Islands of New England (8 Days starting from $1,349)

Islands of New England

An 8-Day tour starting from $1,349

Length:	8 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3370

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About This Tour

The charming islands and rugged coastlines of New England are the focus of this eight-day vacation. Join us as we explore Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, and the historic cities of Providence, Boston and Newport. In preservation-minded Providence, see one of the nation's best collections of restored colonial home and mansions on the streets around Brown University. In Newport, the opulence of the Gilded Age is combined with expansive ocean vistas as you take a guided tour of the Vanderbilt summer home, Marble House. In Boston, more colonial history awaits you in the city's historic North End, Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting House and Old North Church. The story of the Pilgrims becomes very real at Plimoth Plantation, a meticulously researched recreation of their early settlement and center for early American history. On Cape Cod, see the summer playground (and presidential retreat) of the Kennedy family in Hyannisport. On Martha's Vineyard, summer home to celebrities, famous writers and artists, join a local guide to see the island's renowned gingerbread cottages, historic whaling port and captain's homes. On the island of Nantucket, explore the waterfront and browse the shops lining its cobblestone streets before embarking on a guided tour of the island's cottages, beaches and lighthouses.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
7 Breakfast(s), 4 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

PROVIDENCEHilton Providence
HYANNISRadisson or Holiday Inn

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Providence, RI - Tour Begins
Join Collette on a journey highlighting the natural beauty and traditional charm of New England. Your tour begins in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, nestled in the heart of New England.

Day 2
Providence - Newport - Providence
Known as “America’s Renaissance City,” Providence offers historically significant treasures like the Baptist Meeting House, the first Baptist Church in America. See this and other sights including renowned Brown University, founded in 1764, on your sightseeing tour of this city. Later, visit Newport, the “Yachting Capital of the East.” Travel along breathtaking Ocean Drive on your way to Bellevue Avenue which is lined with 11 historic mansions representative of America''s Gilded Age and its socially and financially preeminent families. Built beginning in the mid-1800''s as summer "cottages," 7 of the 11 mansions have been designated National Historic Landmarks. You will have the opportunity to tour the Marble House, one of these architectural marvels. As you explore the gorgeous summer “cottage” of Mr. and Mrs. William Vanderbilt, you will gain an understanding of why Newport became known as a legendary resort.

Day 3
Providence - Boston, MA - Providence
Today you depart Providence and travel north to the exciting city of Boston. Your passport to history, Boston’s charm will envelop you while on a tour of Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting House, the Public Gardens, the historic North End, the Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. With time at leisure, you may stroll along the famed Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile walking path along the streets of Boston showcasing the city''s historical sites. Perhaps you would rather explore the lively marketplace in Faneuil Hall or peruse the red-brick townhouses, quaint boutiques, outdoor cafés and art galleries found along Newbury Street.

Day 4
Providence - Cape Cod, MA
Today you''ll tour a traditional New England cranberry bog and learn about dry harvesting. Perhaps you''ll bring a taste of New England home with you. Next, step back in time with a stop in the celebrated city of Plymouth. It was here, in 1620, that the Pilgrims landed. See legendary Plymouth Rock and board a reproduction of the Mayflower, the 102-passenger ship used by the Pilgrims for the 65-day journey from England. Experience the Pilgrim way of life with a visit to Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of a 17th-century Pilgrim village.

Day 5
Cape Cod - Martha’s Vineyard - Cape Cod
A ferry ride transports you to the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard where you will spend a full day. Known for visits by presidents and royalty, this summer home to many artists, writers and celebrities is full of surprises. A local guide will show you all the highlights of "the Vineyard," including quaint gingerbread-styled cottages, and a once-famous whaling port, resplendent with sea captain’s homes and widow’s walks. Later, depart the island and cruise back to Cape Cod. Tonight, indulge in a traditional, savory New England lobster feast.

Day 6
Cape Cod - Nantucket - Cape Cod
Today you visit the incomparable Nantucket. You will step aboard a ferry complete with all the luxuries of first-class ferry service, including couch seating, air conditioning and bar service in the bow section of the boat. Arriving in Nantucket, you will set out on a tour of the island. Behold the beauty of this idyllic paradise, from its shingled cottages to its beaches and lighthouses. Then, enjoy leisure time to explore the island on your own. Take a stroll along the waterfront and see many marinas while enjoying fresh ice cream. Walk along the cobble-stoned Main Street where you can shop for Nantucket baskets and enjoy the seafood at a quaint restaurant.

Day 7
Cape Cod - Provincetown - Cape Cod
Your day begins with a tour of Hyannis. Catch a rare glimpse of the Camelot era as you travel through Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy compound, and visit the poignant Kennedy Memorial. Visit charming Provincetown, a lively artist colony, famous for its crafts and bright, Cape Cod flair. Your evening features a dazzling farewell dinner onboard an elegant dinner train. Indulge in a fabulous meal while you sit back and watch the beautiful Cape Cod scenery roll by.

