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Boston is a modern metropolis which is rich in history and culture. It has some of the best restaurants, hotels, nightlife and attractions in New England.

Boston is very easy to get around.
Downtown, you’ll find historic sites around almost every corner, many linked by The Freedom Trail.
Explore the thriving harbour, discover the wealthy Beacon area and walk in the footsteps of famous scholars at Harvard University. This is also a great sporting city, with famous teams like the baseball Red Sox and a flourishing city theatre.

Shopping is an experience in itself! Newbury Street is the most exclusive shopping street in New England, teeming with arts and craft galleries, jewellery outlets and designer boutiques.

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InterContinental Bostondeluxe

Mandarin Oriental, Bostonsuperior deluxe

Nine Zerosuperior first class

Taj Bostonmoderate deluxe

The Fairmont Copley Plazamoderate deluxe

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Commonmoderate deluxe

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Boston

15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS

Begins and ends in Boston.

DEPARTURES

Daily, year round.

YOUR FLY DRIVE INCLUDE:

• Round trip scheduled flights
• Fully inclusive Intermediate 4 door car hire
• Accommodations as stated
• Route maps and detailed itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE BOSTON

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Boston. Upon arrival collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel.
Hotel: Nine Zero

DAY 2 BOSTON

We've allowed a full day for you to explore the many faces of this vibrant city. Be sure to try some of the attractions here, including a Boston Duck Tour, a ride on the Swan Boats, shopping at Quicy Market and exploring the Freedom Trail. An array of dining options offers every culinary delight imaginable.
Hotel: Nine Zero

DAYS 3 & 4 MEREDITH

Driving distance: 108Mi/174Km
A short drive today takes you north into the beautiful state of New Hampshire. Meredith, sitting on Lake Winnipesaukee has a stunning setthing and offers an array of water and land activities. Journey into the White Mountains and visit Mount Washington, New Hampshire's tallest mountain, You should also make a stop at North Conway and ride the Conway Scenic Railroad.
Hotel: Chase House at Mill Falls

DAY 5 & 6 MANCHESTER

Driving distance: 132Mi/212Km
As you cross the state line into Vermont be sure to make a stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s own mini Grand Canyon. Another recommended stop is at Woodstock where you can view scenic covered bridges and experience a traditional New England village. Manchester is tucked in the heart of the Green Mountains offering an array of recreational activities and splendid landscapes, as well as a multitude of outlet shopping opportunities. On your second day, why not take a short drive to the south of the state and perhaps cross the border into the Berkshire Hills of Massachusettes. Take a gentle stroll around the charming village of Williamstown or the quaint town of Hancock which boasts a historical connection to the signing of the Declaration of Independance.
Hotel: The Equinox

DAY 7 STOCKBRIDGE

Driving distance: 74Mi/120Km
Visit Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Hancock Shaker Village and Stockbridge once home to Norman Rockwell and now featuring a museum dedicated to his life. Your journey takes you across Massachusetts to Sturbridge, and Old Sturbridge Village, a living 19th century museum.
Hotel: Red Lion Inn

DAYS 8 & 9 NEWPORT

Driving distance: 157Mi/253Km
Spend the morning exploring Sturbridge before continuing south on the journey to Newport, Rhode Island. The coastal town of Newport was once home to America’s first millionaires and now visitors flock to Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive to see the magnificent mansions. Don’t forget to try some of the wonderful seafood at the marina during your stay.
Hotel: Hotel Viking

DAYS 10 & 11 CHATHAM

Driving distance: 94Mi/151Km
Travel on to Cape Cod, a fabulous summer resort with white sandy beaches and abundant attractions. Chatham, sitting half way along the peninsula, allows easy access to Provincetown for a whale watching experience and the port town of Hyannis.
Hotel: Chatham Bars Inn

DAYS 12 & 13 MARTHA’S VINEYARD

Driving distance: 65Mi/104Km (inc. ferry)
Today you will take the passenger ferry from Hyannis to the island of Martha’s Vineyard and the coastal town of Edgartown where you will spend the next 2 nights. Built in 1891, your historic hotel is located in the heart of town providing the perfect base for your stay.
Hotel: Harbour View Resort

DAY 14 SANDWICH

Driving distance: 39Mi/62Km (inc. ferry)
Take the ferry back to Cape Cod and collect your car rental. You may wish to explore the fishing town of Yarmouth before crossing to Sandwich on the north coast where you will spend this evening. If time allows we suggest a visit to Plymouth where Plimoth Plantation depicts life in 1627, a real treat.
Hotel: Dan’l Webster

DAY 15 JOURNEY HOME

Driving distance: 57Mi/92Km
Make the final journey back to Boston Airport, where you return your car and check in for your flight to the UK.

