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11-Nights Grand New England - Land Journey from $7,690
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Grand New England
An autumn fall foliage tour paints New England landscapes with bold, Impressionist colors that surprise, delight, energize and mesmerize, and awaken the visionary in you.
This excursion through Grand New England offers more than the visual excitement of a fall foliage tour. Enjoy exclusive filmed vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan that share personal stories and take you behind the scenes of their films. See American history in a new light in places where it was made, then re-made by poets, painters and icon-makers... the Revolutionary heart of Boston, the Berkshire retreats of Norman Rockwell and Edith Wharton, and the Gilded Age mountain resort at Bretton Woods. Travel through lush forests and fertile fields sweet with fragrant air, rich in tradition and brimming with antique charm. Search out the elusive soul of New England from Boston to Portland, from fishing boats to the summit of Mount Washington... in the taste of fresh lobster and maple syrup, and in the dazzled eye of the beholder.
11 nights from $7,690 per person
Itinerary Details
Tauck World Discovery: Grand New England
Day 1 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Arrive Boston
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Langham, Boston. A transfer is included from Logan International Airport to The Langham, a historic, luxury central Boston hotel steps away from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the famous North End neighborhood. Join us at the hotel this evening for a welcome reception and dinner; the dazzling reds, golds and oranges that accent Boston's cityscape are a colorful prelude to your fall foliage tour.
Meals: D
Day 1 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Arrive Boston
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Langham, Boston. A transfer is included from Logan International Airport to The Langham, a historic, luxury central Boston hotel steps away from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the famous North End neighborhood. Join us at the hotel this evening for a welcome reception and dinner; the dazzling reds, golds and oranges that accent Boston's cityscape are a colorful prelude to your fall foliage tour.
Meals: D
Day 2 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, the cradle of America
History is alive and around every corner of the exciting city of Boston on a locally guided tour this morning that includes Boston Common, Beacon Hill with its elegant townhouses and narrow cobblestone streets and the ethnic flavors of the North End. Walk back in time in the footsteps of literary giants, artists, and visionaries who inspired and shaped America in its infancy. Later, explore on your own this city teeming with historic treasures and hip modern pleasures, where the venerable past is always present.
Meals: B
Day 2 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, the cradle of America
History is alive and around every corner of the exciting city of Boston on a locally guided tour this morning that includes Boston Common, Beacon Hill with its elegant townhouses and narrow cobblestone streets and the ethnic flavors of the North End. Walk back in time in the footsteps of literary giants, artists, and visionaries who inspired and shaped America in its infancy. Later, explore on your own this city teeming with historic treasures and hip modern pleasures, where the venerable past is always present.
Meals: B
Day 3 Manchester, Vermont, USA
The Mount & The Clark in the literary Berkshires
Begin today's travels in the Berkshires, long a retreat for artists and writers, at The Mount – the hilltop Georgian mansion of Edith Wharton. The celebrated author of The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence called it her "first real home." Wharton was also a consummate entertainer – you'll feel like one of her guests at a private lunch overlooking her bucolic grounds. Continue on to Williamstown for a docent-led tour of the internationally renowned Clark Art Institute ("The Clark"), one of the few institutions in the US combining a public art museum with research and academic programs. Arrive late afternoon at your historic resort in Manchester, Vermont. Note: On Mondays and holidays when The Clark is closed, enjoy an alternate visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge – dedicated to the beloved illustrator who spent the last 25 years of his life in this small Berkshire town, and displaying many of his original works and his studio.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3 Manchester, Vermont, USA
The Mount & The Clark in the literary Berkshires
Begin today's travels in the Berkshires, long a retreat for artists and writers, at The Mount – the hilltop Georgian mansion of Edith Wharton. The celebrated author of The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence called it her "first real home." Wharton was also a consummate entertainer – you'll feel like one of her guests at a private lunch overlooking her bucolic grounds. Continue on to Williamstown for a docent-led tour of the internationally renowned Clark Art Institute ("The Clark"), one of the few institutions in the US combining a public art museum with research and academic programs. Arrive late afternoon at your historic resort in Manchester, Vermont. Note: On Mondays and holidays when The Clark is closed, enjoy an alternate visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge – dedicated to the beloved illustrator who spent the last 25 years of his life in this small Berkshire town, and displaying many of his original works and his studio.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4 Manchester, Vermont, USA
