Spend Thanksgiving in New York City in Style
The holidays in the Big Apple are unrivaled, and this year, we have your chance to spend Thanksgiving week in the city with some exclusive experiences along the way.
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Anyone who grew up watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or Home Alone (along with plenty of other holiday movies) will have dreamt of visiting New York City during the holiday season. If you’ve never experienced it before, we have an itinerary that will have you singing fa-la-la-la-la in no time, and it might just include some once-in-a-lifetime exclusive experiences you’ll want to know about.
Pack up your winter coats and your favorite festive playlist because it’s time to jet off to NYC for a holiday extravaganza.
Day 1
Wednesday, November 24
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Welcome to the City So Nice, They Named it Twice. Upon your arrival, a private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. It should come as no surprise that we have several hotels we know and love in New York City, and we can help you choose the right one based on your tastes and preferred location.
This afternoon, meet your private guide for a walking tour of New York’s Midtown to help you get your bearings in your new surroundings. This tour will take you through world-famous sites such as Rockefeller Plaza and Times Square.
After your explorative tour, your guide and a private driver will whisk you away to the Upper West Side, where you can witness the Thanksgiving Balloon Inflation right before your eyes, ahead of tomorrow’s annual parade.
Complete your first day in the city with a Broadway show. Take your pick of the many shows available—all of the big shows are set to be up and running again by then. Depending on which one you choose, we may also be able to arrange a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater with a cast member from the show!
If you want a little extra time in the city, why not arrive a day earlier? This will give you some time to explore on your own, or there are plenty of other fantastic experiences we can arrange for you.
Day 2
Thursday, November 25
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Wake up on Thanksgiving morning right in the heart of the city. There’s no need to worry about preparing your own Thanksgiving dinner today. Instead, you will be transferred to Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse for an exclusive Thanksgiving Day Brunch lasting from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Your party will enjoy a private table, and best of all, you will have a prime viewing spot of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it makes it was down 6th Avenue. Enjoy picture-perfect views of the balloons and floats of this spectacular parade, along with a stunning breakfast/brunch. Beverages, entertainment, TV monitors, and a roving photographer will keep you in the holiday spirit all morning long until Santa himself arrive on the very last float.
After an early start this morning, you will probably want a little downtime this afternoon. Have a rest after your sumptuous breakfast, or take a walk on your own to explore the city.
This evening, a private driver will meet you at your hotel for a night of enchantment as you head out on the Holiday Lights Tour. View famously decorated buildings and experience the glittering magic of New York City during the holidays as the storefront displays and twinkling lights illuminate the city by night.
Day 3
Friday, November 26
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This morning, your private guide will accompany you as you discover one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks: the Statue of Liberty. Head to Ellis Island on the ferry with your host, and when you arrive, experience the history and splendor of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island’s Immigration Museum for yourself. After lunch on the island, your guide will return you back to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure, perhaps do to do a bit of shopping.
Never fear, though. You’ll finish your trip in the true holiday spirit as you head to one of the most iconic holiday events in the city: The Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes. We can assure you that when you leave Radio City Music Hall, you will be ready to head home and deck the halls.
Day 4
Saturday, November 27
Your private driver will meet you once again at your hotel to transfer you to the airport. You’ll be singing all the holiday classics as you go, and we think a festive film and a mug of hot cocoa is in order after you arrive back home tonight.
We know, we know: July seems like an odd time to be feeling quite so full of the holiday spirit. We must admit, however, that this itinerary has us feeling a little holly-jolly!
If you would like to get away to New York City (or anywhere else in the world), simply contact us, and we will set you on your way.