11-night Magnifique L'Automne Cruise

The history and bricklaid beauty of Boston is easy to enjoy. Follow the Freedom Trail past Old North Church, Paul Revere Park, Fanieul Hall, the Commons, Old Ironsides and more landmarks of America's birth. Across the Charles River is Cambridge and Harvard. Venture to Marblehead and Salem to the south, or Lexington and Concord to the north. Back in town, have clam chowder at the warf or great Italian food in North End.

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Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

• Italian Feast Walk: Explore Boston’s North End on this scrumptious food tour where tastes from Italy’s heart abound.
• Hidden Gems: Dive into history and savor Boston’s finest Italian fare while discovering secret spots and culinary delights.
• Taste of Italy: From Regina Pizzeria’s iconic slices to Salumeria Italiana’s delicacies, you’ll indulge in authentic Italian fare like no other! 
• Sweet Conclusions: End on a sweet note at Bova Bakery with your choice of treats like macaroons, wedding cookies, lemon-snowdrops and more!

• The duration of the tour is three (3) hours.
• The tour is available Monday through Friday, year-round.
• All food tastings on this tour are vegetarian. Gluten-free or dairy-free is not available.
• ?Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility.

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres - 2 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

• Set Sail in Style: Depart from the downtown waterfront for a luxurious Boston Harbor sunset cruise aboard the Schooner Adirondack III.
• Iconic Views: Waterfront sights come alive as you pass Boston’s Seaport, Moakley Courthouse, World Trade Center and Harpoon Brewery. 
• Historic Sights at Sea: Marvel at Castle Island, Fort Independence and lighthouses on the Inner Harbor Islands.
• Luxury Onboard: Enjoy the breeze sailing in luxury redefined with a full open bar—beer, wine and premium spirits. 
• Gourmet Bites: Delight in exquisite hors d’oeuvres consisting of two platters of flavors to complement your experience.

• The duration of the tour is two (2) hours.
• This tour is offered May 1st through October 31st, seven (7) days a week.
• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility.

Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres - 2 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

Overview:

Imagine sailing into the sunset on Boston Harbor aboard the Valiant, a stunning 97-foot yacht. Picture yourself lounging in the elegant salon, drink in hand from the open bar or chatting on the wicker-furnished fantail. And let’s not forget the bow – your front-row seat to breathtaking views and the ultimate selfie spot. It’s not just a sunset cruise – it’s your private floating celebration in luxury. Cheers to that!
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Tour Itinerary & Highlights:

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.

• Welcome Bubbly: Board with a glass of Champagne, setting the tone for a special evening.

• Sail with Charm: Depart from Rowes Wharf aboard the Valiant, your gateway to Boston’s skyline and seaside splendor.

• Tailored Journey: Your captain listens to your picks highlighting the Financial District, Seaport or your favorite sights.

• Skyline and Sea: Experience the Federal Courthouse, World Trade Center and the stunning Boston skyline from a unique perspective.

• Historical Highlights: Glide past the USS Constitution and explore the stories of Harbor Islands like Spectacle and Castle.

• Bites and Delights: Enjoy your choice of tasty hors d’oeuvres and other food selections. 

• Set the Mood: With a DJ curating your soundtrack, the vibe is as unforgettable as the views.

More Information:

• The duration of the experience is two (2) hours. 

• This tour is offered from April 1st through November 1st, seven (7) days a week.

• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility. 

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Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

Overview:

Hop on our cycle boat for a unique spin around Boston Harbor! Pedal past historic gems like the Boston Tea Party ship and USS Constitution, or just chill and enjoy the ride. See iconic sights from Bunker Hill to the Seaport, with the freedom to bring your own snacks and drinks. Whether you’re pedaling or lounging, it’s an unforgettable way to experience Boston’s skyline and history. Ready to set sail?

Tour Itinerary & Highlights:

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
 

• Pickup Perks: Your ride awaits! Get scooped up within Boston and whisked away to your cycle boat adventure.

• East Boston Exploration: Pedal by the vibrant shores of East Boston, where city views meet sea breezes.

• South Boston Seaport Sights: Cruise past the bustling Seaport, where modernity meets the ocean’s edge.

• Downtown Delights: Experience the heart of Boston from its waterfront for a unique perspective on city life.

• Northend Waterfront Wonders: Float by the charming Northend waterfront where history and culinary delights abound.

• Charles River Revelations: Venture into the Charles River Basin where cityscapes and serene waters blend.

• Charlestown Navy Yard Close-Up: Encounter naval history up close at the Charlestown Navy Yard, home to legendary ships.

More Information:

• The cycle boat tour is one-and-a-half (1.5) hours.

• Private vehicle service with driver is for four (4) hours.
• This tour is offered from mid-April through October, seven (7) days a week.
• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility. 

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Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

Overview:

Want to experience the historical significance of Boston? No problem! Our expert tour guides can’t wait to show off where history was made in their hometown! This private Boston tour is your ticket to its legendary past, including the Old North Church, the Boston Massacre site and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. But that’s not all – you’ll also explore educational landmarks like Harvard Square and Boston Latin School. Join us for a journey through Beantown that’s as enlightening as it is exciting!

