Autumn Along the Rocky Coast of Maine

Autumn sweeps like wildfire across the beautiful state of Maine. The landscape lights up with garnet-red maples turning forests into sparkling treasure chests of color. Along the rocky Atlantic coast from Portland to Bar Harbor are charming New England scenes of seaside villages, lighthouses and lobster fisherman.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Guided Tour of Portland

  • Portland Headlight

  • L.L. Bean Flagship Store

  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

  • Atlantic Ocean Coastal Cruise

  • Bath Maritime Museum

  • Charming, Coastal Town of Camden

  • Lobster Bake

  • Acadia National Park

  • Cadillac Mountain

  • Kennebunkport

Day 1

Welcome to Boston. Arrive at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf for a 1-night stay. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Visit Stonewall Kitchen’s flagship store in York to shop the wide array of Maine specialties including wild Maine blueberry jam. Begin the afternoon with a guided tour of Portland, Maine including a visit to the famous Portland Headlight Lighthouse. It was first lit on January 10, 1791 to warn Portland citizens of coming British attacks. Arrive at the lodging in Portland, Maine for 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. Visit the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine to learn about Maine’s maritime heritage. Cruise along the Atlantic Ocean Coastline. Keep an eye out for seals, bald eagles and osprey. Free time in Freeport, Maine, home of L.L. Bean’s flagship store. Dinner.

Day 4

Breakfast. Explore the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the largest botanical garden in New England. Enjoy scenic fall foliage travel through the New England countryside of Maine. Arrive at lodging in Bar Harbor for a 2-night stay. Dinner is a Maine tradition — a fresh Lobster Bake.

Day 5

Breakfast. Explore Acadia National Park vibrant with fall colors on a guided tour. Marvel at the view atop Cadillac Mountain overlooking the ocean and islands below. Free time for lunch & shopping in the village of Bar Harbor. Dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast. Visit the charming seaside village of Camden. Visit the Seashore Trolley Museum and take a ride in a meticulously restored early 20th century trolley. Arrive at Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 7

Breakfast. Visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s Strawberry Banke Museum, a 10-acre campus dedicated to bringing 300+ years of history to life. Free afternoon to enjoy the Nonantum Resort. Dinner.

Day 8

Breakfast. Service to Boston. Tour ends.

DATES

2024 DEPARTURES

  • October 11 - 18

2025 DEPARTURES

  • October 9 - 16

  • October 11 - 18

PRICES

  • $3998 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $4798 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 7 Nights Hotel Accommodations

  • 14 Meals: 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2

Walking or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time; some uneven terrain; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

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