2008: NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS WITH NEW YORK EXTENSION (8105)

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Tour Operator

Cosmos

Duration

12 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	New York	Welcome to "The Big Apple!" Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.
Day 2	NEW YORK-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, before heading north into Massachusetts, where you'll spend the next three 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 one of the true highlights of your trip-an exciting WHALE-WATCHING expedition with commentary by a local marine biologist. Keep your eyes peeled because these Atlantic waters are a prime feeding ground for finback and humpback whales, as well as dolphins. The evening is yours to relax or explore more of Plymouth.
Day 4	Plymouth	This morning, visit the MAYFLOWER II and explore a reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. Next, visit Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed before crossing Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod, known for its temperate climate and scenic beauty. Afterward, drive the length of the peninsula arm to Provincetown, savoring views of Cape Cod National Seashore along the way. There's plenty of free time to wander through Provincetown, a lively resort and artist colony. For a fun-filled evening, join the optional excursion in America's original settlement with a walking tour of the historic district and the waterfront while hearing intriguing tales of this town's history. End the excursion with a tour of the Jenney Grist Mill and dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 5	PLYMOUTH-BOSTON-OGUNQUIT	The "Cradle of American Liberty" has numerous impressive landmarks which reflect the role the city has played in the history of the United States. 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 signalled of the departure of British troops to Lexington), Boston Common, and the Public Gardens. There's plenty of free time to explore the city at your own pace. Maybe visit one of the city's excellent museums, which include the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science, or the New England Aquarium. Next, travel to the beautiful oceanfront village of Ogunquit, a haven for writers and artists, for an overnight stay. 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 through forests ablaze with color to Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the region's largest and most beautiful stretches of water. Enjoy a cruise across this islandstudded lake aboard the historic MS MOUNT WASHINGTON from Wolfeboro to the lake resort of Weirs Beach. Your overnight is in Shelburne, where you have a free evening.
Day 7	SHELBURNE-MONTPELIER-BURLINGTON	This morning, it's off to North Conway and Wildcat Mountain. You might choose to board a chairlift for an optional ride to the summit, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and as far north as Quebec. Traveling through glorious rolling countryside, carpeted with colorful autumnal forests, continue across New Hampshire. Next stop: Vermont, where birch, oak, and maple leaves form a brilliant kaleidoscope of yellows, browns, oranges, and reds. After a stop in Montpelier, Vermont's picturesque 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,
Day 8	BURLINGTON-LAKE CHAMPLAIN-LAKE PLACID	This morning, drive to the shores of Lake Champlain and board the ferry at Burlington for the SCENIC CROSSING into the state of New York. Travel through the scenic foothills of the Adirondack Mountains to the village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Tonight join the optional farewell dinner outing.
Day 9	LAKE PLACID-SARATOGA-ALBANY	Perhaps join the optional excursion this morning, featuring a visit to the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex followed by a cruise on scenic Lake Placid. If you prefer, 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.
Day 10	ALBANY-NEW YORK	The final leg of your journey takes you south into New York City. Check into the Holiday Inn Manhattan.
Day 11	New York	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	The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and Newark International Airports.

Dates/Pricing

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US$ Price Details

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Single Room Supplement:
$917.

Triple Room reduction per person:
$211.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available.

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Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.