Portland, Maine, United States

Best of Portland & Kennebunkport

The Historic Architecture of Maine’s Coast Admire the craftsmanship of Maine’s long-standing towns and marvel at America’s most-photographed lighthouse. Board your motor coach and drive through the streets of Portland, passing by Fort Allen and the Eastern Promenade for panoramic views of Casco Bay and your ship. Continue to the Western Promenade, a Victorian neighborhood situated atop a cliff. Enjoy the picturesque vistas before driving to Kennebunkport, a former fishing town that boasts historic homes of wealthy sea captains and the Bush Estate, the Summer White House of former president George H. W Bush. Trace the coast for a glimpse of the ocean before arriving at Dock Square. Enjoy free time to stroll through the charming streets, filled with galleries and boutiques, before having lunch at a local eatery. Rejoin your coach and drive to Cape Elizabeth to view the oldest lighthouse in Maine, first used in 1791. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.