New England & the Hudson Valley with New York City
New England & the Hudson Valley with New York City
New England & the Hudson Valley with New York City
12 Days
Visiting: New York, Boston, Lexington, Concord, Salem, Portland, Freeport, Jackson, Montpelier, Vernon, Fairlee, Shelburne, Lake Champlain, Lake Placid, Saratoga Springs, Berkshire, West Point, Tarrytown, North America
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Tour code:
AEQ-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
From the Salem Witch Trials to the Headless Horseman, New England is home to some of the nation’s oldest settings and stories. Fact, fiction, and fantastic scenery abound on this vacation to New England and the Hudson Valley. Boston and Lexington’s most significant sights of the American Revolution are balanced with the peaceful vistas of coastal Maine, rural New Hampshire, and mountainous Vermont. Charming seaport villages, bucolic covered bridges, and rolling maple syrup farms sweeten the storylines across America’s historic East Coast. The plot thickens as you ferry across Lake Champlain to immerse yourself in the scene-stealers of New York and Massachusetts, including the lakeside resort of Lake Placid, the picturesque Berkshire Mountains, and the orchard and vineyard-dotted riverbanks of the Hudson Valley. Stand up straight as you visit the waterfront U.S. Military Academy at West Point. You wouldn’t want to miss the spectacular views. Adding two nights in the “City That Never Sleeps” to the beginning of your Eastern U.S. tour makes this vacation an absolute dream. Enjoy a narrated, skyline harbor cruise with close-up views of Manhattan’s iconic sights before floating down Fifth Avenue, through Central Park, under the marquees of Broadway, or wherever else your cosmopolitan compass takes you.
Itinerary
Day 1: New York City,New York
Location: New York
Your evening is free.
Day 2: New York City
Location: New York
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to enjoy New York City with an included sightseeing cruise.
Day 3: New York City,Boston,Massachussets
Location: New York, Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet your Tour Director this morning and drive to Boston. At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 4: Boston. Excursion To Lexington And Concord
Location: Lexington, Concord
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Boston,Salem,Portland,Maine
Location: Boston, Salem, Portland
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Salem, site of the 1692 witch trials. Take a fascinating tour with a Local Guide to hear about the sad fates of those who were persecuted during the Puritan hysteria of the witch hunts. Next, follow the coast into Maine and stop at Cape Neddick’s Nubble Lighthouse. Admired by painters and photographers, it continues aiding mariners by light and horn. Continue to Portland for an orientation tour followed by a [LF] special presentation about the life of Cape Neddick’s Nubble Lighthouse “keeper.” Free time this evening.
Day 6: Portland,Freeport,Jackson,New Hampshire
Location: Portland, Freeport, Jackson
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the Casco Bay village of Freeport, home to the legendary L.L. Bean and a thriving culinary and craft beer scene. Enjoy a special regional treat tasting before continuing west into New Hampshire, visiting a picturesque covered bridge before continuing further into the White Mountains for your overnight stay at the historic Eagle Mountain House.
Day 7: Jackson,Montpelier,Vermont,Fairlee
Location: Jackson, Montpelier, Vernon, Fairlee
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for an orientation tour and free time. Visit a historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Continue through the Green Mountains to your lakeside resort for a free evening.
Day 8: Fairlee,Shelburne,Lake Champlain,Lake Placid,New York
Location: Fairlee, Shelburne, Lake Champlain, Lake Placid, New York
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the Shelburne Heritage Park, and continue to the shores of Lake Champlain and board a scenic ferry for the crossing into New York. Travel through the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, visiting a [LF] local vineyard for a wine tasting en-route to the village of Lake Placid, the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. This evening is free to explore the village or walk along Mirror Lake.
Day 9: Lake Placid
Location: Lake Placid
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, Visit the site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Remainder of the day is free.
Day 10: Lake Placid,Saratoga Springs,Berkshires
Location: Lake Placid, Saratoga Springs, Berkshire
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Scenic drive through the Adirondack Mountains to Saratoga Springs, a historical and cultural center known for the Saratoga Race Course, horses, and mineral springs. Continue on a scenic drive through the Berkshires, the highlands of Massachusetts. Dinner tonight at a local restaurant overlooking Pontoosuc Lake.
Day 11: Berkshires,West Point,Tarrytown
Location: Berkshire, West Point, Tarrytown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum. Founded in 1969, this museum has the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell drawings and paintings by the legendary American illustrator. Continue south to West Point Military Academy for an exclusive tour with a Local Guide. Continue to the town of Tarrytown, home to the fabled Sleepy Hollow Cemetery made famous by Washington Irving’s short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Day 12: Tarrytown,New York City
Location: Tarrytown, New York
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour the historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a [LF] Local Guide to unlock some of the secrets behind this famous place of rest. Continue to New Jersey where your vacation ends at Newark International Airport or the New York City tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights from Newark after 4 pm.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Notes
Due to security clearance requirements at West Point Military Academy, all guests are required to provide our Tour Director with valid Passport information for non-US residents or valid Driver’s license information for United State residents by day 4 of the tour.
Accommodation
New York City:Sheraton New York Times Square HotelBoston:Sheraton Boston HotelJackson:Eagle Mountain HouseFairlee:Lake Morey ResortLake Placid:Golden Arrow Lakeside ResortBerkshires:Holiday Inn & Suites Pittsfield-BerkshiresTarrytown:Sleepy Hollow Hotel & Conference Center
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.