If you are seeking autumnal tapestry, this 6-day roundtrip rail journey from Washington, D.C., will take you to New England's two most beautiful cities: Boston and Portland, ME. Experience Massachusetts' capital covered with brightly colored leaves of red and orange – a stunning sight to behold – on an Amtrak Fall Foliage Tour! For the best display of autumn colors, this roundtrip train vacation is your best bet.

Trip Dates:

• Oct 2 - 7
• Oct 9 - 14
• Oct 16 - 21
• Oct 23 - 28

Package includes:

• Roundtrip Amtrak in coach accommodations from Washington, D.C., to Boston, MA, on the Northeast Regional.
• Roundtrip Amtrak in coach accommodations from Boston, MA, to Portland, MA, on the Downeaster.
• 5 Nights hotel accommodations.
  • 3 nights in Boston, MA.
  • 2 nights in Portland, MA.
• 1 Meal, dinner at one of Boston's iconic restaurants.

Tour Highlights:

• Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing tours of Boston, MA.
• Sightseeing tour of Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord, MA.
• Sightseeing tour of New England's fall foliage.
• Sightseeing tour of Portland, MA.

* Planned tours with leisure time at each destination.

Itinerary:

• Day 1 (Boston)
  • Board the train in Washington, D.C. for your trip to Boston. Once in Boston, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. This historic coastal city is full of sights you won't want to miss. Start your adventure by exploring “Beantown,” Paul Revere's House, the gorgeous Public Garden and so much more.
• Day 2 (Boston)
  • Today you will relive history with a journey back in time to the Revolutionary War era as you follow the route of Paul Revere as he warned the countryside with his infamous cry of "the British are coming!" 
• Day 3 (Boston)
  • Sit back and relax as you travel past quiet ponds, ancient farms, weathered roadside taverns, and sturdy colonial churches, all of which are surrounded by the glorious red, orange, and yellow hues of this Fall Foliage Tour. Your pleasant afternoon of leaf peeping will be capped off with a stop at a native orchard for apples and cider. Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of Boston's most iconic restaurants!
• Day 4 (Boston - Portland)
  • Travel on your own to Boston's South Station, where you will board Amtrak for a ride on the Downeaster to Portland. The pubs, shops, and restaurants of downtown Portland are always buzzing with tourists, locals, and fishermen alike, creating a convivial atmosphere where everyone is welcomed. Portland's vibrant performing arts scene, amazing cuisine, and eclectic group of shops are all part of why locals call this city “New England's Best Kept Secret.”
• Day 5 (Portland)
  • Explore Portland today on your Land and Sea Discovery Tour. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 105-minute, fully-narrated excursion as your engaging and informative guides treat you to Portland's diverse history and hidden gems. 
• Day 6
  • Board the train this morning for your journey back to Washington, D.C.

(Information provided by Amtrak vacations.)

Cost

Starting price is $1749 per person. Payment due 90 days prior to start of the trip.

• Based on double occupancy.
• Coach accommodations.

Upgrades are available.

Registration Info

Call our Travel Professional, Donna Alexander, at +1(703)805-8471 for more information and to book your reservation.