Islands of New England

Boston, Ma

Travel back in time to the days of the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock with a trip to the Islands of New England. Visit Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, and Nantucket, and taste a bit of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. See Boston, Providence and other New England cities. Indulge yourself with lobster dinners and first-class treatment on ferry rides and dinner trains. Enjoy a glamorous vacation in New England!

Day 1: Providence, RI - Tour Begins
Begin your Islands of New England vacation in Rhode Island’s capital city of Providence.

Day 2: Providence - Newport - Providence
Enjoy a morning tour of Providence. Visit the Tomaqueg Museum and the Nuweentooun School and learn about Native American culture in the region. Next, visit upscale Newport and drive along Bellevue Avenue, home to Gilded Age mansions including the opulent summer home of William Vanderbilt, which you will be able to view from the interior as well as from outside.

Day 3: Providence - Boston, MA - Providence
Leave Providence for the largest New England city, Boston. Enjoy a tour of Boston’s famous landmarks including the Public Gardens, the Old South Meeting House, the U.S.S. Constitution and Beacon Hill.

Day 4: Providence - Cape Cod, MA
Explore a traditional cranberry bog before making a stop in traditional Plymouth, Massachusetts. Board a replica of the Mayflower and visit the famous Plymouth Rock. Travel through a simulated17th century Pilgrim village before returning to modern times to feast upon a New England lobster dinner.

Day 5: Cape Cod - Martha’s Vineyard - Cape Cod
Board a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, a summer playground for celebrities, artists and entertainers. Walk in the shadows of the royalty and presidents who have vacationed here and see local attractions like the pretty gingerbread style cottages that dot the island.

Day 6: Cape Cod - Nantucket - Cape Cod
Take a first-class ferry ride to Nantucket, where you can sit on a couch and order drinks while you enjoy the views from the bow of the boat. Enjoy the picturesque island with its pristine beaches, historic lighthouses and quaint cottages.

Day 7: Cape Cod - Provincetown - Cape Cod
Enjoy the many sights of Cape Cod. Visit Hyannisport, where the Kennedy compound is located. Then take a tour through the artist colony of Provincetown before enjoying your special farewell dinner aboard a luxurious dinner train.

Day 8: Cape Cod - Tour Ends
The tour ends, but your memories of the Islands of New England will endure.

From cranberry bogs to artist colonies, enjoy the simple pleasures of New England. Tour historic sites and view Gilded Age mansions as explore the many faces of the New England region. From Boston to Cape Cod to Newport, experience coastal communities. Travel to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and walk the cobblestone streets and marvel at the gingerbread-style cottages. Enjoy over a week of fun and relaxation on this New England vacation!