Hildene's Lincoln legacy
The classic New England town of Manchester, Vermont is tucked between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Range, and is home to Equinox Mountain, the Taconics' tallest peak. This morning, it's off to Hildene, the Georgian Revival mansion of President Abraham Lincoln's son Robert who served as US Secretary of War and minister to Great Britain, and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln. The 1905 Georgian Revival-style mansion – which today is on the National Register of Historic Places and is furnished largely with Lincoln family furniture and artifacts – remained in the Lincoln family until 1975, and has since been restored and maintained by a non-profit group. Dinner is included this evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4 Manchester, Vermont, USA
Hildene's Lincoln legacy
The classic New England town of Manchester, Vermont is tucked between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Range, and is home to Equinox Mountain, the Taconics' tallest peak. This morning, it's off to Hildene, the Georgian Revival mansion of President Abraham Lincoln's son Robert who served as US Secretary of War and minister to Great Britain, and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln. The 1905 Georgian Revival-style mansion – which today is on the National Register of Historic Places and is furnished largely with Lincoln family furniture and artifacts – remained in the Lincoln family until 1975, and has since been restored and maintained by a non-profit group. Dinner is included this evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5 Burlington VT
Visit to Fort Ticonderoga and a Lake Champlain Cruise
Depart Manchester this morning for Fort Ticonderoga; built by the French in the 18th century, near the southern end of Lake Champlain, the site entered history books as the first American victory in the Revolutionary War. This afternoon, you're off for a scenic cruise along Lake Champlain, before settling in for dinner and a good night's rest at your hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5 Burlington VT
Visit to Fort Ticonderoga and a Lake Champlain Cruise
Depart Manchester this morning for Fort Ticonderoga; built by the French in the 18th century, near the southern end of Lake Champlain, the site entered history books as the first American victory in the Revolutionary War. This afternoon, you're off for a scenic cruise along Lake Champlain, before settling in for dinner and a good night's rest at your hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6 Stowe, Vermont, USA
Shelburne Museum of Art and Americana – and chocolate
Continue exploring Vermont's classic New England landscapes as you make your way to Shelburne for a visit to the Shelburne Museum of Art and Americana. Spread over 45 acres, this unique museum holds a vast collection of prints, paintings, folk art and quilts reflecting 19th-century American life, in historic buildings – including barns, a meeting house, a jail, a lighthouse, and a railroad station – in a village-like setting around the Ticonderoga, a 220-ft. steamboat that once ferried passengers and livestock on Lake Champlain. This afternoon, a special visit – to Lake Champlain Chocolates. Proud to be a second-generation, family-owned Vermont company, they "dare to do better, driven by our passion to change the world one delicious chocolate at a time." The believe in using business as a force for good; 100% of their chocolate is fair trade, grown with sustainable farming practices, while helping to build stronger cacao-growing communities. Return to the hotel late afternoon, where the remainder of the day is free to spend as you please in Burlington.
Meals: B, L
Day 6 Stowe, Vermont, USA
Shelburne Museum of Art and Americana – and chocolate
Continue exploring Vermont's classic New England landscapes as you make your way to Shelburne for a visit to the Shelburne Museum of Art and Americana. Spread over 45 acres, this unique museum holds a vast collection of prints, paintings, folk art and quilts reflecting 19th-century American life, in historic buildings – including barns, a meeting house, a jail, a lighthouse, and a railroad station – in a village-like setting around the Ticonderoga, a 220-ft. steamboat that once ferried passengers and livestock on Lake Champlain. This afternoon, a special visit – to Lake Champlain Chocolates. Proud to be a second-generation, family-owned Vermont company, they "dare to do better, driven by our passion to change the world one delicious chocolate at a time." The believe in using business as a force for good; 100% of their chocolate is fair trade, grown with sustainable farming practices, while helping to build stronger cacao-growing communities. Return to the hotel late afternoon, where the remainder of the day is free to spend as you please in Burlington.
