“A Touch of Class by SignaTours” Enchanting Long Island & The Gold Coast September 13 - 17, 2020 Sunday, September 13th: (Continental Breakfast/Dinner) Richmond to Long Island Morning departures from Richmond begin your exciting five-day experience to “Enchanting Long Island.” A stop will be made this morning for a Continental Breakfast with additional stops being made today and throughout the tour for the necessary rest, meal and comfort breaks. Lunch midday is on your own. A late afternoon arrival is planned at the Hyatt Place East End Hotel, located on the tip of Long Island’s famed North Fork and overlooking the beautiful Peconic River. After a day of travel, enjoy a relaxing Dinner at a popular local restaurant. The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy . Monday - September 14th: (Continental Breakfast/Lunch) Touring the Hamptons Your day begins with a Hearty Continental Breakfast at the hotel and is followed by a full day of touring. Your Professional Tour Guide joins as you board the motorcoach for a Driving Tour of Long Island’s South Fork. The tour includes “The Hamptons,” an affluent summer playground of the rich and famous! Well-known residents include . Jerry Seinfeld, Madonna, Calvin Klein, the Hiltons, Steven Spielberg, Kelly Ripa, Paul McCartney and many more! Enjoy your “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous Tour” as you view the area where they socialize and relax. Free time follows in the charming village of Southampton, along with a photo stop at nearby Coopers Beach, regarded as one of “Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.A.” A scenic Lunch overlooking the ocean is included midday. Your afternoon features a tour of Montauk Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark. Located on the easternmost point of Long Island, the lighthouse is the oldest in New York and the fourth oldest “active” lighthouse in the United States. Explore the exhibits, see the original Bivalve Lens, or possibly climb the 137 steps to the top of the tower. Following a beautiful day of touring, enjoy free time in the nearby Town of Southampton, situated on a stretch of shoreline prominently known as . The Hamptons. Dinner is on your own later this evening. Tuesday - September 15th: (Continental Breakfast/Dinner) Touring the Gold Coast An eye-opening Continental Breakfast precedes another exciting day! Say hello to your Friendly Tour Guide as you board the motorcoach for travel to the Gold Coast, a region immortalized for uninhibited opulence and wealth. First stop of the day is a Guided Tour of the Old Westbury Gardens & Phipps Estate and its magnificent mansion and formal gardens. Built by financier John Shaffer Phipps for his British fiancee, Westbury House is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts. The 200-acre estate’s formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands and lakes are un-paralleled! Lunch at the Old Westbury Diner is on your own. After lunch, travel through Long Island’s Gold Coast . In a forty-year period that spanned from the 1890's thru the 1930's, over 1,200 mansions were built on the Gold Coast by some of America’s wealthiest men and women. Unfortunately, less than a third of these remarkable mansions remain today. The opulent mansions, extravagant parties, lavish outfits and exotic cars that define this era, were revealed by F. Scott Fitzgerald in his book, The Great Gatsby. Later this afternoon, visit Oheka Castle, the second largest privately-owned residence in the United States! Oheka rests majestically on the highest point on Long Island and radiates the elegant refinement of a chateau in France and a rich history that is distinctively American. The lavish 1920's estate of Otto Hermann Kahn is now restored to its original extravagance and serves as a luxurious hotel and venue. (There will be limited access.) Complete your day with Dinner at a popular nearby restaurant. Wednesday - September 16th: (Continental Breakfast/Dinner) Touring Shelter Island A Continental Breakfast starts the day and is followed by a fantastic day of touring! Your Friendly Guide joins you for a Driving Tour of Sag Harbor. During the 19th century, Sag Harbor became one of the busiest ports in the northeast, and a truly international town where diverse cultures came together for one pursuit . “the hunt for the mighty whale.” Ì Traveling Miles of Enchanting Long Island Smiles with a Touch of Class Ì See collections of whaling tools and artifacts, portraits of ships’ captains and their wives, a 19th century house holds items and antique toys as you tour the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum. Your visit is followed by a tour of the Old Whaler’s Church, built when Sag Harbor was at the height of prosperity, where more than 63 whaling ships called Sag Harbor home port. Midday provides time for you to enjoy shopping and lunch on your own in Sag Harbor. This afternoon, depart the North Fork of Long Island via Shelter Island - a tiny island nestled between the north and south forks linked only by ferry. (Two Ferry Cruises Included) Your riding tour of Long Island’s North Fork features rural scenery through the agricultural region, where vineyards and farm stands flourish. Enjoy a Tour and Wine Tasting at Baiting Hollow Vineyard, a family owned grower of exceptional wine. Take a short walk through the Vineyard, while learning about growing practices, the grape varietals and the growing cycle from early season to harvest. A Wine Tasting follows the tour. A farewell Dinner is included this evening before returning to your hotel. Thursday - September 17th: (Continental Breakfast) Long Island to Richmond One last Continental Breakfast is followed by check-out and departure for home. A stop will be made midday for lunch on your own at our favorite New Jersey Diner. It is now time to sit back, relax, and enjoy memories of a vacation that provided, inspired and delivered insight into the “lives of the rich and famous” as well as spectacular scenery and delicious meals all under the tutorial prowess of a Professional Guide, SignaTours Tour Director and Motorcoach Operator! This tour, without a doubt, will be etched in your mind forever. Estimated time of return to the Richmond area is 7:00 PM. Your Enchanting Long Island Tour Includes: g Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation g Four (4) Nights Hotel Accommodations g One (1) Quick Service Continental Breakfast g Baggage Handling (1 large bag per person) g Four (4) Hearty Continental Breakfasts g One (1) Lunch g Three (3) Dinners g Refreshments on Motorcoach g Professional Services of a Tour Director g Tax & Gratuity on Hotel & Inclusions g Professional Services of a Tour Guide g Tour Guide Gratuity g Driver & Tour Director Gratuities g All Admission and Tours outlined below: Montauk Lighthouse, Old Westbury Gardens & Phipps Estate, Oheka, Sag Harbor Whaling Museum , Old Whaler’s Church, One- way Cruise for Motorcoach & Passengers on North & South Shelter Island Ferries, Baiting Hollow Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting, Three (3) Full Days Guided Touring . South Fork - The Hamptons & Montauk, The Gold Coast, Sag Harbor, and North Fork Agricultural and Wine Region Deposit/Payment Policy: Price Per Person: Cash/Check Credit $250.00 Holds Your Reservation* Single: $1,680.00 $1,750.00 Balance in Full due August 5, 2020 Double: $1,425.00 $1,485.00 No Refunds if Cancelled After August 5th, 2020** Triple: $1,349.00 $1,405.00 *Initial Deposit May be Paid by Cash/Check or Credit Card **Cancellation & Travel Protection is Available with Initial Deposit for only $112 Reservations & Information: Departure Point & Times: Send Checks Payable To: Location . Departs Returns Signatours, Ltd Chippenham Hospital 6:30 AM 7:30 PM 1237 Mall Drive, Embassy Suites 7:00 AM 7:00 PM N. Chesterfield, VA 23235 Hotel Accommodations: Hyatt Place East End Hotel 451 East Main Street Riverhead, NY (631) 208-0002 Cancellation Insurance: Cancellation Insurance is available at an additional cost as listed “Above in Red.” Contact SignaTours at (804) 379-6500 or (888) 540-0100 if you have questions or need descriptive literature. Due to the strict non-refundable nature of many components of this tour, we strongly suggest cancellation insurance to protect your investment. When Purchasing Insurance, Include The $112 Payment With Your $250 Deposit..