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- 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.
- Day 2 BOSTON 's Bold History Your walking tour with a Local Guide focuses on the city's most prominent landmarks. Explore the history of the American Revolution in the city that started it all. 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 '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 . Here, in the cradle of liberty, you'll walk in the iconic footsteps of American forefathers. See the 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.
- 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] lobster 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 lobster dinner to celebrate your visit to this timeless village on the cape. The fishing industry, including lobstering, has been a fixture of Cape Cod's working waterfronts for more than 200 years. (Non-seafood entree options are also available.) TOUR HIGHLIGHTNEWCOMERS 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.
- 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.
- 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) ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE 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.
- 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. Explore more of Newport with your choice of included Globus Choice 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.HIGH SOCIETYRub elbows with the iconic figures of the Gilded Age on a guided tour to explore The Breakers' the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages." This National Historic Landmark and home of the Vanderbilts is a one-in-a-million experience!BAY DREAMINGDream a little dream on a scenic narrated cruise on magnificent Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Learn the rich history and local traditions of this legendary seaport.
- Day 8 NEWPORT-BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Safe travels until we meet again! Depart this morning for Boston. Your vacation ends with a motorcoach drop at Boston Logan International Airport. Please schedule departing flights after 2 pm. Want to explore more in Boston? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Name: Cape Cod & the Islands
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Boston
End City: Boston
Notes: ? Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ?-? mile over uneven ground during the Nantucket sightseeing. ? Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.
Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
