2 Day Tour to Newport (RI) Cape Cod and Boston
NEW YORK - NEWPORT (RI) - HYANNIS
Our tour starts with our departure northeast through New York State to Connecticut where we visit the world famous Yale University located in New Haven where among the Alumni we can find former US Presidents, Senators, famous lawyers and more...
After our visit we continue to Rhode Island the first real settlement in North America home to the richest and most famous builders of America. Our visit starts with a tour of the harbor birthplace of the "Americas Cup" world renown yacht race and one of the most spectacular ocean front drives, then on to the amazing mansions where the ultra wealthy built their summer homes each one larger and more spectacular than the other. We stop for a visit at The Breakers, one of the most famous mansions in the row, built by the Vanderbilt family during the "Gilded Age".
From the opulence of Newport we continue to Cape Cod and to one of the modern day family dynasties habitat, the Kennedys. Located in the middle of Cape Cod in Hyannis we find the Kennedy compound and the Kennedy Museum. We stop at the Kennedy Memorial and museum for a glimpse into the lifestyle of this amazing family that has been at the forefront of world politics for over 100 years.
After the visit we continue to the Hyannis port for a short visit the Cape Cod maritime museum a testament to the rich history of this area. In the evening enjoy some free time to explore this picturesque area.
Overnight Hyannis area - Clarion Inn and Suites South Yarmouth
Day2: Wednesday
HYANNIS - BOSTON - NEW YORK
Depart Hyannis north to Plymouth upon arrival visit the Mayflower II and the famous Plymouth rock, then continue on to Boston. Upon arrival in Boston our tour starts with a walk along the Freedom Trail, then on to the Boston harbor the sight of the famous "Tea Party", the navy ship the "Constitution" and Bunkers Hill, see the downtown financial district.
Break for lunch at Quincy Market and enjoy the Boston Commons. After lunch we cross the Charles River to stroll in the squares of the universities of Cambridge, Harvard and MIT. In the late afternoon we will depart southwest for an evening arrival in New York.