Excursions
ISTH 2009 Excursion Overview
| Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 |
| Neighborhoods
of Boston 9AM - 12PM |
Tall Ships 9AM - 12PM |
Neighborhoods
of Boston 9AM - 12PM |
| Hometown
Favorites 9AM - 1PM |
Ducks, Sharks and
Penguins 1PM - 5:00PM |
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| Tall Ships 1PM - 4PM |
Neighborhoods
of Boston 1PM - 4PM |
A Whale of a Tail 2:30PM - 5:30PM |
| Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 |
| Veni, Veidi, Vice 9AM - 12PM |
Pleasurable
Provincetown 8:30AM - 6PM |
Veni, Veidi, Vice 9AM - 12 PM |
| The Gilded Age
of Newport 9AM - 5PM |
JFK Legacy Tour 9AM - 1PM |
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| Ducks, Sharks
and Penguins 1PM - 5PM |
Art and
Architecture 1PM - 4 PM |
Neighborhoods of Boston
| Saturday |
July 11, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Sunday | July 12, 2009 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Monday | July 13, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours |
Boston is a city rich in American history, neighborhoods and education. To many Boston is known as “Beantown,” where we “pahk the caah.” Boston is our nation’s oldest major city with world famous medical centers, industry and finance at our fingertips, and endless faith in the beloved Red Sox. A city of seasons makes the snow-covered rooftops of Beacon Hill or the flower-filled public gardens something to see for any season.
Begin your trip with the Back Bay, an area rich in Victorian architecture as well as modern marvels such as the Prudential Center and Hancock tower. Drive by the Boston Public Library, the Trinity Church, the Boston Common and the Public Gardens on the way to Beacon Hill. Beacon Hill impresses locals and tourists alike with its charming streets, brick sidewalks lined with antique gas lamps, hidden gardens, unique doors, doorknockers, and detailed iron balconies. This 19th century neighborhood is rich in history, elegant architecture and Victorian homes.
From Beacon Hill to the Freedom Trail, see King’s Chapel and Burying Ground, Granary Burying Ground, the Old Corner Bookstore, the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre and Faneuil Hall. Find out why Boston is so rich in history.
From Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and the statue of Samuel Adams move to Boston’s North End. The area today is largely populated by those of Italian decent, whose many cafes, delis and restaurants make it one of the city’s most distinct communities! Hanover and Salem Street are the main arteries of the area with the Old North Church at the top of Salem Street. Built in 1723, this is Boston’s oldest religious building and most famous for the part it played in Paul Revere’s midnight ride. Just south is North Square, site of the Paul Revere House. From the North End look across the harbor and view “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution, and the Bunker Hill Monument, which is the last stop along the Freedom Trail. Walk in the steps of those brave colonists who shaped the government of country!
The only stops where guests disembark are the North End and a harbor view of the Constitution.
This Tour Includes:
- Round trip Motorcoach transportation
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. Guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
Cost: $55.00 per person
Based on a 35 person minimum per coach
The Veni, Veidi, Vice Tour
| Tuesday | July 14, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Thursday | July 16, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours |
Come see, taste and conquer the North End! If you have a
passion for food, wine and all things Italian, then you won’t want
to miss out on this very unique tour experience. Your guide is
trained by Michele Topor who has been featured on Food
Network’s The Best Of for her knowledge of the food and market
traditions of Italy. Follow your guide through the cobblestone paths
of America’s most European neighborhood to some of the best
Italian markets this side of Rome. You’ll discover the pasticceria,
the greengrocer, the deli, an enotca, and spice and confection
store that stock the ingredienti that can make your meals
memorable. Enjoy the colorful sights, tantalizing aromas and
authentic tastes of pastries, cured meats, cheeses, the freshest
seasonal produce, and a little liquori in this Old World community.
Learn cooking secrets, sample authentic flavors and discover
Mediterranean traditions as you get an “insider’s view” of one the
premier food neighborhoods in the country. It’s like visiting Italy,
no passport required.
Andiamo!
