sights along the way. Your destination today, promises to be one of the tour’s most memorable, and you’ll soon arrive in majestic Niagara Falls, one of North America’s most impressive natural wonders. For the next two nights, you’ll marvel at the roaring, cascading waters, enjoy some truly memorable photo opportunities. After check-in, relax and find dinner in the town.
Day 12
Day at leisure with optional helicopter flight over Niagara Falls and drive along Niagara Parkway - Niagara Falls’ breath-taking landscapes await again this morning and promise to be one of the unforgettable highlights of your tour. You’ll have the morning at leisure to enjoy the very best of Niagara Falls’ dramatic natural beauty and its surrounding city streets. Â
For the best views, you can take a ride on the Niagara SkyWheel or enjoy lunch from the vantage point of an overlooking restaurant. Alternatively, you can choose an optional 10-minute helicopter ride above the white-water rapids below – the best way to fully appreciate the majesty of its spectacular scenery! Â
In the afternoon, there will be an optional drive along the Niagara Parkway to the delightful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its pretty houses and world-famous Shaw Theatre, one of America’s most celebrated playhouses. You can meander around its leafy, flower-lined streets, observing the 19th-century buildings, or take a walk on the Niagara Riverfront. Â
Return to the hotel for the final evening.
Day 13
Morning at leisure in Toronto and return flight - Head back to Toronto this morning for a few final hours to enjoy the city. You could spend time looking around one of the city’s cultural institutions, from the Gardiner Museum to the Hockey Hall of Fame, or watch the world go by from one of its lakeside cafés.
This afternoon, head to the airport for your overnight return flight back to the UK.
Day 14
Land in the UK - Land in the UK early this morning at the end of a memorable North American escape.