Meals: B, L
Day 7 Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
From the Green Mountains to the White Mountains
Head out from the Green Mountains of Vermont via the state capital, Montpelier, and the elegant gold-domed State House. Just outside the city, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks offers you a taste of pure maple syrup and an education in how it's made, from the tapping of trees to the distillation of sap and the subtle shades and grades that result from an art they've perfected over eight generations in the family business. Explore Vermont's granite history – then continue on out of Vermont and into the White Mountains of New Hampshire. arriving in Bretton Woods for a two-night stay at the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, one of New England's last grand resort hotels. Since its opening in 1902, this palatial hotel has been a magnet for presidents, robber barons and celebrities; Babe Ruth and Thomas Edison loved to golf here. In 1944, the World Bank was established here in the Gold Room; the stunning mountain landscapes outside glow with the same color.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7 Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
From the Green Mountains to the White Mountains
Head out from the Green Mountains of Vermont via the state capital, Montpelier, and the elegant gold-domed State House. Just outside the city, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks offers you a taste of pure maple syrup and an education in how it's made, from the tapping of trees to the distillation of sap and the subtle shades and grades that result from an art they've perfected over eight generations in the family business. Explore Vermont's granite history – then continue on out of Vermont and into the White Mountains of New Hampshire. arriving in Bretton Woods for a two-night stay at the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, one of New England's last grand resort hotels. Since its opening in 1902, this palatial hotel has been a magnet for presidents, robber barons and celebrities; Babe Ruth and Thomas Edison loved to golf here. In 1944, the World Bank was established here in the Gold Room; the stunning mountain landscapes outside glow with the same color.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8 Bretton Woods
The Mount Washington experience
Travel to the summit of Mt Washington in vans with a local company. The harshest winter weather on the planet can be found at the summit, where a wind speed of 231 mph was once recorded in 1932, and the stone houses are anchored to the ground with chains. Run by the state of New Hampshire, Mount Washington Observatory is a special organization that is usually only visited by members – as a Tauck guest, you'll have special access and a talk by one of the experts (pending availability) who will brief you on their work in this unique environment. It's a day for indulging in the colorful quintessence of a fall foliage tour as you wind down New England back roads to return to your luxury resort at Bretton Woods, where you'll enjoy a presentation on the local ecology and wildlife. Dine as you please this evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8 Bretton Woods
The Mount Washington experience
Travel to the summit of Mt Washington in vans with a local company. The harshest winter weather on the planet can be found at the summit, where a wind speed of 231 mph was once recorded in 1932, and the stone houses are anchored to the ground with chains. Run by the state of New Hampshire, Mount Washington Observatory is a special organization that is usually only visited by members – as a Tauck guest, you'll have special access and a talk by one of the experts (pending availability) who will brief you on their work in this unique environment. It's a day for indulging in the colorful quintessence of a fall foliage tour as you wind down New England back roads to return to your luxury resort at Bretton Woods, where you'll enjoy a presentation on the local ecology and wildlife. Dine as you please this evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9 Brunswick, Maine, USA
Maine Maritime Museum and an authentic lobster dinner
Your journey continues this morning as you make your way toward the final leg of your New England adventure, Maine, but starting with an old-fashioned scenic rail experience aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad. This afternoon, visit the Maine Maritime Museum for a closer look into Maine's seafaring history with its vast collection of various objects and rare documents related to the state's maritime heritage and its direct impact, from ancient times to modern day. Tonight, you're off to dinner at a Maine staple – Cook's Lobster & Ale House. Established in 1955, Cook's started as a small, one room take-out stand, and has since grown into a national icon including being featured as a property in the Maine edition of Monopoly! Enjoy an classic Maine lobster dinner before returning to your hotel. Tomorrow, you'll continue on to Portland.
Meals: B, D
Day 9 Brunswick, Maine, USA
Maine Maritime Museum and an authentic lobster dinner
Your journey continues this morning as you make your way toward the final leg of your New England adventure, Maine, but starting with an old-fashioned scenic rail experience aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad. This afternoon, visit the Maine Maritime Museum for a closer look into Maine's seafaring history with its vast collection of various objects and rare documents related to the state's maritime heritage and its direct impact, from ancient times to modern day. Tonight, you're off to dinner at a Maine staple – Cook's Lobster & Ale House. Established in 1955, Cook's started as a small, one room take-out stand, and has since grown into a national icon including being featured as a property in the Maine edition of Monopoly! Enjoy an classic Maine lobster dinner before returning to your hotel. Tomorrow, you'll continue on to Portland.
