Tour Overviews
7 Days / 6 Nights
From Boston To Boston
Gems of New England Self Drive Tour
Martha's Vineyard and South Coast of New England.
Booking Code: S9-BOS-36
Overview
Enjoy the South Coast of New England and these gems Mystic, Newport and Cape Cod. Go biking on Cape Cod, visit the JFK Museum. Day trips to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Island by ferry
Visiting
- Mystic
- Boston
- Newport
- Hyannis
- Cape Cod
- Boston Freedom Trail
- Mystic Seaport
- Newport Mansions
- JFK Museum
- Martha's Vineyard
- Antiques and Shopping
- Biking
- Boston Movie Mile
Prices per person
Available Hotel Categories: Standard
| Daily Departures | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | |
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Standard Hotels Children 10 years & under Free with 2 Adults sharing bedding
Superior Hotels Children pay the Adult price |
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| 01-Oct-2009 thru 19-Oct-2009 | $1466.00 | $755.00 | -- | -- | |
| 01-May-2010 thru 31-May-2010 | $1249.00 | $662.00 | -- | -- | |
| 01-Jun-2010 thru 14-Jul-2010 | $1426.00 | $762.00 | -- | -- | |
| 15-Jul-2010 thru 20-Aug-2010 | $1461.00 | $1049.00 | -- | -- | |
| 21-Aug-2010 thru 30-Sep-2010 | $1623.00 | $804.00 | -- | -- | |
| 01-Oct-2010 thru 19-Oct-2010 | $1539.00 | $793.00 | -- | -- | |
Your Travel Package Includes
6 Nights Hotel Accommodation as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary as described below
All Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
6 Days Hertz Economy Car Rental (Mid Size for Parties of 3 & 4) Including Unlimited Mileage
Free Upgrade to a Mid Size Car for Parties of 1 & 2 and to a Full Size Car for Parties of 3 & 4 When Booking on Line
An Explorer Kit containing Documentation, Maps, Driving Instructions, Mileage, Sights to See and detailed driving descriptions and maps to your hotels will be sent to the First Hotel in advance of your Tour and may be picked up at the front desk.
Optional Inclusions
Rental Car Upgrades to a Convertible, Mid Size 4WD SUV, Green, Minivan or Luxury Car for $10 per day. In-Car Navigation System for $59.75 per week (5 - 7 days), and $11.95 per extra day.
Rental Car Insurance including Loss Damage Waiver, Liability Insurance Supplement, Taxes, Surcharges & Fees for $15 per day
Extra Hotels, Apartments or Villas for Stays Before & After your Tour
Not Included
Fuel and Parking Charges.
Admissions to Parks and Attractions unless otherwise stated.
Itinerary
Boston, MA
Day 1 | Boston, Massachusetts - Mystic, Connecticut
Distance: 103 miles / 165.7 km
Depart Boston and proceed to Mystic. Mystic has become known for its quintessential New England charm, as well as its two world-class museums: the Mystic Seaport, the world's largest maritime museum; and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, featuring fascinating creatures from both sea and land, as well as the exhibits of Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic. The two night stay has been arranged in Mystic. Accommodations: (STD) Howard Johnson Mystic (2 Nights) Accommodations: (SUP) Whitehall Mansion Mystic (2 Night)
Mystic Seaport, CT
Day 2 | Mystic, Connecticut
Distance: 0 miles / 0.0 km
Today you can choose to get out of the car and take a trail or bike path with a number of strolls, hikes and bikes that illustrate why Mystic is among the most beautiful and romantic destination in the country. You can also search for bluebirds in the meadow, painted turtles or bullfrogs in the pond, admire the summer wildflower garden or simply enjoy a peaceful walk at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Preserve.
Cottage, Newport RI
Day 3 | Mystic - Newport, Rhode Island
Distance: 50 miles / 80.5 km
Leave Mystic and drive toward Newport. In this city, Newport, you can visit Rosecliff, and many other historic mansions, and even take a twirl across the ballroom floor. Enjoy the peaceful waters of Narragansett Bay on a classic red dinner train's 22-mile, journey. Dine by candlelight on restored vintage rail cars with red velvet curtains, white tablecloths, crystal, fine china and silver. Or, visit Bannister’s Wharf. What used to be the center of Newport's commercial seaport in the colonial days, is now the hub of Newport's harbor side shopping and dining, where you can find eclectic boutiques, sophisticated and casual restaurants. A National Historic Landmark, take a walk through tennis history and explore six acres of historic grounds and experience the Hall of Fame’s world-class museum, showcasing the sport’s pioneers and champions through the stars of today. Tonight you will stay in Newport. Accommodations: (STD) Holiday Inn Express Middletown (1 Night) Accommodations: (SUP) Inn at Newport Beach (1 Night)
4 Masted Schooner
Day 4 | Newport - Hyannis/Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Distance: 75 miles / 120.7 km
Today you can make a decision between visiting Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket Island, both islands are next to Cape Cod and reachable by Ferry. Both islands are full of charm and also in a typical New England atmosphere. The best ways to see the prettiest spots on the islands are on foot, bicycle - or a combination of the two. Go horseback riding on the beach at sunset. Look for sunken ships and lost schooners on a scuba excursion. Ride the surf on a boogie board. Whether you want to cast your line for a feisty bluefish or soar above the Island in a biplane. Accommodations: (STD) Hyannis Harbor Hotel (3 Nights) Accommodations: (SUP) Ocean Edge Resort & Club (3 Nights)
New England Seafood
Day 5 | Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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No trip to Cape Cod is complete without a whale watching cruise. No matter where you embark, your cruise will take you to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, the whales' favorite feeding grounds. Each year, beginning in late winter, whales return to The Sanctuary, which encompasses over 600 square nautical miles. Because the water is shallow here, plankton upon which whales feed rises closer to the surface
Cape Cod, MA
Day 6 | Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Distance: 0 miles / 0.0 km
You may also want to travel to the outermost point of the cape where you can visit Provincetown. Provincetown is an artist’s haven, a historic and active seaport, and a shopping and dining paradise. Most activities center around Commercial Street, known for its galleries and shops, Portuguese bakeries, and restaurants catering to a variety of tastes line the streets. Visit the Provincetown Heritage Museum featuring Pilgrim artifacts and climb the Pilgrim Monument, the tallest granite structure in America.
Boston, MA
Day 7 | Cape Cod - Boston, Massachusetts
Distance: 72 miles / 115.8 km
Leave the Cape behind and travel by way of Plymouth Rock to Boston. Plymouth Rock symbolizes the Pilgrim landing in 1620. After this visit you continue towards Boston stopping at the John F. Kennedy Library.
