2026139 Summer in the Berkshires

06/03/2026 - 06/05/2026 Wed-Fri Trip# 2026139

Summer in the Berkshires

Travel to the beautiful Berkshires in Massachusetts . During your stay in the Berkshires you will visit the historic home The Mount, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Berkshire Botanical Gardens, the historic Herman Melville House, the Hilltop Orchards for tour and tasting, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Also some free time on your own in some of the Massachusetts towns that we visit. Tour includes 2 nights accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and lunch at The Mount.

*Itinerary is subject to change or be modified where reasonably required at any time. Itinerary changes may be necessary as a result of unforeseen circumstances, operational concerns, or concerns for your health, safety, enjoyment or comfort.

Day One

Wednesday, June 3
Today we begin our journey to the Berkshires, located in Western Massachusetts. We will arrive at Mount Lenox just in time for a delicious picnic buffet lunch served on the terrace. The Mount is the country home of noted American author Edith Wharton, who designed the house and its grounds and considered it her "first real home." The estate has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1971. Following lunch, we enjoy a guided tour of the home followed by free time to explore the grounds, gift shop or revisit the exhibits. Departing the estate, we will check into our hotel for the next two evenings. Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant. (D)

L, D

Day Two

Thursday, June 4
Breakfast is included at the hotel. This morning, we travel to the Berkshire Botanical Gardens, a 24-acre botanical garden in Stockbridge. We will enjoy a guided tour through the garden collections containing over 3,000 species and varieties, with an emphasis on plants that thrive in the Berkshires. Our next stop brings us to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest collection of original Rockwell Art and Memorabilia in the United States. We will make our way to charming downtown Stockbridge for lunch and free time. This afternoon we will visit Arrowhead, also known as the Herman Melville House, in Pittsfield. Arrowhead was the home of American author Herman Melville during his most productive years, 1850-1863. We finish up our day with a visit to the Hilltop Orchards for a tour and tasting of Craft Ciders and Wines. Another marvelous dinner is served at a local restaurant. (B,D)

B, D

Day Three

Friday, June 5
Breakfast is included at the hotel before departure. This morning, we begin our journey home making a stop at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is located in Red Hook, New York. It owns many examples of airworthy aircraft of the pioneer era, World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation between the World Wars, and multiple examples of roadworthy antique automobiles. Following our visit enjoy some free time in Rhinebeck for lunch on our own. Following the cruise, we will continue our journey home with fond memories of our time in the Berkshires. (B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.