Day 8
Cape Cod - Tour Ends

Day 1
Providence, RI - Tour Begins
Join Collette on a journey highlighting the natural beauty and traditional charm of New England. Your tour begins in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, nestled in the heart of New England.

Day 2
Providence - Newport - Providence
Known as “America’s Renaissance City,” Providence offers historically significant treasures like the Baptist Meeting House, the first Baptist Church in America. See this and other sights including renowned Brown University, founded in 1764, on your sightseeing tour of this city. Later, visit Newport, the “Yachting Capital of the East.” Travel along breathtaking Ocean Drive on your way to Bellevue Avenue which is lined with 11 historic mansions representative of America''s Gilded Age and its socially and financially preeminent families. Built beginning in the mid-1800''s as summer "cottages," 7 of the 11 mansions have been designated National Historic Landmarks. You will have the opportunity to tour the Marble House, one of these architectural marvels. As you explore the gorgeous summer “cottage” of Mr. and Mrs. William Vanderbilt, you will gain an understanding of why Newport became known as a legendary resort.

Day 3
Providence - Boston, MA - Providence
Today you depart Providence and travel north to the exciting city of Boston. Your passport to history, Boston’s charm will envelop you while on a tour of Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting House, the Public Gardens, the historic North End, the Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. With time at leisure, you may stroll along the famed Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile walking path along the streets of Boston showcasing the city''s historical sites. Perhaps you would rather explore the lively marketplace in Faneuil Hall or peruse the red-brick townhouses, quaint boutiques, outdoor cafés and art galleries found along Newbury Street.

Day 4
Providence - Cape Cod, MA
Today you''ll tour a traditional New England cranberry bog and learn about dry harvesting. Perhaps you''ll bring a taste of New England home with you. Next, step back in time with a stop in the celebrated city of Plymouth. It was here, in 1620, that the Pilgrims landed. See legendary Plymouth Rock and board a reproduction of the Mayflower, the 102-passenger ship used by the Pilgrims for the 65-day journey from England. Experience the Pilgrim way of life with a visit to Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of a 17th-century Pilgrim village.

Day 5
Cape Cod - Martha’s Vineyard - Cape Cod
A ferry ride transports you to the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard where you will spend a full day. Known for visits by presidents and royalty, this summer home to many artists, writers and celebrities is full of surprises. A local guide will show you all the highlights of "the Vineyard," including quaint gingerbread-styled cottages, and a once-famous whaling port, resplendent with sea captain’s homes and widow’s walks. Later, depart the island and cruise back to Cape Cod. Tonight, indulge in a traditional, savory New England lobster feast.

Day 6
Cape Cod - Nantucket - Cape Cod
Today you visit the incomparable Nantucket. You will step aboard a ferry complete with all the luxuries of first-class ferry service, including couch seating, air conditioning and bar service in the bow section of the boat. Arriving in Nantucket, you will set out on a tour of the island. Behold the beauty of this idyllic paradise, from its shingled cottages to its beaches and lighthouses. Then, enjoy leisure time to explore the island on your own. Take a stroll along the waterfront and see many marinas while enjoying fresh ice cream. Walk along the cobble-stoned Main Street where you can shop for Nantucket baskets and enjoy the seafood at a quaint restaurant.

Day 7
Cape Cod - Provincetown - Cape Cod
Your day begins with a tour of Hyannis. Catch a rare glimpse of the Camelot era as you travel through Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy compound, and visit the poignant Kennedy Memorial. Visit charming Provincetown, a lively artist colony, famous for its crafts and bright, Cape Cod flair. Your evening features a dazzling farewell dinner onboard an elegant dinner train. Indulge in a fabulous meal while you sit back and watch the beautiful Cape Cod scenery roll by.

Day 8
Cape Cod - Tour Ends

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Package Notes: Due to itinerary scheduling, return flights should not be booked prior to 12:00 Noon. If you have not purchased air through the tor operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will depart from the Boston airport. All transfers from the tour company will depart from Hyannis, MA for the Boston airport.

This tour features Providence, Newport, Boston, Cape Cod, Martha''s Vineyard, Nantucket, and a lobster feast.

A comprehensive tour of Boston includes the U.S.S. Constitution.

Visit Plimoth Plantation and journey back in time to 1620 when the Mayflower had just landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Enjoy a guided tour of a working New England cranberry bog that specializes in dry harvests.

Indulge in a traditional New England lobster feast.

In Providence visit the Baptist Meeting House, the first Baptist Church in America. See this and other sites including the renowned Brown University, founded in 1764, on your sightseeing tour of this city.

A ferry ride transports you to Martha's Vineyard where you will spend a full day.

Tour of Hyannis. Catch a rare glimpse of the Camelot era as you travel through Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy compound, and visit to the poignant Kennedy Memorial.

Package Notes: Due to itinerary scheduling, return flights should not be booked prior to 12:00 Noon.

If you have not purchased air through the tor operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.

Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will depart from the Boston airport. All transfers from the tour company will depart from Hyannis, MA for the Boston airport.

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