5-Day Newport Holiday Escape
Featuring Two Newport Mansions, The Polar Express
& A Christmas Carol Dinner Train
Explore Newport, Rhode Island during the holidays and experience the gloriously decorated Breakers and Marble House mansions, a live retelling of A Christmas Carol aboard the Dickens Train and a ride on The Polar Express. Join Go Travel's special group departure!
CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT
December 1-5, 2021
5-Day / 4-Night guided tour package with Mayflower Tours
FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS:
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Spend four nights in beautiful downtown Newport, Rhode Island and take the ten-mile long Ocean Drive |
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Tour the Vanderbilt family’s Breakers Mansion, richly decked out in Yuletide finery |
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Take the Holiday Lantern Tour with a local guide through downtown Newport |
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Be a part of The Marley Bridges Theatre interactive retelling of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol aboard the Newport Dinner Train |
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Tour Marble House Mansion, an American Gilded Age icon filled with elegant Christmas decorations |
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Stop at Newport Vineyard to sip and savor their fine products |
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Tour Blithewold Garden and see its dazzling display of elaborate decorations |
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Visit Linden Place Mansion featuring a towering Christmas tree framed by a four-story spiral staircase |
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Ride The Polar Express train in Blackstone Valley for a jolly excursion which includes storytelling, sing-a-longs and a visit from old Saint Nick himself |
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Plus get all these inclusions: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners; Free roundtrip airport transfers; $25 in Mayflower Money |
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5-Day Tour Package
Go Travel Group: December 1-5, 2021
$1799 per person; Based on double occupancy
For single occupancy, ask your advisor for details.
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Package Details
In addition to 5-days of tours and activities in Newport, the package also includes 4-nights at the Newport Marriott, 8 Meals (4 breakfasts and 4 dinners), round trip airport transfers, and $25 in Mayflower Money!
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Let's Take A Closer Look...
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During your time in Newport, Rhode Island, not only will you get to experience the festively decorated mansions, the Dickens Train and a ride on The Polar Express, but also you will get an inside look at some other fantastic cultural and historical sites.
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WINE TASTING
NEWPORT VINEYARD
Sip and savor fine wines at Newport Vineyard, Newport's local winery. Get a behind-the scenes winery tour and sample some of the estate-grown wines. With over 50-acres of vines, spread across 100-acres of historically preserved farmland, Newport Vineyards prides itself on a robust portfolio of estate-grown wines perfected for over 25 years.
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MARBLE HOUSE
AN AMERICAN ICON
| Visit the Marble House Mansion, a summer cottage of the Vanderbilt family, completed in 1892. See this icon of the American Gilded Age filled with hundreds of poinsettias, evergreens and wreaths. Decorated Christmas trees reflect the magnificent décor and dining tables with period silver and china complete the elegant setting. |
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BLITHEWOLD GARDEN
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era. During the holidays, Blithewold Garden is transformed into a dazzling display with each room of the 45-room mansion filled with elaborate decorations.
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HISTORICAL LANTERNS
HOLIDAY LANTERN TOUR
Newport was founded in 1639 on Aquidneck Island, which was called Rhode Island at the time. The city enjoys a rich history sure to interest all history buffs. With this special tour, enjoy a lantern-lit walk through Newport’s historic streets. Learn about Newport’s early history including stories of rebellion, revolution and religious liberty.
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