PRICES

From £1645 per person based on twin occupancy of Standard rooms in low season. Other prices available on request. Price includes fights, airport taxes, accommodation and fully inclusive car rental. Ferry cost is not included and payable locally.

Cape Cod, The Islands
& Newport

8 Days/7 Nights

Begins and ends in Boston, Massachusetts.

Departures
June, July, August, September & October

Your Tauck Itinerary includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Accommodation as stated
• 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners
• Air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
• Services of a Tauck Tour Director

DAY 1 ARRIVE BOSTON

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. A welcome reception and dinner tonight allows you to become aquainted with your new travelling companions.
Hotel: The Lenox Hotel
Dinner included

DAY 2 PLIMOTH HERITAGE & MARTHA'S VINEYARD

Step back in time as you explore Plimoth Plantation, a re-created 17th century village filled with costumed actors who bring the locations history to life. You'll see Plymouth Rock, marking the Pilgrims' 1620 landing site and enjoy some free time for lunch in Falmouth. In the afternoon you take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard, one of New Englands hottest vacation destinations. Here you spend the next two nights in the former whaling town of Edgartown.
Hotel: Harbor View Hotel & Resort
Breakfast and dinner included

DAY 3 MARTHA'S VINEYARD

Your day starts admiring the stately homes in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven whilst being surrounded by the islands salt marshes, long beaches and picturesque harbors. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are yours to discover more of the island or perhaps relax on the beach!
Hotel: Harbor View Hotel & Resort
Breakfast included

DAY 4 NANTUCKET

Its time to explore a different New England island today! Hop onboard and take a scenic 15 minute flight to Nantucket, which was one of the country's most important whaling towns two centuries ago. Admire the colonial architecture, winding cobbled streets, and historic taverns in the quaint harbourside town. See the coastal hearthlands and long barrier beaches; approximately 40 percent of the island is preserved as conservation land, before taking the ferry back to mainland and on to the quaint seaside village of Chatham. Here you spend the next two nights overlooking Cape Cod Bay. A traditional lobster and clam dinner is planned to welcome you.
Hotel: Chatham Wayside Inn
Breakfast and dinner included

DAY 5 WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

Today starts with a quaint drive along the Cape's scenic and remote landscapes and includes a visit to Cape Cod National Seashore on the outer Atlantic side of the Cape, where massive sand dunes towers above crested seas. Later visit Provincetown, situated on the northern tip of the Cape. This is another whaling town due to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary offshore, which is the summering ground for a number of whale species. Weather permitiing you'll enjoy a whale-watching cruise, a true highlight of the itinerary.
Hotel: Chatham Wayside Inn
Breakfast and dinner included

DAY 6 NEW BEDFORD & NEWPORT

Your New England vacation continues in New Bedford, a historic seaport on the Atlantic coast, where you will visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the nations largest dedicated museum. Newport, located in the smallest of the New England states Rhode Island, has been a long time haven for yachting enthusiasts. You'll see some of the ostentatious mansions that served as summer houses for the affluent socialites during the Gilded Age as you take the Ten-Mile Drive en route to your hotel.
Hotel: The Newport Marriott
Breakfast and lunch included

DAY 7 NEWPORT

You may choose this morning to take a stroll with your Tour Director along the Cliff Walk, set between the sea and the mansions. Your morning also includes a guided tour through The Breakers, a 70 room Italian Renaissance mansion inspired by the 16th century palaces of Genoa and Turin. With so many boats on the shores, it's no wonder that today's highlight is a cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. This evening enjoy a cocktail reception and farewell dinner overlooking Cliff Walk and The Atlantic.
Hotel: The Newport Marriott
Breakfast and dinner included

DAY 8 JOURNEY HOME

After breakfast it's just a short drive back to Boston. Your journey ends at Boston Airport, where you board you 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