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New England & Canada Classic I

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День
1
BOSTON
Arrive in historic Boston, the “Cradle of the American Revolution” and New England’s premier city. Founded in 1630 by English Puritans, Boston quickly became colonial New England’s largest seaport and remains its cultural and political capital. Get oriented on the Freedom Trail, a self-guided walking tour of historic Boston’s most important revolutionary sites and events.
День
2
BOSTON
A full day to explore Boston and its surroundings. Begin your day rambling through the cobblestone streets and fine brick houses of Beacon Hill, the traditional home of Boston’s “Brahmins”, early Boston’s social, intellectual and artistic elite. Then, cross the Charles River to the vibrant streets of Cambridge and Harvard University, America’s first institute of higher education (1636). Return through Back Bay’s boulevards for stylish shopping and dining, then make your way to the Fenway for the artistic treasures of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.
День
3
BOSTON – SALEM – PORTSMOUTH - KENNEBUNKPORT / PORTLAND (110 mi / 175 km)
Depart Boston for Salem, famous for the witch trials of 1692. At the Salem Witch Museum, a multimedia presentation (available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian) recalls the witch-hunting hysteria. A pleasant, walkable city, Salem was a major American seaport in the grand age of the sailing. Depart Salem for Ipswich and some of Massachusetts’s tastiest deep-fried clams, then, on a hot day, find a beach along New Hampshire’s short but sandy coastline to refresh yourself in the Atlantic’s cool blue waters. In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the doors of many interesting 17th to 19th-century buildings are open to visitors at Strawberry Banke Museum. Cross into Maine and follow the Atlantic coast to Nubble Light, one of New England’s most photographed lighthouses. In Kennebunkport, swimming, seafood and shopping are the main attractions, and on scenic Ocean Drive you can view the impressive oceanfront estate of the first President Bush. Overnight in Kennebunkport or in Portland.
День
4
KENNEBUNKPORT / PORTLAND – MID-COAST MAINE - BAR HARBOR / ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (180 mi / 285 km)
Life in Portland, scenically situated on Casco Bay, revolves around the waterfront’s Old Port Exchange district, where brick and cast iron buildings house a trendy mix of shops, galleries, and restaurants (only San Francisco has more restaurants per capita). Make a detour to nearby Cape Elizabeth and visit Portland Head Light, one of New England’s oldest (1791) and most dramatic lighthouses. Just north of Portland lies Freeport, Maine’s outlet-shopping mecca. Continue on scenic US Highway 1 to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Suggested stops along the way are the lighthouse at Pemaquid Point, the town of Boothbay Harbor, and the view of Penobscot Bay from Camden Hills State Park. Bar Harbor was once second only to Newport as a summer resort destination for America’s super-wealthy. Today, Bar Harbor welcomes one and all, and keeps them happy with bountiful outdoor activities, abundant restaurants and pubs, as well as a lively nightlife.
День
5
BAR HARBOR / ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
A full day to explore Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The 29 mi / 46 km Park Loop Road, Acadia’s main attraction, skirts the rugged ocean coastline before climbing Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Atlantic Coast. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Acadia National Park and the island-dotted Atlantic Ocean on your way to the summit. Other outdoor activities include half-day whale-watching or sailing cruises, swimming, sunbathing, and over 125 mi / 200 kms of hiking and biking trails (rentals available).
День
6
BAR HARBOR / ACADIA NATIONAL PARK - QUEBEC (280 mi / 450 km)
Depart this morning for Canada through rural northern Maine. Arrive this afternoon in Quebec City, the 400-year-old capital of Quebec. Head for the Basse-Ville (Lower Town) of Vieux-Quebec (Old Quebec) on the St Lawrence River waterfront, for dinner and a stroll around the 18th-century streetscapes surrounding the Place Royale.
День
7
QUEBEC
Today, visit the Haute-Ville (Upper Town) of Vieux-Quebec, dramatically located 321 ft (92 m) above the St Lawrence River on Cape Diamant. Best seen on foot, begin at the Place d’Armes, an open square in the heart of Old Quebec, surrounded by grand buildings, restaurants, and elegant neighborhoods. Walk along the Terasse Dufferin, a wooden boardwalk high above the river, offering picturesque views of the Lower Town and the St Lawrence River. Then visit the Citadelle, Quebec’s massive, star-shaped fortress, before returning to the Place d’Armes for lunch. Continue into the Quartier Latin, the Upper Town’s oldest residential neighborhood, now its charming student quarter. End the day on the Grande Allee, Quebec’s grandest boulevard, lined by Quebec’s finest shops and restaurants and stepping off point for Quebec’s nightlife.
