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Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 11 Days (10 Nights)
From: Boston to New York
Tour Code: AEE
Operator: Globus |
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Tour Description
After Boston sightseeing, travel via Ogunquit, a charming seafaring town, to Kennebunkport, on the Maine shore for an orientation tour and lobster dinner. Continue along via Maine's coast stopping in picturesque Portland and through Maine's lake region to New Hampshire. In the heart of the White Mountains is North Conway. Here, enjoy a gondola ride up Wildcat Mountain. Near Stowe, visit the Raven interactive program, Maple Syrup Farm and have lunch at the Trapp Family Lodge. Near Stowe, visits to Shelburne Heritage Park, an outdoor museum and a guided tour to Ben and Jerry's Ice-cream factory are included. Onto Stockbridge next to visit the Norman Rockwell Studio and Museum before heading south to New York City where you will enjoy a 2-night stay seeing the sight and lights of the Big Apple. Included Features
- BOSTON: Guided sightseeing
- KENNEBUNKPORT: Festive lobster dinner
- PORTLAND: Orientation tour
- PINKHAM NOTCH: Gondola ride up Wildcat Mountain; Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program
- STOWE: Maple syrup farm; lunch at Trapp Family Lodge; Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory tour; lunch at Trapp Family Lodge
- BURLINGTON: Visit Shelburne Heritage Park
- LAKE PLACID: Enjoy a cruise on the lake; John Brown Farm
- STOCKBRIDGE: Visit Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum
- HANCOCK: Visit Hancock Shaker Village with a farewell dinner
- BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS: Leaf peeping
- NEW YORK: Guided sightseeing
Superior Hotels
- Hotel Classifications: Superior First Class (SF), First Class (F)
- Boston Boston Boston Park Plaza (SF), Kennebunkport Nonantum (F), North Conway North Conway Grand (F), Stowe Commodores Inn (F), Lake Placid High Peaks Resort (SF), Pittsfield Crone Plaza Berkshires (F), New York City Extension Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers (SF)
Tour Meals
- American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a Globus farewell dinner in the Berkshires. New York City Extension: breakfast daily (B)
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Boston.
Welcome to "Bean Town!" At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
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Boston - Ogunquit - Kennebunkport.
Your morning tour of Boston highlights the historic sites near Boston Common, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, and the Freedom Trail. Next, travel into Maine with a stop in charming Ogunquit, where there's time to stroll the beach or browse the unique shops and boutiques. Folks settling this area were bound to the sea, and even today the seafaring culture is still much in evidence. Arrive at Kennebunkport on the Maine shore, with time to explore the galleries of Dock Square. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive LOBSTER DINNER. (B/D) |
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Kennebunkport - Portland - North Conway.
We continue along Maine's coast with a stop in picturesque Portland. An orientation tour highlights downtown, the Old Port, and the bustling waterfront area. Travel through Maine's lake region to New Hampshire and spend the evening in North Conway, northern New England's outdoor adventure capital in the heart of the White Mountains. (B/D) |
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North Conway. Excursion To Wildcat Mountain.
Excursion to Wildcat Mountain. At Pinkham Notch, board the Wildcat Mountain GONDOLA for a thrilling ride to the 4,397-foot summit. Also, enjoy the RAVEN INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM focusing on the unique environs of northern New England and local wildlife. Later this afternoon, maybe do some shopping at New England’s premier outlets. (B) |
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North Conway - Stowe.
This morning, visit a MAPLE SYRUP FARM to learn how maple syrup is produced and tastes. After a break in Montpelier, Vermont's capital, stop for a special lunch at the Trapp Family Lodge, which is owned and operated by the Trapp Family, who were made famous in The Sound of Music. Afterward, head to Stowe, a favourite mountain resort, for the evening. (B/L/D) |
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Stowe - Lake Placid.
