Maine - Portland

Eat, Drink, and Explore this New England Favorite!

4 Days, 3 Nights

Price starting at $1,950

Culinary delights, cultural adventures, regional travels, and gratuities — all covered in one upfront price!

Our Crave Travel Portland, Maine trip resonates with the notion of venturing into a world where culinary artistry, cultural revelations, and genuine connections intertwine seamlessly. In essence, Portland, Maine offers an all-encompassing travel experience. It invites you to savor delectable dishes, embrace a diverse and lively culture, connect with an inclusive community, and contribute to the preservation of its stunning surroundings. With every step, Portland invites you to become part of its narrative, leaving you with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for the interplay of culinary delights, cultural richness, community spirit, and conservation efforts.


Brief Overview of Inclusions

Accommodations: Three (3) nights

Meals:

  • Two (2) lunches

  • Two (2) dinners

Drinks:

  • Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (restrictions may apply)

All Activities

All Gratuities

All Logistics while in Maine

Crave Maine Itinerary

  • Portland Maine

    Day 1 - Portland, Maine

    Arrive at the hotel in Portland, Maine by 3:00pm. (From the airport you can either take a taxi or rideshare to the hotel). You’ll quickly find that Portland, Maine is a very accessible city on foot. Our accommodation, The Portland Harbor Hotel, is in the heart of the city, walking distance to small galleries, delicious award-winning eateries, locally owned boutiques and a working waterfront.

    Once we have had a chance to freshen up, we will walk a very short distance to Blyth & Burrows for our welcome cocktails at 6pm and get a chance to meet our fellow foodies. Blyth & Burrows is a classic cocktail bar steep in traditions surrounded by an eccentric design.

    After some delicious libations, we continue our walk to our dinner spot at The Honey Paw. This modern bistro provides a vibrant dining experience featuring Asian-inspired noodle dishes and other delectable bites fused with Maine ingredients paired with locally crafted beer.

    We will digest on our walk back to our hotel and have the rest of our evening to relax.

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    Day 2 - Portland, Maine

    Enjoy a leisurely morning and be sure to not fill up on too much breakfast.

    We will start the day with our Oyster Shucking Experience with Lady Shuckers on the premises of our hotel. Lady Shuckers is a female owned mobile raw-bar company. They source world-class, Maine oysters directly from a network of women-owned sea farms. Their goal is to deliver you the best raw-bar experience possible while increasing visibility for underrepresented groups on the working waterfront. We will learn how to properly shuck oysters and then enjoy the fruits of our labor with a drink in hand.

    After we finish our shucking lesson, we will head out to our Culinary Walking Tour through the charming streets of the Old Port. We will hear stories of the past, learning the history of the Old Port and how it has shaped the food scene of today. We will be stopping at three to four of Portland’s neighboring artisanal shops, amazing restaurants and pubs tasting a range of classic Maine staples as well as innovative food and beverages giving you a true feeling of the culinary scene in this stunning city.

    After a full day of being full, this evening will be at leisure for you to explore on your own or enjoy the hotel accommodations.

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    Day 3 - Portland, Maine

    Today we are heading out to explore the coastal vibes of Portland with a Lighthouse and Brews Tour. As most know, the craft brewery community is extensive in Portland and its rugged coastline is breathtaking. We will be stopping at two of Portland’s iconic lighthouses then we head over to two local owned breweries for some tasty beer samplings and lunch.

    After our tour, we will return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

    Our farewell dinner will be at Central Provisions, we will celebrate our time in Portland with another delicious meal. Central Provisions is an eclectic eatery nestled in a charming historic rustic setting where most features have been refurbished. This is where we can savor an array of small plates and crafted cocktails with locally sourced ingredients trickled throughout the menu.

  • Day 4 - Depart

    Say farewell to Portland, check-out of the hotel and make your own way to the airport (taxis and rideshares are available).

    While we have carefully planned and organized our itinerary, there may be circumstances beyond our control that necessitate changes to hotels, tours, or restaurants during the course of our trip.

    Please rest assured that should any changes occur, our priority will be to ensure that the replacement accommodation, tour, or restaurant is of equal or higher quality and standards.

Accommodation

The Portland Harbor Hotel

Located in the Old Port district, Portland Harbor Hotel's location could not be more ideal. Thoughtfully decorated guest rooms create a cozy, nautical feel. The spaces are just the beginning of your coastal getaway – down the spiral stairs and out the front doors, a seacoast city awaits.

