American Thanksgiving in New York ~ November 23 - 28, 2026 (6 Days)
Join Collins Tours for an unforgettable New York City getaway during American Thanksgiving, featuring the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Stay in the heart of Times Square at the 4.5-star Marriott Marquis and enjoy the magic of the season, including the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall starring the Rockettes. This festive tour also includes a guided city tour and two group dinners, one at the famous The View Restaurant & Lounge—a perfect way to experience New York at its most magical.
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UNTIL JUNE 15TH
See the world-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
New York City during the holidays is a must for every traveler’s bucket list. From dazzling lights to world-class seasonal performances, there’s no better place to embrace the magic of the season than “The Big Apple.” Stroll along Fifth Avenue to admire its iconic holiday window displays, and experience the unforgettable Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the world-famous Rockettes.
As with all of our group tours, you’ll enjoy deluxe accommodations, including a 3-night stay at the 4.5-star Marriott Marquis, perfectly located in the heart of Times Square. Your journey also includes 2 relaxing nights in Maine—one before and one after your New York City stay.
This enhanced tour package features orchestra-level seating for the Christmas Spectacular, as well as the chance to witness the legendary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person. You’ll also enjoy a professionally guided city tour with a knowledgeable local expert, plus two group dinners (each including a glass of wine or beer)—one hosted at the renowned revolving restaurant, The View Restaurant in Times Square.
Add a Broadway Package to complete your NYC experience: 2 Broadway shows for $299 CAD per person, or 1 Broadway show for $175 CAD per person. (Broadway Options: MJ: The Musical & TBA)
This tour is one of our annual best-sellers, and it’s easy to see why. Reserve your seat today and experience the #1 New York holiday getaway from Atlantic Canada. With decades of experience, Collins Tours proudly remains the original New York City tour operator—we truly do New York better than anyone else.
Add Broadway Package - 2 Shows For $299 CAD Taxes Included!
Quad Occupancy (Per Person)
Full Price: $2,249 On Sale For: $1,949 Savings of $300 per person
Triple Occupancy (Per Person)
Full Price: $2,449 On Sale For: $2,149 Savings of $300 per person
Double Occupancy (Per Person)
Full Price: $2,699 On Sale For: $2,299 Savings of $400 per person
Single Occupancy
Full Price: $3,825 On Sale For: $3,425 Savings of $400
Deposit: $700 per person Reduced Deposit during sale: $300 person
******All Taxes Included In Pricing*****
Balance Due: September 17, 2026
**Non-refundable.
Updated Deposit Policy:
Initial deposit can be transferred to another tour within the same calendar year up to 60 days after booking. New reservations must be made, and a new deposit must be paid for the tour your exchangeable deposit is transferred too for the same traveler, otherwise, name change fees apply – see “Name Changes or Corrections” section for more details.
Please note: These exchangeable deposits are a one-time transfer and cannot be moved forward continually to other tours. Once the exchange has taken place from an original tour to a new tour, there is no longer an exchangeable policy for that newly booked tour. We recommend the purchase of travel insurance on ALL our tours as they are 100% non-refundable.
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Location: Courtyard Marriott, South Portland, ME
you.
• All stops for passenger pick-up/drop off will be brief (10-15 min.) and we ask that you remain on the coach
unless the stop is a scheduled coffee break or lunch.
FINAL PICK-UP LOCATIONS & DEPARTURE TIMES
New Brunswick Travellers: Nova Scotia Travellers:
• Aulac Irving Big Stop – TBA 20 min rest stop • Halifax, Sobeys Lacewood Drive – TBA
• Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonalds – TBA • Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn – TBA
• Saint John, Rte. 1 Irving – TBA • Halifax Airport Hotel, Former Quality Inn – TBA
• Fredericton, Lincoln Big Stop – TBA • Truro Heights, Circle K Big Stop – TBA
Prince Edward Island Travellers: Royalty Crossing
Mall, near Superstore Entrance – TBA
• For your convenience, today’s drive includes coffee breaks and an hour lunch along the way (your expense),
before crossing the border.
• All tours are pre-registered with Customs & Immigration, meaning minimal delays at border crossings.
• Your tour manager will represent you, during our appointment at the border; however, you are responsible
for having proper identification and ensuring you can legally enter the United States. Kindly read the section
on prescription medication when crossing border (last page).
• Once we enter Maine, be sure to adjust those watches an hour back to Eastern Standard Time.
GET AWAY…GET INSPIRED
Collins Tours & Consulting, Ltd. 303 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB - E2J 2G2
www.collinstours.ca (888) 636-8080
• Please note there is a small bistro inside our hotel and does have a limited menu. We ask that you keep in
mind there is a limited staff serving this in the evening and recommend eating at a larger restaurant located
near our stay.
• We are providing a drop off and pick up at the Maine Mall for shopping and time to eat dinner on own at
restaurants nearby if you choose.
• Relax while your tour manager checks the group in, distributes your room key, and has your bag (one per
person included) sent to your room.