A wonderful treat in store this morning: a guided tour of BEN & JERRY'S Ice Cream Factory in the heart of the Green Mountains. Next, visit Shelburne Heritage Park, a fascinating 45-acre outdoor museum depicting early New England life. Later this afternoon, continue into the Adirondacks and arrive in the village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. (B) |
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Lake Placid - Berkshire Mountains.
A morning boat CRUISE on the lake takes in the serene and stunning beauty of the area. Then, enjoy a tour of the JOHN BROWN FARM and learn about this Underground Railroad conductor who moved here in an attempt to establish a community of freed slaves. This afternoon, continue to your overnight hotel nestled in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains in Pittsfield. (B) |
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Berkshire Mountains. Excursion To Stockbridge.
Travel through valleys of unspoiled New England villages to Stockbridge. Here, visit the NORMAN ROCKWELL STUDIO & MUSEUM, housing a large collection of works by one of America's favourite artists. Later, visit the HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE, a restored village consisting of 20 buildings including its famed 1826 Round Stone Barn. Learn about the Shaker's way of everyday life through interactive demonstrations and by visiting various historic dwellings. Here, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B/D) |
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Berkshire Mountains - New York City.
Depart the Berkshires for New York City. Enjoy an evening at leisure . (B) |
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New York.
A Local Guide takes you on a tour of the city’s most famous sights: Times Square, Greenwich Village, the Financial District, and Chinatown. Then, take advantage of great photo opportunities as you CRUISE New York Harbor and around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The afternoon is at leisure. During your free time in Manhattan, take advantage of our optional activities—perhaps a flightseeing trip, a visit to the Empire State Building, or a Broadway show. Your Local Host can help arrange these and other excursions, and can offer useful shopping and dining tips as well. (B) |
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New York.
The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Kennedy, LaGuardia or Newark International Airports. (B) |
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| 26 Sep 2012 |
06 Oct 2012 |
AU $2,689 |
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| 27 Sep 2012 |
07 Oct 2012 |
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| 28 Sep 2012 |
08 Oct 2012 |
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| 29 Sep 2012 |
09 Oct 2012 |
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| 02 Oct 2012 |
12 Oct 2012 |
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14 Oct 2012 |
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| 05 Oct 2012 |
15 Oct 2012 |
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16 Oct 2012 |
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18 Oct 2012 |
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20 Oct 2012 |
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23 Oct 2012 |
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11 Dec 2012 |
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Tour Operator: Globus Tours
The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, Globus offers the finest first class tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia.
Tour Type: Regional
These in-depth escorted holidays go beyond the expected to enable you to experience the character, personality, and stories of a specific country - or a carefully selected combination of countires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Globus vacations are designed to offer you flexibility, choice, and a pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Globus offers MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, and MORE experience with over 80 years of taking travelers on unforgettable journeys. In addition, Globus offers MORE value with an average price less per day than our nearest competitor. The safety of our travelers and the richness of our vacations is a priority and it is what has made Globus the worldwide leader in travel and name you can trust.
Travel documents, including any paper tickets or e-ticket itineraries and other information, are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure from your home country, provided full payment has been received.
The average number of people on a Globus tour is 38, and we limit the number of tour members on our tours to a maximum of 44. This ensures smaller groups giving you more space, comfort and legroom. However our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers.
If there is ever a time you'll appreciate choosing Globus, it's when you board our luxury coaches. In Europe for instance, we limit our group size to just 44 people with the average group size being 38, this means fewer seats providing extra legroom for greater comfort. With panoramic windows, air-conditioning, state-of-the-art sound system and reclining seats, you'll journey in style when travelling from one superb destination to the other. Our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers. We offer daily rotation of seating, which gives everyone a variety of views.
Your tour director will accompany you from the start to the end of your tour, educating you on the places and the history of the destination. Local guides are included in many cities to give you in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the city. Both Tour Director and Local Guides have a passion for travel, people and the destination and look forward to sharing their passion with you. If you chose to book either a "pre" or "post" - vacation extension, please note that your Tour Director may not escort you during this part of your vacation. However, in such cases, a Local Host will be available should you require any assistance.
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