Meals: B, D
Day 10 Portland Maine
A day in Portland
Arrive this morning in Portland, Maine, where you begin the day with a fascinating walking tour. You'll be guided through the historic "Old Port," a rich and interesting section of the city, on a journey back through time over the cobblestones of a working waterfront with insights of Portland's past and present. The "Old Port" is today a bustling connection between the present waterfront and the growing community of Maine's largest city and active commercial port – see how Portland has been shaped over the years by its unique geographical location on the southern coast of Maine. Have lunch at a local harbor restaurant, and then a Tauck exclusive when you join a local lobsterman who takes you out into the harbor aboard his working boat for an authentic, hands-on experience in the lobstering trade. Portland has developed quite a good reputation for its craft beer; a tasting this afternoon, at New England's first craft brewery since Prohibition, Geary Brewing Co., provides an opportunity to sample some innovative varieties. A day well spent ends with dinner in the city this evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10 Portland Maine
A day in Portland
Arrive this morning in Portland, Maine, where you begin the day with a fascinating walking tour. You'll be guided through the historic "Old Port," a rich and interesting section of the city, on a journey back through time over the cobblestones of a working waterfront with insights of Portland's past and present. The "Old Port" is today a bustling connection between the present waterfront and the growing community of Maine's largest city and active commercial port – see how Portland has been shaped over the years by its unique geographical location on the southern coast of Maine. Have lunch at a local harbor restaurant, and then a Tauck exclusive when you join a local lobsterman who takes you out into the harbor aboard his working boat for an authentic, hands-on experience in the lobstering trade. Portland has developed quite a good reputation for its craft beer; a tasting this afternoon, at New England's first craft brewery since Prohibition, Geary Brewing Co., provides an opportunity to sample some innovative varieties. A day well spent ends with dinner in the city this evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11 Portland Maine
Along the spectacular coastline of Maine to Kennebunkport
Say farewell to Portland with a visit this morning to Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine (dating back to 1791) – a favorite subject of photographers and artists. Journey south along the beautiful, rugged Maine coast to coastal Kennebunkport, best known for its long, sandy beaches, abundance of lighthouses and fresh seafood delights. Return early this afternoon back to Portland for an afternoon at leisure, exploring this city however you wish. Tonight, join us for a farewell reception and dinner back at your hotel as your New England adventure comes to a close.
Meals: B, D
Day 11 Portland Maine
Along the spectacular coastline of Maine to Kennebunkport
Say farewell to Portland with a visit this morning to Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine (dating back to 1791) – a favorite subject of photographers and artists. Journey south along the beautiful, rugged Maine coast to coastal Kennebunkport, best known for its long, sandy beaches, abundance of lighthouses and fresh seafood delights. Return early this afternoon back to Portland for an afternoon at leisure, exploring this city however you wish. Tonight, join us for a farewell reception and dinner back at your hotel as your New England adventure comes to a close.
Meals: B, D
Day 12 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Journey home
After breakfast, travel from Westin Portland Harborview to Boston. Tour ends: 12:00 PM at Logan International Airport, Boston. Airport transfers are included. Flights shouldn't be booked before 2:00 PM; allow a minimum of 2 hours for check-in. Ask at booking about extending your stay with additional hotel nights (rooms may not be ready until 3:00 PM).
Meals: B
Day 12 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Journey home
After breakfast, travel from Westin Portland Harborview to Boston. Tour ends: 12:00 PM at Logan International Airport, Boston. Airport transfers are included. Flights shouldn't be booked before 2:00 PM; allow a minimum of 2 hours for check-in. Ask at booking about extending your stay with additional hotel nights (rooms may not be ready until 3:00 PM).
Meals: B
Manchester, a pretty town about 95 mi/155 km south of Burlington, has been a summer resort since the 19th century and becomes the cultural capital of Vermont in the summer, with world-class performing acts scheduled throughout the season. Manchester is also a retail capital—there are more than 50 outlet stores and 50 more galleries and specialty shops.
Located in the heart of Manchester Village, the posh Equinox Resort dates to the 1700s and offers two unusual activities: a Land Rover 4x4 driving school and the British School of Falconry, which teaches you to handle your own birds of prey—hunting hawks and falcons. Among the town's other attractions is the American Museum of Fly Fishing, which includes a display of celebrity tackle once owned by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bing Crosby.
