Activities

Day 1 – Welcome to New York City

Welcome to JFK to begin our journey. Our concierge will meet you at JFK Airport, then transfer to Marriott for a three night stay. Your journey director will have a warm welcome reception for you with wine & snacks. After you are settled in your room, we will have a delicious welcome dinner.

Meals: Welcome reception, dinner

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

Day 2 – Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, Financial District

Following breakfast, we start the day from Battery Park, where we take the ferry to Ellis Island the Liberty Island. The Status of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) on Liberty Island is a gift from France to the people of the United States, a Roman liberty goddess, holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and carries a tabula ansata inscribed JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4th, 1776 in Roman numerals, date of the U.S. declaration of Independence) in her left hand. The Statue of Liberty is an icon of freedom and is seen as a symbol of welcome to immigrants. We could take photos of the Statue on the ferry and the island when we get close to her. The visit today is touching and exciting. After coming back from the two islands, we stop at Brooklyn Bridge for pictures and continue to the financial district, where Wall Street is located. We take pictures of the bronze bull, a symbol of Wall Street. Then we visit the One World Memorial Center.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

Day 3 – Time Square, Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock

Following a sumptuous breakfast, we depart this morning for New York City for an unforgettable adventure. New York City is the most famous global destination ranked 1st most visited, 1st must-see place in a person’s lifetime. There are many reasons that you will enjoy the City. Time Square is undoubtedly one of them. After check-in at our hotel, we walk through Time Square to St Patrick's Cathedral, right in front of it, the Rockefeller Center is the famous complex of commercial buildings in Manhattan. This is the scene most shot in movies: the enormous Christmas tree lighting, ice skating rink, and live music band create magic moments. The very famous New York observatory, located on the 70th floor is one of the best places to enjoy a view of Manhattan. The outdoor terrace surrounded by transparent glass will allow you to have a 360-degree breathtaking view of the city. 

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

Day 4 – Central Park, 5th Avenue, Empire State Building and the Museum of Modern Art

Following a hearty breakfast this morning, we come to the most filmed location in the world –Central Park. Central Park is a National Historic Landmark, covers over 800 acres, and is the most visited urban park. Main attractions include landscapes such as the Ramble and Lake, Hallett Nature Sanctuary, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and Sheep Meadow; amusement attractions such as Wollman Rink, Central Park Carousel, and the Central Park Zoo; formal spaces such as the Central Park Mall and Bethesda Terrace; and the Delacorte Theater. By lunch time, we eat at Shake Shack – the best burgers in New York! 5th Avenue is the most famous street in New York, you get a chance to shop at Cartier, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, etc.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

Day 5 – New Haven, Ivy League Yale University and Museums

This morning following breakfast, we are on the way to New Haven, a coastal city on Long Island Sound. It is home to the Ivy League Yale University. Yale is one of the most prestigious universities in the world along with Harvard, MIT we visited in Boston. We will tour the campus, and hear about Yale’s rich 300-year history, 7% acceptance rate, and aspects of student life at Yale’s fourteen residential schools: the original undergraduate college, the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and twelve professional schools. We tour the Gothic Sterling Memorial Library, and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, home to one of the world’s preeminent collections of rare materials, including the Gutenberg Bible. After lunch, we will tour the campus to appreciate Yale Architecture and exceptional museum collections of art. If you want to attend the information session, please let us know beforehand for registration. We will have dinner at one of Yale’s specialty restaurants. You will have a more relaxed time experiencing the campus nightlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Courtyard New Haven at Yale, 30 Whalley Ave, New Haven

Day 6 – Ten Mile Ocean Drive, Cliff Walk, the Breakers, Marble House, Bay Sailing

Newport Rhode Island is America’s first resort and sailing capital of the world. This morning after breakfast, we leave early from Boston for Newport (please note the schedule and exact time and pick-up location will be communicated the day before travel). We arrive at Aquidneck Island, commonly known as Newport. Drive along the most beautiful 10-mile ocean drive and make a stop at Brenton Point State Park. The second stop is the Cliff Walk. The 3.5 miles Cliff Walk is a National Recreation Trail. It is one of the most scenic walks in the country that combines the natural beauty of the shoreline with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and be aware minimum to moderate walking is involved to fully enjoy the architecture, geology, and wildflowers. We start our mansion tour from the Breakers, a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial power in the Gilded Age. Located in a prime location in Newport, the Breakers is the grandest, largest, and most prestigious of Newport's summer "Cottage" with 70 rooms, 138300 square feet.  After lunch on our own, we will tour the Marble House, the famous and the best of the country’s architectural, decorative arts, landscape, and social history.

There are events year-round depending on your time of travel. We regroup early in the afternoon at Fort Adam State Park, a historic fort, naval housing, and the center of America’s Cup World Series. The yearly Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals in August are held here. We’ll enjoy the rest of the afternoon aboard one of Newport’s classic schooners for a cruise around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay; enjoy breathtaking views of lighthouses, mansions, and stunning natural seaside beauty. Or we may choose to participate in the International Polo Series.

Tonight, enjoy live music and dinner at Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Hotel: Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina at 1 Goat Island Rd, Newport, RI 02840, Newport, RI 02840.

Day 7 – Block Island, Judith Point and Galilee Fishing Pier and Nordic Lobster Fest Buffet

After breakfast, we arrive at Judith Point; board the ferry to Block Island. Block Island is located approximately 9 miles south of the mainland. About 40% of the island is set aside for conservation, among the Nature Conservancy’s 12 “The Last Great Places” in the western hemisphere. The island is a famous and popular summer tourist destination for bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and unspoiled beaches. Enjoy a guided tour with stunning views of the dazzling dunes, amazing beaches, and Victorian village. Enjoy luncheon on your own at one of the island's grand hotels.

We return to the mainland in the afternoon and take a stroll along white sand State Beach, swimming or sunbathing. Then head to The Nordic, Charleston. This is a family-run lakeside spot known for all you can enjoy a seafood buffet with lobsters, crab, scallops, prime rib & specialty dessert. This is one of the famous dining places in New England. People even fly thousands of miles to just eat at the Nordic buffet. Enjoy the fancy dinner.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Providence, 32 Exchange Terrace At, Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903

Day 8 – Boston Logan Airport

We schedule to send you to Boston Logan Airport and say goodbye.

Meals: breakfast

Tour Inclusions: 

• Eight days of professional Tour Guide Service
• Seven days of luxury transportation
• Seven night’s superior accommodation
• Wine & Cheese welcome reception
• Seven breakfast, and lunch if specified
• Seven dinners including an all you can eat lobster buffet
• Newport’s Ten Mile Drive
• Admission to the Breakers Mansion
• Newport Schooner Cruise
• Round trip ferry to Block Island
• Guided tour of Block Island
• Luggage handling (one piece per person)
• During Campaign, the meals and entrance fee will be charged for each additional person you bring
• Room taxes, meal taxes, excluding gratuities
• Excludes gratuities for Driver and your Tour Guide