NEWPORT TOUR

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DAY 1 7:00 AM: Depart. After lunch on your own along the way, we are ready to explore beautiful, historic Newport, R.I. 1:00 PM: We will embark on a 3-hour narrated tour featuring stops at locations used for movie sets back in the day! The tour starts in downtown Newport and ends with a stop at the Breakers Mansion! The Breakers was built as the Newport summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy United States Vanderbilt family. This is one of the many Gilded Age mansions used as set locations in such movies as Amistad, Mr. North, True Lies, Moonrise Kingdom, The Great Gatsby, High Society, Irrational Man and more! 5:30 PM: Check in at the Holiday Inn in Middletown close to historic Newport. Welcome reception featuring cookies and punch upon arrival. Dinner at Chili’s Grill and Bar for delicious food and drink specials; EASY walking distance on the hotel property. DAY 2 7:00–9:00 AM: Complete hot and cold continental breakfast including eggs, sausage, bacon, etc., at the hotel. This morning you are going to explore Newport’s Brick Market Place. The Brick Market Place is a year-round destination nestled in the heart of Newport. Containing over 25 unique shops and eateries, Brick Market Place is a must for visitors and locals alike. 1:00 PM: Quansett, R.I.: Take a narrated cruise past 10 Rhode Island lighthouses in Narragansett Bay along with a complete Newport Harbor tour. This 30-mile cruise also takes you past 10 beautiful islands, under the breathtaking Jamestown and Newport bridges, past mansions, historic Fort Adams and many other famous Rhode Island landmarks. 3:00 PM: Marble House was built by Mr. Vanderbilt for Mrs. Vanderbilt’s 39th birthday! It was a summer house, or “cottage,” as Newporters called them; another movie set location. 5:00 PM: After this busy day, it’s back to the hotel to freshen up, then off for a fabulous dinner experience at the Atlantic Beach Club. DAY 3 10:00 AM: After a delicious breakfast and before we depart for home, we will visit Touro Synagogue, a must-see stop! Named a National Historic Site in 1946, this building’s story plays a huge role in Newport history. After the synagogue, we will drop you back at The Brick Market Place for last-minute shopping and lunch. A great place for your last visit in Newport!