SCHOOL FIELD TRIP GUIDE! Safe, Educational & Fun Tours Designed especially for Students! 2019/2020
NEW YORK CITY * BOSTON * PHILADELPHIA * BALTIMORE * ANNAPOLIS GETTYSBURG * LANCASTER * HERSHEY * WASHINGTON DC * QUEBEC CITY
MONTREAL * WILLIAMSBURG * VIRGINIA BEACH * FLORIDA * MUCH MORE!
110 North Hillside Road South Deerfield, Massachusetts 01373 800-730-9091 or 413-665-9090 www.fctours.com
* ALL ONE DAY AND MULTI DAY FIELD TRIPS INCLUDE *
Round Trip Luxury Motorcoach Transportation C.O.R.I. Certified Driver Driver Gratuity One complimentary Hotel Accommodations
chaperone for every Private Security at the Hotel each evening 10 paying students! Admission to Museums and Attractions Guided Tours
Detailed Itinerary
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One Day Tours generally start around $89 per person! Multi Day Tours generally start at around $100-$150 per day! Safety is our We customize all tours to fit your needs and your budget! #1 Priority!
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They take care of their coaches! They employ wonderful C.O.R.I. Certified Driver’s! All this makes for a very safe, enjoyable journey!
First Choice Tours believes that travel should be safe, and well planned for students, teachers and parents. We specialize in packages that are educational throughout the U.S. and Canada. Every group that we work with has different needs, different interest and different budgets. We are here to work with you every step of the way. We believe that students should experience the very best in travel no matter what the budget! This is why we work hard to provide educational, fun and safe tours for everyone involved! First Choice Tours connects you with the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and guides! We make the educational value and enjoyment of your trip our responsibility. We work very closely with teachers to customize and create a package that showcases an understanding of the destination, whether it is a one-day or multi-day trip. We look forward to working with you and your class!
2019/2020
School Year!
We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe summer. Welcome Back to School! We know how difficult it can be for teachers these days without having to be a “travel planner” as well. That is why we are here to make things easier! First Choice Tours Inc. offers you “one stop shopping” with our experienced travel planners. Our membership in the American Bus Association, and National Tour Association allows us to offer schools the very best prices. We pass these savings on to you and your students. First Choice Tours Inc. is a reputable tour operator. And we offer class trips that are educational and fun to destinations throughout the United States and Canada. We help you create lasting memories!
Wishing everyone a great school year!
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HERE ARE JUST SOME SUGGESTIONS OF TOURS THAT ARE AVAILABLE!
MULTI DAY TOURS—INDEX Boston * Salem * Plymouth 8 ONE DAY TOURS—INDEX
Gettysburg/Lancaster/Hershey 16
Philadelphia 17 Bronx Zoo 4
Massachusetts/Boston 8 Connecticut 10
New York 2, 3 Massachusetts/Boston 7
Washington, DC 11 New York 1, 5, 6
Williamsburg,, VA/Virginia Beach 12 Newport, 9
Quebec City Canada 13 Salem 9
Quebec City & Montreal 14 Plymouth 9
Niagara Falls & Toronto 15 Whale Watch 10 If there is somewhere special you would like to visit with Music in the Park 18 your class, and you don’t see it in this brochure, please give us a call! We specialize in many destinations!
~Student Tours to Various Attractions in NYC~ *Educational and Fun*
Music, history, art, theatre, enriching diversity & so much more!
There is so much to see and do with your class in NYC!
We can work together to design the perfect trip!
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Central Park Walking Tour and The Central Park Zoo United Nations Headquarters (The MET) Metropolitan Museum of Art The Cloisters Museum - The Medieval Outpost of The Metropolitan (The MOMA) Museum of Modern Art The American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum The Jewish Museum of New York El Museo del Barrio The Museum of Jewish Heritage, located in lower Manhattan Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site The Top of the Rock Observatory Discovery Times Square is an Exhibition Space in New York City - various Traveling Exhibitions Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum Empire State Building The Bronx Zoo The New York Aquarium in Coney Island, Brooklyn Chinatown & Little Italy Radio City Music Hall Lincoln Center Broadway Theatre Guided Tour of Manhattan Guided Tour of Brooklyn Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour…(4 1/2 hours of fun and great Pizza too!) New York Yankees Game New York Mets Game
Page 1 NEW YORK CITY!
We know that planning a trip to “The Big Apple” can be a little overwhelming! What should we see and do? It’s impossible to include everything that the city has to offer in one trip, but we can work together to design a trip that will be both fun, educational and memorable!
We can custom design a one day, two day, three day or four day trip just for you and your class!
Here is a 3 Day/2 Night sample itinerary!! Starting at $299 p/p
Day One Board your luxury coach for a journey to the most popular destination! Upon arrival, your group will enjoy a wonderful visit to the Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium! This is a must see museum with over 40 permanent exhibits and always a few temporary exhibits as well! It’s a collection of millions of artifacts with information about their scientific, historical and cultural importance! Next, depart for dinner followed by a wonderful visit to The Top of the Rock for a view of New York City from above! Overnight accommodations in New York City or New Jersey, depending on your group’s budget!!
Day Two Breakfast included this morning at the hotel, and then we are off for a wonderful day at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty! Travel by ferry to visit these two famous landmarks!! See the “Wall of Honor” at Ellis Island, and our gift from France, a universal symbol of freedom and democracy...The Statue of Liberty! Next, our New York City Licensed Guide will meet us for a tour of downtown Manhattan including the National 9/11 Museum and Memorials. Dinner tonight included prior to a wonderful performance on Broadway! Many shows to choose from.
Day Three After a wonderful breakfast, depart for the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum! Snap! Flash! Get past the sea of cameras and make a grand entrance to the star studded Opening Night Party. Get the latest gossip and rub elbows with the rich and famous! Next, it’s time for a “Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour”… Here is an article that was featured in a travel magazine about this tour: “A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour…one of the most interesting tours that has come to our attention that combines sightseeing, history and pizza”…It’s time for lunch and our tour moves on to Grimaldi’s known for their award winning Neapolitan style pizza. You will find a line, but your group gets special treatment and you go right in for two slices of pizza and soda. After more touring with “Tony” a second pizza stop is made at L& B Spumoni Gardens. Here the tour pauses while the tour patrons have a chance to sample their award-winning Sicilian style pizza. DELICIOUS!!! Here is a guide to some of the city's must-see sites!
Apollo Theater, Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Carnegie Hall, Central Park Zoo, SPYSCAPE, Circle Line Downtown, Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island/American Family Immigration History Center, Empire State Building Observatory, Grand Central Terminal, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Madame Tussauds, Madison Square Garden, NBC Universal Store / Studio Tours, Radio City Music Hall, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, The National 9/11 Museum, One World Observatory, The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, The New York Botanical Garden, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, United Nations, Yankee Stadium, or Citifield for a game and more!
Page 2 NEW YORK CITY Day One Arrival in NYC NBC Studio Tour or Lincoln Center Tour NEW! Visit Hudson Yards and climb the vessel. An extraordinary centerpiece at Hudson Yards with a spiral staircase! ` The vessel is comprised of 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs -- almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings. This amazing vertical climb will offer your students a remarkable views of the city, the river and more! Dinner Top of the Rock Hotel check-in Private security each evening at the hotel from 10-6:00 am
Day Two Breakfast included at the hotel United Nations Tour 2-hr Cruise Guided sightseeing of Downtown including The National 9/11 Museum Dinner Broadway Show of Choice
Day Three Breakfast included at the hotel Ferry to Ellis Island Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Group Photo on Liberty Island Tenement Museum visit Medieval Dinner and Tournament
Day Four Farewell breakfast included at the hotel Museum of Natural History Museum visit including Space Show or IMAX Show Guided Tour of Central Park Depart for home
Pricing starting at $399 p/p Quad Occupancy… Page 3 THE BRONX ZOO
WE HAVE YOUR TOTAL EXPERIENCE TICKETS….
Your Total Experience ticket includes admission for seven of their special
attractions for one low price!
Prices with motorcoach, driver gratuity start at $79 p/p (Price depends on where your school is located and how many traveling students)
General Admission, Zoo Shuttle, Bengali Express Monorail, Children’s Zoo, World of Darkness, World of Reptiles, Jungleworld and Congo Gorilla Forest!
Let First Choice Tours plan your day-long adventure to this 265 acre wildlife park with award-winning exhibits and attractions including Tiger Mountain and Madagascar! There is so much to see and do at the largest zoological park in the United States, and we make it so easy for you!
No deposit necessary and counts are needed 3 weeks prior to the trip in order for us to purchase your tickets ahead of time!
We make travel fun and easy for everyone! Page 4 NEW YORK CITY SAMPLE On day tours to NYC starting at $89 p/p
TOUR # 1 11:00 am NBC Studio Tour 12:30 pm Lunch on own 1:30 pm Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center 2:30 pm Guided tour of Central Park & Central Park Zoo 4:30 pm Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
TOUR # 2 11:00 am Museum of Natural History 1:30 pm Group photo at Times Square 2:30 pm Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum 4:30 pm Dinner: Buca de Beppo’s, Applebee's, Planet Hollywood, or Hard Rock Café
TOUR # 3 11:00 am The BEAST Speedboat Ride on the Hudson River 12:00 pm Lunch on own or box lunch can be included 1:00 pm Guided tour of Lower Manhattan, The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, and more
TOUR # 4 11:00 am Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum 3:00 pm The Tenement Museum
We can work together to customize a tour that works with your students interests!
Page 5 TOUR # 5 11:00 am The Cloisters Museum 12:30 pm The Guggenheim Museum 2:30 pm The Metropolitan Museum of Art
TOUR # 6 11:00 am Big Onion Walking / Noshing Tour 2:00 pm Guided tour of the United Nations 4:30 pm Group photo at location of choice 5:00 pm Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center
TOUR # 7 11:00 am New York Harbor Cruise 12:30 pm Lunch in Little Italy 2:00 pm Guided tour of Lower Manhattan
TOUR # 8 11:00 am Ripley’s Believe It or Not & Group photo at Times Square 11:30 am Lunch: Planet Hollywood or Hard Rock Café 2:00 pm A Broadway Show of your choice
TOUR # 9 11:00 am Spanish Repertory Theatre 2:00 pm Lunch at Iguana Restaurant 3:30 pm Salsa Dance Lesson
BROADWAY SHOW IDEAS FOR 2019/2020 Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, Oklahoma, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, T0 Kill A Mockingbird, Blue Man Group, Stomp, and more!
GREAT THEATRE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE!
Page 6 HISTORIC BOSTON SAMPLE One Day Tours starting at $89 p/p Journey to the fascinating, and one of the most popular cities in the US; the city of Boston, Massachusetts! With Boston’s unique blend of outstanding historical sites, world class museums, great shopping and a wonderful mix of cultures, your students will enjoy an educational and fun tour at the same time! Your guided tour of the Freedom Trail will take you through the Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, and by the Old State House, which was built in 1775 on land that was once used as a cow pasture. Visit the Granary Burial Ground, resting place of Boston’s most famous residents like Paul Revere, James Otis and Peter Faneuil. See the site of the first major battle of the Revolutionary war at Bunker Hill, and tour the USS Constitution, known as “Old Ironsides.” Visit the Old North Church and so much more!
TOUR # 1 Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail Lunch at Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Boston Duck Tour or Blue Man Group TOUR # 2 Fenway Park Tour Lunch at Prudential Center Whale Watch, NE Aquarium or Boston Museum of Science TOUR #3
Boston Harbor Cruise Lunch at Quincy Market The Mapparium or the Harvard Museum of Natural History TOUR # 4 Whale Watch Fire + Ice Luncheon Blue Man Group or Shear Madness
Other Options to choose from… Full Day Guided Freedom Trail Tour including Lexington and Concord, Museum of African American Heritage, JFK Library & Museum, The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, The Prudential Center Skywalk, The Museum of Fine Arts, Spirit of Boston Dinner Dance Cruise, and much more!
