Tours include transportation from Cape Cod where indicated.  

Call for a complete description of tours and pick-up locations.

 

Take time to peruse our new trips, then call us with your reservations. It’s that simple…no fees, just great trips and events for the coming season. Our company colors are the colors of Spring –our distinctive tour guides greet you in yellow jackets, and you can look forward to receiving our yellow newsletters full of upcoming trips. Join us on one of our garden trips, or another trip of your choosing. Great Escape Tours, Inc. is fully insured for your protection, and all trips are fully escorted by one of our professional staff members. We look forward to seeing you soon! Thanks for Traveling!


 

April –September 2010

 


Nantucket Daffodil Festival Sat. Apr 24 $85

Welcome Spring Island-style, dust off your favorite bonnet and join-in the Island festivities! Package includes, high speed ferry service, box lunch, parking at Hy-Line lots!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


“Art in Bloom” at the MFA Mon. Apr 26 $69

Join us for Boston’s 34th annual display of fine art and flowers. Over 50 garden club arrangers and 20 professional designers transform the Museum with creative floral interpreted works of art.

 

 

 

 


Hidden Garens of Beacon Hill Thur. May 20 $75
Always a popular trip! Spend a day visiting private gardens hidden among gas lit streets of Beacon Hill in Boston. Get the chance to visit these beautiful gardens whose individual owners share their creative work with the public only one day each year!
 

 


New York City-Day Trip Sat. May 22 $70
A spring day in the city to explore it the way you like! Full day in the city so you can take in a show, visit a museum, shop have time to for lunch and then relax on the trip home!

 

 



Newport Playhouse Thur. June 10 $92

“Lovers Leap” George is about to have is first extramarital affair. Then he sees a man on the hotel ledge- and then a woman – the fun begins! Bountiful buffet, play and cabaret, a fun filled day!

 

 

 


Isabella Steward Gardner Museum Wed. June 16 $95

Always a popular day. Enjoy a tour of one of Boston’s finest museums which features the private collection of one of Boston’s grand dames. Lunch is included at Top of the Hub.

 

 

 

 


The Newport Flower Show-at Rosecliff Sat. June 26 $55

Safari, Flora & Fauna celebrating the Flora and Fauna of Africa! Colorful plants & flowers from one of the world’s most diverse continents, life size African animal topiaries and much more!

 

 

Nantucket Kitchen Tour Thurs. July 15

Enjoy the 6th annual kitchen tour that will feature 9 homes on Union Street.The tour highlights how the kitckens have been sensitively updated and will also feature a Kitcken Tour Marketplace with unique kitchen related items for sale. Ferry Service: High-speed $118, First class $97 and Traditional $86

 

 


Pops by the Sea Sun. Aug 1 $65

Enjoy this summer tradition on the Hyannis green with Maestro Keith Lockhart and a special Guest Conductor. Includes festival seating, our signature pops picnic and shuttle transportation to the concert.
 

 


Nantucket House Tour Wed. Aug 11
Always a great day on the island of Nantucket! This year the homes being featured will be in Cliff Road- Sherburne Turnpike area. Admission and shuttle service included. Ferry Service: High-speed $118, First class $97 and Traditional $86

 

 

 

 

 


Block Island Wed. Aug 18 $115

Enjoy a ferry ride to this beautiful Island. Lunch is included at a quaint waterfront restaurant. Then sit back and relax on guided tour of the island by bus and enjoy some shopping prior to return back home!

 

 


WICKED returns to Boston! Thur. Sept. 2 and Sat. Sept 25

The untold story of the witches of OZ. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in! Come see why Entertainment Weekly calls it “the best musical of the decade”. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Two prefomances to choose from: Sept. 2, 1:00pm $135; Sept. 25, 2:00pm $145 Boston Opera House.

 


Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Sun. Sept. 12 $ 100
Begin this fun filled day with a sit down lunch at Oliver’s Tavern in Essex CT. Then we’ll travel to the historic 1892 Essex Station where you’ll board vintage rail cars pulled by an authentic steam locomotive then you will board the riverboat Beck Thatcher for 1 ¼ hour cruise along the Connecticut River.
 

 

 


Strawberry Banke, Portsmouth NH Tue. Sept 21 $92
Visit this historic quaint town and stroll back in time as we visit Strawberry Banke Museum. Enjoy a leisurely tour of the many historic homes and gardens that date back to the early 1900’s. Lunch is included at Warrens Lobster House, enjoy some free time in Kittery prior to returning home.
 


 

LET’S PLAY BALL!!
Only two dates left, so call now!!!

July 17 7:10PM Texas Rangers Pavilion Seating #18* $149/Seat
Sept. 5 1:35PM Chicago White Sox Right Field Box #92 $109/Seat
*Includes a $15.00 food voucher
 

 

 

Please call for individual flyers on the multi-day trips


For more overnight trips and cruise specials, see our Specials page.


 

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