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Cape Cod & The Islands

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: AO
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America
Start:Boston, United States Of America
Finish:Boston, United States Of America
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period
May 2025 - October 2026
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 colourful Provincetown, a favourite 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!

Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Newport so you can plan your day your way.
-Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during the Nantucket sightseeing. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.
Standard inclusions
  • 7 breakfasts.
  • 1 lunches.
  • 2 dinners.
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Itinerary
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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 [LF] regional seafood dinner. (B,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE 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 harbour 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 harbour 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. 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)
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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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