Mansions, yachts, villas, and gardens await you in the hideaway for elites that is Rhode Island. Discover the incredible views that made this place so desirable to American nobility like the Vanderbilt’s and the Astor’s, and stroll the charming streets filled with unique little shops, boutique offerings, and luxurious indulgences for those seeking to truly relax. Float on the salty ocean waves as you sip champagne and allow yourself to be intoxicated by the wild and untouched wilderness that sits on the fringes of manicured manors and rustic beaches. Explore Block Island and its Victorian village, towering dunes, and atmosphere of days past. Escape from it all in Rhode Island.
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Upon arrival in Boston, you will be met by your Classic Escapes representative and commence your drive south to Aquidneck Island, more commonly known as Newport, Rhode Island, America’s first resort and yachting capital of the world. Have free time to relax and settle in before joining your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner this evening. THE NEWPORT HARBOR HOTEL or similar.
(Dinner)
After breakfast, depart for your tour of 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. Afterwards embark on a walking tour along the Magnificent Cliff enjoying the fabulous views below. Next, enjoy free time along the waterfront for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the grand dame of all the mansions – The Breakers. This 70-room Italian Renaissance-style villa was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II. The rest of the day is at leisure, as is your evening to enjoy dinner on your own. THE NEWPORT HARBOR HOTEL or similar.
(Breakfast)
Enjoy breakfast this morning along with free time to explore Newport at our leisure. Take in the sights, explore the many shops, galleries, mansions and museums or perhaps partake in a spa treatment! Later this afternoon, gather for a scenic cocktail on a Champagne cruise around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay! Sit back, relax and feel the ocean breezes while sipping your cocktail and taking in the beautiful views of the Harbor and Bay. The balance of the day and evening is yours to explore Newport’s harbor front and dine at one of the many great waterfront restaurants. THE NEWPORT HARBOR HOTEL or similar.
(Breakfast, Cocktail cruise)
This morning board the ferry to Block Island. This island is 12 miles off the coast of Newport and has been heralded as one of the 12 best unspoiled areas in the Western Hemisphere, 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 as you have lunch at of the island’s grand hotels. Return to Newport in the evening and join your fellow travelers for your farewell dinner. THE NEWPORT HARBOR HOTEL or similar.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today you will be transferred back to Boston’s Logan Airport for your homeward flight taking with you all the wonderful memories from your trip to Newport.
Drive to Boston, where you will bid farewell to your fellow travelers as they’re transferred to Boston Logan Airport for their homeward flights. Continue your next adventure as you head north through scenic towns along the beautiful coast of Maine to the town of Kennebunkport for two nights. You’ll also spend two nights in Bar Harbor, exploring Acadia National Park and much more. This extension will immerse you in the American fairy tale that is the state of Maine, from cozy villages on rocky beaches to pine forests and tiny islands, you’ll be getting a grand tour of it all. Enjoy scenic lighthouses, lobster dinners, craft beer, and local history on this little extension to paradise.
Prices vary by season and package. Please inquire by phone at (800) 627-1244 or email info@classicescapes.com for more information and a pricing estimate.
Maximum group size: No restrictions, although we recommend a maximum of 24 travelers.
YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES:
- All ground transfers and tours in air-conditioned vehicle including driver gratuities.
- Roundtrip transfers between Boston airport and Newport hotel on the main trip, returning from Bar Harbor on the post extension. (Please note one group transfer will be supplied each way. Anyone not arriving on group schedule, will require a personal transfer at additional cost.)
- Superior accommodations throughout as indicated or similar.
- Local guide throughout.
- All meals as specified in itinerary.
- Roundtrip ferry service to Block Island.
- Newport cocktail cruise.
- Lobster-boat cruise on Maine extension.
- All tours and admission fees as indicated.
- All applicable hotel taxes and gratuities for baggage handling at hotel.
- Complimentary baggage tags.