День
8
QUEBEC - MONTREAL (165 mi / 265 km)
Today, depart early and follow the St Lawrence River for the short drive to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city after Paris. Begin in Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal) and the Place Jacques-Cartier, where street musicians and acrobats perform for audiences seated in outdoor cafes. From there, stroll along the cobblestone streets to the waterfront at the Vieux-Port (Old Port) and visit the Marche Bonsecours’ art galleries and native crafts shops. From here, take a river cruise or a thrilling jetboat tour to the Lachine Rapids (reservations recommended). In the evening, there’s no shortage of nightlife in Montreal, with plenty of clubs Downtown, in the Plateau Mont-Royal and the Quartier Latin, or return to the Vieux-Port for live jazz, blues or traditional musique quebecoise.
День
9
MONTREAL
Linger in the Old Town, or explore Montreal’s modern Downtown district, home to fine shopping and some of Canada’s premier art & history museums. Then, visit beautiful Parc du Mont-Royal, designed by the creator of New York’s Central Park, with splendid views overlooking the city. This evening, sample some more of Montreal’s nightlife, or relax and get a good start on your day tomorrow.
День
10
MONTREAL – GREEN MOUNTAINS (VERMONT) (185 mi / 295 km)
Today, depart Montreal to the Vallée du Richelieu, perhaps stopping for a visit at Fort-Chambly (1711), the only French fort in Quebec remaining from colonial New France (1534-1763). Continue south into the Green Mountains of Vermont, whose scenic roads, especially spectacular in the fall, seem like a drive into the past and an America that used to be. Dairy farms and covered bridges dot the countryside, and tidy small small towns make for inviting stops along the way. Near Stowe, visit Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Vermont’s biggest tourist attraction, and the Shelburne Museum near Burlington has one of best collections of American folk art to be found anywhere.
День
11
GREEN MOUNTAINS (VERMONT) – WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS (145 mi / 235 km)
From Vermont, drive south through the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. Visit Stockbridge, the quintessential New England town, where the illustrator Norman Rockwell had his studio and painted nostalgic scenes of American life in a simpler time. His paintings still resonate with many Americans, and a trip to the Norman Rockwell museum offers an insight into how Americans like to picture themselves. From Stockbridge, head east to Sturbridge and Olde Sturbridge Village, a living history museum recreating life in a rural New England village of the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The buildings are authentic, and costumed interpreters go about their work using traditional methods of the period.
День
12
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS – NEWPORT – CAPE COD (235 mi / 375 km)
Enter the state of Connecticut on the way to Mystic and Mystic Seaport. Mystic has been a shipbuilding community since the 1600’s, and the Seaport recreates life in a 19th Century seaside village, with tall sailing ships, a working shipyard, shops, stores, and buildings typical of a New England maritime town. Afterwards, drive to Newport, an important colonial port city that evolved into a summer resort for America’s wealthiest families. The large mansions they called their “cottages” still line Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, and many are open to visitors daily. A variety of American architecture dating back to the 1600’s can still be seen in downtown Newport. Continue to Cape Cod for your overnight.
День
13
CAPE COD
With fishing villages, artists’ homes, and over 500 km of sandy beaches, Cape Cod is New England’s summertime playground. You can visit picturesque villages on your way to colorful Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod, then spend some time relaxing among the sand dunes at Cape Cod National Seashore. Or, take a ferry from Hyannis for a day trip to the resort islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
День
14
CAPE COD – PLYMOUTH - BOSTON (75 mi / 120 km)
Depending on your departure flight schedule, there may be time in the morning for a visit to the beach, some antique shopping or a stop in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The first successful European settlement in New England, Plymouth was founded in 1620 by the Puritan Pilgrims after their voyage on the Mayflower. It was in Plymouth that the first Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated, and Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum, recreates the life of the Pilgrims and their Wamponoag Indian neighbors. Continue to Boston for additional nights, or for your journey home.