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Overview
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Day 2
Day 3

Day 1 New York - Newport - Boston (252 miles)

Day 2 Boston - Portland - Boston (224 miles)

Day 3 Boston - Groton - Essex - New York (198 miles)

Day 1: New York - Newport - Boston (252 miles)

Travel from New York to Newport, visiting The Breakers, a historic Vanderbilt mansion. Then head to Boston for panoramic city views from Prudential Center, , exploring its three themed levels - The View, The Cloud Terrace and The City - with 360-degree panoramic vistas.

Newport, RI

Newport is a high end New England seaport town, extremely popular among the mega-rich of America. Travel along Ocean Drive to get beautiful scenic views and see the magnificent Breakers Mansion. It is a short drive from Boston.

Breakers Mansion

The Breakers Mansion is the largest and most opulent of the famous and historical Newport Mansions open to the public. Built by the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, this "summer cottage" stuns and amazes.

Opening Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Boston, MA

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the harbor.

Prudential Tower

This iconic Boston skyscraper is the second-tallest building in the city at 750 feet tall and with 54 floors. Completed in 1964, the building has been a staple of the Boston skyline for nearly a half century.

Day 2: Boston - Portland - Boston (224 miles)

Experience the famous Maine Lobster Festival, where thousands of lobsters are cooked in giant pots. Visit Portland Head Light, Maine's oldest and most photographed lighthouse, surrounded by charming coastal scenery.

Portland, ME

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. Portland's economy is mostly dependent on tourism and the Old Port district is a popular destination.

Maine Lobster Festival

Held every August in Rockland since 1947, this iconic seafood celebration features fresh steamed lobsters, cooking contests, and authentic New England harbor culture. Highlights include the world's largest lobster cooker, live music, and artisan markets.

Portland Head Light

This historic lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in the state. Portions of the building, which is located in Fort Williams Park, serve as a maritime museum.

Day 3: Boston - Groton - Essex - New York (198 miles)

Explore a historic naval submarine base, then take a nostalgic steam train ride through scenic landscapes, stepping back into 19th-century America.

Groton, CT

A town in New London County, Connecticut which is home to General Dynamics Electric Boat and the Naval Submarine Base New London.

The Submarine Force Museum

The Submarine Force Library and Museum is unique in that it is the only museum of its kind managed by the United States Navy directly. It is home to the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine in the world.
Essex, CT

The town of Essex sponsors an annual Groundhog Day parade. The Essex Steam Train is one of the most famous and popular Essex attractions.

Essex Steam Train

Journey along the Connecticut River aboard century-old steam locomotives. Featuring vintage carriages, whistling engines, and scenic valley views, this ride offers a nostalgic trip to the golden age of early 20th-century rail travel.

Departure & Return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure	Return
Flushing, NY	135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (In front of Sheraton Hotel - Flushing)	6:30am	7:30pm
Brooklyn, NY	2337 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214 (Brooklyn, NY)	7:00am	7:30pm
New York, NY	114 Bowery, New York, NY 10013 (New York, NY)	7:45am	7:30pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Admission to Breakers Mansion, Prudential Tower, Portland Head Light and The Submarine Force Museum
2 breakfasts
2 nights hotel accommodation
Transportation via air-conditioned motor coach; or via 7-Seat/15-Seat minibus, subject to guest numbers
Professional Tour Guide
Taxes

Price Excludes

Service fee (minimum US $15/person/day)
All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in the tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

Hotel pricing: Prices are based on two adults sharing. Single room occupancy requires an extra fee. Double, triple & quad prices are for two, three, and four people, staying in one room, respectively (including children). Each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum of 4 guests (adults or children). Each guest room comes standard with two full-sized or one queen-sized bed.
Child Seat: According to the New York law regulation Children who are under 8 years may need a car seat to take our tours depends on the transportation vehicle. Customers will need to prepare car seats themselves, the tour operator is not responsible to provide car seats.
City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. The group entrance tickets provided by tour guides have fast lane and tour guides accompany passengers for activities

Policies

Confirmation

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is received. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

BOOKING AND RESERVATION
Tour operator suggests each passenger books tours at least one day before the departure date. Yet, this product is available last minute booking as long as there is an inventory on the page. The seats will not be assigned until the reservation has been made. The passenger may require to provide name, phone number, and address and specify the designated tour and date of travel.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
15-29 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure or no show - 100% of the total purchase amount.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
SEAT ASSIGNMENT
All seats are pre-assigned that based on a first come first serve basis after the reservation. For special needs, customers could add the first rows option before check-out. The additional price might be applied.
BOARDING TIME AND PLACE
All passengers must arrive 15 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show a photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after the reservation is made.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
The tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance.
RESPONSIBILITY
(1) Tour operator reserves the right to substitute hotels and alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of the tour.
(2) Tour operator reserves the right to alter the tour program and itinerary order may be different than displayed online, the tour guide will arrange it accordingly depending on the traffic, hotel arrangement, and attractions opening time, etc.
(3) Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. By accepting our policy, the passenger must agree that the tour operator shall hold no responsibilities in itinerary alterations, delays or cancellation strikes, sickness, theft, loss, accidents, weather, bus issues or any other causes.
(4) Each group requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate a departure. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel a departure due to not meeting this basic requirement. Liability for such cancellation is limited to a full refund of the money received by us, and this will constitute full settlement with Tour Department.
(5) Tour operator reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any tour member for any reason before or during the tour.
(6) All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
(7) All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
(8) All passengers must obtain a valid passport and all entry/exit visa as required by immigration regulation.
(9) If the passenger has any special request to leave the tour in a certain place during the tour, it is their responsibility to notify tour operator in advance to confirm upon booking the tour.
(10) Passenger must be self-reliant; those who require assistance must be accompanied by a friend or relative. Tour operator is NOT able to provide individual assistance for any passenger.
(11) Passengers should inform the escort or hotel reception if they are to use the hotel swimming pool. All children should be accompanied by their parents while using the pool. No lifeguard on premises swim at your own risk.
(12) Passenger(s) are responsible for his or her belonging(s). Tour operator will NOT longer provide services to track or trace any personal item(s).

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