MPT is currently planning its travel excursions through 2026. These trips include both domestic and international destinations.
Upcoming virtual webinars for our 2026 trips. Join us to learn more!
Trains, Tall Ships & Tanglewood Tour - Monday, February 9 @ 7pm - RSVP HERE
Trip dates: July 13-20, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Infinity - RSVP HERE
Trip dates: October 12-23, 2026
A Biltmore Christmas Tour, Asheville, NC - RSVP HERE
Trip dates: December 1-6, 2026
Tour highlights include: Train rides on Cape Cod Central Railway, the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington and back, the Café Lafayette Dinner Train, and the Winnipesaukee Turkey Dinner Train; Guided sightseeing on Cape Cod to include: Historic Route 6A on Cape Cod, Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor’s Center, Cape Cod Windmill, Cape Cod Lighthouse, Whale Watch Cruise or Dune Tour; Boston Harbor Cruise aboard the Spirit of Boston or the Odyssey to see the Tall Ships, plus free time to explore the tall ships docked in Boston Harbor; much more.
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Tour highlights include: Two nights pre-cruise accommodations in Athens, Greece with Breakfast; half day guided city tour of Athens with lunch & admission to the Acropolis; eight nights’ accommodations onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Infinity plus melas, entertainment, classic drink package, and wifi; Ports of call at Rhodes, Ephesus, Santorini, Mykonos, and Thessaloniki
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Tour highlights include: Candlelight Christmas Evening at Biltmore – self-guided evening audio tour of the mansion; Antler Hill Village at Biltmore, wine tasting at Biltmore Winery and reserved timed tickets to the Special Exhibition at the Amherst at Deerpark exhibition venue; Southern Highland Folk Art Craft Center; Winter Lights display at the North Carolina Arboretum; Mast General Store; and more
Tour highlights include a self-guided Yuletide house tour at Winterthur, afternoon holiday tea, narrated garden tram tour and so much more! Tour includes roundtrip transportation via private motorcoach, lite to-go breakfast en route to Winterthur and more!
Tour highlights include guided sightseeing tours including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey in London; the historic Chatham dockyard tour where Call The Midwife is filmed; the village of Grantchester where the drama Grantchester is shot, Chatsworth, York Minster, and the Yorkshire Dales where All Creatures Great & Small is filmed; and so much more! Tour includes roundtrip transportation to your departure airport (including driver gratuities), roundtrip air transportation, 11 meals including 7 breakfasts at your hotel, 1 lunch in the “Drover Arms Pub," and 3 dinners including a welcome dinner, a home-hosted dinner at Thirsk Hall and a farewell celebration dinner.
Tour highlights include Moraine Lake, a 1930s Red Jammer Touring Car ride, the Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer, and more. The tour includes roundtrip transportation from MPT to Dulles Airport (including driver gratuities), roundtrip air transportation, 9 meals (6 breakfasts and 3 dinners), and more!
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY CHRISTMAS MARKETS – December 4-9, 2024
Featuring The Chateau Frontenac & The Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotels, this 6-day trip celebrated the sights and sounds of Christmas! Trip highlights included a Montreal City Tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and the Underground City for shopping and indoor fun. Taking the train to Quebec, the tour included the Plains of Abraham, The Citadel and St. Lawrence River views, St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine, Albert Gilles Copper Museum, and the German-inspired Old Quebec Christmas Market.
New York's Adirondacks offer gorgeous scenery, with lakes and ponds, forests, and majestic mountains. This extended weekend getaway incudes highlights such as Woodland Farm Brewery Tour & Tasting, train ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Dinner Cruise on Raquette Lake, Tour of Alfred Vanderbilt’s Great Camp Sagamore, Guided walking tour of Sonnenberg Gardens with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Wine Tasting at Arbor Hill Grapery, and plenty of time for shopping, self-guided tours, and more!
April 13 & May 10, 2024
MPT partners with Harriett Tubman Tours to take you on a unique journey to learn about the lives and legacies of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. Explore various landmarks that tell the compelling story of two iconic Maryland figures.
From the first documented decorated Christmas tree in America to today when both sides of the river boast Christmas markets filled with artisan craft, retail and food vendors, Bethlehem is filled with one Christmas celebration after another. Explore, shop, revel, and get in the holiday spirit in this iconic town!
Appearing on quite a few “Bucket Lists,” Iceland is a truly remarkable vacation destination. This extensive tour of Reykjavik, provides travelers with catered excursions of the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle Tour, Strokkur Geyser & Gullfoss/Golden Falls, Thingvellir National Park, Skogar Folk Musuem, Skogafoss Waterfall, Keflavik & Bessastadir, Viking Ship Museum, and much more!
Travelers embarked on a fantastic outdoor adventure! They enjoyed crystal clear lakes, mountain streams, the ocean’s roar, wildlife in their natural habitat, kayaks, schooners, and even a little shopping!
Travelers were spoiled with southern hospitality in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. This trip was a grand tour of striking architecture, cobblestone streets, beautiful gardens, and southern charm! The trip included tours of exquisite homes, a private reception aboard the Schooner Pride, a trolley ghost tour, and more!
For more specific details on our upcoming travel experiences, or if you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact our Boscov’s Travel Manager Michelle Tymon at 833-282-8738 or MPTtravel@boscovs.com.
Maryland Public Television is proud to work with our travel agency of choice, Boscov's Travel. With 50 years' experience planning adventures to every corner of the globe, Boscov's Travel delivers exceptional customer experience and unforgettable excursions. We hope you'll join us on a variety of domestic and international trips.
Upcoming MPT Travel Club Trips
- 2026 -
Trains, Tall Ships & Tanglewood Tour
July 13-20, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Infinity
October 12-23, 2026
A Biltmore Christmas Tour, Asheville, NC
December 1-6, 2026
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Travelers saw autumn like they’ve never seen it before; the mountain wilderness of West Virginia shimmered in amber and gold! This five-day trip included incredible entertainment at the Gandy Dance Dinner Theatre, multiple train rides to see stunning landscapes, mansion dinners, accommodations and guided tours of the Greenbrier Resort, and much more!
Travelers broke out their favorite sweaters and and took in the autumn glow of NYC in fall! This unique trip to the Big Apple combined culinary adventures, behind-the-scenes escapades, the sights and sounds of Times Square, and more!
MPT travelers discovered the best of the heart of Italy and its majestic coast during our exclusive Italian Splendor tour. Guests enjoyed a curated itinerary including 7 nights exploring Naples, the Amalfi coast, Capri, and Rome. Highlights included a drive along the Mediterranean coastline, exploration of archaeological site Herculaneum, a tour of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, and much, much more.
A classic is enduring. Like the ocean, it doesn’t strive to be. It just is. Known as Rhode Island’s, “Classic Coast,” Newport is both everything you expect and enjoyably unpredictable. This breathtaking trip included stunning views, gilded age architecture, unique history, local flavor, enchanting shops, charming wineries, upscale nautical accommodations, and so much more!
Built by George Vanderbilt at the close of the 19th Century, the Biltmore residence features a 250-room castle on 8,000 acres. This incredible weekend away included tours of the estate, the Chihuly glassworks exhibition, exceptional dining experiences, tours in and around Asheville, winery excursions, and much more!
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