2016 - APT USA

74 Day 7. New Bedford. This morning, enjoy a visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. This afternoon, embark on a relaxing harbour cruise to the historic New Bedford/New Haven Harbor. Sail past Palmer Island Lighthouse, see the largest hurricane barrier on the East Coast, watch a local fishing fleet at work, and admire the imposing sight of Fort Phoenix. BLD Day 8. Nantucket Island. Travel back to the 19th century with a tour of Nantucket Island. Later, travel through the village of Siasconset and admire its rose-covered cottages. BLD Day 9. Martha's Vineyard. Embark on a tour of Martha's Vineyard. As you explore the island, you'll see the historic Edgartown; Oaks Bluff, with its cute gingerbread-like cottages; Vineyard Haven; and West Tisbury. BLD Day 10. Block Island. Travel along the spectacular Mohegan Bluffs, stop at the Southeast Lighthouse, and visit the Old Harbor to sample Del's Lemonade. BLD Day 11. Newport. Board a scenic bus ride to discover historic Newport. Journey along Ocean View Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Here, admire the stunning mansions including The Breakers, a seventy-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo. BLD Day 12. Bristol. Explore the Herreshoff Marine Museum, home to the America's Cup Hall of Fame. Then enjoy a traditional New England Lobster Bake lunch. Afterwards, you'll visit the stately Blithewold Mansion. BLD Day 13. Disembark New England Islands Cruise, Arrive Vancouver. Transfer to Boston airport for your flight to Vancouver (flight not included). Be met on arrival. Two Night Stay: Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. BD Day 14. Vancouver. Enjoy a tour of this beautiful city before spending the day at leisure to explore as you wish. B Day 15. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Board the Rocky Mountaineer today and relax in a GoldLeaf carriage as you travel to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited accommodation – two or three-star hotels). BL Day 16. Rocky Mountaineer, Banff. Your rail journey continues into the Canadian Rockies on the way to Banff National Park. Two Night Stay: Banff National Park, The Fairmont Banff Springs. BL Day 17. Banff, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing & Dining. Choose from a range of activities in Banff. Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of your hotel's restaurants. BD Day 18. Banff, Lake Louise, Freedom of Choice Dining. Today, you'll Meet a Mountie then ride the Banff Gondola and tour Banff. Later, travel to Lake Louise and join a Mountain Heritage Guide for a stroll. Tonight, dine at one of your hotel's restaurants. Stay: Banff National Park, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BD Day 1. Arrive New York City. Be met and transferred to your hotel. Three Night Stay: New York City, The Westin New York Grand Central. Day 2. New York City. Take in the landmarks of New York during a tour. BD Day 3. New York City. Today, cruise to the icon of the United States, the Statue of Liberty, which was gifted to the country by the people of France and was dedicated in the late 1800s. You'll also cruise to Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States until the early 1950s. B Day 4. Boston. Continue on your journey to Boston. Upon arrival, settle in to your luxurious downtown hotel. Two Night Stay: Boston, The Fairmont Copley Plaza. B Day 5. Boston. Enjoy a guided city tour and visit the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. BD Day 6. Providence, Embark New England Islands Cruise. Head to the port of Providence to board your ship and settle in before dinner. Seven Night Cruise: American Star, stay in a spacious Picture Window Stateroom. BLD 31 Day New England Islands, Rockies Explorer & Alaska Cruise 16 Night Land Journey, 7 Night New England Islands Cruise & 7 Night Inside Passage Cruise New York City | Boston | Providence | Vancouver | Canadian Rockies | Whistler | Glacier Bay See the famous mansions of Newport during your New England Islands cruise APT EXCLUSIVE! Freedom of Choice TM – Sightseeing Freedom of Choice TM – Dining Signature Invitation www.aptouring.co.nz

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