Mansions of Newport
August 26-30, 2027

Newport and Portsmouth, RI.  

Experience the ultimate summer escape to the sailing capital of the world with our exclusive Mansions of Newport getaway! Nestled in the heart of Rhode Island, this meticulously curated 5-day, 4-night tour invites you to walk in the footsteps of America’s most legendary dynasties. You will reside at the historic Admiral Fitzroy Inn (built 1854), located right in Newport’s bustling waterfront district.

Your journey includes an elite membership to The Preservation Society of Newport County, granting you entry to six architectural masterpieces—including the breathtaking Italian Renaissance palace, The Breakers, and the cinema-famous Rosecliff. Beyond the history, indulge in exquisite local flavors with a group dinner at the legendary White Horse Tavern (the oldest restaurant in the United States, operating since 1673!) and an elegant, dressed-up evening aboard The Grand Bellevue Rail Dining Experience in Portsmouth, RI, as vintage 1940s carriages roll past the scenic shores of Narragansett Bay. With round-trip flights from Milwaukee, seamless transportation, and daily breakfasts included, this luxurious step back in time is the getaway of a lifetime.

For more information or to sign up for the trip, and payment, call Lori at (414) 477-0155.

Important Notes:

• Be prepared to register for trip insurance at the time of the trip sign up. You will be asked your date of birth. Trip insurance is available only at the time you book the trip.
• There will be an extensive amount of walking and stair climbing on this trip. 
• There is a possibility of a delay with either flight. 

Inclusions:

• Airfare
• All Transportation
• Lodging
• All Breakfasts
• Dinner Train
• One Lunch
• 2 Additional Dinners
• All Admissions

Pricing:

• $3,725 Per Person, Double Occupancy
• $4,725 Single Occupancy
• Make a deposit of $600 to hold your seat. 
• The balance is due July 26, 2027. 
• No refunds past July 26, 2027.

For more information or to sign up for the trip, and payment, 

call Lori at (414) 477-0155.

As seen on PBS:

• Treasures Inside the Museum. NEWPORT MANSIONS/WARWICK HISTORICAL

Season 7 Episode 4.

• Samantha Brown's Places to Love. Newport, Rhode Island.

Arrival in Historic Newport

• 5:45 AM — Departure from Milwaukee: Meet your tour group at Mitchell International Airport for your morning flight to Providence, Rhode Island.
• Afternoon — Journey to Newport: Upon landing in Providence, board our private transportation for a scenic drive to your home for the next four nights, the Admiral Fitzroy Inn.
• Afternoon Check-In: Unpack and settle into your historic room. Dating back to 1854, this beautiful inn sits proudly on lower Thames Street in Newport’s waterfront district. Learn about its storied history—originally designed by Dudley Newton, serving as a convent, and named after the famous meteorologist who commanded the H.M.S. Beagle.
• Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the lively Newport waterfront at your own pace.

Gifted Landmarks & Gothic Revivals

• Morning — Breakfast: Breakfast served at the inn (I).
• Morning Tour — Marble House: Built by William Vanderbilt as a lavish birthday gift for his wife Alva, this solid-marble marvel set off Newport’s transition from a quiet wooden cottage colony into a legendary gold-paved resort.
• 12:30 PM — Lunch (On Your Own) (NI): Dine at the unique Chinese Tea House, situated right on the oceanfront cliffs of the Marble House grounds.
• Afternoon Tour — Kingscote: Step inside this landmark of American Gothic Revival architecture, the very house that kicked off Newport's famous 19th-century "cottage boom."
• Evening — Farewell Dinner (I): Gather together one last time to toast a magnificent vacation over a delicious group dinner.

Gilded Splendor & America's Oldest Tavern

• Morning — Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast at the inn (I).
• Morning Tour — The Breakers: Dive headfirst into the Gilded Age. Explore the grandest of Newport’s "summer cottages," designed for the Vanderbilt family as a symbol of their immense social and financial pre-eminence.
• 12:30 PM — Lunch (On Your Own) (NI): Enjoy a lunch break at the beautiful on-site Breakers Café.
• Afternoon Tour — Chateau-sur-Mer: Experience the pinnacle of High Victorian architecture. Before the Vanderbilt’s built their massive palaces in the 1890s, this was the most palatial residence in Newport, featuring stunning ceramics, stenciling, and wallpaper.
• Evening — Dinner at White Horse Tavern (I): Dine with the group at the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States! Established in 1673, this historic gem has been welcoming travelers for over 350 years.

Your Preservation Society Bonus: 

Your included membership not only covers your entry to these 6 incredible mansions, but it also awards you one year of North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) access, letting you explore hundreds of museums across the country for free!

(I) Meal Included

(NI) Meal Not Included

Gardens, Silver Screen Glamour & Vintage Rail Dining

• Morning — Breakfast: Breakfast served at the inn (I).
• Morning Tour — The Elms: Modeled after a spectacular 18th-century French chateau, this mansion was ahead of its time with Gilded Age technology. Enjoy the outstanding collection of paintings, formal terrace gardens, and fountains.
• 12:30 PM — Lunch (On Your Own) (NI): Find a bite to eat inside the carriage house at The Elms.
• Afternoon Tour — Rosecliff: Tour this iconic mansion, famous for its heart-shaped staircase and grand ballroom. You may recognize its cinematic beauty from movies like The Great Gatsby and True Lies. The second floor features world-class art and design exhibitions.
• Evening — The Grand Bellevue Rail Dining Experience (I): Dress to impress! We travel to nearby Portsmouth, RI, to board meticulously restored 1940s dining cars. Relive the nostalgia of the Grand Steam liner Era while enjoying a formal multi-course meal set against the sparkling backdrop of Narragansett Bay.

Farewell to Rhode Island

• Morning — Breakfast: Enjoy your final breakfast at the Admiral Fitzroy Inn (I).
• Morning — Departure: Check out of the inn and board our group transportation back to the airport in Providence.
• Afternoon — Fly Home: Board your flight home, arriving back at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport with a lifetime of Gilded Age memories.