Rhode Island/Maine/Vermont

Lobsters, Wineries and Foods of New England

Program No. 12312RJ
Taste your way through the iconic landscapes of New England as you explore local vineyards, visit a Vermont apple orchard and ride aboard a Maine lobster vessel with a local expert.

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Jun 9 - Jun 15, 2024
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2,099
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Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2024
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2,299
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Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2024
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Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2024
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2,199
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Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2024
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Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2024
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Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2024
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Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2024
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Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2024
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May 18 - May 24, 2025
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2,499
Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2025
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2,599
Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2025
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2,299
Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2025
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2,399
Aug 24 - Aug 30, 2025
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2,399
Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2025
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2,299
Sep 21 - Sep 27, 2025
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2,299
Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2025
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2,299
Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2025
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2,299
Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2025
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Oct 19 - Oct 25, 2025
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2,299
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Jun 9 - Jun 15, 2024
Starting at
2,599
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2024
Starting at
2,929
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2024
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2,929
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2024
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2,799
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2024
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2,799
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2024
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2,799
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2024
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2,799
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

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Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2024
Starting at
2,799
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This date travels from RI > VT > ME.

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Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2024
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2,799
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May 18 - May 24, 2025
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2,969
Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2025
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3,149
Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2025
Starting at
2,949
Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2025
Starting at
3,089
Aug 24 - Aug 30, 2025
Starting at
3,089
Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2025
Starting at
3,329
Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2025
Starting at
2,949
Sep 21 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
2,949
Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2025
Starting at
2,949
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Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2025
Starting at
2,949
Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2025
Starting at
2,949
Oct 19 - Oct 25, 2025
Starting at
2,949

At a Glance

Experience the diversity of New England cuisine and the region's beautiful scenery during a weeklong journey through Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Discussions with professional winemakers, lobstermen, and farmers about the products they grow and harvest from the land and sea. Learn about specialty products created by local entrepreneurs and enjoy field trips to vineyards, farms, sugarhouses, markets and the ocean. At stops along the way, enjoy tastes of authentic New England foods such as johnny cakes, lobster, clam chowder, local cheeses, yogurt and maple syrup.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to one mile over varied terrain, unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some standing required on field trips. Several sets of stairs throughout the program including motorcoach and boat embarking/disembarking.

What You'll Learn

  • Visit the historic Billings Farm and Museum where we meet their herd of Jersey Cows.
  • Discuss the challenges of fishing with local lobstermen.
  • Meet with winemaking experts in Rhode Island and Maine.

General Notes

This is a coaching program that travels to five New England states over seven days, spending 2-5 hours on the coach each day. We make every effort to allow time to explore each village and town we visit - however, please be aware that time on the bus is crucial in getting you from place to place.
Featured Expert
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Bill Suhr
Bill Suhr and wife Andrea Scott own Champlain Orchards, an idyllic Vermont farm that overlooks Lake Champlain and prides itself in growing a diversity of ecologically grown fruits and vegetables. With a commitment to Vermont’s local food economy, all of the farm’s vegetables are certified organic — as are three blocks of organic apples, as well as organic cherries, plums and peaches. The farm utilizes integrated pest management growing techniques.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Bill Suhr and wife Andrea Scott own Champlain Orchards, an idyllic Vermont farm that overlooks Lake Champlain and prides itself in growing a diversity of ecologically grown fruits and vegetables. With a commitment to Vermont’s local food economy, all of the farm’s vegetables are certified organic — as are three blocks of organic apples, as well as organic cherries, plums and peaches. The farm utilizes integrated pest management growing techniques.
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