This tour does involve walking and guests are advised to wear
comfortable footwear and clothing. |
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Art & Architecture
| Thursday | July 16, 2009 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3 hours |
Your first stop on your Art and Architecture Tour will be the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Isabella Stewart Gardner, a
Boston socialite, opened the museum on the evening of January
1st, 1903, with a musical and visual arts celebration. It contains
more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture,
manuscripts, rare books and decorative arts. The galleries house
works by well-recognized artists, including John Singer Sargent
and James McNeill Whistler.
The spirit of the architecture, the personal character of the
arrangements and the artistic display of the enchanting courtyard
in full bloom all create an atmosphere that distinguishes the
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum as an intimate and culturallyrich
treasure.
The next stop will be the Boston Public Library. Founded in
1848, the Boston Public Library was the first large free municipal
library in the United States. The present Copley Square location
has been home to the Library since 1895, when architect Charles
Follen McKim completed his “palace for the people.“
A must see is the sumptuous Abbey Room with it’s luxurious
beauty. The room’s dominating feature is the series of splendid
and richly colored mural paintings “The Quest of the Holy Grail“
by the American artist, Edwin Austin Abbey. The ceiling is
remarkable for its heavy ornamental rafters.
Across the street you will find Trinity Church.
Ask any architect, architectural historian, or critic and they’ll tell
you that Trinity Church is a masterpiece of American architecture.
Dedicated in 1877, Trinity presented a bold, fresh new face and
feeling for ecclesiastical architecture in America. The Church
continues to be heralded today as a celebrated example of
“Richardsonian Romanesque“ design, named after its architect,
H. H. Richardson.
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation via Deluxe Mini or Motor Coach
- Entrance and Tour of Gardner, Library and Church
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
This tour does involve walking and guests are advised to wear comfortable footwear and clothing.
Cost: $80 per person
Based on a minimum of 35 guests per coach
Ducks, Sharks and Penguins
| Monday | July 13, 2009 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | July 14, 2009 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 hours |
Journey off into Boston like you never have before! The fun begins
as soon as you board your “DUCK“, an authentic, renovated
World War II amphibious landing vehicle. You will receive a
souvenir duck whistle so you will not loose your voice quacking
through the streets of Boston. Cruise by all the places that make
Boston the birthplace of Freedom and a City of Firsts! From the
golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the TD Banknorth
Garden, Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig,
Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy
Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. The best of Boston will
unfold before your eyes. Your Conducktor will give you lots of little
known facts and interesting insights into what makes Boston the
best city in America. Once you have seen all of Boston by land,
onto the Charles River for breathtaking views of Boston and
Cambridge from the water.
The Duck will then drop you off at one of its favorite places, The
New England Aquarium! Designed in 1969, the aquarium’s core
encloses a vast four-story ocean tank, which contains a wide
array of marine animals. A curving walkway runs around the
outside of the tank and provides close-up viewpoints of the interior
of the tank from different levels. Colonies of penguins, a Tropical
Fish Gallery and an outdoor tank – homes to a lively colony of
harbor seals - are some of the other fascinating exhibits.
This Tour Includes:
Cost: $115.00 per person |
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Hometown Favorites
| Sunday | July 12, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 4 hours |
Visit America’s most beloved ballpark, Fenway Park, where the
Boston Red Sox, 2004 and 2007 World Series Baseball
Champions play ball!
Though generations have come and gone, Fenway Park remains,
much like it did the day it opened on April 20, 1912. The home
of the Red Sox resounds with echoes of the past from some of the
great players like Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Carlton
Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski to name a few.
This is the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled
and Manny and Ortiz still thrill young fans today. Soak up the rich
history; hear the echoes of the past. Visit the Green Monster,
imagine being one of the “Knights of the Keyboard“ as you see
the view from the Press Box, visit the State Street Pavilion Club
before strolling around Fenway Park.
With the stories of all the legends that have played here for more
than eight decades, Fenway remains an important link to
Baseball’s past.
After the tour, enjoy a walk around the most popular tour attraction
in Boston, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. For over 250 years,
this marketplace has played an important role in the life of
Boston’s residents. The marketplace has more than 100 wonderful
shops and carts and 17 restaurants and pubs including Cheers!
