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 2011

 


 

LET’S PLAY BALL!!
We have chosen afternoon games and affordable seats so the entire family can go to the game. All seats are under cover. ** Don’t miss out reserve early! **

June 5, 1:35PM Oakland A’s Grandstand #29 $109/Seat
July 24, 1:35PM Seattle Mariners Right Field Box #90 $109/Seat
August 28, 1:35PM Oakland A’s Grandstand #4 (first 4 rows) $ 65/Seat
 


MFA Sat. Apr 2   $68
Enjoy a full day to explore the new wing at the museum “Art of the America’s Wing”. These galleries invite you to explore the Americas’ rich cultural heritage, from the first millennium BC to the third quarter of the 20th century!

 

 

Federal Hill Thur. May 12   $75
Italian Food, Cooking Demo and More! We’ll enjoy lunch at Geppetto’s Grilled Pizzeria while we are given a demonstration of the techniques in grilling the perfect pizza. Afterwards you will spend time browsing the hotspots of Federal Hill – Venda Ravioli, Scialo Bros Bakery and more. Next is Johnson and Wales Culinary Museum for a view of kitchen gadgets, culinary showpieces and more. Everyone receives a bag of fresh dough at Geppetto’s so you can make
the perfect pizza at home.

 

Trinity Repertory Theater Sat. May 14   $85
“Steel Magnolias” On her wedding day, Shelby is a vision in pink – two lovely shades! Still, her mother, the beauty shop, and all the pink in the world can’t protect her from what lies ahead. A classic American comedy. Repertory Theatere, Providence, 2PM performance.
 

 


Peabody Essex Museum Thur. June 9   $70
“Dutch and Flemish Art from The Golden Age”
Nearly 70 paintings from the internationally acclaimed collection of Eijk and Rose-Marie van Otterloo Illuminate one of the greatest artistic and cultural chaptersin history. The collection is unrivaled for its masterworks by the leading Dutch and Flemish artists of the 1600s: rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael and others. In addition are examples of 17th Century Dutch and Flemish furniture and decorative arts. A one hour docent led guided tour is included. Afterwards time for lunch and shopping at Pickering Wharf Waterfront.
 

 


World Flower Show – Boston Fri. June17   $65
The World Association of Flower Arrangers recently celebrating their 29th year will bring the show to Boston! Florists from thirty- five countries will show off their expertise in this first ever world class exhibit.
 


Gospel Night at the Pops Sat. June 18   $98
Conductor Charles Floyd and the will “raise the rafters and
make your spirits soar”! This extravaganza will leave you flying high with the power and elation of their signature Gospel sound, First balcony seating, 8PM Show. Free time prior to show at Copley for dinner/shopping.


West Side Story Sat. July 9   $148

Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The members of the Sharks from Puerto Rico are taunted by the Jets, a white working-class group.[1] The young protagonist, Tony, one of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. Music by Leonard Bernstein including", "Maria", "America", "Somewhere", "Tonight", "Jet Song", "I Feel Pretty", "A Boy Like That", "One Hand, One Heart", "Gee, Officer Krupke”. Colonial Theater, Orchestra seating. 2 PM Performance
 


New Bedford Day Wed. July 13 $58
Enjoy a day on the waterfront in this town famous for the days of whaling and seafaring ships. The day includes a cruise of the harbor and a visit to the whaling museum with lunch on your own between these stops. Great way to rediscover a historical town in your own back yard!

 

 

 

Nantucket Kitchen Tour Thurs. July 14

Enjoy the 7th annual kitchen tour that will feature 9 homes on Milk 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 7 $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 10
Always a great day on the island of Nantucket! This year the homes being featured will be in Pleasant Street & Mill Street area. Admission and shuttle service included. Ferry Service: High-speed $118, First class $97 and Traditional $86.
 

 

 

 

 

 


Block Island Wed. Aug 17 $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 returning back home! Please note: due to fuel costs, prices may increase slightly

 

 

 

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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