Islands of New England

7 day/ 6 night tour

Tour Itinerary

Day One - Welcome to coastal New England!

New England’s coastline is home to a variety of beautiful Islands! Our Island exploration begins today as we arrive to our Boston area hotel for the evening. Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing welcome reception along with a warm greeting by our Tour Director. Take some time to relax and freshen up before dinner.
Meals - Dinner

Day Two - Newburyport & Isle of Shoals

This morning depart for Newburyport. This seaport town has a long and rich history. The area was originally inhabited by the Pawtucket Indians, and was later settled in the 1630’s by European immigrants. This small port was quickly settled and became a fishing and trading settlement with the rest of Newbury turning to agricultural pursuits. All over town you can imagine the locations of former ropewalks and clammers’ shacks. You can see shipyards, as well as the saltbox and Victorian houses, Federal mansions and colonial houses that are today’s cherished homes. Today Newburyport draws visitors from around New England and the world, who flock year-round to this seaport rich in history and beauty. Set sail on a scenic narrated cruise to the Isle of Shoals. Explored by Captain John Smith in the 1600’s these Isles became famous for their large schools of “shoaling” fish. Fisherman flocked to these tiny islands and at one point it was the richest settlement of the new world. Over the centuries, these rugged Isles claimed fame with pirates, ghosts and buried treasure. Along with the first grand summer resort hotel, a famous poetess and her beautiful gardens and an “infamous” murder. The moonlight murder of Smuttynose is the basis of a New York Times best selling novel and major motion picture. Enjoy some free time to explore the Island along the scenic paths and inlets. This afternoon continue to Cape Cod for a three night stay.
Meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day Three - Martha’s Vineyard Island

Enjoy a wonderful day on Martha’s Vineyard Island. Located seven miles off coastline, set sail and enjoy a scenic cruise to this enchanting 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. 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. Return to the mainland after a full day of sightseeing.
Meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day Four - Nantucket Island

This morning board the ferry to the Island of Nantucket, fondly known as “The Gray Lady”. Once the whaling capitol of the world in the 1800's, it’s evolved into a popular 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 as well as many other natural wonders. Enjoy some free time to venture through the many charming shops and galleries before returning by ferry back to the mainland.
Meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day Five - Hyannis & Newport

We begin this day by touring Hyannis with a picture stop at the John F Kennedy Memorial and the Korean War Memorial overlooking scenic Veterans Beach and Hyannis Harbor. Say farewell to Cape Cod and head to Aquidneck Island, or more commonly known as Newport, Rhode Island - America’s first resort and yachting capitol of the world. Enjoy a tour along the magnificent Ten Mile Drive, for a 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 after his first house was burned. Finish off the day with a tour of one of Newport’s famous vineyards and sample a tasting of some of their award winning wines! This afternoon, check into our Newport Hotel for two nights.
Meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day Six - Block Island

This morning board an early morning 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 the mainland this afternoon.
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch

Day Seven - Thimble Island Cruise

This morning say good-bye to Newport and depart for Stoney Creek, CT. for a cruise around the Thimble Islands. “The Thimbles” are made up of hundreds of rocks in a three mile radius off shore and have been described as, “a piece of the Maine coast that drifted into Long Island sound and came to rest at Stoney Creek.” Following our cruise we’ll depart for home taking with us fond memories of the Islands of New England.
Meals - Breakfast

Tour Inclusions:

Six night’s accommodations
Six breakfasts
One luncheon on Block Island
Five dinners including a traditional lobster bake
Cruise to the Isle of Shoals
Round trip ferry to Martha’s Vineyard Island
Guided tour of Martha’s Vineyard
Round trip ferry to Nantucket Island
Guided tour of Nantucket
Guided tour of Hyannis
Guided tour of Newport’s Ten Mile Drive
Admission to the Breakers Mansion
Wine Tasting and tour at a Newport Vineyard
Round trip ferry to Block Island
Guided tour of Block Island
Thimble Islands Cruise
Seven days professional Tour Director Service
Luggage handling (one piece per person)
Room taxes, meal taxes and gratuities