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation via Deluxe Mini or Motor Coach
- Entrance and Tour of Fenway Park
- Tour of Faneuil Hall and free time
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
This tour does involve walking and guests are advised to wear comfortable footwear and clothing.
Cost: $66 per person
Based on a minimum of 35 per coach
John F. Kennedy Legacy Tour
| Wednesday | July 15, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 4 hours |
Tour the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, which
portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy,
conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and
illustrates the nature of the office of the President. Experience
Kennedy’s journey from the campaign trail through his presidency.
The striking I.M. Pei white and black modern building stands
sentinel on Columbia Point near the mouth of the harbor. It’s
interior is equally as dramatic with a 50 foot wall of glass
overlooking the sea. Several rooms recreate key chambers of the
Excursions
White House during the Kennedy administration including the
Oval Office. The combination of artifacts, displays and television
footage evoke both the euphoria of “Camelot” and the numb
horror of the assassination.
Afterwards experience Harvard, one of the world’s most renowned
academic institutions, and walk the same paths John F. Kennedy
once traveled. The tour guide will show you and elaborate on
the history, incredible architecture and famous landmarks in the
old yard. While at Harvard, pass by the JFK School of Government,
a lasting tribute to one of our country’s most dedicated
leaders. This beautiful campus will enchant everyone with its
charming brick architect and elegant style.
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation via Deluxe Mini Coach or Motor Coach
- Tour of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
- Tour of Harvard University
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
Cost: $66.00 per person
Based on a minimum of 35 per coach
The Majesty of the Tall Ships
| Saturday | July 11, 2009 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Sunday | July 12, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours |
A Tall Ship is a large rigged sailing vessel. Most of the Tall Ships are manned by a largely cadet or trainee crew who are partaking in sail training. Fifty percent of these crew members must be aged between 15 and 25 and do not have any previous sailing experience!
Boston is hosting a “Tall Ships Celebration” in July of 2009. With over 50 of the worlds remaining large sailing ships in port, a very special opportunity is open to the attendees of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress.
A motorcoach will pick up those interested attendees at the BCEC
and transfer them to and from Boston Harbor private dock areas.
The group will board one of the Harbor Cruise boats reserved
exclusively for them, and enjoy a magnificent water view tour of
the Tall Ships in port.
Your guide will tell you which country each is from, how long they
are and some of their fascinating maritime history.
Afterwards, you will be able to board one of the ships (without
waiting in the public lines!), meet some of the crew, tour the vessel
and take pictures of these great sailing ships from another era. A
once in a lifetime experience!
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation via Motorcoach
- Admission aboard a Cruise thru the Harbor
- Tour of a Tall Ship
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
Cost: $124.00 per person
Based on a 35 person minimum per coach
The Gilded Age Newport Mansions Tour
| Tuesday | July 14, 2009 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8 hours |
Experience the grandiose Newport “cottages” built at the apex
of the Gilded Age spurred by the Industrial Revolution. Home to
spectacular coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving
waterfront downtown and welcoming hospitality, Newport,
Rhode Island is considered by many to be a shining gem in the
coastal crown of New England.
The grandest of Newport Mansions, the Breakers, is your first
stop. Railroad industrialist Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt built
this estate as a symbol of the family’s social and financial
preeminence. All 70 rooms covering 138,000 square-feet
abound with Robert Morris Hunt’s architecture and furnishings
inspired by the 16th century Italian Renaissance palazzos. To this
day, the Breakers remains one of the most extravagant indications
of the Vanderbilt family’s fortune.
Afterwards, relax with lunch at The Mooring Seafood Kitchen and
Bar located on the waterfront at Sayer’s Wharf, directly off
America’s Cup Avenue in downtown Newport. The meal will
include a cup of New England clam chowder, choice of entree,
dessert and beverage. One of the waterfront’s finest restaurants,
The Mooring is the perfect location for a break during this
enchanting day.
