Boston, Cape Cod & The Islands a Women-Only Tour
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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 Sandwich, a coastal town famous for its glassmakers; here, visit the Sandwich Glass Museum, where you can learn tricks of the trade. 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.
Duration 8 days
Destination Boston
Company Insight Vacations
Availability From 06/06/2025 to 24/10/2025
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 3 Dinner with Wine (DW)7 Breakfast (B)1 Lunch (L)Boston: Step through the hallowed gates and enter Fenway Park
- Home to the nine-time World Series winning Boston Red Sox since 1912, Fenway is the oldest baseball stadium in America
- Enjoy an in depth one-hour guided tour of the legendary sports history that has taken place here, with a chance to visit the press box, view memorabilia, and sit in the fabled ‘Green Monster’ overlooking left field
- You will be sure to feel the electric energy of the stadium that represents America’s favorite pastime
- Boston: Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art
- Boston: At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests
- : 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
- Martha's Vineyard: Indulge in the sea-to-table Highlight Dinner in a private dining space in Bettini Restaurant
- Boston: Step through the hallowed gates and enter Fenway Park
- Home to the nine-time World Series winning Boston Red Sox since 1912, Fenway is the oldest baseball stadium in America
- Enjoy an in depth one-hour guided tour of the legendary sports history that has taken place here, with a chance to visit the press box, view memorabilia, and sit in the fabled ‘Green Monster’ overlooking left field
- You will be sure to feel the electric energy of the stadium that represents America’s favorite pastime
- Boston: Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art
- Newport: Enjoy a visit to one of Newport's renowned landmarks, The Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion
- 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
- This experience addresses Global Goal: 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Boston: Explore the great city of Boston, 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
- Journeying to other historically significant sights that include the Boston Common, the Old Corner Bookstore and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown
- View the colorful neighborhood of Back Bay and the lively North End, otherwise known as Boston’s Little Italy
- : Visit Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest continuously operating public museum in the country and America’s museum of Pilgrim possessions
- Get up close and personal exploring Pilgrim Hall’s extraordinary collection of 17th-century artifacts, some of which came on the Mayflower, illuminating the story of early Plymouth Colony
- Hosted by a direct descendant of the Mayflower arriving in 1620, hear family stories of differing cultures and of courage in the face of great difficulties
- Sandwich: Full of curiosities, the Sandwich Glass Museum is a treasure trove of unique art celebrating the rich history of glassmaking in America
- Get up close and personal viewing glass art, historical artifacts and exhibits that highlight the significance of the Sandwich Glass Company, which has operated in the area since the 19th-century
- You'll also learn about the historic techniques of the English and Irish glassmakers when you meet a skilled craftswoman who will share her personal glassmaking story
- 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
- 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
- Newport: Step aboard the Rum Runner II, a restored 1940’s motor yacht like those built during the height of Prohibition, to explore Newport’s waterways
- Cruise by Newport mansions, former speakeasies, lighthouses, islands, and many other points of interest along the waterfront
- Step out onto the covered aft as your crew and captain enlighten you to many of the interesting stories of the houses and the people who once occupied them
Availability
- From 06/06/2025 to 24/10/2025
Visit Boston
Day 1
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.
Day 2
Explore Boston with your Travel Director and learn about the city's transformative past.
Follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Boston Waterfront, the Old State House and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. View the colourful neighbourhoods of Back Bay and historic North End, otherwise known as Boston’s Little Italy. Make sure you try the neighbourhood's famous cannoli and grab yourself some of the best espresso in town. Later, choose to visit Fenway Park, America's oldest baseball stadium and home of the Boston Red Sox or tour The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum dedicated to the memory of the nation's thirty-fifth president.
Day 3
Discover Plymouth's history at the first pilgrim settlement.
Visit Pilgrim Hall Museum, where you'll learn about Pilgrim Women of the 17th Century. 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. 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 the Museum Educator. 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.
Day 4
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 artists’ dune shacks.
Day 5
Board a ferry this morning to Martha's Vineyard.
Home to pristine sandy beaches, outdoor attractions and heavenly harbour 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-coloured, 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.
Day 6
Depart Martha's Vineyard in style on a high-speed catamaran 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 influenced 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.
Day 7
Newport's renowned landmarks will inspire the mind of any curious traveller.
Explore the Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion, one of Newport’s grandest “summer cottages” built in 1895. The maritime world springs to life aboard the Rum Runner II led by your captain who reveals all the insights. Your journey through the gateway of the New World is almost at its end, but not before joining your fellow travellers for dinner at La Forge Casino Restaurant.
Day 8
It's time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers 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.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Fri 6th June, 202507/06/2024 | Fri 13th June, 202514/06/2024 | available | Per person from$8175* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Fri 17th October, 202518/10/2024 | Fri 24th October, 202525/10/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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