Meal Options ... Fire + Ice, Hard Rock, The Eately at the Prudential Center, Quincy Market, and many other great restaurants…
Page 7 BOSTON * SALEM * PLYMOUTH
4 Days/3 Nights - starting at $409 p/p Quad
Day One Boston Museum of Science with OMNI Show Boston Duck Tour Tea Party Ship and Museum Dinner at the Hard Rock Café or Fire + Ice Hotel check-in Pool Time Private Security included from 10-6:00 am
Day Two Full breakfast included at the hotel Meet step-on-guide for a full day of touring the Freedom Trail USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, Old North Church and Paul Revere House Lunch on own during the tour Edward M. Kennedy Institute For The United States Senate Dinner Dance Cruise on the Spirit of Boston
Day Three Full breakfast included at the hotel Depart for Salem House of Seven Gables Salem Witch Museum Peabody Essex Museum Dinner included tonight prior to a performance of Blue Man Group
Day Four Full breakfast included at the hotel Depart for Plymouth for a visit to the Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II
For a One Day or Multi Day Tour that include a visit to Plymouth, please book early. The Plymouth 400th Anniversary in 2020 will highlight the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that significantly shaped the building of America. Programs and Signature Events will include historical and cultural exhibitions, multi-day festivals, entertainment collaborations, educational programming and resources. These events will take place throughout 2020.
Page 8 NEW ENGLAND FAVORITES One Day Tours starting at $89
SALEM
Does a fun-filled day with a little spook in it sound like an adventure? Join us for a playful day in Salem! More than a million visitor’s each year are drawn to the historic attractions and museums in Salem. Your getaway is sure to be exciting and educational! Choose from: the Salem Witch Museum, the House of Seven Gables, the Witch House, A Guided Tour of Salem, The Peabody Essex Museum, The Salem Wax Museum, “Cry Innocent” - the story of the Witch Trials, and more! ------
PLYMOUTH
Plymouth is rich in history, charm and old New England character. It’s the perfect educational adventure destination where students will visit the Plimoth Plantation and Plymouth Rock. At the Plantation, students view an orientation film, then walk among the residents as they work, live, and talk in a circa 1600 environment. Plymouth Rock evokes memories of the Pilgrims landing. Here is what you can add to your day: Mayflower II, Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth Trolley Tour, Captain John’s Whale Watch, Lunch at Plimoth Plantation, and more! ------
NEWPORT
Newport is a great place for everyone! It’s historical, it’s educational, and it’s unique. A ride along Ocean Drive or a trek over Cliff Walk provides breathtaking nautical views. Newport boasts some of the most opulent mansions of the gilded age. Your students are sure to have a fun filled day on the shore of Narragansett Bay in Newport. A Trolley Tour of Newport, Harbor Cruise, the Breakers, Chateau-Sur-Mer, the Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, Belcourt Castle - we’ve got lots of great ideas for your group!
THESE ARE SOME OF NEW ENGLAND’S FAVORITES! ANY OF THE ABOVE CAN BE COMBINED FOR A MULTI-DAY TOUR FOR YOUR STUDENTS!
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Your Students will enjoy this adventurous trip where they will explore New England’s premier outdoor nautical museum, the Mystic Seaport, to learn how the sea influenced the lives of our early settlers. Then, 3500 sea creatures are waiting to host your visit to the Mystic Aquarium!
WHALE WATCHES Take a cruise to Stellwagen Bank to view the GENTLE GIANTS of the sea! A naturalist is aboard to teach you about the different types of whales, birds and other creatures that you might encounter during your adventure at sea!
