Classic Plus Baseball Road Trip
Enhance your Hall of Fame Classic experience with our Classic Plus package, commencing in the lively Big Apple with a game at Yankee Stadium. From there, we set off to Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame East-West Classic, where legends like Ken Griffey Jr. and Ozzie Smith, alongside numerous former big leaguers, honor the legacy of the Negro Leagues East-West All-Star Game. The adventure extends to Sunday, as we head to Beantown for a game at the iconic Fenway Park. Wrap up this Memorial Day weekend retreat with a day exploring the sights of Boston.
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22nd – 28th May 2024
6 Nights
from
£5,195pp
What’s Included
- Return flights from London Heathrow to New York & Boston to London Heathrow with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic
- Guaranteed tickets to Seattle Mariners @ New York Yankees & Milwaukee Brewers @ Boston Red Sox
- 2 nights accommodation at Sheraton New York Times Square on Room Only basis
- 2 nights accommodation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown on Bed & Breakfast basis
- 2 nights accommodation at Hotel Commonwealth in Boston on Bed & Breakfast basis
- A whole host of baseball themed activities centred around induction week including – An inside look into Baseball with stories and Q&A from former Big League Umpire of 26 years Al Clark, Admission to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Jackie Robinson Museum, Hall of Fame East-West Classic Game & Homerun Derby, Night at the ballpark event, Fenway Park tour and much more
- Full transportation provided throughout including travel between cities and airport transfers
- Tour host on location with the group throughout the tour
Optional Extras
- Options to extend your stay at the beginning or end of your trip
- Flight and game ticket upgrades available on request
CLASSIC PLUS WEEK ITINERARY
| Day | Date | Sector | Outline Program | Hotel |
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| Day 01 | Wed 22nd May | London – New York | Depart London on your flight to JFK. Upon arrival in New York, you will be transferred to your accommodation at the Sheraton Times Square for a 2 night stay. In the afternoon meet with the tour host and enjoy a welcome reception with other travellers. There will also be an evening of stories and Q&A from former Big League Umpire of 26 years – Al Clark | Sheraton Times Square |
| Day 02 | Thu 23rd May | New York |
Enjoy a half-day tour of New York to give you an overview of the sights and sounds of the city. You will also have an entry to the Jackie Robinson Museum. It’s Game Day! – Seattle Mariners @ New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. |
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| Day 03 | Fri 24th May | New York – Cooperstown | Transfer to Cooperstown, upon arrival in Cooperstown check in to your accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites for a 2 night stay. Today you will also have entry to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. | Holiday Inn Express & Suites |
| Day 04 | Sat 25th May | Cooperstown | A busy day in store in Cooperstown – National Baseball Hall of Fame Artifact Spotlight – A private program to get an up-close look at artifacts not currently on display, Hall of Fame East-West Classic Homerun Derby &,Hall of Fame East-West Classic Game at Doubleday Field – The greatest legends of Black baseball demonstrated their talent and desire at the Negro Leagues East-West All-Star Game, Night at the Ballpark – Hall of Fame legends and former players will greet fans throughout Doubleday Field on Saturday evening Hall of Fame East-West Classic participants will canvass the ballpark during the course of a 90 minute event. | |
| Day 05 | Sun 26th May | Cooperstown – Boston | Transfer to Boston, upon arrival check into your accommodation at the iconic Hotel Commonwealth, located just a stones throw away from Fenway Park! It’s Game Day! – Milwaukee Brewers @ Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. | Hotel Commonwealth |
| Day 06 | Mon 27th May | Boston | Fenway Park Stadium Tour & Boston Duck Tour where you will hear about the history of the city travelling on both land and water. | Sheraton Times Square |
| Day 07 | Tue 28th May | Boston – London | Check out of your accommodation and transfer to Boston Logan airport for your flight back to London. |
Amazing trip with Elite Sports Travel. Ben and the team were excellent hosts and the whole trip was planned to a T. I travelled on my own and had some amazing experiences while meeting some great people. I would 100% recommend using these guys for a sports trip. See you next year!