Cape Cod

Cape Cod & the Islands DAY 1: FLIGHT TO BOSTON Today fly to the historic city of Boston. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your Boston area hotel for a one night stay. Overnight: Boston area, MA DAY 2: BOSTON CITY TOUR - PLYMOUTH - CAPE COD This morning enjoy a Boston City Tour featuring Boston Commons, the Old State House, the Old North Church from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride, the Old South Mee ng House, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides. Visit the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in downtown Boston near the waterfront and originally gi ed to the city in 1742. Later depart Boston and travel to Plymouth. Visit Plimoth Planta on, an accurate re- crea on of the Pilgrim's 1627 village where costumed interpreters portray colony residents in this living history museum. Then celebrate the journey that brought the pilgrims to the New World as you visit the Mayflower II, the 1620 ship reproduc on was recently renovated for the 400th Anniversary of the voyage. Also see famous Plymouth Rock, the place where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore a er a 66 day trans-Atlan c voyage. Later arrive at your hotel on Cape Cod for a 5-night stay. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA DAY 3: MARTHA'S VINEYARD This morning enjoy a scenic ferry ride to famous Martha's Vineyard where li le has changed since European se lers arrived early in the 17th century. The island's resident popula on includes writers, ar sts, entertainers and fishermen. Your Martha's Vineyard Tour includes the colorful Victorian co ages of Oak Bluffs, Edgartown with its stately houses built by whaling captains, pris ne beaches and colorful yacht harbors. Later return via ferry and back to your hotel. (B) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA DAY 4: CAPE COD NAT'L SEASHORE - CRANBERRIES - P'TOWN This morning travel along the Cape Cod Na onal Seashore, dedicated in 1961 by President JFK, which features forty miles of pris ne sandy beaches, marshes, ponds, and uplands suppor ng diverse species of wildlife do ed with lighthouses, cultural landscapes and wild cranberry bogs. Visit a tradi onal Cranberry Bog and learn about the harves ng of Cape Cod's famous fruit. Later arrive in Provincetown, located on the p of Cape Cod which boasts a lively ar st community, beau ful beaches, great restaurants and charming shops. Enjoy some leisure me to relax, eat and shop. Late a ernoon return to your Cape Cod hotel. Dinner is included this evening at a popular local restaurant. (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA DAY 5: NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Today visit Newport, Rhode Island, one of New England's most deligh ul coastal ci es and a long me favorite vaca on site of affluent socialites and yach ng enthusiasts. Enjoy a Newport City Tour and drive by the Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in America, the Interna onal Tennis Hall of Fame and the splendid estates along Bellevue Avenue. Marvel at the extravagant life-style of a bygone era with a guided tour of The Breakers Mansion, the Vanderbilt's lavishly decorated turn of the century mansion. Then follow "Ten-Mile-Drive" along the magnificent rocky coast which boasts exquisite estates from the early 1900's. (B) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA DAY 6: NANTUCKET ISLAND This morning board a ferry and cruise to scenic and historic Nantucket Island featuring a cobblestoned Main Street, unspoiled beaches, sea Captains' houses and art galleries. Enjoy

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