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NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS with NEW YORK CITY EXT (81052010)
A  12-Day tour starting from $1,929

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Tour Length:    12 Days
Tour Type:    Other Cosmos Tours
Tour Category:    VALUE VACATION
Tour Operator:    Cosmos Tours
Tour Code:    8105-2010
About This Tour

Vacation 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 Boston’s major sights and free time, 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 Shelburne, New Hampshire. In Vermont, taste local maple syrup and sip some fresh apple cider before boarding a ferry across Lake Champlain into New York. While in New York, visit Lake Placid, Saratoga, and Albany before traveling back to New York City for two nights and an orientation tour of New York City’s most famous sights. From the historic sights to the scenic beauty, this vacation through New England is sure to delight.

Title
NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS WITH EXTENDED STAY IN NEW YORK CITY
What's Included?

Guides
Local Guide for sightseeing in Boston; services of a professional Tour Director. Host service in New York City, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

Hotels


New York
Holiday Inn Express–Madison Square (F);

Plymouth
Radisson Hotel Plymouth (F);

Boston
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown (ST);

Ogunquit
Ogunquit Inn & Suites (ST);

Shelburne
Town & Country Motor Inn (F);

Burlington
La Quinta Inn & Suites (F);

Lake Placid
Comfort Inn on Lake Placid (F);

Albany
Best Western Sovereign (MF)

Transportation
Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
Sightseeing / Highlights

City Highlights
In Boston; orientation tour in Albany; on tour 8105: in Manhattan, 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. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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

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–SHELBURNE. 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-studded lake aboard the historic MS MOUNT WASHINGTON to the lake resort of Wolfeboro. Your overnight is in Shelburne, where you have a free evening.

Day 7:
SHELBURNE–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.

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. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Mirror Lake, or visit the Olympic Skating Center, where you can watch future Olympic athletes train.

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 in the historic capital of New York—Albany.

Day 10:
ALBANY–NEW YORK CITY. The final leg of your journey takes you south into New York City. Check into the Holiday Inn Express–Madison Square for the next two nights.

Day 11:
NEW YORK CITY. A local expert takes you on a tour of the most popular sights: Times Square, Greenwich Village, Wall Street, and Chinatown. During your free time in Manhattan, take advantage of our optional activities such as a helicopter flight over “the city that never sleeps,” a ride up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, or a Manhattan harbor cruise. Your Local Host can help arrange these and other excursions, as well as offer useful shopping and dining tips.

Day 12:
NEW YORK CITY. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Kennedy, LaGuardia, or Newark International Airports.
Dates & Prices

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Price Details US
Single Room Supplement: $931Triple Room Reduction per person: $231

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