Autumn Splendours on the Hudson

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Itinerary

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   Day 1 London to Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

   Fly by scheduled flight to Boston. On arrival transfer to our centrally located hotel for a two night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

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   Day 2 Boston.

   After breakfast in the hotel we explore Boston's iconic institutions and roam its lively districts with a guided city tour. Among the famous landmarks, see the Boston Common, Boston Public Gardens, the Old State House and the historic Boston North End with some free time to explore the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to further explore independently or relax at the hotel. Meet this evening for dinner. (B, D)

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   Day 3 Boston to Albany, New York.

   After checking out of the hotel this morning we will visit the college town of Cambridge, home to two of North America's most prestigious universities, Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around Harvard Square before we drive though scenic Massachusetts with a stop for lunch in the historic town of Concord. Cross the state line to reach Albany, New York where we arrive later this afternoon. As the state capital of New York, Albany offers a blend of historic character and modern civic architecture. Check in to our hotel for an overnight stay and the remainder of the evening is at leisure. (B, L)

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   Day 4 Albany & Cruising the Hudson.

   Check out of the hotel this morning and transfer to the American Eagle and embark. Take time to settle into your stateroom and enjoy lunch on board before we set sail early this afternoon. After a busy few days the rest of the afternoon is free to relax, maybe take a seat on deck and admire the rolling hills, forests and riverside towns as we begin our journey south down the Hudson River. We arrive at our first destination, Catskill this evening and moor overnight. (B, L, D)

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   Day 5 Catskill.

   Catskill was once a bustling port and part of the 19th century ice trade and it was here that Anglo-American artist Thomas Cole founded the Hudson River School art movement, known for its dramatic depictions of sweeping American landscapes. There will be an opportunity to explore the charming downtown area and historic Main Street with its many galleries, antique shops and cafes. At Catskill Point, where the Hudson meets Catskill Creek, the former Freightmasters Building is now a museum offering a glimpse into the region's role as a gateway for river and rail travel. Later this afternoon we will sail the short distance to our next port of call, Kingston, where we moor overnight. (B, L, D)

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   Day 6 Kingston & Hyde Park.

   The former New York State capital, Kingston, is rich in colonial history. Walk through the well-preserved Stockade District with its many 17th century stone houses and visit Senate House where the first New York State constitution was adopted in 1777 shortly before the British attacked the city during the American Revolutionary War. There will be an opportunity to gain an insight into the history, former industries and many tributaries of the river on a guided tour of the Hudson River Maritime Museum or head to Hyde Park, home to some of the Hudson Valley's most impressive historic estates. Here we will discover the birthplace of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a grand neo-Georgian home filled with Roosevelt family memorabilia, as well as the FDR Library and Museum which tells the story of his presidency from the depths of the Great Depression to World War II. (B, L, D)

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   Day 7 Kingston & Milton for West Point.

   There will be a further morning to explore Kingston before we sail over lunch and continue our journey south to our berth at Milton. Our excursion this afternoon takes us to West Point, considered by George Washington to be America's most important military position, and the Military Academy was established here in 1802. Discover the giant campus on a guided excursion, renowned for its imposing Gothic architecture and enjoy the spectacular vistas of the Hudson Valley along the way. Return to the vessel and moor overnight. (B, L, D)

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   Day 8 Milton & Sleepy Hollow.

   This morning join an excursion to the Walkway Over the Hudson, once the longest bridge in the world when it opened in 1889, the giant cantilever bridge once carried rail freight over the river linking New England with routes to Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Today it is an elevated walkway reached by a glass elevator and boasts breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon on board, maybe join a talk by the Guest Speaker on local history or watch the scenery roll by on deck. We arrive in Sleepy Hollow over dinner and moor overnight. (B, L, D)

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   Day 9 Sleepy Hollow.

   Sleepy Hollow is an affluent village just 30 miles north of Manhattan, immortalised by the American short-story writer and diplomat Washington Irving in ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. Explore the village and surrounding area on a guided tour. See the Untermyer Gardens where the Indo-Persian inspired Walled Garden with its waterways, varied borders and Greek-inspired architectural elements lead to the Vista with glorious views over the river and the Palisades, steep cliffs that line the western side of the Hudson. Also visit Lyndhurst Mansion, one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions and part of the “Millionaires Row” that was once a summer retreat for wealthy New Yorkers. Moor overnight. (B, L, D)

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    Day 10 New York City.

    Be on deck this morning as the iconic skyline of New York City comes into view. The ship will make its way down the river, sailing past the Statue of Liberty before mooring on Manhattan's west side, close to Midtown and many of the city's most famous landmarks. Choose to join a guided tour to Lower Manhattan and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Centre, a poignant and moving story of the tragic events, with some free time to explore the area in the heart of the Financial District. Alternatively, the day is yours to explore the city's many iconic museums and landmarks independently, maybe visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, take a stroll through Central Park or along the Highline and see the dazzling lights of Times Square. Dinner will be served on board as we moor overnight. (B, L, D)

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    Day 11 New York City to London.

    Disembark this morning and head to Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan where we will take the ferry over to Ellis Island. Between 1892 and 1954 this was the busiest immigration processing station in the country and approximately 12 million people passed through here seeking a new life in the United States. The building has been restored and is now a fascinating museum that chronicles the rich history of US immigration. Take in the spectacular Manhattan skyline as we return to the city with a stop for lunch before heading to the airport for the return scheduled flight to London. (B, L)

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    Day 12 London.

    Arrive this morning.

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