New England Traditions

2012 Season
Departs From: New York

From 1,174EUR

Length: 10 days from New York City to New York City

Overview

Charming New England comes to life on this scenic and historic vacation. Start your trip in New York City, then travel to Newport, Rhode Island, home to magnificent mansions, skilled sailing, and fresh seafood. Continue to Plymouth, Massachusetts for two overnights and plenty of time to sightsee. Visit Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle of the Pilgrims, and see Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. A major highlight in Plymouth is a whale-watching expedition for dolphins as well as finback and humpback whales.

Enjoy a harbor cruise in Hyannis, the “Homeport of Cape Cod.” Then travel to historic Boston for a sightseeing tour of the major sites before spending an overnight in the oceanfront village of Ogunquit, Maine. Marvel at New England’s glorious fall foliage as you travel to Lake Winnipesaukee for a scenic cruise and an overnight in North Conway, New Hampshire. In Vermont, taste local maple syrup and sip fresh apple cider before boarding a ferry across Lake Champlain into New York. The foothills of the Adirondack Mountains guide you to Lake Placid, a former Winter Olympic site. Enjoy an orientation tour in Saratoga, known for its Victorian estates, before arriving in the capital of New York, Albany. From Albany, travel back to New York City for the end of your New England vacation. From the historic sites to the scenic beauty, this tour through New England is sure to delight.

Note:

Enjoy the spectacular colors of New York and New England on this vacation (if Mother Nature permits).

Duration: 10 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
09 September, 2012	18 September, 2012
12 September, 2012	21 September, 2012
13 September, 2012	22 September, 2012
16 September, 2012	25 September, 2012
17 September, 2012	26 September, 2012
18 September, 2012	27 September, 2012
19 September, 2012	28 September, 2012
20 September, 2012	29 September, 2012
21 September, 2012	30 September, 2012
24 September, 2012	03 October, 2012
25 September, 2012	04 October, 2012
26 September, 2012	05 October, 2012
27 September, 2012	06 October, 2012
28 September, 2012	07 October, 2012
29 September, 2012	08 October, 2012
30 September, 2012	09 October, 2012
01 October, 2012	10 October, 2012
02 October, 2012	11 October, 2012
03 October, 2012	12 October, 2012
04 October, 2012	13 October, 2012
05 October, 2012	14 October, 2012
06 October, 2012	15 October, 2012
07 October, 2012	16 October, 2012
08 October, 2012	17 October, 2012
09 October, 2012	18 October, 2012
11 October, 2012	20 October, 2012

City Highlights

Sightseeing in Boston; orientation tour in Albany; Plimoth Plantation, whale watching with commentary, Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, Hyannis harbor cruise, Beacon Hill, the Old North Church, Boston Common, cruise on the MS Mount Washington, Maple Syrup Farm, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and scenic ferry crossing into the state of New York.

Scenic Highlights

Newport, seascapes of Hyannis oceanfront village of Ogunquit, Lake Winnipesaukee, North Conway, Wildcat Mountain, Lake Champlain, Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid village.

Day 1   New York City. Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2   New York City-Newport-Plymouth. Depart Manhattan this morning and follow the Connecticut shore via New Haven of Yale University fame. Enter the tiny state of Rhode Island and sightsee in Newport, the “Great Gatsby” resort of spendthrift tycoons. Visit THE BREAKERS, Cornelius Vanderbilt’s magnificent 70-room Italian palazzo. Then, head north into Massachusetts and spend the next two nights in the historic seaside port of Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers landed in the Mayflower in 1620. (CB)

Day 3   Plymouth. Begin the day with a visit to PLIMOTH PLANTATION, a living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth, where costumed interpreters portray residents of the colony. This afternoon, board a cruise boat and head out to sea for a true highlight of your trip—an exciting WHALE-WATCHING expedition with commentary by a local marine biologist. Keep your eyes peeled because these Atlantic waters are prime feeding ground for finback and humpback whales, as well as dolphins. Afterward, time to visit the historic town of Plymouth and Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed. The evening is yours to relax or explore more of Plymouth.