Tour Itinerary & Highlights:

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.

• Boston Common: Dive into America’s oldest park – a green oasis in the heart of the city.
• Park Street Church: Stand where voices for freedom and justice have echoed through the ages.
• King’s Chapel: Explore a cornerstone of history, where the past meets present in stone and story.
• Boston Massacre Site: Feel the pulse of revolution where a spark ignited America’s fight for freedom.
• Paul Revere’s House: Step into the home of a hero, where every corner tells a tale of courage.
• Faneuil Hall: Wander through the cradle of liberty, where the voices of our founders still resonate.
• Harvard Square: Immerse yourself in the intellect and charm of one of the world’s leading universities.
• And so much more: Uncover hidden gems and stories untold in a big city with a small town feel.

More Information:

• The duration of the tour is four (4) hours.
• This tour is offered all year round, seven (7) days a week.
• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility. 

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Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours — Optional Private Excursions


Overview:

Kick off your unique Boston adventure with a luxury pickup and head straight to Faneuil Hall to begin your exclusive pub crawl along the Freedom Trail. You’ll hit four historic taverns – each with its own craft beer or cider to toast to – all while listening to untold tales of Boston’s past. And after soaking up all that history and brew, you’ll get free time to explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace at your leisure. It’s history, with a twist of fun!

Tour Itinerary & Highlights:

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.

• Luxury Ride to History: Hop into your private vehicle and head to Faneuil Hall where the start of an unforgettable pub crawl awaits.
• Trail of Cheers: Stroll the Freedom Trail, hitting four iconic pubs where you can sip on your chosen draft beer or cider at each stop.
• Untold Tales with Ales: Discover the stories your history books skipped as told by your expert guide over a couple of cold ones.
• Freedom to Explore: When your Boston pub crawl ends you’re free to roam Faneuil Hall Marketplace at your own pace before your comfy ride back to your hotel.

More Information:

• The duration of the tour is four (4)  hours.
• This tour is offered all year round, seven (7) days a week.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility. 

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Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

• Kickoff at Boston Common Visitor Center: Gear up to meet your 18th-century guide at the heart of Boston.
• From Common to Faneuil Hall: Stroll through history on this easy one mile adventure, where every step tells a story.
• Historic Graveyards Encounter: Get chills from tales of the past in Boston’s storied resting places.
• Discover Boston’s Heart: Uncover the soul of the city through its revolutionary landmarks and hidden gems.

• The duration of the tour is one-and-a-half (1.5) hours.
• This tour is offered all year round, seven (7) days a week.
• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility.

Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours — Optional Private Excursions

Overview:

Ever wonder what it’s like to roam the grounds of an Ivy League legend? Let us pick you up in a luxury vehicle and zip you over to Harvard where you’ll be met by an expert guide – an actual Harvard student – to find out. Stroll through the historic Harvard Yard, get the inside scoop on university lore and maybe even walk the same paths as some of the world-famous Harvardians. Don’t miss this peek into the life of America’s academic elite!

Tour Itinerary & Highlights:

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.

• Harvard Square Meetup: Start your Harvard tour where Cambridge’s heart beats –  iconic Harvard Square – bustling with brainpower and charm.

• Stroll with a Scholar: Walk through Harvard’s hallowed grounds with a student guide whose stories and insights bring the campus’s rich legacy to life.

• Stereotypes Shattered: Discover that Harvard students aren’t just a Hollywood cliché – they’re real, diverse and ready to share their world with you.

• Harvard’s Hallmarks: Explore the must-see spots with your guide – laugh at the Harvard Lampoon, reflect at Johnston Gate and snap a pic with the third most-photographed American statue.

More Information:

• The duration of the tour is one and a half (1.5) hours.

• This tour is offered all year round, seven (7) days a week.

• Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility. 

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Maine's largest city, Portland is known for its stately elms, historic homes and restored waterfront area. Considered the gateway to "Down East" Maine, this coastal city is a great spot to enjoy Maine lobster fresh from the sea. Visit Longfellow's boyhood home or explore Portland Headlight, the oldest lighthouse in constant use today. Nearby is Freeport, home of a large selection of discount and outlet stores.

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Canada's oldest incorporated city, Saint John sits at the juncture of the Saint John River and the Bay of Fundy. Here, visitors may witness the world-renowned phenomenon of the reversing falls, created by the Bay of Fundy's 28 1/2-foot tide swell rising above the level of the Saint John River at high tide. Saint John also has Canada's oldest museum and you'll want to visit Market Square with its charming shops and restaurants.

