Beauty of Maine by Coastal Road Trip

Kennebunkport, Lincolnville, Bar Harbour & Portland, USA

Best time to travel

June – Oct

Ideal length

9 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€2,199 pp

At a glance

International return flights from Dublin to Boston.
9 days' pre-arranged car rental in a Hyundai Elantra, or similar.
9 nights’ luxury accommodation in Kennebunkport, Lincolnville, Bar Harbour and Portland.
Hit the Atlantic with a guided kayaking tour and a lobster cruise in Bar Harbour.
Learn about Maine’s history on a private walking tour of historic Portland and guided walking tour of Kennebunkport.

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Introduction

Maine’s position as the USA’s easternmost state has given way to a bounty of seaside villages and island getaways. Known as the Pine Tree State, Maine is also densely populated in white pine forests that shroud its rugged landscapes. Set amongst the scenic ocean and forests, Maine’s towns and cities offer a wealth of history, especially when it comes to shipbuilding and lobster fishing. Get to know this history as you travel through coastal towns and cities, dining on traditional dishes and adventuring along the coastal roads of the mighty Atlantic.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Boston.

Upon arrival, collect your rental car and drive to the coastal town of Kennebunkport. Enjoy scenic views of old-town New England as you travel from Massachusetts to Maine. Arrive at your luxury inn where you’ll spend two nights exploring this quaint town.

Tour the charming streets of Kennebunkport.

This guided walking tour will take you back in time, to the days of the town’s thriving shipbuilding industry. Weave your way through side streets, discovering the 18th and 19th-century homes of shipbuilders and merchants.

Continue your Pine Tree State journey to Lincolnville.

Spend three nights in this vibrant coastal community. While away days lazing on the sandy beach of Penobscot Bay and journey to nearby mountains for scenic hiking adventures. Visit the town’s eateries and feast on amazing seafood caught in the local waters.

Travel to Mount Desert, Maine’s largest island.

Arrive in the town of Bar Harbour for a two night stay. Explore the west side of the town’s Frenchman Bay on a guided kayaking tour. Learn about the town’s traditional lobster fishing on a wooden boat cruise with a local expert. Watch him haul lobster traps and cook a classic Maine feast for you to enjoy.

Journey to Portland, the most populous city of the state.

Spend two nights in this historic city. Walk through time on a private tour of the city, learning about Portland’s history, sights and landmarks. Notable stops include the Lobsterman statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and the Eastern Cemetery.

Drive to the airport for your flight home.

Drop off your rental car and board your flight home. Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Captain Fairfield Inn

A classic example of Federal-style architecture, Captain Fairfield Inn is an artful and eclectic property in Kennebunkport, a quintessential Maine coastal town.

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Inn at Ocean’s Edge

Between the historic port of Camden and the sandy crescent of Lincolnville Beach, set on the shores of Penobscot Bay, lies the cosy Inn at Ocean’s Edge.

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The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina

Set in Bar Harbour on the charming Frenchman’s Bay, the Harborside Hotel is a superb property showcasing stellar amenities and authentic “Down East” hospitality.

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The Press Hotel

Once housing the offices of the Portland Press Herald, this 20th-century Old Port District building has been magnificently reborn as the boutique Press Hotel.

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