[3-day family tour] Boston + Yale + Harvard + MIT + The Waves + Rhode Island Zoo | Explore nuclear submarines, taste lobster meals, and take a duck boat ride
- 3 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 15
Adult
Child
Duration
3 Days
Group Size
15
Language
Chinese, English
Highlights
1. Exclusive departure from Philadelphia, three-day Boston exclusive itinerary, visiting three New England states: Rhode Island + Massachusetts + Connecticut; 2. Have the opportunity to taste Boston lobster meals, Quincy Market lobster rolls, and clam soup, and experience America on the tip of the tongue; 3. In-depth tour of Boston city, take an amphibious duck boat, drive on the Freedom Road, and visit all the high-quality attractions; 4. In-depth tour of Ivy League schools Yale University and Harvard University, and visit the top science and technology university: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 5. Travel around Rhode Island, the smallest state in the United States, and visit the billionaire mansion of the railroad tycoon Vanderbilt family - Treadaway Hill; 6. Visit the Rhode Island Zoo, have the opportunity to feed giraffes and seals, and visit the world's first nuclear-powered submarine.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Philadelphia - Yale University - The Breakers
Yale University and The Breakers Tour
In the morning, we will depart from Philadelphia and head to Yale University, a century-old Ivy League school. Yale University is known as the most scenic campus in the United States, and the entire campus is filled with a classical and romantic atmosphere. Most of the ancient buildings are in Gothic style, and many modern buildings have also become models in architectural history. We will be led by the official campus tour guide of Yale University to take an in-depth tour of this ancient and charming campus (at your own expense, 60 minutes of inside visit).
Next, we will go to [The Breakers] in [Rhode Island] (at your own expense, 75 minutes of inside visit). Crossing the famous Newport Bridge, we will see a magnificent building, which is the summer resort of the Vanderbilt family. As one of the richest families in the United States, this magnificent villa of the Vanderbilt family symbolizes their former glorious achievements. The villa has a magnificent exterior and elegant interior decoration, and is full of the artistic atmosphere of the European Renaissance. The manor is backed by the Atlantic Ocean, and the sound of waves hitting the cliffs is endless, so it is named "The Breakers".
After the trip, we will return to the hotel to rest.
About Yale University:
Yale University is one of the most influential private universities in the United States. It is known as the "cradle of presidents" and has trained many famous politicians, such as Ford and Clinton. It has also trained many Nobel Prize winners, including Ernest Lawrence, the Nobel Prize winner in physics. In addition, Yung Wing, the "father of Chinese overseas students", and Zhan Tianyou, a modern Chinese railway expert, are also graduates of the school. The campus of Yale University has charming Gothic and Georgian buildings, which complement each other, making the entire campus look classical and beautiful.
About Tingtao Villa:
The Breakers is one of the most magnificent summer resorts in Newport, symbolizing the outstanding achievements of the Vanderbilt family in American society and finance in the 19th century. The villa has a total of 70 rooms and is the largest villa in the United States. Backed by the sea, the sound of waves hitting the cliffs is intoxicating, hence the name. The architecture of the villa is magnificent, and the style is mostly inspired by the art of the Italian Renaissance. It is known as a model of classic mansions in the American "Gilded Age".
Food and Beverage Services:
- Breakfast: Not included
- Lunch: Not included
- Dinner: Not included
Hotel:
- Quality Inn Middleboro
- Holiday Inn Mansfield Foxboro
- Or hotels of the same level
Day 2 - Cambridge - Boston
Boston Cultural Tour
In the morning, we will visit the world-renowned top universities - [Harvard University] and [Massachusetts Institute of Technology], and start the Boston cultural tour. First, we will participate in the exclusive [Harvard University Campus Tour] (self-funded, 60 minutes of inside visit), under the guidance of Harvard's official tour guide, we will have a deep understanding of this world's most influential top educational institution and experience the unique culture and charm of this century-old school. [Massachusetts Institute of Technology], which is adjacent to Harvard University, is a temple of science and engineering. The entire campus is full of the atmosphere of the future and technology (free, 30 minutes of inside visit).
