Relax and enjoy the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast!
- Trains and Cruises of New England #1: September 24 – October 4, 2026
- Trains and Cruises of New England #2: October 1-11, 2026
$2,999 per person, double occupancy
$3,699 per person, single occupancy
Book by 60 days before departure and receive $100 off the tour price!
Please Note: A $100 Deposit per person is required to reserve your space
“This was a very well-planned tour. We covered so many beautiful sites and had such a good time. Anxious to go again!” (Trains & Cruises of New England, 2025) – Trish, Yale, IA
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Boston Harbor including Charles Navy Yard, Tea Party site and more!
- Travel on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad through its mountain outcrops and pristine woodlands
- Cruise New Hampshire’s largest lake – Lake Winnipesaukee – on the M/S Mount Washington
- Learn all about the lobster industry on your Ogunquit Maine Lobster Cruise
- Full-day guided tour of Pennsylvania Amish Country with authentic Pennsylvania Dutch lunch
- Enjoy the brand new show “Joshua” at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA!
- Newport Breakers Mansion – the grandest of all!
- Step-on guided city tour of Boston
- Free time in Wolfeboro, NH and Kennebunkport, ME
- Maine Lobster Bake with entertainment
- Visit the Mark Twain House & Museum – Connecticut’s top attraction!
- Visit the amazing Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA
- Lunch at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant in Middlebury, IN
*Tour Itinerary is subject to change
Book by 60 days before departure and receive $100 off the tour price!
Tour Price Includes:
- Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation (with restroom & video)
- 10 nights excellent accommodations
- 17 total delicious meals including a Maine Lobster Bake!
- Admissions and fees for tours, attractions, etc. as stated in the itinerary
- Gratuities for all local step-on guides
- Professional Moostash Joe Tour Director
- WIFI on-board
- Luggage handling
- Delicious rolls en route
Tour Price Does Not Include:
- Gratuity for Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver
- Suggested $5.00-$6.00 per person per day for each (you may want to tip more for outstanding service)
- Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
- Optional Travel Protection
Departs: Norfolk, Fremont, Lincoln, Omaha, NE & Avoca, Des Moines, IA
Cancellation Penalties: (Cancellation must be received by Moostash Joe Tours in writing)
Up until 31 days before departure: Full Refund
30 days or less before departure: $750 Penalty
Travel Protection is available for purchase. Please see the FAQ section on our website for complete Travel Protection details.
Discover the Moostash Joe Tours Difference!
Night One – Tru by Hilton, Elkhart, IN
Night Two – Hampton Inn Harrisburg West, Mechanicsburg, PA
Night Three – Heritage Hotel, Lancaster, PA
Night Four – Wyndham Newport Hotel, Middletown, RI
Nights Five, Six & Seven – Comfort Inn & Suites, Dover, NH
Night Eight – Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton, PA
Night Nine – Springhill Suites by Marriott, Solon, OH
Night Ten – AmericInn, Princeton, IL
Day 1 – Welcome / Elkhart, IN
Meet your Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver at one of our many convenient pick-up points and head east! Our travel day takes us to Elkhart, IN, where you’ll have the evening to spend at your leisure.
Day 2 – Harrisburg, PA
Today, continue east through Ohio and the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside to Harrisburg, PA and enjoy an evening meal together. (B, D)
Day 3 – Pennsylvania Amish Country / Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatre
Today we meet our local step-on guide, of Mennonite or Amish heritage, for a full-day guided tour of Pennsylvania Amish Country! Lancaster County is known for its abundance of Mennonite and Amish as well as being the home of the oldest existing Amish settlement in the world. Soak in the beauty and simplicity of Amish Country as you roam the back roads of Lancaster County with our own personal guide. We make many stops at places of interest to learn and explore as well as enjoy a delicious authentic Pennsylvania Dutch lunch at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. Our tour ends back in Lancaster for a bit of free time to grab a bite to eat and to refresh before our evening out. Tonight it’s show-time at nearby Sight & Sound Theatre for the amazing new show, Joshua! From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, Joshua is a miraculous adventure for the whole family. Experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage production! (B, L)
Day 4 – Newport, RI / Breakers Mansion
Head out of Amish Country this morning for the New England states. Upon arrival in Newport, RI, we’ll learn about the lives of the rich and famous, featuring a stop at the grandest of Mansions – the Vanderbilt family’s Breakers Mansion. This evening is free for you to enjoy the fun waterfront wharf area on your own, Later, check-in to our overnight accommodations just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. (B)
Day 5 – Boston City Tour / Boston Harbor Cruise
An exciting day in Boston awaits! We meet our local step-on guide to discover this capital city including the USS Constitution (the oldest warship afloat in the U.S. Navy), Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Bunker Hill, Boston Public Garden, historic Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market! Later enjoy a relaxing narrated cruise on historic Boston Harbor. Learn about the past, present and future of the historic waterfront area including Charles Navy Yard, Boston’s fishing industry, Tea Party site and more! Tonight we check-in to our three-night stay in Dover, NH and enjoy an evening meal together. (B, D)
Day 6 – Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad / Mount Washington Cruise and Lunch
Today we discover New Hampshire’s largest lake by rail! Enjoy your scenic excursion hugging the picturesque shoreline, surrounded by mountain outcrops, pristine woodlands and wildlife. Ride the rails right to Lake Winnipesaukee where we get off for our cruise on the MS Mount Washington. Relax and enjoy this 72 square mile lake, the largest in New Hampshire. Fabulous views await with three mountain ranges surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, an Indian term meaning Beautiful Water in a High Place. A delicious luncheon buffet is also included as you cruise. This afternoon spend a bit of free time to explore on your own in the charming lakeside village of Wolfeboro, NH, before making our way back to Dover. (B, L)
Day 7 – Qgunquit Lobster Cruise / Maine Lobster Bake
Enjoy beautiful Atlantic Ocean views this morning at the historic Portland Head Light – a must when in the area. Free time will be given for lunch and exploring in the charming town of Kennebunkport before we board our Lobster Cruise! Cruise out of Perkins Cove aboard the Finest Kind for a fun and informative Lobstering Cruise. Tonight enjoy the freshest of New England seafood with a traditional lobster bake with a dose of down east entertainment! (B, D)
Day 8 – Mark Twain House & Museum
Today we stop to tour the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT. Consistently ranked as one of the top attractions in the area, the Mark Twain House & Museum highlights and celebrates the life and legacy of the famed American writer. We also enjoy lunch on-site before our afternoon drive to Scranton, PA, where we’ll be overnight. (B, L)
Day 9 – Steamtown National Historic Site / Cleveland, OH
This morningwe visit amazing Steamtown National Historic Site – a must when in Scranton – where we discover how steam railroading helped shape our nation’s history and culture. Then continue west through the beautiful rolling hills of Pennsylvania. We’ll make a stop to grab a bite to eat on our own before arriving in the Cleveland suburbs early this evening with the rest of the day to spend at your leisure. (B)
Day 10 – Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Resume our drive back home today, stopping for a delicious home-cooked lunch in Middlebury, IN, known for its history of Amish and Mennonite heritage, at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant. Our day ends in Princeton, IL with an evening to spend at your leisure. (B, L)
Day 11 – Return Home
Spend one last day reminiscing with your fellow travelers and newly made friends! We’ll make a stop for a chance to enjoy lunch, shop and stroll in Main Amana, IA on your own before making our way back to your initial pick-up points with fond memories of your tour enjoying gorgeous New England by Rail and Sail! (B)
Meals Included:
(B) – Breakfast
(L) – Lunch
(D) – Dinner