the Empire State bldg. Dinner Included.

Day 3: Your tour director will meet you today for a most unique tour of New York. Your day begins with sampling the famous H&H bagels, followed by a visit to the Upper West Side and Zabar’s Gourmet Food Store. Next it is on to Little Italy where you will have a chance to stroll and shop the stores of Little Italy and Chinatown. Who can resist the bargains in Chinatown? We will have a light lunch in Chinatown where special appetizer plates will be made just for you. Next it is on to the area around Houston Street where you have Economy Candy one of New York’s largest candy stores featuring all the candy you remember as a kid. While in this area we will stop at one of the most famous delicatessens, where you can purchase corn beef and pastrami to take home. Once you have sample New York Pastrami and Corn Beef, your local deli will never taste the same. We will end the day with a stop at Venerio’s for pastry and specialty coffee. This day allows you to sample some of the ethnic neighborhoods while touring New York, not only do you see you see New York but taste the specialty foods the neighborhoods are known for. We offer the option to enjoy a Broadway Show (the average Broadway show runs $125.00) Breakfast and Dinner Included.

 
Day 4: This morning we will cruise past the Statue of Liberty and the skyline of NY on our narrated Statue of Liberty Cruise. Before leaving NY there will be time for shopping for bargains on Canal St and a visit to the 911 memorial    before heading North to New England overnight Radisson Nashua Breakfast Included.

Day 5: Boston City Tour

Our day begins with a visit to historic Boston, Massachusetts. Our First stop will be the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. Next we will visit the North End of Boston where you will see the Old North Church and Paul Revere’s Home. Then it is on to the famed Quincy Market for a bit of shopping and lunch. After lunch our tour of Boston will continue viewing the State House, Boston Common, Trinity Church and other Boston Highlights. Our last stop this afternoon will be the Kennedy Library. Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 6: Maine

It is off to Coastal Maine where we will explore the Light House Trail. Our first stop will be at Nubble Light one of the most photographed points in Maine. Next it is on to the largest lighthouse gift shop in Maine, followed by a New England Lobster Lunch. This afternoon we will visit Portland and the famous Portland Head Light, as well as other lighthouses in the area. Breakfast and Lunch included.

Day 7: Lake District of NH

Squam Lake is where the classic film “On Golden Pond” was filmed. Our day begins with a cruise on the lake where you might see a loon or a bald eagle against a dramatic fall colors landscape. Your narrator will inform you on how the lakes and the mountains where formed. After a scrumptious boxed lunch you will visit the Squam Lakes Science Center for a hands on demonstration on NH wildlife. Squam Lake is where the classic film “On Golden Pond” was filmed. Our day begins with a cruise on the lake where you might see a loon or a bald eagle against a dramatic fall colors landscape. Your narrator will inform you on how the lakes and the mountains where formed. After a scrumptious boxed lunch you will visit the Squam Lakes Science Center for a hands on demonstration on NH wildlife. Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8: Clark’s Trading Post and Kancamaugus Highway Fall Foliage

Our day begins as we head North to the White Mountains and a visit to a New Hampshire Landmark Clark’s Trading Post. Your tour will be timed to arrive at 11:00 so that you can enjoy the 30 minute black bear show, a 2 mile train ride chased by the Wolfman!, a tour through Merlin’s Mystical Mansion, entrance to five museum buildings; The Americana Museum, The Pemigewasset Fire Station, Avery’s Old Time Garage, The Florence Murray Museum, The Clark History Museum.

For lunch we have a special harvest lunch prepared just for you. We start with a delicious homemade pumpkin soup. This has all the wonderful smells and tastes of fall wrapped up in a warm bowl of goodness. This  will beserved with a hearty turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese and homemade cranberry/orange relish on county potato bread, chips and a choice of hot mulled apple cider with cinnamon and a touch of honey or a cold beverage from the soda fountain. We finish this autumn lunch with famous scrumptious Annie’s warm apple crisp served with vanilla ice cream.

In the afternoon we travel across the Kangamaugus Highway for picturesque views of the White Mountains. A

stop will be made at Albany bridge to photograph a covered bridge against the brilliant fall colors. Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9: Taste of Vermont

Join us for a one-day taste of Vermont. Our first stop will be at Cabot Creamery annex where you will have the opportunity to taste the Cabot Cheese Products. Near by you will find Queeche Gorge where you can photograph the rushing river against the fall colors. Our next stop is the Harrington Smoke House in Shelburn Vermont. It is hard to resist purchasing the maple-cured bacon when you smell it cooking. For lunch we will enjoy a picnic lunch made from the Harrington Smoke House products. Next it is on to Cold Holler for a taste of fresh pressed apple cider and Vermont made jams, jellies mustards and relishes. You can even taste Vermont made wines at this stop. Our last stop will be Ben & Jerry's for a tour and tasting at the ice-cream plant. Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10: Historic Salem

Today we will visit Historic Salem, home of the famous Witch Trails and the Maritime National Park. We explore the Witch Museum and learn what really happened in Historic Salem as well as meet with a real Witch that will answer questions that you may have. Later in the day we will visit scenic Rockport where you will have time to explore this unique village. Overnight  Hyannis Ma. Breakfast and Dinner

Day 11: Whale Watching

We depart for Plymouth Mass. and a day of whale watching. In Sept. and Oct you are guaranteed to see whales. The several species of whales are actively feeding and often put on shows where they will breach and take their tales completely out of the water. The whale-watching trip will return at 4:00 PM. Breakfast and Dinner.

Day12: Martha's Vinyard

We depart at 8:00 sharp for a short trip to Falmouth where we take the Mass Steamship authority to Martha’sVinyard. The crossing takes aprox. One hour and you will have the whole day to enjoy the Vinyard. On arrival on the Island you will be taken on a comprehensive tour including a drive by the Gingerbread Houses of Vinyard Haven, The native village of Aquina, Oak Bluffs and ending in Edgertown. You will have plenty of time for shopping and exploring the historic buildings of Edgartown. When you return to the Mainland dinner will be waiting for you at the hotel Breakfast and Dinner

Day 13: Plimouth

We travel back in time to the 1620’s when the Pilgrims first arrived in the US from England. A visit is made to the Mayflower !! where you can see what the living conditions were like for travelers in 1620. Next it is on toPlimouth Plantation where the year is 1624. The interpreters will not step out of character and will be happy to answer all questions relevant to the 1620’s. You don’t want to miss the Wampanoag Village where the viewpoint of the indigenous people is presented. Breakfast and Dinner

Day 14: Cape Cod National Sea Shore

Today we explore the Cape Cod National Seashore and travel to Provincetown at the very tip of Cape Cod.Along the way we will drive through Hyannis and stop for a picturesque view of the harbor, Stop at the Salt Marsh Visitor Center where a movie is shown concerning the geological creation of Cape Cod and an ever changing exhibit on the whaling industry in the development of Cape Cod. On arrival in Provincetown there is time to explore the unique community and see the shifting sand dunes of the Cape. Breakfast and Dinner

Day 15: Newport

This morning we will visit Newport, Rhode Island where you will see the elaborate summer cottages created during the Gilded Age. A visit to one of the historic homes is included in your vacation package. A drive along the scenic Ocean Drive will be made. Transfer to Boston for afternoon flights. Breakfast.

Tour Features:

3 Nights Best Western Executive Inn Fairfield, NJ

6 Night Southern Radisson Hotel Nashua

5 nights Hyannis Heritage hotel

13 Breakfasts 9 Dinners, 3 lunches

Motor coach transportation through out

All admissions and sightseeing per itinerary.