From Plymouth, Boston, or Gloucester
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM This state-of-the-art, tribally owned and operated complex brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and is not to be missed! A walk through a 16th century village, a traditional Pequot fort, and an 18th century farmstead are just some of the exciting things you’ll experience!
COMBINED WITH MYSTIC, YOU HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN DAY TRIP TO CONNECTICUT!!
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A Historical Tour of our Nation’s Capital! Washington, DC 4 Days/3 Nights - starting at $499 p/p Quad
Day One Board your luxury coach for a journey south to our Nation’s Capital. Tonight enjoy a “Welcome Pizza Dinner Reception” at the hotel.
Day Two Breakfast included this morning at the hotel and then we are off to visit this energetic city that bears testimony to the development of our wonderful country! On the tour of the Memorials with your professional DC guide, you will be able to appreciate the grandeur and beauty to these very impressive memorials! Included are the WWII Memorial, the Iwo Jima, the Lincoln, the Vietnam, FDR, the Jefferson and more if time allows! Your full day of touring will also include a wonderful stop at Union Station for lunch on own or we can include a voucher. This evening enjoy a wonderful dinner at Pinstripes with or without bowling!! Private security from 10-6:00 am at the hotel.
Day Three After a wonderful breakfast, depart for Mount Vernon. Then, a visit to the National Mall area for an afternoon spent at a Smithsonian of choice; a collection of museums dedicated to our national heritage and include the Natural History, the Air and Space, the American History, the African American, the Indian Museum, and more! Tonight, enjoy dinner at Fish Market in Old Town Alexandria, and a wonderful Ghost Tour!
Day Four A farewell breakfast is included this morning before departing for Arlington National Cemetery, which is the most hallowed burial ground of our fallen heroes. This tour will include the Tourmobile and a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Changing of the Guard! This is not all. We can also include a Wreath Laying Ceremony and we will have a wreath delivered to the cemetery with the school name on the ribbon!
Many options to choose from: Museum of Crime and Punishment, International Spy Museum, the Newseum (set to close December 2019), the National Zoo, Monticello and Michie Tavern, Dinner Dance Cruise, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts!
Page 11 America’s Historic Triangle Williamsburg, Virginia 4 Days/3 Nights - starting at $409 p/p Quad
Day One Board your luxury coach for a journey south to Williamsburg, Virginia! Tonight enjoy a “Welcome Dinner and Reception” at the hotel.
Day Two Breakfast included this morning at the hotel and then we are off for a wonderful day at Colonial Williamsburg! Our costumed guided tour of our nation’s yesterdays at Colonial Williamsburg will be a highlight! Be part of the story, as you step back in time with the sights and sounds of this thriving 18th century community! Explore the homes and buildings where Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry inspired the fight for independence! Talk to the costumed merchants, trades people, tavern keepers and politicians to find out what it was like in the 18th Century! Dinner tonight and a Ghost Tour!
Day Three After a wonderful breakfast, depart for Jamestown Settlement! Today, experience the rich history and the site of the first permanent English settlement and repetitive government in the New World! The story of the people who founded Jamestown, and the Virginia Indians they encountered, is told through film, gallery exhibits and living history! The gallery and the film describe the cultures of the Powhatan Indians, Europeans, and Africans who converged in Virginia in 1607. Explore life-size re-creations of the colonist fort and Powhatan Village! Enjoy listening to the costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in the early 17th Century today!
Day Four A farewell breakfast is included this morning before departing for home!
Many options to choose from: The Living Museum in Newport News, Jamestown, Virginia Aquarium, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Spirit of Norfolk dinner dance cruise, Water Country USA, National Maritime Center and so much more!
Page 12 Discover 400 years of history, wonderful activities, attractions, sightseeing with a professional tour guide and so much more at a year-round destination that is so close to home!
Québec City 4 Days/3 Nights - starting at $439 p/p Quad
Day One Board your luxury coach and get ready for a journey to a beautiful place—Quebec City! The Québec City area is buzzing. Your students will have the opportunity to tap into the energy and discover attractions that are educational, fun, and that you won't find anywhere else! Québec City is a four century–old walled city and we can’t wait to share it with your class! Upon arrival depending on the time, check-in or enjoy a wonderful tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a wonderful dinner at a local favorite! Private security is included and will be on duty from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am each evening!
