Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands

This 8-Day guided tour blends history with glamour as you travel 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, visit Oak Bluffs, an idyllic town with gingerbread-like cottages, and overnight at an iconic historic hotel overlooking the harbor. Indulge in a sea-to-table feast filled with fish caught by local fishermen, fresh produce from nearby farms and delicacies picked by foragers. In the seaside city of Newport, board a 24 m (80 ft) 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.