Fly to New York, meet your tour manager and board our coach for the transfer to your overnight hotel in New Jersey.

Make the short transfer across the Hudson River into the heart of New York – Midtown Manhattan – for a marvellous, memorable day in the incomparable Big Apple. Explore this breathtaking city under your own steam, or join our optional guided city tour. Marvel at the famous sights – the Empire State and bustling Times Square, the green acres of Central Park, the southern tip of Wall Street and the waterfront district, before ending your tour with a ride to the top of the Rockefeller Center.

This afternoon, perhaps take in Macy’s or Saks, two of the world’s most celebrated shopping meccas before we return to New Jersey at the end of the day.

Board the coach for the journey north into Upstate New York and make an overnight stop in charming Albany, the historic state capital, before heading into rural New England.

On 2025 departures, the tour will stop at Yankee Candle's flagship store in Deerfield, where a huge range of candles, Christmas and Halloween novelties make for a fascinating diversion.

Take a full-day tour through New England's spectacular scenery at a time when it's at its very best. Soak up the beauty of this region of rolling, forested hills and picture-book villages and towns like idyllic Woodstock.

Travel through spectacular Quechee Gorge before heading into Maine and to the beautiful mountain village of Bethel for a two-night stay nestled at the foot of appropriately named Paradise Hill.

Please note: For 2026 departures, after your scenic drive through Quechee Gorge and Woodstock, you'll head into New Hampshire for an overnight stay in the charming White Mountain town of Lincoln instead of Bethel. 

Today, you’ll take a scenic round trip looking out for those fall colours all the way. Through wooded valleys and forests, head first to pretty Lincoln and then over the Kancamagus Highway – arguably the most beautiful drive in New England.

You’ll stop at viewpoints along the way as you continue to North Conway, a small mountain town in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire where several renowned outlet stores vie for your custom.

Please note: For 2026 departures, you'll start the day at your Lincoln-based hotel, before driving through the idyllic Franconia Notch State Park to North Conway. Here, you'll have time to explore and browse the town's outlet stores before continuing along the world-famous Kancamagus Highway back to Lincoln. 

Journey south to the prosperous, seafarers city of Portland, with its waterfront wharves and fine seafood restaurants, today.

Then continue - via the exclusive Bush Family retreat of Kennebunkport - towards America’s most European city, Boston, and to the resort of Nantasket Beach, south of Boston across Quincy Bay and your base for the last two nights of your tour.

Please note: For 2026 departures, instead of visiting Portland, you'll enjoy a scenic drive through New Hampshire's stunning Lakes region before calling at the charming seaside towns of Kennebunkport and Ogunquit. You'll then continue to Boston for a stay at your Nantasket Beach resort. 

Spend an unforgettable day in Boston, one of America’s most welcoming, walkabout cities. You'll have an opportunity to begin your visit with a fascinating optional guided tour that will bring to life this Cradle of the American Revolution, as you follow the famous Freedom Trail through the heart of the compact city. Take in the green acres of Boston Common, and the gold-domed State House, then later, perhaps visit colourful Quincy Market and its speciality stalls.

Boston's rejuvenated Waterfront area is also home to the wonderful New England Aquarium and to the replicas of the famous Tea Party ships. Stroll around the parks and gardens, check out Newbury Street’s stylish boutiques, or perhaps visit one of the city's many brew houses – Boston is one of North America’s craft beer capitals – and enjoy lunch in a vast choice of eateries.

Return to Nantasket at the end of the day, perhaps to dine on traditional clam chowder or New England lobster – a final holiday treat.

Your final day sees you head to the airport to board your overnight flight back to the UK. On your way, call in the Pilgrim city of Plymouth, where the historic streets of "America's Hometown" were once trodden by the first settlers, and fashionable Newport, Rhode Island, where "weekenders' cottages" are opulent mansions.

Arrive back in the UK at the end of a wonderful, colourful autumn holiday in New England.