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Cape Cod & the Islands

Name: Cape Cod & the Islands
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 4009 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

USA

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

51897

Operator:

Globus
Length:

8 days
Group size:

46 pax
Age:

5 to 80
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

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!

Tour program

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

Boston’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.

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 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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

OR

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.

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)

Tour Details

Accommodation

7 nights hotel accommodation

Transport

Your Train: The historic Alaska Railroad travels through Alaska’s spectacular scenery. This upgraded experience in Deluxe Dome Service features confirmed seats in the upper-level dome car, priority seating in the dining room, and a private outdoor viewing deck.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Sand Dune Tour

Hyannis

1h 0m

Experience the history, culture, and ecology of the Provincetown Dunes in the National Seashore Park.

Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under)

Flights

International flights are not included.

Additional Services

BOSTON Sightseeing with a Local Guide including, the Old North Church; harbor cruise

PLYMOUTH Visit Plimoth Plantation; visit a Globus Local Favorite working cranberry bog

HYANNIS Orientation tour; see the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church; Globus Local Favorite traditional lobster dinner

NANTUCKET Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Whaling Museum

CAPE COD Cape Cod National Seashore

PROVINCETOWN Globus Local Favorite Whale-watching expedition

MARTHA’S VINEYARD Sightseeing with a Local Guide

NEWPORT Orientation tour; visit The Breakers mansion

PROVIDENCE Farewell dinnerNotes:

Additional Services

Other activities and services not included.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Guide

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

Good to know

Currency

US Dollar

USA

Customer reviews

Overall

Itinerary

4.7

Guide

4.8

Transport

Accommodation

4.2

Food

3.9

Operator

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