  • Payment is required at time of booking.

    Your trip’s deposit is due at the time of booking. The deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. You will receive automatic payment reminders with a payment link leading up to your Crave Travel Trip. This link will only allow you to pay the entire remaining balance due. To make smaller payments than remaining balance due – Please send an email to: Info@CraveTravel.org. Please include your Name, Trip, Dates, and Amount you wish to pay. We will run the card used at booking and send you a confirmation by email. Please allow up to 2 business days for us to process.

    Payment Schedule:

    • 20% non-refundable deposit due at time of booking

    • 50% due 120 days prior to arrival

    • 30% due 90 days prior to arrival

    If full payment is not received by the due date, your reservation may be cancelled without additional notice and deposits will be forfeited. Some supplier terms specify that there is no refund after a booking is made and paid for. Your ability to obtain a refund if you change or cancel travel plans is limited.

    CANCELLATION

    All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to Info@CraveTravel.org. Crave Travel wants nothing more than for you to enjoy one of our trips, however, we understand emergencies do occur that may cause you to cancel your reservation. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

    The deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.

    Refunds will be given as outlined below based on days prior to trip arrival and length of trip.

    • Full refund less Non-Refundable Deposit: 121+ days

    • 30% Trip Cost: 120-91 days

    • No Refund: 90 Days or less

    No exceptions will be granted to our Cancellation policy.

    *We reserve the right to cancel trips with inadequate participant attendance, in which case all money paid to Crave Travel, LLC will be fully refunded. Crave Travel, LLC CANNOT be held responsible for any personal expenses, such as airline tickets due to changes in itineraries or tour cancellations.

    Can I transfer my trip?

    Crave Travel will transfer 100% of funds paid including the Non-Refundable deposit if transfer is made outside of our cancellation policy deadlines. Transfer can be made to any scheduled tour with available space. Our normal cancellation policy is in place for all other transfer requests.

    *Crave Travel reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour participant should such person’s behavior, health, or mental condition impede the operation of the trip.

    *Crave Travel reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, safety, or other unforeseen incidents.

    Your responsibility to arrange air travel and transportation to and from home, airline reservations are not included in the cost of your Crave Travel trip. You are responsible to arrange air travel and your transportation from home or other location where your travel originates and to your home or other location where your travel ends. Crave Travel shall not be responsible for air or ground schedule changes.

  • Three (3) nights accommodation at Portland Harbor Hotel.

    • Shared two people per room.

    • One bed per room (unless otherwise requested and subject to availability)

    All Activities, transfers, and entrance fees as noted in the itinerary

    Meals:

    • Two (2) lunches (during the tours)

    • Two (2) dinners (a mix of restaurants and a stipend)

    Drinks:

    • Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages at each dinner (Some restrictions may apply)

    Gratuities: Crave Travel will handle all gratuities for the guides and meals listed in the itinerary.

    Taxes, VAT, and other applicable national taxes

    Crave Travel host(s)

    What’s NOT Included:

    Airfare

    Transportation to and from the airport and hotel

    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

    Travelers Insurance

    While we have carefully planned and organized our itinerary, there may be circumstances beyond our control that necessitate changes to hotels, tours, or restaurants during the course of our trip.

    Please rest assured that should any changes occur, our priority will be to ensure that the replacement accommodation, tour, or restaurant is of equal or higher quality and standards.

  • We Love Walking: As a Crave Traveler, we strive to experience the local areas we are visiting and a big part of this is walking around the destination.

    Many of our activities include a lot walking throughout the duration of the activity as well as walking to and from activities or meals. If you are not able to walk long periods of time, please reach out to one of our Crave Travel experts to see if this trip is right for you.

    We Love Food: The best way to experience a destination is through its food. We strive to include local delicacies and popular culinary delights from each destination we visit. If you have strict dietary restrictions, please reach out to one of our Crave Travel experts to see if this trip is right for you.

  • We require a minimum of four (4) Crave Travelers for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare.

    Arrival/Departure:

    Your trip begins and ends in Portland, Maine

    Arrival Day: Please schedule to arrive at the hotel by 3pm local time.

    Departure Day: Check-out is at 11am.

    Optional Add-Ons: Should you wish to extend your trip, we can offer you our discounted hotel rates at time of booking (subject to availability).

  • To protect your travel investment and yourself, we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance. Allianz is our trusted travel insurance provider and our sister company, VDB Curated Travel, can provide you with an online quote. Just complete this online form!