Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Albany, New York
The Hudson Valley, a designated National Heritage Area, stretches along the mighty Hudson River and is heavily influenced by the Dutch, English and Germans who found refuge along its banks. Transfers to Rhinebeck, about 45 minutes from Stewart International Airport in Newburgh or 1 1/2 hours from Albany, will be coordinated with flight schedules. Your hotel is Rhinebeck's historic Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn complex. The first scheduled tour activity is the get-acquainted reception at 6:00pm. BEEKMAN ARMS & DELAMATER INN
Day 2 - Rhinebeck
Drive to Hyde Park to explore the estates of some of America's notable landed gentry. First is Springwood, Franklin Roosevelt's beloved boyhood home, now a national historic site and home to his presidential library. Take a tour and enjoy lunch at the Culinary Institute of America, a training ground for chefs since 1946. This afternoon visit Frederick Vanderbilt's Hyde Park, 50-room mansion retreat. Like most prominent Hudson River families, the residence was only used for a few weeks during the spring and fall of the year. They wintered in New York City and summered in Newport. Certainly, the Vanderbilt's, starting with grandfather Cornelius, redefined wealth in America. BEEKMAN ARMS & DELAMATER INN
Day 3 - Locust Grove/West Point
Visit Locust Grove, the 150 acres estate of Samuel D. Morse, inventor of the telegraph. A scenic river cruise highlights the spectacular red and golden hues of the Hudson Highlands foliage. Later, tour the United States Military Academy at West Point, whose roll in history dates back to the Revolutionary War. Pay a visit to the Museum representing over 2 centuries of preserving our military heritage. Your hotel, a National Historic Landmark, has been host to many great military leaders, dignitaries and famed performing artists throughout the decades. HOTEL THAYER
Day 4 - Sleepy Hollow excursion
Learn the diversity of the former residents of Sleepy Hollow country, made legendary by author Washington Irving. Tour his charming country home, Sunnyside. Then visit Kykuit, home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. HOTEL THAYER
Day 5 - New Paltz
Boscobel stands high on a bluff with sweeping views of the river and valley below. Learn about its Tory roots and the dramatic rescue efforts by Lila Acheson Wallace, co-founder of the Readers Digest, to rescue and preserve the estate. Continue to New Paltz and the Mohonk Mountain Resort, your peaceful and exclusive Victorian Castle retreat atop Shawangunk Ridge, amid acres of unspoiled forest. There is always something going on or a spectacular view to drink in. MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Day 6 - Fall's spectacle
A carriage ride amid a shower of red, orange, gold and green is awe-inspiring. There are lots of activities to join in, and plenty of "favorite things" to recount at this evening's farewell dinner. MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Day 7 - Conclude Albany Airport
A group transfer will be provided to Albany airport. Please do not book flights before 1PM.
Travel Dates & Rates
| Departure Dates |
Space Available |
Land Only |
Single Supplement |
| 10/15/2008 |
Yes |
from $ 2699.00 US |
from $ 919.00
US |
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- Note: 10/15/2008 departure is specially designed itinerary for fall foliage.
- Land only rate is per person based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included. Please inquire about our competitive rates at the time of booking. Pre/post nights are available upon request. Reservation deposit is $350 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended
Prices subject to change without notice until time of deposit. All dollar values not denoted as US or CA are in US Dollars. |