The historic Georgian Revival mansion Hildene, the summer residence of Abraham Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln, has appealing formal gardens and excellent mountain views; it plays host to concerts by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Theater performances take place at the Dorset Theater and the Weston Playhouse.
The Northshire Bookstore is one of the state's largest and finest independent bookstores, and it frequently sponsors readings by well-known authors, some of whom live in the area.
After you've seen Manchester, drive the winding toll road up Mount Equinox (be sure your car's brakes are in good shape) for spectacular views of four states and a bit of Quebec. For more high-altitude fun, hit the slopes at Stratton Mountain Resort, which offers more than 90 trails suited to a variety of skill levels. The 12-passenger high-speed gondola known as Starship 12 whisks skiers and snowboarders to the summit in less than eight minutes. It has helped alleviate some of the long lift lines created by the large number of skiers, many of them vacationing New Yorkers.
At the base of the mountain is an alpine-style village with shops, restaurants and lodges.
Bromley Mountain Resort is also located in the Manchester area. South-facing Bromley Mountain claims to be a good deal warmer than Stratton Mountain, and it's popular with families (children younger than age 5 ski for free). During the summer or fall, try Bromley's alpine slide. The curved course has as many thrills as you desire—you control the speed of your sled, from pokey to terrifying.
For some genuine Americana, drive southwest of Manchester to Arlington, home of the Norman Rockwell Exhibition. An 1800s church displays hundreds of the artist's works, including many of his cover illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post. The artist lived there for nearly 25 years, until he moved his family to Massachusetts in the 1950s.
Excursions
Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours
Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours
Duration: 3-Hours
Start Time: Between 11:30am and 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Corner of Hanover & Cross Streets, adjacent to Mother Anna’s Restaurant
Activity Level: Easy
EXPERIENCE:
Experience Italy in one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods, the North End. Our North End Food Tour is a leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming North End. Combine the North End history with Boston’s best Italian foods and explore out-of-the way establishments and off-the-beaten path areas. All your senses will be sharpened by the aromas of the North End pizzerias, restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops, and salumerias. Tastings may include a choice of three pasta dishes at Pagliuca’s Ristorante or a lobster roll, Italian meat and cheeses at Salumeria Italiana, espresso, coffee, Italian soda or lemon slush (summer) at Polcari’s Coffee, pizza from Regina Pizzeria (Boston’s original pizzeria), cannoli from Modern Pastry, and a visit to Bova Bakery where you may sample macaroons, Italian wedding cookies or lemon-snowdrops. Note: All tastings and locations are subject to change.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local tour guide
- Enjoy up to six food tastings at various locations
- 24-hour support phone number
- Guide’s gratuity is included
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This tour is available Monday through Friday, year-round, and can start anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm.
- The starting and ending location of the tour is on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets, adjacent to Mother Anna’s Restaurant. Optional transportation to and/or from the North End is available for an additional cost.
- All food tastings on this tour are vegetarian. Gluten-free or dairy-free is not available.
- Tour can be customized based on your interests.
- Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
TOUR ITINERARY:
- 3-Hour private walking tour with an experienced and licensed tour guide.
- Enjoy various food samplings at up to 6 different locations that will cover approximately ¾ of a mile of walking.
- Along the way, you will learn historical facts about the neighborhood and stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Boston and see Paul Revere’s house and statue, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, and more while enjoying the local foods.
- All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent upon traffic and weather conditions.
