All Aboard! Christian Tours has planned a special scenic tour of New England. Today we travel north through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and then along Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River to Harrisburg, where our overnight accommodations await us.

Following breakfast, we’re off traveling through Pennsylvania to New York. In Kingston, by the heart of the Hudson River Valley, we take a Hudson River cruise. Relax as the guide points out millionaires’ estates, Hudson River lighthouses, and quaint villages surrounded by natural beauty. We continue on to the Albany area for dinner and overnight. (D)

This morning we are off to Saratoga Springs, New York, for a guided sightseeing tour of this charming little town. Saratoga Springs is noted for its natural springs, friendly people, and fine tradition of horse racing. Next we enjoy a cruise and lunch on Lake George to experience the beauty of the lake and the surrounding Adirondack Mountains. Next we travel through Vermont to our overnight destination. Dinner will be included this evening. (L, D)

This morning we visit Billings Farm, one of the finest dairy farms in America and a museum of Vermont’s rural heritage. We have time for lunch and shopping in the charming village of Woodstock. Next we make a photo stop at the beautiful Quechee Gorge, better known as “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon.” At Quechee Gorge Village we have time for shopping. Check out the Quechee Country Store and the Vermont Antique Mall. Enjoy a scenic drive in New Hampshire as we arrive at our hotel accommodations for the next two evenings. Dinner is included tonight. (B, D)

Following breakfast, we journey to Mount Washington and the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. When you ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure: magnificent scenery, efficient new bio-diesel locomotives and the classic steam engine (generally scheduled early in the day) combined with a spectacular climb up the highest mountain in the northeast. When you reach the 6288’ summit you will have time to visit the weather station and have a snack before traveling back down the mountain. At the base you will have time to visit the Cog Museum. Early evening we board the Café Lafayette Dinner Train for an experience you will long remember. Riding in vintage restored Pullman cars, we enjoy an elegant five-course feast as we travel through the lush New England forest and magnificent mountain vistas. We transfer across the scenic Kancamangus Scenic Byway back to our hotel. Dinner is included tonight. (B, D)

This morning we travel to the Lake Winnipesaukee area. The included experience will vary based on departure date. Some tours will enjoy the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, a relaxing ride along the shoreline with charming towns and mountain views, while others will take a lake cruise, gliding across the sparkling waters and soaking in panoramic scenery from the deck. We enjoy a box lunch today. This afternoon we tour the Castle in the Clouds, a beautiful mountaintop estate with breathtaking views of New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee. (On September 25th & October 2nd departures: The Castle in the Clouds will be replaced with a visit to Canterbury Shaker Village.) (B, L)

Today we’ll enjoy a narrated scenic cruise through the busy Portland Harbor and innermost islands to see four lighthouses. Keep your eyes open for lobster boats, seals, and sea birds. We enjoy free time for shopping and lunch in the Portland Wharf area. We board our motorcoach to travel the scenic Highway 1A along the coast of Maine. We overnight in Massachusetts.

This morning we travel into Connecticut. June 20th, September 25th & September 26th departures will visit the Mark Twain House. Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and other classics were penned while Samuel Clemmons resided here. The 3-story mansion features rare Tiffany pieces and Clemmons memorabilia. On July 18th, October 2nd & October 3rd departures will visit the New England Air Museum, where historic aircraft, interactive exhibits, and inspiring aviation stories come to life. We enjoy lunch together then travel through New York enroute to our hotel just south of Delaware. (L)

It’s always bittersweet when our vacation comes to an end. We say farewell to our fellow travelers as we return home with fond memories of the Scenic Trains & Cruises of New England.