Welcome to Boston, described by many as the most European city in the U.S. You can expect a thriving art scene, delicious variety of seafood delicacies and plenty of charm. Enjoy the most notable attractions such as the Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and Boston's famous shopping destination, Newbury Street. Enjoy a short walk to the South End, Back Bay, or Charles River Esplanade before joining your Travel Director for dinner with wine and the opportunity to mingle with your fellow guests.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Boston
Explore the city with your Travel Director and learn about its transformative past. You'll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. See Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Common, Boston Public Garden, Trinity Church and Copley Square. Later, choose to visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum dedicated to the memory of the nation's thirty-fifth president, or tour the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's oldest and largest museum, which is home to over 500,000 works of art, making it one of the largest art collections in the Americas. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Boston
Visit Pilgrim Hall Museum, where you'll learn about Pilgrim Women of the 17th Century. View Plymouth Rock and a full-scale replica of the Mayflower II - the ship that made the initial voyage to the Americas in 1620 - before indulging in a lunch hosted by a Museum Educator. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you visit the Plimoth Patuxet Museum learning about the relationship between English and Wampanoag women of the 17th century at Plymouth's first pilgrim settlement. Get to know the Cape more intimately as you make your way to the coastal haven of Sandwich home to the Sandwich Glass Museum. Here, you'll meet and greet a local glassblower who shares her passion for this traditional technique.
Hotel: Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa, Sandwich
Head out to Salt Pond on Cape Cod's National Seashore which, since 1961, has preserved these 40 miles of dunes, beaches and marshes along the eastern side of Cape Cod. Learn about the natural wonder and human history represented on the Cape, from its First People and European settlement to modern lifestyles. Perhaps join a Local Expert for an Optional Experience driving through the historic Sand Dunes to catch sight of Pilgrim Lake and the famed artist' dune shacks.
Hotel: Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa, Sandwich
Board a ferry this morning to Martha's Vineyard. Home to pristine sandy beaches, outdoor attractions and heavenly harbor towns, this summer hangout is no stranger to presidential visits. The island has hosted the Clintons and the Obamas, while the former U.S. First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, maintained a home here. After disembarking, make your way to Oak Bluffs, known for its rainbow-colored, gingerbread-like cottages with gothic storybook decorations, high-peaked roofs, and dainty verandas. You'll also find the oldest operating platform carousel in America here. Get acquainted with the island, before reaching your hotel. Tonight's Sea-to-Table dinner at Menemsha Room is sure to delight with the season's freshest offerings from local farms, fishing boats, foragers and markets.
Hotel: Harbor View, Martha's Vineyard
Depart Martha's Vineyard in style on a high-speed catamaran (seasonal) for the picturesque island of Nantucket. Not only has it retained the charm of a bygone era, but it is also one of the most exclusive coastal communities in the U.S. During your Notable Nantucket Women walking tour, take in the beauty of the antique cobblestone streets, lined with high-end boutiques and breathtaking architecture. The simple homes date back to its whaling days, which also inuenced much of the culture on the island. In the past, the style of home directly correlated to a whaler's ranking. Return to the mainland in the late afternoon to relax at your historic hotel.
Hotel: Viking, Newport
Your day begins with Newport's famed Ten Mile Drive, a scenic route that hugs the coastline, showcasing public parks, historic landmarks and breathtaking ocean views. Afterwards, explore the grandeur of Newport's "summer cottages" as you visit the Breakers, the grandest of them all. A symbol of the Vanderbilt family's wealth and prominence, this opulent mansion offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of America's Gilded Age elite. Cap off the day with a sunset sail aboard the Adirondack II, gliding along Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
Hotel: Viking, Newport
It's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you return to Boston. For those heading home there will be complimentary transfers to Boston Logan International Airport, arriving at 12:00. Alternatively, extend your stay in Boston.
Start: June 6, 2025 End: June 13, 2025 Price: $5,895 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: October 17, 2025 End: October 24, 2025 Price: $5,725 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |