Quintessentially New England, this incredible tour explores captivating Cape Cod, before hopping over to the awe-inspiring islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Your luxury tour ends with a stay in the smallest New England state – Rhode Island. This escorted tour includes:
Round trip scheduled flights
Accommodation as stated
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners
Air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Services of a Tauck Tour Director
Classic tour
Departure Dates:
2026: May 30th; June 6th & 20th; July 4th; August 22nd & 29th; September 3rd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd & 24th; October 1st, 3rd, 8th & 10th.
Itinerary
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Boston. Upon arrival at Logan International Airport you will be transferred to your hotel for this evening. At a welcome reception and dinner tonight you will meet your new travelling companions. Dinner included.
Accommodation
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Each of the 383 guestrooms maintains the character of its glorious past with aspects of modern convenience. Custom-made furnishings and marble bathrooms are standard in every room and all offer plush bathrobes and flat screen televisions. The Fairmont Gold accommodation has an additional element of luxury, providing access to a private lounge designed to be reminiscent of a Back Bay mansion.
Leave the city behind as you drive to Cape Cod, stopping en route for a guided visit at the Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich, Massachusetts. It is set amidst 100 acres of flower-filled gardens and exhibits showcasing the history of the region, from antique automobiles to folk art and vintage memorabilia including a carousel built in 1908. Enjoy lunch in the town of Sandwich, the oldest town on the Cape and settled in 1637. While its name suggests a popular noonday meal, Sandwich is famous for the glassware produced here in the 1800s. Continue on to West Harwich for two nights and to experience genuine Cape Cod hospitality. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation
Pelham on Earle, West Harwich
Each of the 27 hotel rooms at Pelham on Earle offers a charming, relaxed ambience that captures the essence of beachside living. The rooms are designed in a classic Cape Cod style and equipped with modern conveniences. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, HD Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, Nespresso coffee machines, and elegant bathrooms stocked with Gilchrist & Soames amenities. Some rooms are additionally equipped with fireplaces, making them ideal for travel during colder months.
Visit the Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitors Center this morning, providing a fascinating introduction to the protected marshlands, uplands, ponds, lighthouses and outer islands of Cape Cod National Seashore. Museum exhibits include the history of the Wampanoag tribes who first inhabited these lands, and the arrival of European settlers, the pilgrims, through artifacts, artwork, photos and captivating oral histories. Enjoy time in Provincetown before embarking on an exciting whale watching cruise for a glimpse of the giant marine mammals who frequent the waters here. It was the hunt for the whale that largely built Provincetown. By 1870, largely due to its whaling activities, Provincetown was one of the richest towns in Massachusetts. As Provincetown went from a whaling town to a Portuguese fishing village to the artsy town it is today, whales are now playing a part in its important conservation efforts to help prevent the whales’ extinction. You may spot a variety of marine life during your afternoon whale watching cruise, from humpback, fin and right whales to dolphins, seals and sea turtles who may happen by. Dinner is at leisure tonight at your hotel. Breakfast and dinner included.
Accommodation
Pelham on Earle, West Harwich
Each of the 27 hotel rooms at Pelham on Earle offers a charming, relaxed ambience that captures the essence of beachside living. The rooms are designed in a classic Cape Cod style and equipped with modern conveniences. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, HD Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, Nespresso coffee machines, and elegant bathrooms stocked with Gilchrist & Soames amenities. Some rooms are additionally equipped with fireplaces, making them ideal for travel during colder months.
Board a fast ferry this morning bound for the summer resort island of Nantucket, where a guided sightseeing drive around the island is followed by free time to explore as you wish. Once known as the whaling capital of the world, this compact island is renowned as a getaway for captains of industry who relish its endless beaches, rose-covered shingled homes and the cobblestoned charms of its historic harborside town. An afternoon ferry speeds you to Martha’s Vineyard for a two-night stay at an iconic hotel in Edgartown. Dine at your leisure tonight at your hotel. Breakfast and dinner included.