• The remainder of the evening is on your own and at your own expense.
Location: Portland – Marriott Marquis Times Square, NYC (B)
• Enjoy a full breakfast (included) this morning. Your tour manager
will check the group out of the hotel. Please be sure to cover the
cost of any incidentals (e.g., room service, movie rentals) as you are
responsible for these personal charges. Today, we check out of the
hotel and make our way to the Big Apple!
• We have rest stops and a lunch stop (on own) along our route.
• After our brief stops, we will drive our way to our next
accommodation! Welcome to the magnificent 4.5 Star Marriott
Marquis Hotel located in the heart of Manhattan!
• Take your first bite out of The Big Apple. Dinner is on your own
tonight (your expense). Plenty of dining options surround you, such
as Rosie O’Grady’s Irish Pub, Applebee’s, the Olive Garden in Times
Square, Ray’s Pizza or TGI Friday’s just to name a few!
• Following dinner, we will meet inside the hotel and then take our private motorcoach to the Radio City Music
Hall. Tickets are included for a performance of the Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes! This 90-
minute production is sure to put you in the holiday spirit and one to remember!
• Meet your Tour Manager 15 minutes after the show at a designated meeting point for a motorcoach shuttle
back to our hotel. Transfer back to the hotel is included following the show and the rest of the evening you are
free to roam the Big Apple on your own! For those who are wishing to walk back to the hotel, please advise
your tour manager prior to doing so.
Location: New York Marriott Marquis – (Group Dinner) Optional
• Take time to enjoy breakfast New York City style (your expense). There are plenty of options within walking
distance of our centrally located hotel.
• Meet your tour director in the lobby for an exciting 4-hr guided sightseeing tour, with our local tour guide,
featuring a short walking tour of Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Plaza, Grand Central
Terminal, and more.
• Today’s lunch break will be at the along our route (price not included).
• After lunch, return to our hotel and enjoy some free time before tonight’s Group Dinner at The View, New York’s
5-star revolving restaurant offering unparaled views of the city. A glass of wine or beer is included.
• After dinner, opt to join your tour manager and group for an optional Broadway performance (show TBA).
• Following the show, meet your Tour Manager and board the motorcoach for your transfer back to the hotel.
Please make the Tour Manager aware BEFORE the show if you plan to stay out on the town and make your
own way back to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
GET AWAY…GET INSPIRED
Collins Tours & Consulting, Ltd. 303 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB - E2J 2G2
www.collinstours.ca (888) 636-8080
Location: New York – Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (American
• Today is all about getting in the Holiday spirit! Start this special
day with a great breakfast at a location of your choice (on your
own).
• Today is another free day for you to enjoy your way! The hustle
and bustle of the holiday season officially begins today with the
running of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,
something you can enjoy just a block from the hotel. Each year 2.5
million people line the streets of NYC to watch the balloons, floats,
celebrities, and bands in this spectacular holiday celebration.
• Enjoy lunch and the remainder of the afternoon on your own and
at your expense.
• In the evening, meet your tour manager if you wish to join the
group for a second optional Broadway performance (Show TBA)!
Location: New York - Hampton Inn, Augusta (B, Farewell Group D)
stops will be scheduled for this drive. We will also stop for lunch on route before arriving at Augusta Maine
late this afternoon at the Hampton Inn & Suites.
• Time to check in at the Hampton Inn, located at Maine’s Capital City, Augusta.
• Relax while your tour manager checks the group in, with bag handling service (one bag per person) included.
• Enjoy a short rest at our hotel before our “Farewell Dinner” including a complimentary glass of wine or beer
(included) at a restaurant near our hotel. It is the perfect time to reflect on the festive sights and experiences
we have shared… and start planning your next getaway!
Location: Home (B)
route (meal your expense).
• We then head to the Duty-free shop (25 minutes only, please) for any last-minute purchases. Don’t forget,
the duty-free allowance for this trip is $800 per person. Be sure to have your valid passport ready for our
pre-registered border crossing returning to Canada.
• Below is the final drop-off locations with APPROXIMATE arrival times. All passengers will be returned to their
pick-up locations. Thank you for travelling with Collins Tours! See you on the road, next time!
New Brunswick: Nova Scotia:
• Fredericton, Lincoln Big Stop – TBA • Truro Heights, Circle K Big Stop – TBA
• Shuttle from Lincoln to Saint John, Rte. 1 Irving – TBA • Truro, Hampton Inn – TBA
• Moncton, Magnetic McDonald’s – TBA • Halifax Airport, Quality Inn – TBA
• Aulac Big Stop – TBA • Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn – TBA
• Halifax, Sobeys Lacewood Drive – TBA
Prince Edward Island:
• Charlottetown Royalty Crossing – TBA
GET AWAY…GET INSPIRED
Collins Tours & Consulting, Ltd. 303 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB - E2J 2G2
www.collinstours.ca (888) 636-8080
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