As the restaurant is within easy walking distance from many of the
local shops and attractions, guests will have about an hour to
peruse the various boutiques along the waters edge.
Your final visit will be the magnificent Marble House. The Marble
House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs.
William K. Vanderbilt, a summer house, or “cottage“, as Newporters
called them in remembrance of the modest houses of the
early 19th century. However, Marble House was much more; it
was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for
Newport’s subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony
of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone
palaces.
A memorable trip back in time!
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation via Deluxe Mini Coach or Motor Coach
- Guided Tour of Two Newport Mansions: 1) Breakers; and, 2) Marble House
- Catered lunch at The Mooring
- Alcoholic Beverages are not Included
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
Cost: $138.00 per person
Based on a minimum of 35 per coach
A Whale of a Tail
| Monday | July 13, 2009 | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 3 hours |
Venture out on the water for an exiting day of Humpback whale watching. Cruise out to sea on a comfortable high-speed catamaran that will provide you with more viewing time and less travel time. You will travel aboard a pristine vessel complete with climate-controlled cabins, three viewing decks, restrooms and a full service snack bar. You will find Humpback whales are an amazing species to watch. These whales are some of the largest mammals on Earth, and it is incredible to see these huge creatures leap many feet out of the water. Humpbacks are also known for their “singing”. On board you will enjoy a professional researcher from the Whale Center of New England to narrate your tour.
A whale of a good time!
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation via Deluxe Motor Coach
- Public Whale Watching Excursion
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
Cost: $89.00 per person
Based on a minimum of 40 per coach
Pleasurable Provincetown
| Wednesay | July 15, 2009 | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | 9.5 hours |
Zoom to Provincetown on the newest, most luxurious ferry from
Boston. The state of the art catamaran, the Provincetown III, has
ample comfortable seating and an enclosed, air-conditioned lower deck. After a short 90-minute trip, let the Provincetown
adventure begin!
You will be awed by the amazing sand dunes on the
Provincetown Cape Cod National Seashore protected lands
during this special tour. Expert guides will entertain you with their
knowledge and history of these special dunes as you ride in a
comfortable SUV. Enjoy dunes that stretch as far as you can see
with wispy beach grass, dark green pine trees and deep red
beach plums nestled in hollows, which are brought together by a
silhouette of blue sky. Your journey along the shoreline will
enlighten you about the “dune shacks” that inspired such famous
artists and writers as Eugene O’Neill and Harry Kemp. Enjoy this
lovely tour as a peaceful retreat from metropolitan Boston.
Satisfy your hunger with lunch at the famed Lobster Pot. For all
you fish connoisseurs, enjoy the fresh lobster rolls, clam roll, and
various seafood dishes. If fish is not your preference, there are
many options available. After this relaxing stop, get ready for the
next excursion.
Enter the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) where you will view their phenomenal collections spanning an
80-year period. This is one of the premier art museums in the
country, and includes a permanent collection of regional art.
PAAM was founded by artists in 1914 to be the focal point of the
new summer art colony. The Museum has flourished over the
years; its collection now numbers 2,000 works, and its reputation
is recognized across the country and internationally. PAAM
averages 35 exhibitions year-round in four galleries. In today’s
less competitive atmosphere, it’s not unusual to see an
acknowledged master sharing space with a less-skilled upstart.
Juried members’ shows usually accompany the in-depth
retrospectives, so there are always new discoveries to be made.
After these intriguing adventures, your group will have the
opportunity to explore the quaint shops and galleries in
Provincetown on their own. Enjoy finding your own Provincetown
treasures!
Wave goodbye to Provincetown from the Provincetown III ferry on your cruise back to Boston!
This Tour Includes:
- Round Trip Transportation Boston-Provincetown via Provincetown III ferry
- Private Guided Tour of the Provincetown Cape Cod National Seashore Dunes via car
- Lunch at the Lobster Pot
- Admission and Guided Tour of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM)
- Uniformed Conventures, Inc. Guide
- All applicable taxes and gratuities
Cost: $210.00 per person
Based on a minimum of 40 per coach