Bus Tour - Island Hopping on the South Coast of New England

Bus Tour – ISLAND HOPPING ON THE SOUTH COAST OF NEW ENGLAND
June  22-27, 2024
Bus Departs Willow Street, Lancaster, Ephrata,  PA

Let the driving to us on this UPSCALE New England Bus Tour
Approximate departure time: Willow Street - 5:00 AM, Lancaster - 6:00 AM, Denver - 6:45 AM
 
Saturday, June 22

• SWEET TREAT (homemade) is provided in the morning.
• BREAKFAST stop included.
• Lunch stop not included.
• Welcome to the sandy shores of CAPE COD. Extending some 70 miles into the sea, the Cape is home to both natural beauty and quaint colonial villages. From the moment you arrive at the hotel in Cape Cod, you will feel a sense of peace. This resort-style hotel was redesigned by a local Cape Cod Architectural firm, incorporating a sophisticated New England nautical theme that celebrates the spirit of the coast and its storied maritime heritage.
• Check-in to the HYANNIS HARBOR HOTEL for your 3-NIGHT STAY. https://www.hyannisharborhotel.com
• DINNER is included this evening.

• Enjoy BREAKFAST at the hotel this morning.
• Your LOCAL GUIDE will meet you at your hotel.
• Depart the hotel and walk across the street to the docks. Check-in at the HY-LINE DOCKS for ticketing and boarding of the 9:00 am ferry to the island of MARTHA’S VINEYARD. https://www.mvy.com
• Upon arrival you will board a local bus for a SIGHTSEEING TOUR. You will learn about the history and lifestyles of the islanders as you pass through Vineyard Haven. https://www.adventurouskate.com/vineyard-haven
• Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the historic whaling town of Edgartown. https://www.edgartown-ma.us
• Complete your day on the island in Oak Bluffs. You may choose to stroll through "Cottage City" with its brightly painted cottages and decorative "gingerbread" trim. https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/35/Visiting
• Depart the island.
• LOBSTER DINNER is included this evening. Alternate entrees will be available for any "landlubbers" not wishing to eat shellfish.

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning.

• Your LOCAL GUIDE will meet you at your hotel. 
• Depart the hotel and walk across the street to the docks. Check in at the HY-LINE DOCKS where you will board the 9:30 am ferry to the stunning island of NANTUCKET. https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/854/Visitor-Information
• Upon arrival your guide will point out the restaurants, galleries, shops, and museums that are within walking distance of the dock.
• Admission is included on a NANTUCKET ISLAND TOUR.
• Lunch and shopping are on your own. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks that line Nantucket’s downtown area.
• Admission is included to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM (at your leisure). https://nha.org
• Depart the island.
• DINNER is included this evening.

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning.
• Check out and travel to RHODE ISLAND, the "Ocean State".
• Arrive in NEWPORT where your LOCAL GUIDE will meet you at the Transportation Center.
• Enjoy the charm of Newport’s historic buildings and restored homes on this narrated tour covering over 150 points of interest. Take in the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the fabulous mansions along tree-lined Bellevue Avenue.
• Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping on your own downtown.
• ADMISSION is included on a self-guided tour of the BREAKERS MANSION. The Breakers is the grandest of Newport’s summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. https://www.newportmansions.org/mansions-and-gardens/the-breakers
• Check into the WYNDHAM NEWPORT for your 2-NIGHT STAY. Enjoy an idyllic New England escape at our Wyndham Newport Hotel, offering modern accommodations, exceptional amenities, and spectacular water views. Situated in picturesque Middletown, our contemporary hotel is just three miles from downtown Newport, reachable via our convenient shuttle. Top attractions such as the Newport Mansions, Newport Cliff Walk, and International Tennis Hall of Fame® are just minutes away. https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/middletown-rhode-island
• DINNER is included this evening.

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning.
• Check in for ticketing and boarding in Point Judith for the Ferry to BLOCK ISLAND. Known as Manisses (the Little God’s Island) by the Narragansett Indians this island is just 10 square miles. Pristine beaches protected by lighthouses and spectacular bluffs offer breathtaking views. https://www.blockislandinfo.com  
• Admission is included on a SIGHTSEEING TOUR. NATIONAL HOTEL. 
• There will be time for a light lunch and browsing alone. 
• LOBSTERBAKE DINNER is included on the porch of the HISTORIC NATIONAL HOTEL https://www.blockislandhotels.com
• Ferry back to the mainland and return to the hotel for the evening.

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning
• Check out and depart your hotel.
• Arrive at Bowen Wharf for cruise check-in. Welcome aboard the COASTAL QUEEN for a 75-minute Harbor Cruise. https://www.coastalqueencruises.com
• Arrive back on dry land board your coach and depart for home with wonderful memories of the New England summer coast.
• A FAREWELL LUNCH is included en route.