Day Two Full breakfast is included at the hotel. Today enjoy a full day of touring with a professional local guide! First stop this morning, “Quebec Experience” to travel through time in 3-D and to relive the history of Quebec City! Continue with your guide to Place d’Armes, Latin Quarter, the Citadel, Quartier Petit Champlain, Place Royale and more! Return to the hotel to freshen up for tonight's dinner! Get ready for a truly unique experience...dinner at Érablière le Chemin du Roy, the Sugar Shack!
Day Three Full breakfast is included at the hotel. Today is a day full of fun and adventure! First stop, an up close view of one of North America’s tallest waterfalls ...Montmorency Falls! In the winter, enjoy a sleigh ride down the ice bubble which has formed at the base! In the summer, walk the footbridge across or enjoy an aerial view by cable car! Next, the Ice Castle, the Ice Sculptures, Sledding & Ice Tobogganing! (Winter) Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré set along the St. Lawrence River! (Spring/Fall) Tonight, dinner is included at a French restaurant!
Day Four Full breakfast is included at the hotel. This morning enjoy free time in the Walled City for a little shopping and lunch prior to departing for home with wonderful memories of your Quebec City journey!
Many options to choose from:
Dinner Dance Cruise on the St. Lawrence River, Ghost Tour, Traditional Huron Indian Village site where you will discover the history and culture of The Hurons, Les Galeries de la Capitale, an indoor amusement park and shopping center, The Museum of Civilization Observatoire de la Capital (Quebec City’s highest observation point) and so much more!
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4 Days/3 Nights - starting at $439 p/p Quad
Planning a trip to Montreal & Quebec City is both educational and fun! It will give your students a taste of Europe! The experienced staff at First Choice Tours would be delighted to customize the perfect trip for your class.
Day One Board your luxury coach for a journey to Montreal, Canada! Upon arrival a local guide will meet us for a wonderful tour of Montreal including Notre Dame Cathedral, the park at Mont Royal, the Old Port and more! Dinner tonight included in the Old Port at Restaurant du Vieux-Port!
Day Two Breakfast included this morning at the hotel and check out! This morning a visit to Olympic Stadium, Botanical Gardens and the Biodome is included before departing for Quebec City! Upon arrival in Quebec, check-in and get ready for tonight’s dinner and Ghost Tour! As skies begin to darken over Quebec City, your costumed tour guide strikes a match and lights his/her lantern as the anxious group waits in anticipation for a walking tour through the Old City! A great attraction for tourists and a nice family idea before or after a good dinner in one of the restaurants of Quebec City. The cobble stone streets and ancient buildings of Old Quebec City set the stage for this truly unique tour of Canada’s past!
Day Three Breakfast included this morning. After breakfast meet with your guide for a day of touring the Old City, the Citadel, the Chateau Frontenac, Plains of Abraham and more! Dinner tonight included at the Erabliere le Chemin due Roy Le Sugar Shack!
Day Four Farewell breakfast included this morning! After breakfast, depart for a visit to Montmorency Falls and Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre before heading home with lots of great memories!
We can customize a tour to Montreal & Quebec that is perfect for your class!
Other options to choose from, Montreal: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Dinner Cruise, Underground City, Montreal Science Center with IMAX, LaRonde Amusement Park, Laser Tag and more! Quebec City: Cruise on the Saint Lawrence, Village Vacnces Valcartier (seasonal), Huron Village, Observation Tower, the Funicular, Parc Aquarium and more!
Call First Choice Tours, Inc., to customize a tour that fits your needs and your budget!
