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Boston Atlantic Ocean
Massachusetts

Provincetown

Providence
Plimoth Plantation
Chatham
RI Sandwich
South Yarmouth
Newport
Starting Location Nantucket
Overnights
Visits
Tour Routes
Cruise
Summertime, Nantucket

DAY 3 Travel along the Narragansett Bay to Newport, then follow DAY 5 Today, we cruise to enchanting Nantucket Island, world
Ocean Drive past coastal scenery and opulent homes before touring whaling capital in the 1800s, to savor cobblestone streets, shingled
The Breakers Mansion, Newport’s most magnificent Gilded Age cottages, and historic ship-owners’ houses. Our guided island tour
“summer cottage.” After lunch in Newport, we depart for Cape Cod’s takes in beaches, lighthouses, tidy villages, and coastal scenery.
Red Jacket Beach Resort, our home for four nights. We’ll enjoy a There’s free time to explore shops and galleries before returning to
Welcome Reception before dinner. B D the mainland for another delicious dinner. B D

DAY 6 After a visit to Chatham Light and taking photos, we’ll drive
through Cape Cod National Seashore for spectacular ocean views.
There’s time in Provincetown to browse in waterfront galleries and
shops before our scenic and historical dunes tour. Our Farewell
Dinner tonight is a savory New England lobster dinner. B D

DAY 7 Swap addresses with new friends on the ride to Plimoth
Plantation, then visit the Plantation’s Craft Center for a
demonstration and shopping. Mid-day, we enjoy lunch on our own
along the Plymouth Waterfront. You’ll say goodbye to new friends once
we arrive at Providence’s T.F. Green Airport. B

The Breakers Mansion, Newport

DAY 4 Our guided tour of Hyannis includes stopping at the Kennedy
Memorial before traveling through quaint villages on Old Kings Highway.
In Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town, see historic Hoxie House, the
Thornton Burgess Museum, and Dexter Grist Mill, which still grinds
grain for sale. Heritage Museum and Gardens includes a 1908 Looff
carousel and a barn filled with antique and classic cars—including
Gary Cooper’s 1930 Duesenberg. Finish the afternoon at Tumbleweed
Quilts & Fabrics for shopping and needlework tips. B D

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