Leave the bustle of the city of New York behind you as you take a bus tour through the extensive wineries that make up "Wine Country, New York" in Long Island. The Long Island Wineries Tour, offered by City Sights New York, starts in the borough of Queens and continues east to North Fork, stopping in picturesque Rivershead for a country breakfast. The tour includes the Paumonok vineyards, the Macari Vineyards and a stop at the Martha Clara vineyards for a picnic lunch included with the wine tasting. Tours depart at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays, April through October, leaving from 125 Park Ave. between 41st and 42nd streets. The tour takes approximately 12 hours to complete and prices start at $149 for adults and children.
If you're looking for a bus tour that takes you out of the busy city and into the high-class neighborhoods of Long Island, look no further than The Hamptons, Sag Harbor & Shopping Day Trip bus tour offered by City Sights New York. The Hamptons tour takes you from Queens up through picturesque Long Island, arriving in Southampton for a day of sightseeing and shopping in the quaint downtown district. It includes a shopping trip to Sag Harbor, famous for its antique shops and unique atmosphere. The tour departs from 125 Park Ave. between 41st and 42nd streets on Tuesdays. The tour takes approximately 12 hours, leaving at 7 a.m. Tour pricing starts at $149 for adults and children.
Another great way to get out of the big city and into the beautiful surrounding New York countryside is with a bus tour to the Hudson River Valley and Palisades. And the best time to go is during the fall to take advantage of the gorgeous foliage and take in the changing of the seasons. Offered by On Board New York, the See the Foliage! tour takes you over the George Washington Bridge and on the Palisades Parkway, traveling along the Hudson River. The tour includes a stop at Lookout Inn to take in the breathtaking view from the highest point along the Palisades. The See the Foliage! tour is offered Oct. 16 to Nov. 22, with tickets starting at $49 per person.
