Cape Cod & the Islands
Cape Cod & the Islands
Cape Cod & the Islands
8 Days Starting and ending in Boston, Massachusetts
Visiting: North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AO-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
Tour Overview
Where do the nation’s VIPs go when they need some quiet R&R? Everyone from politicians to performers to pro athletes have long traded their suits and cleats for sandals and clam diggers to enjoy the breezy shores of Cape Cod and its neighboring 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!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Boston,Massachussets
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Courtyard Boston Downtown
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
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Courtyard Boston Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 whale watching cruise, stroll the historic waterfront, or dine at one of the many cherished restaurants around town.
Day 3: Boston,Plymouth,Falmouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sea Crest Beach Hotel Falmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head south to Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed over 400 years ago to found 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, the contributions of the Indigenous Pokanoket people. Visit Mayflower II, built by hand using traditional methods and tools familiar to 17th-centruy shipwrecks. Then, on to the traditional oceanfront resort for a 4-night stay.
Day 4: Falmouth. Excursion To Martha's Vineyard
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sea Crest Beach Hotel Falmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, head to the harbor for your scenic ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard for a tour with a Local Guide. Return to Falmouth where the afternoon is free. Tonight enjoy a [L] regional seafood dinner this evening!
Day 5: Falmouth. Excursion To Provincetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sea Crest Beach Hotel Falmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy free time this morning and afternoon on the Cape. Relax at the resort or travel to Provincetown. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant.
Day 6: Falmouth. Excursion To Nantucket
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sea Crest Beach Hotel Falmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, head to the harbor for your scenic ferry ride to Nantucket. Time for lunch and a stroll around Straight Wharf with its 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.
Day 7: Falmouth,Newport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Viking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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, and more. Afterward, explore the extravagant lifestyle of the Gilded Age when visiting the Breakers. Later, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell lunch. This evening is free to explore Newport on your own.
Day 8: Newport,Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
-
Welcome Drink in Boston
Start your adventure with a welcome drink in Boston, where you'll meet your travel companions and Tour Director.
-
Guided Tours
Enjoy guided tours of Boston, Plymouth, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Newport, including all entry fees to attractions as per the itinerary.
-
Accommodations
Stay in carefully selected hotels throughout the tour, including Courtyard Boston Downtown, Sea Crest Beach Hotel Falmouth, and Hotel Viking Newport.
-
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners, including a regional seafood dinner on Martha's Vineyard and dinner at a local restaurant in Provincetown.
-
Transportation
All on-tour transportation is provided, including scenic ferry rides to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
What's Not Included
-
Airfare
International and domestic airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour are not included.
-
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
-
Some Meals
Not all meals are covered.
Some lunches and dinners are not included, offering the flexibility to explore local dining options. -
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and gratuities are not included.
-
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are available at an additional cost.
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.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Notes
Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of 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.
Accommodation
Boston:Courtyard Boston DowntownFalmouth:Sea Crest Beach Hotel FalmouthNewport:Hotel Viking
Check out our Q&As
-
What type of clothing should I pack for the tour?
Considering the variety of activities and the ferry rides included in the tour, it's recommended to pack comfortable, casual clothing suitable for walking tours, as well as a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings and the ferry rides. Don't forget comfortable walking shoes.
-
Will there be any free time during the tour for exploring on our own?
Yes, there will be free time during the tour, especially after the walking tours and excursions. You'll have the opportunity to explore local dining options, stroll the historic waterfront in Boston, or relax at the resort in Falmouth, among other activities.
-
What kind of meals can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, one lunch, and two dinners, featuring regional specialties. Specific dietary needs can usually be accommodated with advance notice.
-
-
-
-
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
-
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
Reviews of this operator
Want a private tour?
-
Personalise your trip
Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method
-
Travel more exclusively
Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group
-
Travel for a special occasion
Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family
1 Select your preferred date
Friday - Friday
Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024Friday - Friday
May 30, 2025 - Jun 06, 2025Friday - Friday
Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025Friday - Friday
Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025Friday - Friday
Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025Friday - Friday
Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025Friday - Friday
Sep 05, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025Friday - Friday
Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025Friday - Friday
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025Friday - Friday
Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.