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With the seaside town of Hyannis as home base, you’ll ferry to see the gingerbread cottages of Martha’s Vineyard and the imposing mansions of Nantucket. Plus, an excursion to colorful Provincetown, a favorite summer hub for artists and writers. Boston’s grand history and Newport’s colossal "cottages" – including Cornelius Vanderbilt’s The Breakers – offer giant glimpses into New England’s rich past. This Cape Cod and the islands tour also includes a visit to Plymouth to see where the pilgrims landed and give thanks for the freshest seafood you’ve ever tasted!
7 nights from $3,329 per person
Cape Cod & The Islands
Day 1 ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Welcome to Beantown! This evening, mingle with your travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
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Day 2 BOSTONBoston’s Bold History Your walking tour with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks. Balance of the day is at your leisure. You may wish to take a walk through Harvard Yard and visit the historic Ivy League campus, shop and dine in Boston’s “Little Italy” in the North End, bike along the Charles River or stroll the historic waterfront. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS “Listen, my children, and you shall hear about the midnight ride of Paul Revere!” Take a guided walking tour of the legendary landmarks of Boston. Here, in the cradle of liberty, you’ll walk in the iconic footsteps of American forefathers. See the Boston Common, Old State House, Old North Church (where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride), Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall – with the opportunity to browse in Quincy Market.
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Day 3 BOSTON–PLYMOUTH–HYANNIS Pilgrims’ Pride Head south to Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed over 400 years ago to establish the first permanent settlement in New England. See legendary Plymouth Rock. Next, explore Plimoth Patuxet Museums and learn about the daily life for the Pilgrims and the contributions of the Indigenous Pokanoket people. Visit Mayflower II, built by hand using traditional methods and tools familiar to 17th-century. Then, on to Hyannis for a 4-night stay. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] regional seafood dinner. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
TASTES AND TRADITIONS No visit to Cape Cod is complete without indulging in its regional bounty of seafood. Your stay in Hyannis includes a regional seafood dinner to celebrate your visit to this timeless village on the cape.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NEWCOMERS IN A NATIVE LAND Bring history to life at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums with Plymouth Colony and Indigenous Pokanoket exhibits. Explore intertwined cultures, investigate changing landscapes, and understand 17th-century worldviews through immersive hands-on experiences.
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Day 4 HYANNIS. EXCURSION TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD On the Vineyard This morning, head to the harbor for your scenic ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard and leisure time to enjoy the charming villages, quaint shops, historic homes and pristine beaches. Return to Hyannis where the evening is free. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Explore beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, featuring Oak Bluffs dotted with the well-known Victorian “gingerbread” architecture. Spend time in Edgartown, once an important shipping and whaling hub. Check out the enticing village stores, take a walk along the ocean, and admire the elegant homes along the tree-lined streets.
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Day 5 HYANNIS. EXCURSION TO PROVINCETOWN Chilling on the Cape Enjoy free time this morning and afternoon on the Cape. Relax at the resort or travel to vibrant Provincetown. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant. (B,D)
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Cape Cod with a day to relax at your resort or join an excursion to drive the length of the peninsula’s arm to Provincetown. Once there, consider an optional ride on the Provincetown Dunes in the Cape Cod National Seashore, take a naturalist-led whale watching cruise or enjoy your free time to wander through “P-town,” a lively summer resort and artist’s colony.
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Day 6 HYANNIS. EXCURSION TO NANTUCKET Cape Cod Cruising This morning, head to the harbor for your scenic ferry ride to Nantucket. Time for lunch and a stroll around Straight Wharf to enjoy the marinas, shops, and art galleries. Tour with a Local Guide spotlighting the strong Quaker influence during the early days of settlement. Return to Hyannis via a ferry ride. See the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church before reaching your hotel. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Drive the narrow streets and admire charming Colonial-style houses and imposing mansions that reflect the prosperity of Nantucket’s whaling era. During your free time, visit the Whaling Museum with its engaging exhibitions and rooftop observation deck.
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Day 7 HYANNIS–NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Spend your day your way in Newport
This morning, head to Newport, an elegant yachting mecca on Narragansett Bay in the “Ocean State” of Rhode Island. On a sightseeing tour of Newport, see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, sweeping ocean views and more. Then explore more in Newport with your choice of included excursions. Later, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell lunch. This evening is free to explore Newport on your own. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Explore the extravagant lifestyle of a bygone era with a visit to the Breakers, shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt’s historic mansion. Marvel at the lavish residence and artistic collection in this example of American industry and wealth at the turn of the century.