Page 14 Niagara Falls & Toronto An Educational, and Fun Field Trip experience for students! Mother Natures dazzling water show & Canada’s Financial, Industrial and Cultural Center
4 Days/3 Nights- starting at $439 p/p Quad Occupancy
Day One Board your luxury coach for a journey to Niagara Falls, Canada Check-in Free time to enjoy Clifton Hill & Niagara Falls Dinner tonight at a local favorite
Day Two Breakfast included this morning at the hotel Enjoy a guided tour of Niagara Falls including the Welland Ship Canal Locks, Floral Clock, and Old Fort Niagara. Tonight enjoy a ride on the Niagara Skywheel for an amazing view of the falls Dinner included
Day Three Breakfast included this morning Depart for a day in Toronto Guided Tour included with a stop at the CN Tower, Rogers Centre Skydome Tour and more Tonight experience Canada’s Original Black Light Experience at the Famous PEOPLE Players Dinner Theater.
Day Four Farewell breakfast included this morning Now it’s time for Canada’s most memorable experience aboard your Hornblower cruise! Hornblower Niagara Cruises has brought back a piece of history back to the Niagara Gorge with their two 50 passenger state-of-the-art funicular cars! You will be transported up and down 18,000-year-old rock on the Great Gorge walls. All this gives the rider a panoramic unobstructed view of the Horseshoe and American Falls, for a one-of-a-kind adventure
Many other options to choose from in Niagara Falls and Toronto! We can work together to design the perfect journey for your class! Page 15 Gettysburg * Lancaster * Hershey An Educational, and Fun Field Trip for Students!
4 Days/3 Nights - starting at $489 p/p Quad Occupancy
Day One Journey today to Gettysburg where a three-day battle during the Civil War turned the tide for the Union Army. Our first stop will be at the Gettysburg Visitor's Center to view their Electric Map, which gives an excellent orientation of the strategies of the armies of both the North and the South. Enjoy lunch on own during this visit, and then it’s off to visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site located on the 231-acre Eisenhower Farm owned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and wife Mamie. Late afternoon a local guide will lead us through the battlefield with over 1,300 monuments, markers, and statues. Dinner tonight at General Pickett's. Overnight accommodations in Lancaster, PA.
Day Two A wonderful breakfast is included this morning and then we’re off on an Amish Experience! The day begins with a sightseeing tour of Penn Dutch Country with its rich heritage and traditions! You will see mules working in the fields and horse-drawn buggies on the country roads as we head to see an Amish farm. Lunch at Kitchen Kettle Village will allow you free time to pick up Dutch jams & jellies, baked goodies and a variety of arts & crafts. Next stop on this wonderful tour is The Amish Experience: feel what it means to be Amish through their three-dimensional set and multiple projection screens . Late afternoon return to the hotel and freshen up for tonight’s Dinner Theatre experience.
Day Three Following another wonderful breakfast this morning, get ready for a wonderful ride to Hershey, which is synonymous with the confectionery delight produced there. Our first stop is Hershey's Chocolate World where you can follow the chocolate-making process from the harvesting of cocoa beans to the wrapping of the Hershey Kiss. Next, a wonderful day at Hersheypark including dinner vouchers.
Day Four A farewell breakfast at the hotel and then it’s off to visit Valley Forge National Historic Park. Valley Forge National Historical Park, with 3,600 acres of rolling hills is a reminder of freedom won by mans’ sacrifice long ago! It was here that General George Washington forged his Continental Army in fighting force, during the winter encampment of 1777-78. The Welcome Center features exhibits, artifacts and an 18-minute film! A stop at Washington’s original stone headquarters is not to be missed!
Page 16 Philadelphia Along with Washington DC, New York City and Boston, Philadelphia is one of the “must visit” cities! Experience American history first-hand!
3 Days/2 Nights - starting at $489 p/p Quad Occupancy
Day One Board your luxury coach for a journey to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia! Upon arrival run up the “Rocky” steps for a wonderful photo of you and “Rocky” followed by a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art! It’s one of the largest museums in the United States! Explore the renowned collection, visit their special exhibits and so much more! Dinner tonight included at the Hard Rock Café or Dave & Buster’s!
