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Islands of New England
AAA Member Choice Vacations | 8 Days | Providence to Cape Cod
May - October 2026 Departures
The Atlantic coast is calling. Explore New England’s majestic seaboards, from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. Visit Providence and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport. Experience the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Complete your local experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast. Explore the local charms, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and feel like a true New Englander.
AAA Member Benefits and Special Offers:
- AAA Member Benefit
- Up to $50 per person savings
- AAA Vacations® Amenities
- Up to $75 per person towards an optional excursion activity.
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Included With Your Trip
Highlights
- Providence
- Newport
- Lobster Trap Pull Demonstration & Cruise
- Plymouth Rock
- Cape Cod
- Hyannis
- Nantucket
- Martha's Vineyard
- Lobster Dinner
Must-See Inclusions
- Travel Newport's breathtaking Ocean Drive past the sprawling mansions of Bellevue Avenure
- Learn Massachusetts' history as the former whaling capital of the world at the Nantucket Whaling Museum
- Visit "The Vineyard" and see its famous gingerbread-style houses
Cultural Experiences
- Cruise Plymouth Harbor and watch your boat's captain pull lobster traps from the water
Culinary Inclusions
- Celebrate the taste of Cape Cod with a traditional New England lobster dinner
- Enjoy an informative talk from a passionate local at your welcome dinner in Rhode Island
Additional Information
Day 1: Providence, Rhode Island
Discover the natural beauty that lies along the shores of New England. Come to know its coastal charm, friendly people and fresh-from-the-sea cuisine. Your tour opens in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island.
Day 2: Providence
This morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour with your Tour Manager on your coach and see highlights including the Brown University Campus and Waterplace Park. Later, get to know the self-proclaimed Creative Capital of Providence where it’s your choice! Learn all about Providence’s art and architecture scene on a walking tour through the city -OR- spend part of your afternoon wandering through the RISD Museum* where more than 2,000 pieces of art and design are displayed. Tonight, celebrate the beginning of your journey with your fellow travelers at a lively welcome dinner.
Day 3: Providence - Newport - Providence
Head to Newport, a colonial port city that later turned into a summer home to America’s wealthiest industrialists. On your way, look to the calm water and see why the city has earned the moniker of the “Sailing Capital of the World” and was home to the America’s Cup sailing competition for more than 50 years. In Newport, travel along Bellevue Avenue. Lined with extraordinary 19th-century summer "cottages," this road is home to 7 mansions designated National Historic Landmarks. These extravagant homes were used by affluent families like the Astors and Morgans, for fewer than two months each year. Step back in time and get a taste of the Gilded Age at The Breakers, the most opulent of the Newport Mansions and 70-room summer getaway of the Vanderbilt family.
Day 4: Providence - Plymouth, Massachusetts - Cape Cod
This morning, venture to the home of the first permanent colonial settlement in the country: Plymouth. Here, board a boat and cruise Plymouth Harbor. Your captain will share the importance of lobstering to New England culture and demonstrate how lobsters are pulled from the water. After returning to land, stop in the town of Plymouth to see where the Pilgrims disembarked the Mayflower in 1620: Plymouth Rock. Later, arrive at your beachfront hotel for a 4-night stay on the Cape.
Day 5: Cape Cod - Hyannis - Nantucket - Cape Cod
Catch a glimpse of the Camelot era in Hyannis Port, home of the Kennedy compound, and visit the poignant Kennedy Memorial. Next, set off via ferry to explore the idyllic island of Nantucket. From its cobblestone Main Street to its beaches and lighthouses, this place lives up to its reputation. During time at leisure, meander the waterfront where sailboats and yachts sway in the harbor or shop for a famous Nantucket basket. Next, head to the Nantucket Whaling Museum and learn about this island’s history as the former whaling capital of the world. Peruse exhibits about the danger of this industry in the 18th century and even see the skeleton of a 46-foot-long whale. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Day 6: Cape Cod - Sandwich - Cape Cod
Take in Cape Cod your way because today, it’s your choice! Take advantage of the amenities at your waterfront hotel, perhaps sitting by the pool or visiting the private beach on the resort’s property -OR- join your Tour Manager for a trip to Sandwich where you’ll visit the Heritage Museums & Gardens with 100 beautiful acres to explore followed by a visit to the Sandwich Glass Museum for a glimpse into the delicate artform of glassblowing. No matter which choice you choose, your evening is at leisure.
Day 7: Cape Cod - Martha's Vineyard - Cape Cod
A ferry ride transports you to beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. Known for visits by presidents and royalty, this summer home of many artists, writers and celebrities is full of surprises. You’ll see all the highlights of "the Vineyard" (as the locals call it), including quaint gingerbread-styled cottages and a once-famous whaling port resplendent with sea captains’ homes and widows’ walks. Later, depart the island and cruise back to Cape Cod. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and traditional New England experience as you indulge in a lobster feast.
Day 8: Cape Cod
Your tour comes to a close, leaving you with many fond memories.
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