Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands, a Women-Only Tour by Insight Vacations

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5 - 99 yrs

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Boston, USA

Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands, a Women-Only Tour

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About the tour

Tour Type

Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Boston, USA

Highlights

Boston: Trace America’s path to independence with your Travel Director as you stroll past Boston’s iconic sites. See Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States; the red-bricked Granary Burying Ground where Samuel Adams rests; and the evocative Old State House, the spark site of the Boston Massacre.

Cape Cod: Experience the natural wonder and human history emphasizing the cultural themes represented on Cape Cod, including the First People--the Wampanoag; European settlement culture; fishing, life-saving, and lighthouses; communication technology of Cape Cod's National Seashore.

Martha's Vineyard: After disembarking from your ferry ride, visit the port neighborhood of Oak Bluffs and be transported to a different era. 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.

Itinerary

Embrace history and glamour on this 8-Day women-only tour as you travel with a small group from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. Follow the red-brick Freedom Trail in Boston to see where the U.S. took shape. On the shores of Cape Cod Bay, see Plymouth, a coastal town famous for its rich history as the landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620; visit the living history museum at Plimoth Patuxet. At Martha's Vineyard, pass the former home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and to Oak Bluffs, an idyllic town with gingerbread-like cottages. Indulge in a Sea-to-Table feast filled with fish caught from local fishermen, fresh produce from nearby farms and delicacies picked by foragers. In the seaside city of Newport, board an 80-foot schooner to cruise the coastline, taking in views of historical buildings and the homes of the rich and famous — and learn about the area’s past as a pirates’ haven.

Day 1Welcome to Boston

Day 2Exploring Plymouth's Past

Day 3The Wonders of Cape Cod

Day 4Nautical History in Nantucket

Day 5The Charms of Marthas Vineyard An Island Escape

Day 6The Timeless Elegance of Newport Relaxed Start

Day 7Newport, the Queen of Summer Resorts Relaxed Start

Day 8Farewell to Boston Relaxed Start

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Hyatt Regency, Boston HotelDan'l Webster Inn and Spa, Sandwich HotelHarbor View, Martha's Vineyard HotelViking, Newport Hotel

Meals

Dinner (x2)Breakfast (x7)LunchDinner with WineBoston: At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests.Martha's Vineyard: Indulge in a locally sourced dinner in a private dining space in Bettini Restaurant.Newport: Meet your new friends in the evening for a seafood dinner with wine, where you can share the highlights of your trip while savouring a freshly prepared meal.: Discover what happened when two cultures met along New England’s shores over A Taste of Two Cultures Lunch at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Learn about how the way we eat today is influenced by the cultures that met 400 years ago. Step back in time as you dine on traditional English and Indigenous foods including turkey sauced two ways, Naussamp cornmeal, Native stewed squash, Cheate bread with butter, colonial carrot soup, and mint tea with blueberries.

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Experienced Driver Guide

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Choose between two carefully selected activitiesNewport: A striking destination for design lovers and motoring enthusiasts alike, this museum reimagines the automobile as a canvas for innovation. Housed in a repurposed missile plant, its collection features over 100 cars, from the sculpted lines of mid-century Cadillacs to performance icons like the Ford GT, Porsche 911 and Corvette Stingray. Each car is selected for its impact on design, engineering and culture.Newport: Established in 1872, this is America’s oldest topiary garden, where horticultural craftsmanship meets imaginative design. Set on seven coastal acres, the collection includes more than 80 sculpted shrubs, from giraffes and elephants to intricate geometric forms. Maintained by generations of gardeners, it remains a living work of art on Rhode Island’s historic shoreline.Newport: A striking destination for design lovers and motoring enthusiasts alike, this museum reimagines the automobile as a canvas for innovation. Housed in a repurposed missile plant, its collection features over 100 cars, from the sculpted lines of mid-century Cadillacs to performance icons like the Ford GT, Porsche 911 and Corvette Stingray. Each car is selected for its impact on design, engineering and culture.Newport: Established in 1872, this is America’s oldest topiary garden, where horticultural craftsmanship meets imaginative design. Set on seven coastal acres, the collection includes more than 80 sculpted shrubs, from giraffes and elephants to intricate geometric forms. Maintained by generations of gardeners, it remains a living work of art on Rhode Island’s historic shoreline.Newport: Meet your captain and jump onboard the Adirondack II, an 80-foot schooner sailing ship and cruise around the coastline. You’ll sail out and pass nearby islands, old historical buildings and homes of the rich and famous, as you learn about the region’s exciting history, including its pirate activity.Newport: Enjoy a visit to one of Newport's renowned landmarks, The Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion.: At Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest public museum in the United States, gain a deeper understanding of the essential role women played in Plymouth’s history. Through rare 17th-century artefacts and evocative storytelling, explore the contributions of both Wampanoag women and Mayflower passengers, and discover how generations of female voices shaped the legacy of this iconic colony. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.Plymouth: Join Plimoth Patuxet Museums educators to learn more about the women of 17th-century Plimoth Colony and Patuxet. Over your “Matriarchs in the Margins” immersive experience, understand the traditions that shaped the roles women played in English and Wampanoag society. This living memorial is dedicated to the lifestyle of the first English settlers and the Wampanoag Indigenous community. By visiting, you’re helping the museum preserve the histories and stories of the early inhabitants and the revitalization of pre-industrial crafts, trades, domestic skills, horticulture and the maritime arts.Nantucket: Join a Local Expert walking through historic downtown Nantucket to discover the island’s unique history. As you journey through Nantucket’s past, learn about the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the tourism boom, and the impacts the island’s economy has had on social and racial development on Nantucket. You'll also hear tales of notable Nantucket women and their impact on the island from the fishing industry to local lifestyles.

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The info about the trip is exactly as on the page of the provider and it is neatly organized. The booking process is simple, straight forward and indeed with no extra fee showing last minute

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