Next, we will go to downtown Boston and Quincy Market (free, stay for 60 minutes). Quincy Market is one of the oldest markets in the United States. It is bustling with people, and lobster rolls and clam chowder are special snacks that cannot be missed.
In the afternoon, we will take the Boston Duck Tour (at your own expense, lasting 90 minutes). The Duck Tour is the first cruise ship in the United States that was converted from an amphibious warship during World War II. It has now become an iconic means of transportation for visiting Boston. The Duck Tour will take us through major attractions in downtown Boston, explore the famous Freedom Trail, and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Charles River.
Visit the Boston Museum of Science (at your own expense, 80 minutes of entry). This museum has more than 700 interactive exhibitions and multiple live shows every day. The museum also has a planetarium and theater, as well as the only IMAX dome theater in New England, suitable for people of all ages.
At dinner time, you will experience the [Boston Lobster Dinner] (at your own expense) and taste the most famous Atlantic lobster.
About Boston:
Boston is known as the "oldest city in the United States" and is full of long-standing historical stories. From the Tea Party to the Revolutionary War, from Harvard University to MIT, this is a witness to American history. Boston is different from other major cities in the United States. It does not have the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, but is more elegant and bookish.
About Quincy Market:
Quincy Market is one of Boston's most famous shopping and food places, located next to Faneuil Hall. There are three long two-story buildings in the market, with food stalls in the middle and historic buildings around it. Therefore, this is not only a shopping paradise, but also a famous attraction in Boston.
Food and Beverage Services:
- Breakfast: Not included
- Lunch: Not included
- Dinner: Not included
Hotel:
- Red Roof Plus Boston Woburn
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston Peabody
- Or hotels of the same level
Day 3 - Roger William Park Zoo - USS Nautilus SSN-571 - Philadelphia
Return trip
In the early morning, we will embark on the return journey, and on the way we will pass by the Rhode Island Zoo. The zoo is home to many endangered species and actively participates in cooperative conservation and breeding programs to ensure the future survival of endangered species. The zoo provides an opportunity to visit animals from all over the world with a history of more than 1 million years. Visitors will also have the opportunity to feed giraffes, seals, and a group of farm animals.
Afterwards, we will visit the USS Nautilus Submarine in New London, Connecticut. The New London Submarine Base is the first submarine base in the history of the US Navy and is known as the "Home of the Submarine Force." The USS Nautilus Submarine (USS Nautilus SSN-571) is the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine and the first ship to actually sail across the Arctic.
After the tour, we will return to Philadelphia.
About the Rhode Island Zoo:
Founded in 1872, it is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Zoological Society, the zoo houses more than 100 rare species from all over the world. Every Halloween, a grand pumpkin lantern festival is held here, attracting thousands of visitors. It should be noted that children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
About the Nautilus submarine:
The USS Nautilus SSN-571 is a combat submarine of the United States Navy. In addition to being the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, it is also the first ship to actually sail across the Arctic, which is of great historical significance.
Food and Beverage Services:
- Breakfast: Not included
- Lunch: Not included
- Dinner: Not included
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Included
- 5 million commercial vehicle insurance
- Professional tourist car
- Full-time bilingual tour guide/driver
- 2 nights hotel accommodation
- Taxes
Excluded
- Your airfare and related transportation costs to and from your departure point
- Service fee provided to the tour guide and driver: Each guest pays a service fee of $12 USD per day for the tour guide + driver, calculated based on the number of days of the trip. Guests who enjoy free airport pick-up and drop-off need to pay a tip of $12/trip/person; All personal expenses (such as telephone charges, meals and personal insurance, etc.), meals (except for special gifts and group bookings that choose to include meals)
- All mandatory fees listed in the itinerary must be paid when booking or joining the tour
- Other expenses not listed in Fees Included
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