Cape Cod & the Islands

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.

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 during America's 250th Anniversary 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 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.

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.

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.

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 TIME - 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.

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.

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.

• HIGH SOCIETY - Rub 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 DREAMING - Dream 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.

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.

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)