Guided trip from New York to Boston with instruction in Hebrew
A trip to a new place is much more than marking a V on the checklist of famous sites in that destination, but a deep experience that gives the opportunity to dive into the culture of the region, to understand the character and spirit of the place. If you are visiting the vibrant city of New York and feel like getting out and exploring the story of America, the day trip to the Freedom Trail is just for you.
So fasten your seat belts, sit back and take a journey through the nation with us:
Discover the heart of revolutionary America
Boston, the capital city of Massachusetts, is not only one of the oldest cities in the United States, but also a center of historical significance during the American Revolution. The day trip we embark on together has been carefully constructed to ensure you witness a variety of Boston's historic landmarks, from Bunker Hill and Boston Common to the iconic Boston Harbor - the site of the city's infamous Tea Party, we'll get to all of that.
The tour begins in New York City, from where you will embark on a mesmerizing journey as you cross the East Coast through the tranquil landscapes of Connecticut. As the urban jungle slowly recedes, the image changes to the majestic Massachusetts landscape.
Enter the world of academia
The first stop on your fascinating day trip is the magical city of Cambridge, where you will find one of the most revered educational institutions in the world - Harvard University. If you always dreamed of studying at Harvard and you didn't get to fulfill your dream, at least you can say that you got to wander within the walls of the prestigious institution.
Along with fascinating tutorials in Hebrew, you will explore Harvard Yard, the oldest academic grounds in the country, where you will discover magnificent historical buildings, towering trees and countless smart students who are immersed in the pursuits of the pressing routine. During the tour you will also visit the famous library of the prestigious institution, the Widener library, an architectural masterpiece and the university's flagship library. And just before you leave, don't forget the time-honored University Island tradition of gently rubbing John Harvard's shoe, an act that should bring you lots and lots of good luck.
Boston's intellectual and cultural panorama
As you continue your scenic journey, get ready to embark on a panoramic experience through some of Boston's famous landmarks. Pass the impressive townhouse, the futuristic Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the famous Cambridge College. Feel the pulse of Boston's intellectual heartbeat.
During the tour, you'll cross the Charles River that runs through the city, with the Boston skyline welcoming you. When you reach the heart of the historic city, Copley Square will be waiting for you, a historic square where history meets the past, with the most prominent monument being the amazing Trinity Church.
Walking Through History: Boston's Freedom Trail
For many, the highlight of the day trip comes right now, when you take a walk along Boston's Freedom Trail. It is actually a 2.5 mile long path that stretches along the center of the city as it passes through 16 historical sites of tremendous significance. Walking the historical trail offers visitors an insightful journey through the revolutionary history of the United States, a journey that provides fascinating information about the events, people and ideologies that shaped the American nation. The Freedom Trail begins inside Boston Common, a huge public park in the center of the city that is considered the oldest park in the US. This is also the starting point for your journey through the Freedom Trail.
Lunchtime: American culinary delight
After exploring so much in such a short time, this historic day is sure to make you hungry, and there's no better place to satisfy your appetite than at Quincy Market, Boston's culinary queen. If you are a seafood lover, you can find the famous lobster roll of the region among the market stalls, but even if you are not, you can find a variety of other delightful and wonderful options. Here you will have free time to explore the market and eat your lunch.
The Boston Tea Party
Before the end of the fascinating historical day following the American nation, it is impossible to leave the city of Boston without visiting one of its historical sites, the one that changed the fate of America, the site of the Boston Tea Party. No, it is not about a festive and prestigious event of a delightful tea party, but about an American political protest against the British government.
The Tea Party event occurred after the British government imposed a series of taxes on the American colonies as a way to help pay off debts from the French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years' War). Among the taxes, heavy taxes were also imposed on tea, and the American colonies protested the imposition of these taxes, and on December 16, 1773, when ships with a cargo of tea docked in the city's harbor, a group of Americans, disguised as Indians to hide their identity, boarded one of the ships and threw away all The expensive tea cargo to the sea.
As a result, the British government closed the port of Boston until it received payments for the tea spilled into the sea, and enacted many more laws that harmed the independence of the Americans and the people of the region. These actions further ignited anti-British sentiment throughout the American colonies, and less than a year later, the first shots of the American Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington and Concord in April 1775.
Today, the Boston Tea Party is considered a symbol of freedom against tyranny and one of the symbols of American independence. The event is commemorated on ships and in the Boston Tea Party Museum, which allows visitors to experience an immersive and in-depth look into that night and its aftermath. Along with visiting the fascinating site, you will receive in-depth instruction in Hebrew about that event, its consequences and how it ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the American War of Independence.
Return to the city that never sleeps
And as the sun begins to set, casting a golden hue over the Boston skyline, you'll begin your journey southwest, full of historical insights after an enriching and fun day of travel. Arrival back to New York City is around evening.
important information
The duration of the tour is 14 hours, and it includes a Hebrew-speaking guide (Along with many other languages, you must select the desired instruction language when purchasing the tickets).
The cost of the tour is 169 dollars per person.
The tour includes a ride in an air-conditioned and comfortable bus, a Hebrew-speaking guide and of course a tour through the historical sites of the city of Boston.
The cost of the tour does not include lunch which you can purchase during your free time at Quincy Market.
The tour meeting point is the Grayline New York Tours located outside the side entrance of the Port Authority Bus Terminal building on 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues.
The meeting time is 6:30 in the morning.
The tour must be booked in advance!
In conclusion, the day trip from New York to Boston promises to take you on a journey through time and an intimate encounter with America's revolutionary spirit. If you are eager to get out of the busy city for a day and discover another side of America, all alongside fascinating tutorials in Hebrew, this is the tour for you.
