New England Fall Foliage - Kaleo Friends International Tours

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New England Fall Foliage
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Featuring
Niagara Falls, ON…Alexandria Bay, NY… Vermont...New Hampshire...Maine…
..West Point…Monticello…Billy Graham Library & Museum…NASCAR Hall of Fame...Great
Smoky Mountains… Pigeon Forge and MORE!!!
Oct. 1-15, 2015
Featuring:
Niagara Falls, ON…Alexandria Bay, NY… Vermont...
New Hampshire...Maine…New York City….Canton, OH….
Great Smoky Mountains…Asheville, NC… Pigeon Forge, TN
and MORE!!!
Tour # 15-1001
Fall colors painted by the touch of the Master’s hand provide a show of splendor
ranging from bright to brilliant to unbelievable. White church steeples, quaint
villages and covered bridges all with blazing red, gold, and orange as the backdrop
results in a fall trip you could have only dreamed of.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Oklahoma City to Collinsville, IL
With energy levels high and the luggage bins filled to the brim, our “fall
foliage” journey begins with some morning snacks and fellowship. Our first
day together takes us across Missouri, across the Mighty Mississippi River
and into Illinois. MR
Friday, Oct. 2
Collinsville to Columbus, OH Fly in option
Today’s drive takes us across the state of Indiana making a stop in Indiana’s
Capital City, Indianapolis, for a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Museum and a trip around the track if available.
Afternoon - continue to Columbus, Ohio for our overnight, arriving early
evening.
TIME change today CB, MR
Saturday, Oct. 3
Columbus to Canton, OH to Niagara Falls, ON
Passports required today
AM Unique horse drawn boat ride on Ohio and Erie Canal. The onehour ride is pulled by two Percheron horses and offers a relaxing trip into history.
Late morning depart for Niagara Falls, Canada.
Today’s drive takes us along the banks of Lake Erie and into Ontario,
Canada. Our mid-afternoon arrival in Niagara Falls allows for some free
time in the falls area. Late afternoon check into our hotel where your rooms
provide a spectacular view of the falls and you can “hear the roar” from your
room. Falls view dinner included. CB, D
Evening – Falls View dinner included.
Fourteen nights lodging
Twenty five meals
Price: $1,999.00 pp dbl.
Includes: Transportation
Fourteen nights lodging
All meals and
attractions as indicated
by itinerary.
Meals: CB Continental
B Full breakfast
L Lunch
MR Managers Reception
D Dinner
Deposit: $500.00 pp
Final payment due: Sept. 1, 2015.
For reservations and/or information
contact:
KALEO Tours
405-681-4080
www.kaleotours.com
Sunday, Oct. 4
Niagara Falls to Alexandria Bay, NY
A short tour of the Canadian side of the falls before entering back into the USA and viewing the falls from
the American side from Goat Island. Goat Island, now a part of the Niagara Reservation State Park, the oldest in the
US, was once home to a herd of goats, hence the name. The small island is now uninhabited and is located in the
middle of Niagara Falls between the Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls. We continue our travel to upper state
New York to our home for the next two nights at the peaceful Riveredge Resort. The hotel overlooks the St. Lawrence
River with views of the Thousand Islands. Always a favorite stop on this tour. B, D
Monday, Oct. 5
Alexandria Bay
Breakfast on your own at your leisure this morning.
Following breakfast we board Uncle Sam’s boat vessel for a 1000 Island cruise. This international tour of both
Canadian and American sections of the region, provide it’s visitors with fall color added to colorful historical tapestry of the
river and the islands. We will marvel at the majesty, diversity and originality of the island homes along the tour. Next, tour
Boldt Castle, located on Heart Island. This castle stands as a remembrance of an opulent era and a love story of the Waldorf
Astoria proprietor George C Boldt. Afternoon and evening are free to explore the quaint village of Alexandria
Bay on your own.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Alexandria Bay to Rutland, VT
Breakfast in the hotel dining room before departing. With the cooperation of the weather, our foliage tour
begins in earnest today as we delight in some of the most impressive foliage to be seen on our tour - just a
sampling of things to come. Vivid fall colors abound throughout upper state New York. Lunch, on our
own and free time in Lake Placid. A late afternoon ferry ride finds us in Rutland where an included dinner
awaits us. The Adirondacks are the source of the color and scenery for our ferry ride. B,D
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Rutland to Lincoln, NH
Vermont Highlights are the order of the day. Besides multiple stops for Kodak moments of covered bridges
and quaint villages, our visits today will include Woodstock, Quechee Gorge, Porter Music Box Museum
and Morse Sugar Farm. The Green Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire turn to crimson, gold and brilliant orange
and seem to dance before our eyes as we travel through the countryside . Crossing over into New Hampshire for our
overnight. CB, D
Thursday, Oct. 8
Lincoln
Can you hear the whistle blowing? The Hobo Railroad train provides a wonderful excursion into the heart
of the White Mountains. Following our train ride, visit the Flume Gorge Visitor Center.
