About this tour
Boston, Newport & Harvard 3-Day Tour from Montreal
Travel from Montreal to the heart of New England on this exciting 3-day tour. Visit Boston’s iconic landmarks, cruise its historic harbor, explore the seaside charm of Newport’s Gilded Age mansions, and walk the legendary campuses of Harvard and MIT. A perfect blend of architecture, academia, and Atlantic coast beauty!
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore Boston’s historic streets and skyline
Visit Newport’s oceanfront mansions and Cliff Walk
Discover Ivy League prestige at Harvard & MIT
Day 1 Discover Boston’s Historic Heart & Stunning Skyline
Morning Departure from Montreal
Depart early from Montreal, passing through the scenic landscapes of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Stretch your legs during a quick lunch stop in Manchester, NH.
Copley Square & Trinity Church
Arrive in Boston, starting your visit at Copley Square, a striking blend of old and new architecture.
Admire Trinity Church, one of the most beautiful Romanesque Revival buildings in the U.S.
Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional $)
Enjoy a narrated harbor cruise offering spectacular views of Boston’s skyline, historic naval shipyards, and iconic waterfront sites.
Quincy Market – Free Time
Explore Quincy Market, home to local eateries, souvenir shops, and vibrant street performers.
Overnight in Greater Boston
Check in to a comfortable hotel in the Boston area to rest up for Day 2.
- Bus
- Breakfast: No
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: No
Day 2 Newport Mansions & Boston Skywalk – From Coastal Luxury to Historic Streets
Morning Drive to Newport, Rhode Island
Depart for Newport, a coastal town famed for its Gilded Age mansions and scenic Atlantic coastline.
The Breakers Mansion (Optional $)
Tour The Breakers, the most opulent of the Vanderbilt family’s summer estates.
Admire its Italian Renaissance design, marble staircases, and gold leaf ceilings.
Cliff Walk – Rhode Island’s Iconic Ocean Trail
Stroll along the Cliff Walk, a scenic 3.5-mile trail offering panoramic views of the ocean and Newport’s elegant estates.
Newport Beach – Quick Photo Stop or Relaxation
Lunch & Return to Boston
Skywalk Observatory (Optional $)
Visit the Skywalk Observatory at Prudential Tower, the only 360° panoramic deck in New England, offering skyline views of Boston, the Charles River, and even Harvard!
Freedom Trail Walk & Beacon Hill Exploration
Stroll through Beacon Hill, Boston’s most charming historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets and gas-lit lamps.
Walk along the Freedom Trail, visiting key landmarks from the American Revolution.
Chinatown Free Time & Dinner
Enjoy free time in Boston’s Chinatown—dine, shop, or discover Asian-American heritage in the heart of the city.
Overnight in Greater Boston
- Bus
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: No
Day 3 Explore Harvard & MIT – Walk Through America’s Elite Universities
Morning Visit to Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
Walk through the Harvard Yard, the historic heart of the U.S.’s oldest university.
Take photos with the famous John Harvard Statue – known for bringing “academic luck”.
See the Widener Library, one of the world’s largest university libraries, and Harvard Memorial Church.
MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Visit the MIT campus, renowned for its innovative architecture, such as the Great Dome and cutting-edge research buildings.
Learn how MIT became a global hub for science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Lunch & Free Time at Harvard Square
Enjoy lunch and stroll around Harvard Square, filled with bookstores, student cafés, and souvenir shops offering exclusive Harvard/MIT gear.
Afternoon Return to Montreal
Optional stop at a duty-free store.
Estimated arrival time: 8:30 PM.
- Bus
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: No
- Dinner: No
Inclusions
- Tour Leader
- Local guide services
- Bus Transportation
- The compensation fund of Consumer Protection Office
- Taxes
Exclusions
- The personal expense and the meals
- The service fees for the driver and tour leader
- Travel insurance
- The entrance fees of the attractions(optional):