GLOBUS 2025: Cape Cod & the Islands (AO)

8 Day Tour from Boston to Boston

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!

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Tour Operator
Globus
Offer
Offer valid through 12/31/2024
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1BostonWelcome 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 2BostonBoston'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 3HyannisPilgrims' 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] 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 4HyannisOn 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 5HyannisChilling 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 6HyannisCape 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 7NewportSpend 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 experience more Newport highlights on an included YourChoice Excursion. Later, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell lunch. This evening is free to explore Newport on your own. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TAKE YOUR PICK OF INCLUDED CHOICE EXCURSIONS:

MARVEL: High Society in Newport
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.

FLOAT: 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 8BostonSafe 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)

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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
05/30/2025$3,829.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
06/13/2025$4,479.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
07/11/2025$4,349.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
07/18/2025$4,889.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
08/22/2025$4,669.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
09/05/2025$4,609.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
09/12/2025$4,009.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
09/19/2025$4,609.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
10/03/2025$3,959.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
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