Afternoon – The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. An 80-passenger cable car brings visitors to the 4,080-foot
summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! At the
summit, you'll find spectacular scenic walking paths, a 360 degree observation deck, a cafe, bar and restrooms.
Late afternoon return to hotel. Evening – free, dinner on own.
CB
Friday, Oct. 9
Lincoln to Ogunquit, ME
The famous Kancamangus Highway is our drive of choice this morning. The term “meandering” comes to
mind as we consider today’s itinerary driving through incredibly beautiful scenery making our way into
Maine. A delicious Lobster lunch is planned in Portland then a stop at the Portland Headlight before
continuing on to Ogunquit. Mid-late afternoon arrive in Ogunquit. Evening free, dinner on own. CB,L
Saturday, Oct. 10
Ogunquit to Bridgeport, CT
A late morning departure allows for free time to explore the area.
Lunch – Salem Cross Inn Restaurant and Tavern in West Brookfield, MA. Welcome to the Salem Cross Inn,
a 1700’s era farmhouse nestled on 600 acres of working New England farmland. The Inn provides guests with a colonial
experience through dining-offering colonial fare and their extensive furnishings of American antiques.
This afternoon will be a difficult choice of taking a nap, on a very full tummy, or continuing to take in the beauty of the
countryside.
Early evening – Arrive in Bridgeport for our overnight. CB,L
Sunday, Oct. 11
Bridgeport to New York City to Allentown, PA
We have scheduled our visit to New York City on a Sunday to avoid as much traffic as possible.
Circle Line Cruise is the most comfortable way to view the NYC skyline and enjoy a close up look at the Statue of
Liberty. The narrated cruise gives us a true perspective of the monumental city as well as many photo opportunities
of well- known NYC landmarks.
Depart for Allentown, PA following the cruise. Dinner included on arrival. CB, D
Monday, Oct. 12
Allentown to Charlottesville, VA
As we drive out of New York, across part of Pennsylvania, across the tip of Maryland and into Virginia we
encounter the impressive Appalachian Mountains. Our plan is to drive a portion of Skyline Drive in the
Shenandoah National park, but the weather will determine if that is possible. Lunch will be an experience at
Michies Tavern. The Tavern’s dining room, the Ordinary, features hearty midday fare offered by servers in period
costume. The southern buffet is based on 18th century recipes…YUM.. We couldn’t be in these parts and not have
lunch here. Afternoon will be spent at Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home, Monticello. Our third
President’s architectural masterpiece is the only house in the U.S. on the United Nation’s prestigious World Heritage
List of International Treasures. This remarkable home added to the spectacular view provides us with another
extraordinary experience.
CB, L
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Charlottesville to Pigeon Forge
Smoky Mountains here we come….Our drive today takes us through the Great Smoky Mountains where we
will expect to find more beautiful fall color. Our home tonight is the beautiful Inn @ Christmas Place in
Pigeon Forge. Evening Dinner and show TBA CB, D
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Pigeon Forge to Memphis, TN
Time change today.
As we make our way west, it seems there is just no end to the beautiful foliage..we certainly did not leave
the color in New England.
Dinner this evening included at Casey Jones Country Store...Yum!!! CB, D
Thursday, Oct. 15
Memphis to Oklahoma City
Regardless of all the beauty we’ve seen, all the wonderful food we’ve eaten or memories that we’ve
made…there is no feeling greater than crossing the Oklahoma line and knowing that our friends and loved
ones are anxious for our return.
Late afternoon arrive in Oklahoma City with cherished memories of our fifteen days together. CB