Accommodation
Harbor View Hotel, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard
Choose between three, bespoke resort building types. There’s the grand historic building (don’t be surprised to spot a celebrity); The Roxana, with delightful Martha’s Vineyard slice-of-life decor and a modern edge or perhaps a little more privacy in the Captain’s Cottages, stand-alone, fully-equipped, and elegant Victorian homes. No matter which option you use, you will be treated to many modern amenities including plush pillowtop mattresses, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television, a coffee maker, beautiful bathroom products and so much more.
An orientation tour this introduces you to the towns that line the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, from Victorian-inspired Oak Bluffs to Vineyard Haven where the ferries dock to the fishing village of Menemsha to West Tisbury, the island’s agricultural center and Aquinnah, home to the Wampanoag Indian tribe and clay cliffs. Martha’s Vineyard also includes the smaller adjacent Chappaquiddick Island. You will have time to experience life in Edgartown before a special Tauck experience at the Carnegie Museum. Join a docent for a tour of the museum, learning about its start as a free library inspired by Andrew Carnegie, and viewing its collection of artifacts and photos of island landscapes and landmarks. An optional walking tour takes you to the Chappy Ferry Line, the Old Sculpin Gallery, the Norton Boat House and the Edgartown Memorial Wharf. The evening is free to enjoy as you wish. Breakfast included.
Accommodation
Harbor View Hotel, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard
Choose between three, bespoke resort building types. There’s the grand historic building (don’t be surprised to spot a celebrity); The Roxana, with delightful Martha’s Vineyard slice-of-life decor and a modern edge or perhaps a little more privacy in the Captain’s Cottages, stand-alone, fully-equipped, and elegant Victorian homes. No matter which option you use, you will be treated to many modern amenities including plush pillowtop mattresses, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television, a coffee maker, beautiful bathroom products and so much more.
Board a ferry bound for Woods Hole, Massachusetts, disembarking for lunch and a guided tour of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, recalling the town’s heyday as a whaling port. Surrounded by cobblestone streets once strolled by Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, the museum is located in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Inside you’ll find a 66 ft. skeleton of a blue whale and a smaller skeleton of a sperm whale for an up-close look at the whales that are found in the oceans nearby, as well as a fully rigged, half-size replica of an actual whaling ship. Learn about the history of whaling and view paintings by famous maritime artists during your visit. The museum showcases the world’s largest collections of scrimshaw, whaling logbooks, and journals, chronicling just about everything you wanted to know about whales in visually engaging displays. Drive to Newport, Rhode Island; your hotel is centrally located on the waterfront, an easy stroll from dining venues, shops and more. Breakfast and lunch included.
Accommodation
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Each of the guestrooms at the Newport Marriott are beautiful and modern in design with splashes of colour throughout that represent the nearby ocean. Word furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows complete every room perfectly. You will find flat-screen televisions, coffee makers and a mini-refrigerator in every room. There is a selection of nine suites to choose from, offering additional living space and upgraded amenities.
Wake up for a cruise on Newport Harbor, viewing the town’s yachts and coastline along the way. If you wish, you can do a self-guided tour of the 70-room Renaissance Revival summer vacation cottage known as The Breakers, built between 1893 and 1895 by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, renowned as one of the most magnificent of Newport’s opulent mansions. Spend the afternoon exploring the sights as you wish, and join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at 41° North. Breakfast and dinner included.
Accommodation
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Each of the guestrooms at the Newport Marriott are beautiful and modern in design with splashes of colour throughout that represent the nearby ocean. Word furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows complete every room perfectly. You will find flat-screen televisions, coffee makers and a mini-refrigerator in every room. There is a selection of nine suites to choose from, offering additional living space and upgraded amenities.
After breakfast, it’s just a short drive back to Boston. Your journey ends at Boston Airport, where you board your flight back to the UK. Alternatively, you may choose to extend your stay with a few additional nights in the wonderful city of Boston before returning home. Breakfast included.
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