| Experience this dream trip as we experience train rides and cruises in New England. The first and last night accommodations will be in Mystic CT at the Quality Inn, and the other two nights will be at the Hampton Inn, Dover, NH. Ride the rails aboard a true Steam train with vintage rail cars on the ESSEX STEAM TRAIN EXCURSION. Depart from the historic Essex Station and travel through the beautiful countryside to the riverside along the Connecticut River Valley. Day 2, features a GUIDED BOSTON CITY TOUR. Discover this Capitol city including the USS CONSTITUTION (the oldest warship in the US Navy), Beacon Hill, the FREEDOM TRAIL, BOSTON COMMON, BUNKER HILL, BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, STATE HOUSE, ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY, HISTORIC FANEUIL HALL AND QUINCY MARKET. A relaxing narrated cruise follows on historic Boston Harbor. Learn about the past, present and future of the historic waterfront area including CHARLES NAVY YARD, BOSTON’S FISHING INDUSTRY, TEA PARTY SITE AND MORE. Take a trip back in time as you enjoy magnificent views of Portland’s waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives. Discover the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. Free time for lunch and shopping in this city’s historic, waterfront district. LIGHTHOUSE LOVER’S CRUISE-Maine’s rugged rocky coast and picturesque lighthouses-what a combo! This scene unfolds as you cruise from Portland’s scenic harbor seeing the CALENDAR ISLANDS, COASTAL FORTS, MAINE LOBSTER BOATS, PLAYFUL SEALS AND SEABIRDS! View as many as seven lighthouses including an up-close experience at Maine’s oldest and historic lighthouse, PORTLAND HEADLIGHT, proudly perched on one of Maine’s famous rocky outcrops overlooking this beautiful harbor. Next stop in for a tour at SHIPYARD BREWERY, Portland’s proud brewing establishment. Stop in for a tour, and enjoy a tasting-Great Gift Shop. We’ll top this day off with a MAINE LOBSTER BAKE DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT! Enjoy the freshest of New England seafood with a traditional lobster bake coupled with a dose of down east entertainment. An alternate entrée selection is available. After breakfast on day 4, ride the WINNIPESAUKEE SCENIC RAILROAD to your cruise. View this impressive lake from the shore as you travel over the historic tracks of the Boston & Maine Railroad. A wonderful cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee, its name originating from and Indian term meaning BEAUTIFUL WATER IN A HIGH PLACE. Relax on the M/S MOUNT WASHINGTON CRUISE & LUNCH. Fabulous views of the three mountain ranges surrounding the lake, the largest in New Hampshire as you enjoy a delicious hot and cold lunch buffet as you cruise. Try your luck this evening at the country’s largest casino complex FOXWOODS CASINO in Ledyard, CT. or browse the new Tanger Outlets. With a five hour stay each member of the group receives a $15 voucher to any of the many restaurants or a complimentary buffet dinner and $10 Keno ticket. This evening, arrive at the Quality Inn, Mystic CT. after breakfast on day 5, enjoy a comfortable, leisurely train ride from New London, CT to New Haven CT via Amtrak”s Northeast Regional service. This is such a popular trip, we hope you have a wonderful time! |