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Halifax is Atlantic Canada’s center of business, research and education. Strong emphasis is placed on cultural diversity, historic restorations and the preservation of heritage and culture. The Halifax Citadel Fortress dominates downtown Halifax. Take a stroll along the waterfront past restored buildings and warehouses of Historic Properties, or a walk in delightful Public Gardens, the oldest Victorian gardens in North America. Halifax’s sister city of Dartmouth lies on the opposite shore and is reached via the oldest saltwater ferry in North America. The spectacular view of Halifax harbor makes the trip worthwhile. Housed in former Dominion Building, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia features Nova Scotia folk art and maritime artists. A two-hour walk will easily show you the major highlights of historic and scenic Halifax. Visit Historic Properties, St. Paul’s Church and Province House, the latter two being the oldest buildings in the city. Granite Springs is rated one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Atlantic Canada.

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Sydney is located on Cape Breton Island on the east side of the Sydney River. Sydney has a strong ethnic population. As the only significantly industrialized district in Atlantic Canada, Sydney is the heart of Nova Scotia’s second-largest urban cluster. The city’s central business district impresses with the variety of products and services offered by downtown merchants. The town has become an important gateway to the scenic and historic attractions of Cape Breton Highlands and for cruising on the Bras d’Or Lakes. On the city outskirts is Fortress Louisbourg National Park, presenting Canada’s largest historical reconstruction. Here visitors can enjoy a town perfectly restored to its 1740 appearance. A walk on the half-mile Boardwalk promenade in the heart of downtown provides a panoramic view of the harbor. Apart from Louisbourg Fortress, the town also features a railway museum at the Sydney and Louisbourg Historical Society and the Atlantic Statiquarium, a marine museum devoted largely to underwater treasure.

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Charlottetown, with a population of nearly 40,000, is the island’s capital and one of Canada’s oldest towns. Established in 1765 by Capt. Samuel Holland, the settlement was named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England. The old part of town offers many historical monuments, including important government buildings, churches, old mansions and museums, along with parks and gardens. Outside of Charlottetown, discover miles of farmland, small villages, a scenic coast and the legacy of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, the feature of Charlottetown’s annual major theater festival.

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The picturesque town of Gaspe is situated on the rugged eastern coast of the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec Province. The peninsula forms the southern entrance to the St Lawrence River and is dominated by forested ranges of the Appalachian Mountains, such as the Chic-Chocs (also called Shickshock) Mountains, in the northern interior, which include one of the Gaspé's loftiest points, Mount Jacques-Cartier (4,160 ft). The peninsula has numerous rivers and lakes and large areas of wilderness, which afford excellent opportunities for hunting and fishing. The peninsula has several large parks, notably Forillon National Park, on the eastern coast, and Gaspésie Provincial Park, in the Chic-Chocs. Iroquoian-speaking tribes were living on the Gaspé Peninsula when the French explorer Jacques Cartier landed there in 1534. The Micmac tribe inhabited the peninsula by the 1600s. The peninsula is probably named after a Micmac word meaning "land's end".

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Set-Iles is a city in the northeastern region of Quebec, Canada. The population is estimated at about 25,686 according to the Canada 2011 Census.  This destination offers a diverse plant life with one of the prime destinations being the Les Jardins de l’Anse which offers 6 different gardens to explore. 

The Saguenay region of Quebec is most known for its distinctive geological features. Here you can visit Le Monde Enchante, a park with waterfalls, covered bridges and gazebos overlooking the Saguenay River. The fjords, mountains, waterfalls and the beautiful village of Petit-Saguenay attract visitors from all over. Visiting the New French Village, one can experience what life was like when this area was first settled by French explorers. Among museums in the area are the glass art factory, the Cheddar Cheese Museum and the Zoo Saint Felicien.

Because Quebec City is Canada’s most historic city and the only walled city in North America, it was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Treasure by. Visitors are greeted by an authentic, profoundly French city. The city features winding, cobbled streets with 17th- and 18th-century stone houses and churches, graceful parks and squares, and many monuments. Great emphasis has been placed on Québec nationalism, and the city has become a symbol of glorious French heritage. Visit the oldest church in Québec, Our Lady of Victory, dating from 1688. See the cellars of Maison des Vins, where Québec Société des Alcools sells more than 1,000 kinds of rare vintage wines in a warehouse dating from 1689. See the exhibits at Civilization Museum. The most striking building is celebrated landmark Château Frontenac. Looming high above St. Lawrence, the turreted building with its slanting, copper roof is an impressive sight. Built to accommodate colonial governors, it is now a hostelry.

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Montréal is truly an experience: old world charm, French joie de vivre and a modern style all its own. Montreal is a stunning city to visit and there is so much to see. Along the St. Lawrence River many people come to take a horse-drawn calèche ride through cobbled streets for romantic moments. Just miles away are the skyscrapers of the city as they tower above the city’s businesses and restaurants. Montreal is the world’s second largest French-speaking City. It's top ten attractions are: The Biosphere, Old Montreal, Biodome de Montreal, Musee d'Art Contemporain, Montreal Botanical Gardens, Chinatown, Notre-Dame Basilica, Insectarium, Cours Mont-Royal, and the Canadian Centre for Architecture.

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