TAKE YOUR PICK
Explore your way today with your choice of excursions:
HIGH SOCIETY Join a guided tour to explore the Breakers Mansion and extravagant lifestyle of the Gilded Age. A National Historic Landmark built in the Italian Renaissance style, the Breakers was a summer “cottage” for the Vanderbilt Family.
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BAY DREAMING Join a scenic narrated cruise of magnificent Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Learn the rich history and local traditions of the active seaport.
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Day 8 NEWPORT–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Safe travels until we meet again! Depart this morning for Boston. After a transfer to the airport for guests who have homebound flights, the motorcoach continues to the downtown Boston tour hotel where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport after 2 pm. Want to explore more in Boston? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
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Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours
Duration: 3-Hours
Start Time: Between 11:30am and 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Corner of Hanover & Cross Streets, adjacent to Mother Anna’s Restaurant
Activity Level: Easy
EXPERIENCE:
Experience Italy in one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods, the North End. Our North End Food Tour is a leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming North End. Combine the North End history with Boston’s best Italian foods and explore out-of-the way establishments and off-the-beaten path areas. All your senses will be sharpened by the aromas of the North End pizzerias, restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops, and salumerias. Tastings may include a choice of three pasta dishes at Pagliuca’s Ristorante or a lobster roll, Italian meat and cheeses at Salumeria Italiana, espresso, coffee, Italian soda or lemon slush (summer) at Polcari’s Coffee, pizza from Regina Pizzeria (Boston’s original pizzeria), cannoli from Modern Pastry, and a visit to Bova Bakery where you may sample macaroons, Italian wedding cookies or lemon-snowdrops. Note: All tastings and locations are subject to change.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TOUR ITINERARY:
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
Duration: 2 Hours
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Ferry Terminal at 60 Rowes Wharf
Activity Level: Easy
Say goodbye to the crowds, lines and hassles of boarding a public cruise in Boston Harbor. Instead, see Boston from a different perspective as you sail the Harbor aboard an 80-foot Schooner, designed to carry passengers comfortably with plenty of room to sit and move about the boat. Watch the sun set below the horizon and enjoy a breathtaking excursion on the elegant Schooner Adirondack III. As you take in the sights of Boston in style, you will also enjoy a full open bar with hors d’oeuvres.
Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Duration: 2 Hours
Start Time: Flexible
Meeting Location: 30 Rowes Wharf
Activity Level: Easy
Enjoy an intimate private sunset cruise complete with open bar and food on the luxurious Valiant, an elegant 97-foot Yacht, uniquely serving the waters of Boston Harbor. This vessel boasts a traditional salon area with a full bar, connecting to a wicker-furnished fantail. The spectacular bow is ideal for capturing perfect photographs and taking in the spectacular views of the Boston Harbor.
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise
Duration: 2 Hours
Start Time: Flexible
Meeting Location: 30 Rowes Wharf
Activity Level: Easy
Enjoy an intimate private sunset cruise on the Carousel, a 49-foot Eastbay Express with a spacious aft area, offering both outdoor seating and ample interior seating, accommodating up to six guests. A sunset or daytime cruise is the perfect venue for taking in the sights of Historical Boston Harbor and the scenic skyline.
Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours
Duration: 4-hours (1.5 Hour cycle boat tour)
Start Time: Varies
Meeting Location: Flexible
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
See Boston like never before! This private 1.5 Hour cycleboat tour allows you to propel the boat on your own on comfortable bicycle seats or you can relax and let the outboard motor do the work. After departing from one of several available piers, you will be able to pedal around Boston Harbor and see amazing views, close up, of Boston and American history including the Boston Tea Party ship, the Downtown Boston Waterfront, Bunker Hill Monument and the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution and WWII destroyer, Cassin Young. Other famous landmarks you will see from the cycleboat include the East Boston Tall Ship, Nantucket Lightship, Logan Airport, and South Boston Seaport. Each boat has between 10 and 12 pedal seats with comfortable lounge seating at the bow. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks on board, or catering can be arranged at an additional cost.
Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours
Highlights:
If New York is Money and Washington DC is Power, then Boston is Education. There are over 60 universities and colleges in the Boston Metro area, and there are even more in the suburbs. Boston is also known for its role in the War for Independence from Britain and is considered by many to be where the war began. Its historical sights are still in excellent condition. This tour will feature various sights and/or stops that may include Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Benjamin Franklin Statue & Boston Latin School, Old Corner Book Store, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Site of Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Harvard Square and Bunker Hill Monument.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing
Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)
Not Included:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours
Highlights:
Hidden history combined with craft beer makes for a great time and a unique private Boston experience. Your journey begins when your private driver picks you up in a luxury vehicle within Boston proper to take you Faneuil Hall where your walking tour begins. Here you will meet your expert local guide who will take you on a two hour and 15 minute private walking pub crawl where you will visit four historic taverns along Boston’s famed Freedom Trail. At each stop you will not only enjoy four craft beers or hard ciders, but you'll also learn unknown stories of the city’s colonial and revolutionary history. After your tour is over you can enjoy more of Faneuil Hall on your own before your driver meets you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper). Must be age 21 years or older.
Faneuil Hall where you will meet your pub crawl guide.
You will walk along Boston’s famous Freedom Trail with your guide visiting four different pubs and enjoying a draft beer of your choice (or hard cider) at each one.
Your guide will share stories with you that your 8th grade Social Studies teacher left out. From the landing on Plymouth Rock to the start of the Revolution, you will learn how beer played a part in the birth of America.
After your tour you can enjoy more of Faneuil Hall on your own before your driver meets you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper).
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week, between the hours of 11:30am and 8:00pm.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Door-to-door service and flexible timing
2 hour and 15-minute private pub crawl
Driver gratuity and guide gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours
Highlights:
Travel back to Revolutionary Boston and explore the historic sites of the Freedom Trail between Boston Common and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail sites include the scenes of critical events in Boston and the nation’s struggle for freedom. Led by a 18th-century costumed guide*, this tour features tales of high treason, mob agitations, revolutionary actions, and partisan fights of the American Revolution. On this tour, you will see Boston Common, site of the first Public School, Massachusetts State House, Old Corner Bookstore, Park Street Church, Old South Meeting House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House, King’s Chapel, Site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.
Meet your costumed historical interpreter* 15 minutes before the start of your tour at The Boston Common Visitor Center at 139 Tremont Street.
Traverse through the graveyards and sites of Boston’s history as you walk from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall visiting all of the historic spots. This is an easy, approximately 1 mile walk.
*Note: During extremely hot weather, guides may be dressed in a modern uniform.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: 1.5 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
1.5 Hour guided walking tour with costumed tour guide*
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*Note: During extremely hot weather, guides may be dressed in a modern uniform.
Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours
Boston: Private After Hour Tour of Boston’s Old North Church - 4 Hours
Highlights:
Old North Church was the starting place of the American Revolutionary war and the inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem line “One if by land, and two if by sea” and also sparked Paul Revere’s midnight ride. On the eve of April 18,1775, the church sexton, Robert Newman, and Captain John Pulling Jr. climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea (not by land) across the Charles River. Built in 1723, the Old North Church is Boston’s oldest surviving church building and one of the Freedom Trail’s most visited historical sites. On this private after-hours guided tour, guests will visit the Sanctuary plus the Crypt where over 1,100 bodies lie underneath the sanctuary and will tour the church’s bell tower for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the archive room and the bell ringing chamber. The Old North Church has been named one of the best destinations in New England welcoming over 500,00 visitors each year. This private after-hours tour allows you to experience this unique and stirring monument to liberty without the crowds.
Regular fishing and scenic excursions leave from Hyannis, Massachusetts, which serves as a port for ferries from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket islands. (You also can catch ferries to the two islands from other towns.) The Old Jail built in the early 1700s is supposedly Cape Cod's most haunted building. Given the region's historical prominence, that's saying a lot. Don't miss the early American graffiti on the jailhouse walls.
Also in Hyannis, stop at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum to browse its collection of photographs from JFK's days on Cape Cod. A video (narrated by Walter Cronkite) focuses on the Camelot era of Kennedy's presidency. You can try to see the famous Kennedy compound from the street (the best view may be from the beach), but the homes are not open to the public, and the Kennedy family carefully guards what it can of its privacy.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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