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Embark on an enchanting journey through the captivating islands of New England, where each day unfolds like a page from a storybook. Begin your adventure in the historic streets of Boston, where the echoes of American freedom resound. Cruise through Boston Harbor, admiring the city skyline and Harbor Islands, before venturing to Newport, Rhode Island, where opulent mansions and schooner cruises await. Step back in time on Block Island, with its dramatic cliffs and historic landmarks, then sail to Martha's Vineyard, a timeless haven of stately homes and charming villages. Explore the scenic beauty of Cape Cod, from the seaside village of Chatham to the artistic enclave of Provincetown. Conclude your journey on Nantucket Island, with its cobblestone streets and picturesque coastline. Indulge in delicious cuisine, scenic tours, and leisurely exploration, leaving you with cherished memories of a journey that epitomizes the essence of New England's coastal allure.
Seven days of deluxe motor coach transportation
Seven nights superior accommodations
Wine and cheese welcome reception
Breakfast Daily
Delicious luncheon on Block Island
Five dinners including one lobster dinner
Narrated scenic cruise around Boston Harbor
Guided tour of Newport's Ten Mile Drive
Admission to Breakers Mansion
Classic schooner for a cruise around Narragansett Bay
Round trip ferry to Block Island
Guided tour of Block Island
Round trip ferry to Martha's Vineyard Island
Guided tour of Martha's Vineyard Island
Guided tour of Cape Cod to Provincetown
Included Whale Watch Cruise or Provincetown Dune Tour - Please select your choice at the time of booking
Round trip ferry to Nantucket Island
Guided tour of Nantucket
Eight days of professional Tour Director service
Luggage handling at each hotel (one piece per person)
Room taxes, meal taxes and gratuities
Gratuities for your Tour Director, Driver, Dune Tour Driver/Guide & Nantucket Island Driver/Guide are not included. Below are customary recommended gratuities, based on the level of service provided.
Recommended gratuities: Tour Director - $6 to $8 per person per day, Driver - $5 to $7 per person per day, Dune Driver/Guide - $5 per person, and Nantucket Island Driver/Guide $5 per person
Welcome to Boston's Logan International Airport to begin our Enchanting Islands of New England adventure! Transfer via hotel shuttle to your hotel for a two-night stay. Receive a warm greeting from your Professional Tour Director. This evening, enjoy a wine & cheese reception followed by a delicious welcome dinner.
Meals - Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a fun-filled day exploring the birthplace of American Freedom! Tour along Boston's Historic Freedom Trail, viewing many historic sites, hearing tales of the brave Bostonians and Colonialists who dared to challenge Britain, and helped establish the greatest republic in the world. Mid-day, enjoy lunch on your own and free time at historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which is as alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty." This afternoon, set sail on a narrated scenic cruise around Boston Harbor while enjoying spectacular views of the city skyline and Harbor Islands. After the cruise, enjoy dinner on your own at one of the city's great restaurants!
Meals - Breakfast
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 you'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. Enjoy time along Newport's vibrant waterfront for lunch on own. This afternoon, tour the grand dame of all the Mansions - The Breakers! This 70-room Italian Renaissance-style villa was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Later this afternoon, set sail aboard one of Newport's classic schooners for a cruise around Narragansett Bay! Check into your hotel for a relaxing two-night stay. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner at one of Newport's fine restaurants.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
This morning after breakfast, head to the port of Galilee to board a ferry ride to the enchanting Block Island. This beautiful island found nine miles off the coast of Newport, has been heralded as "one of the twelve best unspoiled areas in the Western hemisphere" and is known for its relaxed way of life. Step back in time and enjoy a delicious luncheon at one of the island's historic grand hotels followed by a narrated tour of the island with views of dramatic cliffs, rocky beaches, historic lighthouses, and charming villages. Enjoy free time in the village before cruising back to the mainland. Return to Newport and enjoy the balance of the day and evening at leisure to dine at one of Newport's great restaurants.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Following breakfast, cruise to the enchanting island of Martha's Vineyard. Once an early refuge for coastal ship traffic, it blossomed into a whaling community in the 18th and 19th centuries and evolved into what is now a popular resort destination of today, where even US presidents choose to vacation! Enjoy a guided tour of the island, exploring the different island towns. In Oak Bluffs, enjoy a walking tour through the Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds to view the charming Gingerbread Houses and magnificent Tabernacle. Visit Edgartown, known for its stately Greek revival homes built by sea captains years ago. This afternoon, cruise back to the mainland and arrive at your lodging for a relaxing three-night stay. Take some time to relax and freshen up before enjoying dinner together.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast, we'll depart with our tour director 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 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 and Province lands, enjoying beautiful natural scenery and the coastline! Tonight, we'll feast on a traditional Cape Cod lobster dinner at one of the Cape's popular seafood restaurants!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
This morning after breakfast, cruise to the storybook island of Nantucket fondly known as "The Gray Lady". Once the whaling capital of the world in the 1800s, it has since evolved into a popular 'hideaway' 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 free time to explore the cobblestoned streets, soak in the picturesque village, and explore the charming shops and restaurants. Later, enjoy a narrated tour of the island viewing sandy beaches, historic lighthouses, charming villages, and the coastal beauty. Return to the mainland and partake in a lovely finale dinner together at one of the Cape's great restaurants!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, following breakfast enjoy some free time before heading to Boston Logan International Airport. (Very Important: Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm)
Meals - Breakfast