Mystic & Newport

This Tour's Itinerary

Day 1

Board your spacious, video and restroom equipped Motorcoach and set off for beautiful New England! This evening, relax at your en route hotel.

Day 2

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville, TN. Later in the day, enjoy Dinner and check into your en route hotel.

Day 3

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will set off for beautiful Coastal New England. This evening, you will have Dinner and check into your accommodations in the Eastern Connecticut area for a three night stay.

Day 4

After Continental Breakfast, you'll enjoy a Narrated Harbor Cruise. Step aboard one of Newport's iconic vessels to experience an unforgettable sightseeing cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. You'll see points of interests including St. Mary's Church, Goat Island, Goat Island North Lighthouse, Naval War College and much more. Next, you'll enjoy lunch on your own at Bowen's Wharf. Afterwards, enjoy a Guided Tour of Newport and relive the Gilded Age as you view the opulent Mansions that once belonged to the wealthy elite that industrialized our nation. Next, enjoy a visit inside one of the magnificent Mansions. Tonight, you'll have Dinner at a local area restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Day 5

Enjoy a Continental Breakfast, then you'll head for a visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with a brief orientation, then experience a self-guided tour of the exhibits, the working shipyard and Coastal Village. This afternoon, you'll enjoy a visit to the Olde Mistick Village. Stroll the beautiful lanes and enjoy shopping in distinctive buildings designed to represent a New England Village of about 1720. Tonight, you'll enjoy Dinner then return to your hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 6

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will set off for the bright lights of "The Big Apple" - New York City! Upon arrival, you'll meet your Guide and visit the incredible One World Observatory, a three story observation deck located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center. This stunning structure is the skyscraper that was built between 2006 and 2014 to replace the Twin Towers. You'll experience 500 years of New York City's history from 1,250 feet above ground, and enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of the iconic sights of New York City. This evening, sit down to a nice Dinner before checking into a comfortable New York City area hotel for a three night stay!

Day 7

Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, your "Big Apple" adventure continues where you left off yesterday with your Guided Tour of Manhattan. See such famous sites as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and so much more! This evening, enjoy Dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Day 8

Start your day with a Continental Breakfast, and then head with your Guide to one of New York City's premier destinations: Ellis Island and Liberty Island – home of the Statue of Liberty! A short ferry ride brings you an up-close view of Lady Liberty, and you can exit the ferry to set foot on Liberty Island itself. Then, continue on to Ellis Island – gateway to the United States for millions of immigrants who came seeking a new life. You will follow in their footsteps for an eye-opening glimpse into history. Tonight, enjoy Dinner before returning to your hotel.

Day 9

Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the National Harbor, a unique waterfront wonderland of shopping, dining, and more. Later that day, after a relaxing Dinner, you'll check into your en route hotel.

Day 10

Today, after a Continental Breakfast, after Continental Breakfast, you will go to the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville, TN. Tonight, relax in your en route hotel.

Day 11

Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you've seen, and where your next group trip will take you!