Enchanting Islands of New England

Day One

Welcome to Boston - From the moment you arrive in Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll feel the history and charm of New England. Your professional tour director and motorcoach will meet you at Boston Logan Airport and you will be transferred to the Hilton Hotel Boston/Woburn for a two-night stay. After checking-in, relax and freshen up before gathering for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day Two

Boston’s Historic Freedom Trail & Boston Harbor Cruise - Today, walk in the footsteps of our founders in Boston! 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 world’s greatest republic. Midday, enjoy lunch on your own and spend free time at the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which remains 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 Boston Harbor Islands. After the cruise, enjoy dinner on your own at one of the city’s great restaurants.

Day Three

Newport Tour, Breakers Mansion & Schooner Cruise - Enjoy breakfast this morning 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 Vanderbilts and Astors built their “summer cottages” to retreat from city life. Enjoy free time along Newport’s vibrant waterfront for lunch on your own. This afternoon, tour the grand dame of all the Mansions – The Breakers! Cornelius Vanderbilt II built this 70-room Italian-style Renaissance- style villa. Set sail aboard one of Newport’s classic schooners for a cruise around Narragansett Bay! Check into the Newport Harbor Hotel, centrally located along Newport’s famed waterfront, for a relaxing two-night stay. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner at one of Newport’s fine restaurants.

Day Four

Block Island & Luncheon - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to the port of Galilee to board the ferry 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.

Day Five

Martha’s Vineyard Island - Following breakfast, depart Newport and cruise to the delightful 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 a popular resort destination today, where even US presidents choose to vacation. Enjoy a guided tour of the Island, exploring the different island towns. Enjoy a walking tour through the Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds in Oak Bluffs, view the charming Gingerbread Houses and magnificent Tabernacle, and 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 the Red Jacket Beach Resort overlooking beautiful Nantucket Sound for a relaxing three-night stay. Take some time to relax and freshen up before enjoying dinner together.

Day Six

Cape Cod Touring Chatham & Provincetown Whale Watch - Following breakfast, depart for a fun-filled day touring the outer Cape to P-town! Tour through the charming seaside village of Chatham with a picture stop at Chatham Light. Then, it’s onto the Cape Cod National Seashore for magnificent views of the Atlantic. Continue to Provincetown – the tip of the Cape and browse the downtown waterfront area with all its artistic and eclectic shops. This afternoon, embark on an exciting Whale Watch Cruise to view these magnificent mammals frolic and feed in their ocean playground! Tonight, we’ll feast on a traditional Cape Cod lobster dinner at one of the Cape’s popular seafood restaurants!

Day Seven

Nantucket Island - This morning, after breakfast, cruise to the storybook Island of Nantucket, fondly known as “The Gray Lady”. Once the world's whaling capital 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 exploring the cobblestoned streets, soaking in the picturesque village, and exploring the charming shops and restaurants. Later, enjoy a narrated tour of the island, where you can view 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.

Day Eight

Depart for Home - This morning, enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning before returning to Boston Logan International Airport for your return flight home, taking with you treasured memories of your New England Islands adventure!

FB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner