SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 - UK to Boston

Fly from London to Boston, arriving later that day - departures from other UK airports are also available, of course. On arrival in to Boston make your way to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay - our city stopovers are completely flexible, so if you’d like a day or two more or less just let us know!

Days 2-3 - Boston

Spend the next few days getting to know fascinating Boston. Our highlights include Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, the new England Aquarium and the Boston Tea Party Museum - all easy to explore on foot, or take in the hop-on hop-off trolley bus.

Day 4 - Boston to Cape Cod

Collect your rental car from the car hire depot at Boston Downtown, and head out of town towards to coast. We’d suggest driving via Newport on the Rhode Island Coast to Hyannis on Cape Cod (approx 150 miles / 3 hours 15 minutes, plus stopping time). On arrival in to Hyannis check in to your hotel for a two night stay.

Day 5 - Cape Cod

Spend the next day exploring the Cape Cod area. Take a ferry to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, drive the scenic Mid Cape Highway (US 6) or visit the beaches and dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Day 6 - Cape Cod to Brattleboro

From Hyannis at Cape Cod we’d suggest driving via the Mohawk Trail from Orange to North Adams on the way to Brattleboro (approx 245 miles / 5 hours, plus stopping time) - there are shorter routes too, but this is the scenic option! On arrival in to bohemian Brattleboro check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7 - Brattleboro to Stowe

Continue through Vermont, travelling via the Covered Bridges of Bennington and the scenic VT100 Green Mountains route (approx 175 miles / 4 hours, plus stops) - at Bennington, a 30 minute detour will take you across three traditional covered bridges spanning the Wallomsac River, while the section between Waterbury and Stockbridge is particularly scenic. On arrival in to Stowe check in to your hotel for two nights.

Day 8 - Stowe

In the winter Stowe is Vermont’s premier ski destination, and in the summer cycling, and kayaking take over. This area of Northern Vermont is beautiful at any time of year. Spend the day taking in the areas scenery.

Day 9 - Stowe to Lake Winnipesauke

Head south from Stowe to Lake Winnipesauke in New Hampshire, travelling via the White Mountains and the Kancamagus Highway NH112. This area includes New England’s highest mountains, and is a magnet for hikers and adventurers.

Day 10 - Lake Winnipesauke

Spend a day in, on and around Lake Winnipesauke, New Hampshire’s largest lake.

Day 11 - Return

Drive back to Boston airport (approx 135 miles / 2 hours 50 minute, plus stopping time) driving via Wolfeboro and Portsmouth. Drop off your rental car and check in for your return flight to the UK, arriving the next day.

2024 package holidays to Boston, New England and Cape Cod Holiday prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from London - other departures also available, call for details.

Boston, New England and Cape Cod Fly-Drive holiday

Start your New England trip in Boston before collecting your rental car and heading inland - explore Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire at your own pace, one of the US’s most beautiful corners.

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