Although New England is famed for its colours in Fall, the region bursts into life in the summer and provides the ideal playground for couples or families in search of history, marine life and beaches. Begin in Boston, with its buzzing restaurant scene, steeped in history and brownstone buildings, before heading south-east to the coast where whales swim of Cape Cod's peninsular. Finish with some downtime on the island of Nantucket where your days can be spent relaxing on white sand beaches, or sailing the coastline marked by lighthouses. Evenings are heralded by magnificent sunsets followed by exquisit dinners promising the freshest of ingredients and seafood specialities by the waterfront.
SUMMER IN NEW ENGLAND
HIGHLIGHTS
- Exploring the picturesque city of Boston with its proud history
- Whale watching in Cape Cod
- Sunsets and seafood on the beach-fringed island of Nantucket
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Boston
When you arrive in Boston you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel for the next two nights, XV Beacon. The hotel has a great central location which makes it easy to explore the sights, as well as good facilities if you just want to relax after your journey.
Overnight: XV Beacon
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Day 2 Exploring Boston
Enjoy a day exploring Boston by yourselves. Stroll around the brownstone houses and cobbled streets and enjoy this beautiful city with its proud history and unique character. Check out the nightlife and perhaps head to a ball game; we can even organise a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway, home to the Boston Red Sox.
Overnight: Fifteen Beacon
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Day 3 Boston to Cape Cod
Today, head to Cape Cod, the claw-like peninsula just under two hours south-east of Boston. Known as a long-standing holiday favourite, quaint Cape Cod is a place of simple pleasures - lazy days at the beach, saltwater taffy, seafood snacks from roadside shacks, and unpretentious people and places. It is a lovely place to spend time by the sea and enjoy delicious New England seafood staples washed down with local craft beer.
Overnight: Chatham Bars Inn
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Day 4 Whale Watching in Cape Cod
This morning set out on your shared whale watching cruise with an expert captain and narrated by naturalists. The cruise typically lasts for three and a half to four hours and common sightings would be Humpback, Finback and Minke whales (although never guaranteed). You can also expect to see dolphins, porpoise, gannet birds and possibly even a Great White Shark! At the end of the cruise, drive back to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Chatham Bars Inn
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Day 5 Relaxing in Cape Cod
Today is at leisure to relax by the hotel's pool or explore your local surroundings independently. Cape Cod is filled with quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses and beaches and Hyannis is the home of the John F Kennedy Museum which is worth a visit.
Overnight: Chatham Bars Inn
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Day 6 Cape Cod to Nantucket
This morning, drive 40 minutes to Hyannis Port, where you can leave your car, and take the passenger ferry to Nantucket, an island 30 miles off the coast and with a crossing time of one hour. Alternatively you can take a short flight if preferred to the ferry. On arrival in Nantucket make your own way to your hotel for the balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight: White Elephant Hotel
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Day 7 - 9 Exploring Nantucket
The next three days are at leisure to explore Nantucket. Perhaps rent bicycles and see the old whaling captain's stately home before a cruise around the coast at sunset. Beaches are numerous; some with great swimming and others with wild surf. Experience the great dining scene with a variety of seafood restaurants on the waterfront, and spend holiday money in the boutique shops in Nantucket's centre.
Overnight: White Elephant Hotel
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Day 10 Fly home
Take the ferry back to Hyannis Port and drive back to Boston airport in time to drop off your rental car and check in for your flight home.
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Depart
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Addition to Day 2
We can arrange a private guide to give you a historian's tour if you wish.
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Addition to Day 3
For golfers, Wequassett Golf & Country Club is a great option as a base.
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Addition to Day 6
Let us arrange a hire car for you to enable you to explore the entire island.
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
| Low | $ 11,007 |
| Mid | $ 11,547 |
| High | $ 12,700 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Based on two people sharing a twin/double room throughout.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary based on room only.
- Hire car for 8 days based on mid-size Ford Focus or similar.
- Three hour shared whale watching trip in Cape Cod.
- Passenger ferry tickets to and from Nantucket.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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