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 [LOCAL FAVORITE] 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 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.