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Our popular Trips & Tours offer both fun day and overnight excursions. Destinations vary guaranteeing something for everyone to keep you busy!

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Turkey Train, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
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Enjoy a nostalgic train ride along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. It's a great fall day trip! Relax on board the train as we watch the boats on the lake & enjoy the scenery as we travel roundtrip from Meredith, NH. We will make a NH Liquor Store stop prior to boarding the train. Hart’s Turkey Farm Dinner on board the Train. This is a Hart’s famous home style turkey dinner, just like grandma made at Thanksgiving. Menu: Turkey, Potato, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Vegetable, Dessert & Beverage. YUM! Following our train ride visit Mill Falls, a collection of shops along with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Trip includes motorcoach, 2-hour train ride on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad from Meredith, NH, a turkey dinner served on board and catered by Hart's Turkey Farm, shopping at the Mill Falls, and Tour Director.

Iceland's Northern Lights Adventure (Escorted)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, CONTACT Friendship Tours at 860-243-1630 or 800-243-1630. Click HERE for a detailed trip flyer and information! Iceland is full of surprises - for one, it isn't covered in ice! It's a stunning mix of green plains, wild volcanic scenery, beautiful coasts and lakes, spouting geysers, hot springs, mud pools and sophisticated cities. Topped off by clean, fresh air, you will find yourself in a trance surrounded by unique natural beauty throughout the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see the aurora borealis - one of nature's most dazzling light displays, also known as the Northern Lights. HIGHLIGHTS: Reykjavik; Northern Lights Cruise; Golden Circle; Thingvellir National Park; Geysir; Gullfoss; Seljalandsfoss; Vik; Lava Exhibition Center; Skogar Folk Museum; Skogafoss; Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon ; Skaftafell National Park; Vatnajokull Glacier; Blue lagoon. COST: $4,399 per person twin, including air (based on 25 passengers and current air rates and schedules) INCLUDES: Roundtrip Motorcoach to Boston/Logan Airport, roundtrip air flights Boston/Reykjavik, deluxe motorcoach in Iceland, tour guide in Iceland, 6 nights hotel accommodations, 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, all sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, Friendship Tours tour escort DEPOSIT: $900 pp with reservation to secure your space. Space is subject to availability at the time of reservation. FINAL PAYMENT: August 1, 2025 FOR INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS: Call Barbara at Friendship Tours: 860-243-1630

Escorted - Grand Ole Opry's 100th Birthday
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To register, call Barbara at Friendship Tours at 860-243-1630. Come to Nashville to celebrate the Grand Ole Opry's 100th birthday! Trip includes: Opry 100th Birthday Celebration includes dinner backstage at Opry House with special artist appearance, plus Grand Ole Opry Show and Backstage Tour $2,799/person double includes motorcoach transportation to Bradley Airport, roundtrip air flights to Nashville, deluxe motorcoach upon arrival, 3 nights accommodations, 3 hotel breakfasts, 3 dinners, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, Friendship Tours escort with you throughout the trip, gratuity, taxes and fees. Guided City Tour plus tours of Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, and RCA Studio B Dinner and entertainment at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen 3 nights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort $500/person deposit due with reservation to secure spot. Final payment due June 2, 2025.

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Salem
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Begin your day with a self-guided tour of the Salem Witch Museum (admission included) where you can experience first-hand the reign of terror and hysteria that was rampant in Salem in the 1690’s through the powerful multi-sensory presentation. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and narration (an overview of the Witch Trials of 1692). The afternoon will permit free time to enjoy “Haunted Happenings” around town. Visit the Witch Dungeon Museum or the Salem Pirate Museum (admission not included). You can take a walking tour or ride the trolley. Enjoy the unique shops and quaint stores Salem offers. Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants in the area. The possibilities are endless! Trip includes: motorcoach, group leader, and meal recommendations.

Tanglewood - Boston Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo-Yo Ma
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Travel to the beautiful grounds of TANGLEWOOD in Lenox, Massachusetts to enjoy reserved Shed Seats. We’re in for a delightful Sunday Matinee at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Samy Rachid, conductor will present Saint Säens Cello Concerto No. 1 with Guest YoYo Ma, cello. Time prior to the performance to grab a bite to eat at one of the cafes on the Tanglewood campus and wander the beautiful grounds.

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