Enchanting Islands of New England

Day Three – Newport Tour, Breakers Mansion & Schooner Cruise

This morning, enjoy breakfast before departing for Aquidneck Island; more commonly known as Newport, Rhode Island – America’s first resort and yachting capital of the world. Begin with a tour along the magnificent Ten Mile Drive where we’ll step back in time to the opulent era of the Gilded age where elite families such as the Vanderbilt’s and Astor’s built their “summer cottages” to retreat from the city life. After our tour, enjoy time along the waterfront for lunch on own and shopping. This afternoon, tour the grand dame of all the Mansions – The Breakers. This 70 room Italian style Renaissance-style villa was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II. We’ll finish the afternoon off aboard one of Newport’s classic schooners for a cruise around Narragansett Bay! Check into the Wyndham Newport Hotel for a relaxing two-night stay. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner at one of Newport’s fine restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Wyndham Newport Hotel – Middletown, RI

Day Four – Block Island & Luncheon

This morning after breakfast, we’ll board the ferry for a ride to the famous Block Island. This island is 12 miles off the coast of Newport and has been herald as ‘one of the twelve best unspoiled area in the Western Hemisphere” and is known for its relaxed way of life. Enjoy a guided tour with spectacular views of the rolling dunes, dazzling beaches and Victorian village. Step back in time to a bygone era and enjoy lunch at one of the Islands grand hotels. Return to our hotel in Newport and enjoy the balance of the day and evening on our own to dine at one of many of Newport’s great restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Newport Harbor Hotel – Newport, RI

Day Five – Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard Island

Following breakfast, we’ll check out and depart south to the beautiful sandy shores of Cape Cod where we’ll board the ferry for a
Cruise to the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard Island. Once an early refuge for coastal ship traffic, it blossomed into a whaling community in the 18th and 19th century and evolved to what is now a popular resort destination of today, where even US President’s choose to vacation! Explore the diversity of its island towns, take a walk along our pristine shores, and step back in time to a more leisurely pace. Enjoy a guided tour of Oak Bluffs which is noted for its collection of small Carpenter Gothic cottages clustered in the Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds, and Edgartown, known for is stately Greek revival homes built by sea captains of years ago. This afternoon, cruise back to the mainland and arrive to the Hyannis Harbor Resort, overlooking lovely Hyannis Harbor, for a relaxing three-night stay. Take some time to relax and freshen up before enjoying dinner together.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hyannis Harbor Hotel – Hyannis, MA

Day Six – Chatham, Provincetown Whale Watch or Dune Tour

Following breakfast, we’ll depart with our tour guide for a fun-filled day touring the lower and outer Cape! Begin touring through the charming seaside village of Chatham with a picture stop at the Chatham Light. Continue on to Provincetown – the tip of the Cape, and spend some time browsing around the downtown waterfront area with all its artistic and eclectic shops. This afternoon, choose between an exciting Whale Watch Cruise to view these magnificent mammals frolic and feed in their ocean playground ~or~ embark on a Provincetown Dune Tour through the dunes of the Cape enjoying beautiful natural scenery and coastline! Tonight, we’ll feast on a traditional Cape Cod lobster dinner at one of the Cape’s popular seafood restaurants!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hyannis Harbor Hotel – Hyannis, MA

Day Seven – Nantucket

This morning after breakfast, we’ll board the ferry and cruise to the enchanting Island of Nantucket, fondly known as “The Gray Lady”. Once the whaling capitol of the world in the 1800’s, it has since evolved into a popular ‘hide away’ vacationing spot for the wealthy. Enjoy Nantucket’s charm with its cobblestone main street, narrow roads, simple Quaker-style homes and handsome houses dating back to the whaling days of the early 19th century. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful island with views of sandy beaches, historic lighthouses, charming villages and coastal beauty. Enjoy some free time to venture through the many charming shops and galleries before returning by ferry back to the mainland. Enjoy dinner at our leisure this evening at one of the harbor front restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hyannis Harbor Hotel – Hyannis, MA

Day Eight – Depart for home

This morning, following breakfast there is time for a bit of free time before heading to Boston Logan International Airport. (Please schedule flights after 2:00 PM).

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

• Eight days professional Tour Guide Service
• Seven days deluxe motor coach transportation
• Seven night’s superior accommodations
• Wine & Cheese welcome reception
• Seven breakfasts
• One Lunch
• Five dinners including a traditional lobster dinner
• Tour of Boston’s Historic Freedom Trail
• Boston Harbor Cruise
• Guided tour of Newport’s Ten Mile Drive
• Admission to the Breakers Mansion
• Newport Schooner Cruise
• Round trip ferry to Block Island
• Round trip ferry to Martha’s Vineyard Island
• Guided tour of Martha’s Vineyard
• Guided tour of the Cape to Provincetown
• Provincetown Whale Watch Cruise ~or~ Provincetown Dune Tour
• Round trip ferry to Nantucket Island
• Guided tour of Nantucket
• Guided tour of Block Island
• Luggage handling (one piece per person)
• Room taxes, meal taxes and gratuities
• Excludes Tour Guide and Driver gratuities