Day Two After breakfast, a costumed guide will take you on an adventure to experience American History!! Visit the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House and more! After this, it’s time to take your seats on the “Duck's for another type of experience! Laugh and learn by sea on one amazing vehicle that goes where no other tour goes! It will be a tour to remember! Tonight, dinner at City Tavern where 18th-century cuisine and costumed servers provide a memorable dining experience with truly delicious food!
Day Three After breakfast you have a choice this morning from below!
There are many options to choose from in Philadelphia and the surrounding area...
The Franklin Institute, The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Comcast Center, the tallest building in Philadelphia, The National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia Zoo, Betsy Ross House, Lights of Liberty Show, Eastern States Penitentiary, which is America’s most historic prison, Valley Forge, The Museum of American Revolution, Christ Church where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Betsy Ross worshipped, Elfreth’s Alley the old continuously inhabited street in America, The African American Museum, The Nation Museum of American Jewish History, Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari, and more!
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MUSIC IN THE PARKS FESTIVALS
Booking now for 2020!
We are delighted each year to put together packages for students through Music in the Parks!
Ensembles from all over the United States and Canada know the importance of increasing the awareness of the arts! Participating with your ensemble, your school, and hometown will be announced at the awards ceremony , and every performing group receives a trophy! An annual trip is a motivational reward that helps recruit and retain students in these programs.
You choose the festival that works best for your students and we do the rest!
We would be delighted to set up a package for your performance group! Working with First Choice Tours, you will get more then you expect! Flexible deposit schedule, a personal tour planner, knowledge and experience!
Music in the Parks locations:
Busch Gardens, Dollywood, Dorney Park, Hersheypark, Kings Dominion, Lake Compounce, Sea World Orlando, Dollywood, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags America, Six Flags New England, Universal Studios and more!
Call First Choice Tours at 800-730-9091
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School Calendar 2019/2020 Why Work with a reputable Tour Operator like First Choice Tours? A professional Tour Operator has the most comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the Travel Industry and what is available. We will make the best choice for you and your class based on quality and price that meets your travel needs and budget. We plan your intricate detailed itinerary and suggest attractions, hotels, and restaurants that work best! We work only with motorcoach operators that meet strict industry requirements and that employ C.O.R.I. Certified drivers. We know the questions to ask the vendors/suppliers and the issues to consider when booking a package for students. We are there to handle emergencies and resolve problems that might arise, 24/7. A Tour Operator is a mediator in negotiating deposit and payment conditions and this allows you the maximum time to sell your trip. We make sure that all payments are made on time, and this will give you peace of mind. The above information just points out some very positive roles in working with a reputable Tour Operator. You can always check on our reputation by calling the American Bus Association, the National Tour Association, or the Better Business Bureau! We can also provide you with references! We take pride in our customer service and the product that we sell to our clients! We take pride in providing memories that last a lifetime!
THERE ARE SO MANY WONDERFUL EDUCATIONAL TOURS THAT WE OFFER! WE CAN’T FIT THEM ALL INTO THIS BROCHURE! IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO WITH YOUR CLASS, CALL FIRST CHOICE TOURS AND WE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO WORK WITH YOU!
Did you know that you are going green when you travel by motorcoach? You and your group are saving a penguin, or an ice cap or two! Motorcoach transportation nets 206.6 passenger miles per gallon, and is the most fuel-efficient way to travel!
YOU TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
To further minimize the schools financial risk, First Choice is protected against liability risks both on and off the coaches. $1M Liability Insurance from First Choice Tours. $10M Liability Insurance from the motorcoach company. (Certificate of Insurance available for all schools) We’re the worry free way to travel with your students! Our motto is “Give the customer more then they expect” **Outstanding customer service** Call us today or visit our web site… 800-730-9091 www.fctours.com
110 North Hillside Road Hillside North 110
South Deerfield, MA 01373 MA SouthDeerfield, The Worry Free Way To Travel Worry Way The Free