Coastal New England 2025 - 9 days from New York City to Boston

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Coastal New England 2025

9 days from New York City to Boston



Tour Description:

Come explore the magnificent scenery, rich history, and iconic lighthouses on this coastal tour of New England. Visit six states, from New York to Maine, seeing both big cities and quaint towns, each with their own history and character. This coastal adventure begins in the exciting and diverse city of New York. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour with highlights including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, and Central Park and then have time to explore the ‘Big Apple’ on your own. Stop in the delightful seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut on the way to Rhode Island, the smallest of the United States. Spend a day in Newport, the summer playground for America’s barons of industry during the Gilded Age and see the opulent mansions that were their summer homes. Continue north to Plymouth, Massachusetts, site of the first Pilgrim settlement in 1620 and historic Plymouth Rock. Travel to Provincetown, on the tip of Cape Cod, an old whaling port transformed into an eclectic, coastal resort full of art galleries and interesting shops. Experience Boston on a guided tour of all the must-see sights like Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church and then have time to walk the Freedom Trail or discover the North End, Boston’s oldest and most iconic immigrant neighborhood. Head up the coast to Maine and the seaside town of Portland with its cobblestone streets, scenic waterfront, and lobster fishermen. From the breathtaking ocean views, the big cities and charming small towns, the history and the lighthouses, this coastal trip to New England will provide memories for a lifetime!

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Dates & Pricing

Monday 12 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25Starting at $2,449Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 02 Jun 25 — Tuesday 10 Jun 25Starting at $2,649Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 14 Jul 25 — Tuesday 22 Jul 25Starting at $2,569Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 18 Aug 25 — Tuesday 26 Aug 25Starting at $2,569Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 22 Sep 25 — Tuesday 30 Sep 25Starting at $2,659Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 29 Sep 25 — Tuesday 07 Oct 25Starting at $2,759Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 06 Oct 25 — Tuesday 14 Oct 25Starting at $2,759Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 13 Oct 25 — Tuesday 21 Oct 25Starting at $2,759Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New England on our special Fall Foliage departures September 28 through October 12 (Mother Nature permitting.)
Notes:
Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of New England on our special Fall Foliage departures September 28 through October 12 (Mother Nature permitting).

MEALS

ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome to New York City! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions

Day 2
Take a city tour of the Big Apple and see iconic sites like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street and Times Square. Then have the afternoon to explore this exciting city. Perhaps visit one of the many world-class museums, see Chinatown, go for a walk in Central Park or take in a Broadway show

Day 3
Leaving the city, drive north through Connecticut, stopping in the historic seaport village of Mystic on the way. Cross into Rhode Island, the smallest of the fifty United States. Overnight in Middletown

Day 4
Travel to nearby Newport, known as the “sailing capital of the world.” Enjoy the Ten Mile Drive where you’ll have spectacular ocean views and pass by gorgeous Gilded Age mansions. Afterwards, have free time to explore the thriving harbor and historic Old Quarter which includes the country’s largest collection of colonial houses. Or take a step back in time to America’s Gilded Age with an optional excursion to The Breakers, the 70-room crown jewel of the Newport Mansions and summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II

Day 5
Drive north into Massachusetts, a state rich with history. Stop in New Bedford and visit the Whaling National Historical Park to learn about the world’s preeminent whaling port during the nineteenth century. Continue on to Plymouth, the first landing place of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620 and see Plymouth Rock

Day 6
Today, drive to the old fishing port of Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod, now an eclectic seaside town. Browse the colorful shops and art galleries of Commercial Street and enjoy some local seafood while enjoying the beautiful ocean views. Take home a whale of a tale on an optional Whale Watching Cruise with a chance to see humpback and other varieties of whales and dolphins

Day 7
Take a city tour of Boston, the largest city in New England and a city of firsts. The first public school, first public transit system, first municipal library, first public park and more. See historic sites like the Old State House, the Freedom Trail and the Old North Church, where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride. Stop by Faneuil Hall and have lunch in Quincy Market, perhaps trying some Boston Baked Beans or a bowl of New England Clam Chowder then have the rest of the day at leisure to discover this city full of history, culture, sports, and good food!

Day 8
Head north to Maine, stopping along the way to see iconic Nubble Lighthouse. Then on to the historic Maritime city of Portland with its famous Old Port waterfront lined with working fishing wharves and converted warehouses. Stroll the cobblestone streets filled with shops and restaurants, perhaps stopping to try an official Maine Lobster Roll. Overnight in nearby Ogunquit

Day 9
Depart this morning for Boston, with a stop at Boston Logan International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule departing flights for after 12:00 p.m. The trip ends at our Boston hotel for guests with extra nights.

Accommodations

New York CityMiddletownPlymouthBostonOgunquit
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park
Superior Tourist-Class





Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.