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Boston, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard tour

Boston, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard

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Travel Style: Array Full on
Physical Level: Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip. Wheelchair accessible
Lodging Level: Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
8 days
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • Explore Boston's Freedom Trail, MIT, New Bedford Whaling Museum, and Cape Cod with a Local Specialist
  • Visit Plimoth Plantation, Sandwich Museum & Gardens, Provincetown, Martha's Vineyard, Newport, Provincetown, 4WD tour of sand dunes, Cranberry growers, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Newport Vanderbilt Mansions, Tennis Hall of Fame
  • Connect With Locals
  • Dive Into Culture

Short Description

The windswept New England coastline serves as the picture-perfect backdrop for your encounter with a pilgrimage past, sophisticated summer retreats, and fresh seafood flavors. Visit urban Boston, colorful Martha's Vineyard, and the splendor of Newport—don't miss this New England tour.

Style Small group tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Lodging Level Value (3*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport
Start City Boston (MA)
End City Boston (MA)

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Destinations

United States

Attractions & Cities Visited

Boston

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Itinerary

Day 1: Begin Your Adventure In Boston

The Cradle of Liberty is your gateway to an Atlantic adventure filled with quiet harbor towns, lighthouses and windswept coastlines. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore Boston, before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2: Tour The Red Bricks Of Boston

Connect with the living history of Boston this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk along the city's red brick Freedom Trail. Next, brush shoulders with the intellectuals of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) touring the prestigious campus with a current student to gain insights into college life.

Day 3: Relax In Martha's Vineyard

A scenic ferry ride takes us “on island” to the summer retreat of the rich and famous, Martha's Vineyard. Join your Travel Director for a guided sightseeing tour of the island – its brightly painted cottages, colorful farmers’ markets and quiet beaches, then indulge in a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Entice Your Taste Buds In Cape Cod

Begin your tour out on the water, cruising by ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to our next destination, Cape Cod. Next up, the bright blooms of lovely gardens beckon as we stroll through the Hidden Gem Heritage Museum & Gardens of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town. Soak up the 100 acres of expansive gardens of trees and shrubs, designed gardens, exquisite flowers and sweeping lawns. From fall’s blazing foliage to summer’s brilliant hydrangeas and daylilies, the gardens are a delight any time of year and one of the prettiest ways to experience Cape Cod. In the galleries you’ll find a collection of American Folk Art, a vintage carousel you can ride, important American automobiles from the brass age to the present, and more traveling exhibits. Later, Connect With Locals and get an insider experience of what life is like in Cape Cod with a private meal with the owners of a local restaurant. Savor tasty seafood while you gain a deeper understanding of the thriving dining scene on Cape Cod in this Be My Guest lunch.

Day 5: Roam The Dunes Of Cape Cod

Visit the popular fishing port of Provincetown before embarking on a one-hour 4WD tour of the sand dunes along the Cape Cod National Sea Shore. Your sandy journey will take you past wispy beach grass and dune shacks where famous artists and writers were once inspired to create their art. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps sample the local dishes of clam chowder or Portuguese kale soup for which the Cape Cod area is so renowned.

Day 6: Wander The Cranberry Bogs

Get your fill of cranberries as you explore the largest agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers in the world. Visit area cranberry bogs, some dating back to the 1800's. Explore the region’s whaling heritage and its connection to the local community next, joining a Local Specialist for an insightful visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Spend the rest of the evening on your own, admiring the city’s beautiful colonial-era architecture and sophisticated style.

Day 7: Newport Your Way

This morning, you'll enjoy Your Choice sightseeing with a visit to one of Newport's renowned landmarks—The Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion, a “summer cottage” called The Elms Mansion or the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to the players and contributors to this sport. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional sail around Newport Harbor. Our journey through the gateway of the New World almost at its end, we join our fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner.

Day 8: Step Into Pilgrim Life In Plimoth Plantation

Dive Into Culture and tread in the footsteps of pilgrims and patriots, delving into the living history of Plimoth Plantation where you will gain insights into what life was like in the original 17th-century English settlement of Plymouth Colony. Continue to Boston where your transfer will take you to Boston Logan International Airport or consider extending your stay. Guests who booked the Maritimes Cruise extension will stay overnight in Boston before setting sail the following day.

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Loved the tour. Our guide was terrific and we met some great people. Most hotels were great. Visited some really beautiful places. We learned a lot and tried many local foods. Return trip down Norway was a bit tiresome with 3 days of travelling but it's a big country and drive was scenic. Really enjoyed the trip and would recommend it.
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Our tour director, Katrin Griffiths was amazing! She is so knowledgeable about the countries and the people. She gave great suggestions for food and other sites to see. She made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. We really can't say enough about her. Our coach driver, Yanos, was also amazing. Very professional and competent. Always there to help the group on and off the coach.
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Love learning on the trips the history, and then also getting some free time. Thank you for great memories and new friends.

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Flight & Transport Inclusions

Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport

Group Size

Intimate Group - 12 max

Accommodations

  • The Wayfinder

Additional Information

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Trip ID#:

trafalgar-DCODN17

Meals Included

  • 1 Be My Guest
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Regional Dinner
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 7 Breakfasts
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