Day 4   Plymouth-Hyannis-Boston. This morning, visit the MAYFLOWER II and explore a reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. We then cross Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod, known for its temperate climate and scenic beauty. Our onward journey takes us to the seascapes of Hyannis, the “Homeport of Cape Cod.” Board an old-time Maine coastal steamer replica to enjoy your HYANNIS HARBOR CRUISE, featuring views of the Kennedy Compound, pristine shoreline, and sparkling emerald waters. This afternoon, head for Boston, the “Cradle of American Liberty.” This evening has been set aside for independent activities. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do and see.

Day 5   Boston-Ogunquit. This morning our included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide will take you to many of the major sights, including Beacon Hill, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled of the departure of British troops to Lexington), Boston Common, and the Public Gardens. Afterward, time to explore Faneuil Hall before traveling for an overnight to the picture-perfect oceanfront village of Ogunquit, a haven for writers and artists. In the evening, sample the delicious local fare on our optional lobster bake excursion, including steamed clams, Maine lobster, and delicious corn-on-the-cob.

Day 6   Ogunquit-Lake Winnipesaukee-North Conway. Marvel at New England’s autumn splendor as we head northwest to Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the region’s largest and most beautiful stretches of water. Cruise across this island-dotted lake aboard the historic MS MOUNT WASHINGTON to the lake resort of Wolfeboro. Your overnight is in North Conway, with a backdrop of over 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest and boasting the tallest peak in the East (Mount Washington at 6,288 ft.). Your evening is free. (CB)

Day 7   North Conway-Montpelier-Burlington. This morning you might choose to board a chairlift for an optional ride to the summit of Wildcat Mountain, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and as far north as Québec. Travel through colorful autumnal forests and continue across New Hampshire. Next stop: Vermont, where birch, oak, and maple leaves form a kaleidoscope of yellows, oranges, and reds. After a stop in Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city, we visit a nearby MAPLE SYRUP FARM. Next, we visit COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL, one of New England’s top producers of fresh apple cider. See how cider is made and take time to wander through the store and sample many of the other goodies produced there. On to Burlington, located on the shores of Lake Champlain. (CB)

Day 8   Burlington-Lake Champlain-Lake Placid. Drive to the shores of Lake Champlain and board the ferry for the SCENIC CROSSING into the state of New York. Travel through the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains to the village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. (CB)

Day 9   Lake Placid-Saratoga-Albany. This morning, continue your exploration of the village to shop for souvenirs on Main Street, enjoy a leisurely stroll along Mirror Lake, or visit the Olympic Skating Center, where you can watch future Olympic athletes train. A late lunch stop in Saratoga, the historic city in upstate New York. An orientation tour shows off the beautiful Victorian estates and downtown with its tree-lined streets, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and gorgeous floral plantings. Overnight near the historic capital of New York—Albany. (CB)

Day 10   Albany-New York City. The final leg of your journey takes you south into New York City. A stop at Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 4 pm. For guests with flights out of Kennedy or LaGuardia International Airports, transfers are not included and it is suggested to book flights after 7 pm. The trip ends in Manhattan for those guests with extra nights. (CB)

Meals:  6 continental breakfasts (CB)

Hotel Information:  NEW YORK CITY Holiday Inn Express 29th–Madison Square Garden (ST), PLYMOUTH Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor (F), BOSTON Holiday Inn Boston–Brookline (MF), OGUNQUIT Ogunquit River Inn & Suites (ST), NORTH CONWAY Hampton Inn & Suites (ST), BURLINGTON La Quinta Inn & Suites (ST), LAKE PLACID Comfort Inn on Lake Placid (F), ALBANY Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown (ST)

Guides

Local Guide for sightseeing in Boston; services of a professional Tour Director.

Transportation

Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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