
Day 1 - Sunday, October 18: Hyannis (D)
Today we will fly to Boston's Logan airport. Upon arrival at the airport, we will be met by our local guide and motorcoach. We will head straight to Cape Cod just 75 miles away and our waterfront hotel for the next 4 nights. This evening a delicious dinner is included.
Day 2 - Monday, October 19: Martha's Vineyard (B, D)
If you're interested in a great getaway where Father Time takes a back seat to Mother Nature….then Martha's Vineyard is where you want to be! Martha's Vineyard is a delightful island in Nantucket Sound and it is best known for its wealthy personalities who reside on the island during the summer months. Our high-speed ferry departs from Hyannis. Once on the island, we will explore Oak Bluffs with its gingerbread homes laid out as the tents once were in this historic campground. We will wander the gentle streets of Edgartown, an old whaling port lined with sea captains' homes, while we have lunch. When we return to Hyannis this evening, we have an included dinner.
Day 3 - Tuesday, October 20: Whale Watch (B, D)
This morning after breakfast we will journey to the end of Cape Cod where we will enjoy a tour of Provincetown, which is without a doubt the most eclectic of all Cape Cod towns. Over the past century many artists have made Provincetown their home creating a very open community where many painters, writers, playwrights still live today. This is evident in the many art galleries that line Commercial Street as well as the theater productions that are put on each summer. Then it's all aboard a Whale Watch Cruise to enjoy the sunshine and ocean breezes on luxurious and comfortable vessels searching for the exciting and entertaining marine mammals just a splash away! As we sail toward the whale feeding grounds, the on-board naturalists will provide an informative and entertaining commentary on the Cape's unique eco-system and the creatures that dwell here. Later today, we will visit the Cape Cod National Seashore, where we can stand on the cliffs and view the spectacular scenery. We will visit the Visitor's Center, where we will learn about the formation of the Cape and other interesting facts. We will return to the hotel later this afternoon following dinner.
Day 4 - Wednesday, October 21: Nantucket (B, Lobster Dinner)
We will take a 1-hour high speed ferry to Nantucket from Hyannis and enjoy a memorable tour of this beautiful island. We will have time to stroll along the cobblestone streets and visit some of the many quaint shops that line them. If you love small shops with fine merchandise, it is here that you'll find paradise in Nantucket Town. Just as the island's old-time sea captains traveled the world and brought home exotic wares of distant ports, toady's shopkeepers import the best from all over without neglecting the quality items produced right here on the island. We will view Brant Point Light, the second-oldest lighthouse in the United States. Free time for shopping will be enjoyed on the island before boarding the ferry for the return voyage to the mainland. Tonight, we will have a traditional New England Lobster dinner with all the trimmings as we celebrate our last night on the Cape.
Day 5 - Thursday, October 22: Boston (B, D)
This morning, we will head to Boston for our final night. Boston is affectionately known as Bean Town (Boston Baked Beans) by some and the cradle of liberty by others. Our guide will tour downtown including parts of the famous Freedom Trail and make several stops while providing commentary throughout. We will tour the North End, where the Old North Church is located, made famous by the two-light signal hung from its bell tower to alert the Patriots that the British were attacking by sea, "one if by land and two if by sea." This, of course, was the signal for Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775 to alert colonists between Boston and Concord. Following a great day of revolutionary history, we will enjoy dinner at one of Boston's great landmarks!
Day 6 - Friday, October 23: Home
Depending on our final flight schedule, we may have more time to enjoy Boston before we head to Logan airport and our trip back home.