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
Duration: 2 Hours
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Ferry Terminal at 60 Rowes Wharf
Activity Level: Easy
EXPERIENCE:
Say goodbye to the crowds, lines and hassles of boarding a public cruise in Boston Harbor. Instead, see Boston from a different perspective as you sail the Harbor aboard an 80-foot Schooner, designed to carry passengers comfortably with plenty of room to sit and move about the boat. Watch the sun set below the horizon and enjoy a breathtaking excursion on the elegant Schooner Adirondack III. As you take in the sights of Boston in style, you will also enjoy a full open bar with hors d’oeuvres.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- 2-Hour private sunset cruise in comfort on your private vessel including captain, crew, dockage fees and gratuity
- Full Open bar including beer, wine, and medium to high-grade liquor & mixers
- Hors d’oeuvres consisting of two stationary platters (additional platters available for an additional cost)
- All taxes, fees and gratuities included
- 24/7 Support Line
Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Duration: 2 Hours
Start Time: Flexible
Meeting Location: 30 Rowes Wharf
Activity Level: Easy
EXPERIENCE:
Enjoy an intimate private sunset cruise complete with open bar and food on the luxurious Valiant, an elegant 97-foot Yacht, uniquely serving the waters of Boston Harbor. This vessel boasts a traditional salon area with a full bar, connecting to a wicker-furnished fantail. The spectacular bow is ideal for capturing perfect photographs and taking in the spectacular views of the Boston Harbor.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- 2-Hour private sunset cruise on your private vessel including captain and crew
- Full open bar including specialty cocktails, beer, wine, premium liquor and non-alcoholic drinks
- Glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne upon boarding
- Selection of four passed hors d’oeuvres and two stationary food displays
- DJ to play custom music throughout the vessel
- All dockage fees and taxes included
- 24/7 Support Line
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise
Duration: 2 Hours
Start Time: Flexible
Meeting Location: 30 Rowes Wharf
Activity Level: Easy
EXPERIENCE:
Enjoy an intimate private sunset cruise on the Carousel, a 49-foot Eastbay Express with a spacious aft area, offering both outdoor seating and ample interior seating, accommodating up to six guests. A sunset or daytime cruise is the perfect venue for taking in the sights of Historical Boston Harbor and the scenic skyline.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- 2-Hour private sunset cruise on your private vessel including captain
- All dockage fees and taxes included
- Food and beverage are not included but can be brought on board
- 24/7 support phone number
Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours
Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours
Duration: 4-hours (1.5 Hour cycle boat tour)
Start Time: Varies
Meeting Location: Flexible
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
EXPERIENCE:
See Boston like never before! This private 1.5 Hour cycleboat tour allows you to propel the boat on your own on comfortable bicycle seats or you can relax and let the outboard motor do the work. After departing from one of several available piers, you will be able to pedal around Boston Harbor and see amazing views, close up, of Boston and American history including the Boston Tea Party ship, the Downtown Boston Waterfront, Bunker Hill Monument and the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution and WWII destroyer, Cassin Young. Other famous landmarks you will see from the cycleboat include the East Boston Tall Ship, Nantucket Lightship, Logan Airport, and South Boston Seaport. Each boat has between 10 and 12 pedal seats with comfortable lounge seating at the bow. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks on board, or catering can be arranged at an additional cost.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
- Door to door service and flexible timing
- Private cycle boat with captain and deckhand for a 1.5 Hour Tour (all captains have a US Coast Guard Masters License)
- Driver and Captain gratuity included
- 24-hour support phone number
Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours
Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours
Highlights:
If New York is Money and Washington DC is Power, then Boston is Education. There are over 60 universities and colleges in the Boston Metro area, and there are even more in the suburbs. Boston is also known for its role in the War for Independence from Britain and is considered by many to be where the war began. Its historical sights are still in excellent condition. This tour will feature various sights and/or stops that may include Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Benjamin Franklin Statue & Boston Latin School, Old Corner Book Store, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Site of Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Harvard Square and Bunker Hill Monument.
- 4-Hours with a private vehicle and licensed tour guide.
- Some of the highlights of this tour will include visits to Boston Common, Park Street Church, King’s Chapel, the site of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere’s House, Faneuil Hall, Harvard Square and so much more.
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All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
- We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
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This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
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Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
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Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
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Door-to-door service and flexible timing
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Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)
- 24-hour support phone number
Not Included:
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Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours
Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours
Highlights:
Hidden history combined with craft beer makes for a great time and a unique private Boston experience. Your journey begins when your private driver picks you up in a luxury vehicle within Boston proper to take you Faneuil Hall where your walking tour begins. Here you will meet your expert local guide who will take you on a two hour and 15 minute private walking pub crawl where you will visit four historic taverns along Boston’s famed Freedom Trail. At each stop you will not only enjoy four craft beers or hard ciders, but you'll also learn unknown stories of the city’s colonial and revolutionary history. After your tour is over you can enjoy more of Faneuil Hall on your own before your driver meets you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper). Must be age 21 years or older.
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Faneuil Hall where you will meet your pub crawl guide.
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You will walk along Boston’s famous Freedom Trail with your guide visiting four different pubs and enjoying a draft beer of your choice (or hard cider) at each one.
