Overview
Cape Cod & the Islands
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! PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Newport so you can plan your day your way.
Highlights of Cape Cod & the Islands
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Product Group
Cape Cod & the Islands
Notes
• 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.
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing and walking tour in Boston including 250th Celebration of America highlights• Visit to Plimoth Patuxet Museum in Plymouth including Mayflower II • Regional lobster dinner in Hyannis celebrating Cape Cod’s culinary traditions• Ferry ride and visit to Martha’s Vineyard to explore charming villages • Excursion to Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod• Explore Nantucket with a local guide• Guided sightseeing in Newport, Rhode Island including colonial and coastal highlights• Choice of included Globus Choice excursions in Newport with your choice of a guided tour to explore The Breakers or a scenic narrated cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Itineraries
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. 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.
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] 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 HIGHLIGHTNEWCOMERS 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 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 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) ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE 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 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 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. Explore more of Newport with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Day 8
NEWPORT–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Safe travels until we meet again! Depart this morning for Boston. Your vacation ends with a motorcoach drop at Boston Logan International Airport. Please schedule departing flights after 2 pm. Want to explore more in Boston? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Westin Copley Place Boston | Enter a AAA Four-Diamond hotel in Boston's renowned Back Bay district, just steps from Copley Place's upmarket apparel boutiques and great eating establishments. The Westin Copley Place, Boston puts Boston Symphony Hall, Fenway Park, and other downtown attractions within easy reach. | Boston | 10 Huntington Avenue | Moderate Deluxe |
| 2 | Hyannis Harbor Hotel | The hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool, sun deck, business center, guest laundry, restaurant, and bar. Guestrooms offer cable TV, DVD, CD player, mini-fridge, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, and bath amenities. | Hyannis | 213 Ocean Street | First-Class |
| 3 | Hotel Viking | Registered with the Historical Hotels of America, this luxury accommodation is situated on Newport's Historic Hill and offers beautiful views. The interior of the hotel is both historical and elegant in design. All 210 elegant guestrooms are fully equipped with cable TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, and Internet access. | Newport | 1 Bellevue Avenue | First-Class |
