Journey to Boston’s North Shore during the most exciting time of the year. The foliage of the area is usually at its peak. You will also meander along the beautiful coastline and visit the picturesque fishing village of Gloucester, and the artist colony of Rockport. Take a tour of Boston, visit Faneuil Hall and tour the John Adams home. A tour of Providence, RI is also included. Don’t miss out on this wonderful tour.

Included features:

· Roundtrip Coach Transportation 
· 3 Nights Accommodations 
· 3 Breakfasts
· 3 Dinners
· Sightseeing and admission where applicable on itinerary
· Gratuities for dining room staff and porters
· Gratuity for driver and local guides
· Baggage handling
· Room tax
· Tax on pre-paid excursions

Itinerary

Thursday, October 14

Begin your tour this morning as you depart Totowa at 8:00 am or Cedar Knolls at 8:30 am. Motor along the Connecticut coastline past  New Haven. Stop at Sturbridge Village where you will come face-to-face with the past and the events that shaped life in the late 1700s. This outdoor experience will catapult you into a rural New England town, where everyday life was a series of struggles and triumphs. Continue to your home for the next three evenings. Dinner is included.

Friday, October 15

After a leisurely breakfast, depart for a day of sightseeing to Boston’s North Shore and Cape Ann. Visit the old fishing town of Gloucester, America’s oldest seaport, to see “Man at the Wheel” a  memorial to fishermen that never came home. The area is depicted in the movie “The Perfect Storm”. Travel along the scenic coastline and past historic sea captains’ homes. Continue to Rockport Harbor and see its tiny fishing shacks, transformed into art galleries and shops. For lunch you may want to try the area’s specialty, fried clams or other seafood delights. Return to your hotel this afternoon with time to relax before dinner.

Saturday, October 16

After breakfast, take the short drive Boston and start your city tour.  See the historic sights including the Old North Church, Boston Common, the Back Bay, the USS Constitution and Faneuil Hall. There will be time to explore Quincy Market and have lunch. This afternoon, learn of the story of four generations of the Adams family from 1720 to 1927. This National Park has two main sites: the birthplaces of 2nd U.S. President John Adams and 6th U.S. President John Quincy Adams, and Peacefield including the “Old House,” home to four generations of the Adams family, and the Stone Library which contains more than 14,000 historic volumes. Return to your hotel before dinner.

Sunday, October 17

Depart this morning for Providence, Rhode Island and take a tour of this vibrant city. See the State House, Brown University, Federal Hill and the new Riverwalk. After free time for lunch at the Providence Place Mall, depart for home with fond memories of a wonderful trip. Arrive about 5:00 pm.

CONDITIONS

A deposit of $100.00 per person ($169.00 with insurance) along with the completed application is due as soon as possible.

Final payment is due no later than September 1, 2010. 

Make checks payable to Long’s Travel.

*This is the discounted price for payment by check. The cost for payment by other means is $699.00 double occupancy, $829.00 single.

CANCELLATIONS

The following fees will apply per person for tour cancellations:

(Fees are waived by purchasing insurance and you have to cancel for a covered reason)

Cancellations up to September 1, 2010; $25.00

Cancellations from September 2 - 14, 2010; $250.00 per person.

There will be no refunds after September 14, 2010.

INSURANCE

Cancellation/trip interruption insurance is available and highly recommended.  Please add $69.00 each to your deposit. Once purchased, the premium is non-refundable.

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