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Your guide will share stories with you that your 8th grade Social Studies teacher left out. From the landing on Plymouth Rock to the start of the Revolution, you will learn how beer played a part in the birth of America.
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After your tour you can enjoy more of Faneuil Hall on your own before your driver meets you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper).
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All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
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We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
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This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week, between the hours of 11:30am and 8:00pm.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
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Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
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Door-to-door service and flexible timing
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2 hour and 15-minute private pub crawl
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Driver gratuity and guide gratuity included
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24-hour support phone number
Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours
Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours
Highlights:
Travel back to Revolutionary Boston and explore the historic sites of the Freedom Trail between Boston Common and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail sites include the scenes of critical events in Boston and the nation’s struggle for freedom. Led by a 18th-century costumed guide*, this tour features tales of high treason, mob agitations, revolutionary actions, and partisan fights of the American Revolution. On this tour, you will see Boston Common, site of the first Public School, Massachusetts State House, Old Corner Bookstore, Park Street Church, Old South Meeting House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House, King’s Chapel, Site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.
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Meet your costumed historical interpreter* 15 minutes before the start of your tour at The Boston Common Visitor Center at 139 Tremont Street.
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Traverse through the graveyards and sites of Boston’s history as you walk from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall visiting all of the historic spots. This is an easy, approximately 1 mile walk.
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*Note: During extremely hot weather, guides may be dressed in a modern uniform.
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All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
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We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: 1.5 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
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This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
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Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
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1.5 Hour guided walking tour with costumed tour guide*
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24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
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Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
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*Note: During extremely hot weather, guides may be dressed in a modern uniform.
Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours
Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours
Ever wonder what it would be like to study at Harvard? Then this tour is for you! Your private vehicle and driver will meet you at your location in Boston and will take you to Harvard Square where you will meet your private Harvard student guide. Your private tour will cover Harvard’s history, Harvard’s culture and famous Harvard alumni as you walk though campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Some landmarks you will see include Johnston Gate, Cambridge Common, Memorial Hall, Science Center, The Harvard Crimson, Harvard Lampoon and the historic River Dorms.
- Harvard Square where you will meet your dynamic and knowledgeable Harvard tour guide.
- You will walk through the campus and surrounding neighborhoods and see landmarks of Harvard’s history and culture while learning about famous Harvardians. Main stops will include Old Yard, New Yard, Harvard Square, Johnston Gate, The John Harvard Statue, Massachusetts Hall, the Science Center, Memorial Church and Widener Library. (Indoor access not available).
- After your tour, your driver and vehicle will meet you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper).
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All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
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We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Can Operate:
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
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This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week, between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm.
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
- Roundtrip door to door service and flexible timing
- 90-minute private Harvard campus tour
- Driver gratuity included (tour guide gratuity not included)
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24-hour support phone number
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Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Boston: Private After Hour Tour of Boston’s Old North Church - 4 Hours
Boston: Private After Hour Tour of Boston’s Old North Church - 4 Hours
Highlights:
Old North Church was the starting place of the American Revolutionary war and the inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem line “One if by land, and two if by sea” and also sparked Paul Revere’s midnight ride. On the eve of April 18,1775, the church sexton, Robert Newman, and Captain John Pulling Jr. climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea (not by land) across the Charles River. Built in 1723, the Old North Church is Boston’s oldest surviving church building and one of the Freedom Trail’s most visited historical sites. On this private after-hours guided tour, guests will visit the Sanctuary plus the Crypt where over 1,100 bodies lie underneath the sanctuary and will tour the church’s bell tower for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the archive room and the bell ringing chamber. The Old North Church has been named one of the best destinations in New England welcoming over 500,00 visitors each year. This private after-hours tour allows you to experience this unique and stirring monument to liberty without the crowds.
- 4-Hours with a private vehicle.
- 1.5 Hour Private After Hours Guided Behind the Scenes Tour of the Old North Church that will include the Sanctuary, the Crypt, Bell Tower and Bell ringing chamber and more!
- All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
- Tour can be customized based on your interests.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
- The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
- This tour is offered all year round.
- Tour begins at 6:00 pm, Tuesdays through Sundays.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate
Inclusions:
- Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
- Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
- Door-to-door service
- After Hours and Behind the Scenes Private 1.5 Hour Guided Tour
- Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)
- 24-hour support phone number
Not Included:
- Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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