Day 1
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Arrival Boston - Drive to Salem
Arrive at Boston Logan Airport and collect your rental car upon arrival. Drive from the airport to Salem, we recommend taking 1A along the water. The drive is only about 40 minutes. Optional stops along the way: • Nahant – 40 steps beach known for sea glass & colored pebbles/rocks • Other great beaches, located in Nahant, for skyline views of Boston: Short Beach and Doggie Beach. Once you arrive in Salem, check into your boutique downtown hotel.
Arrive at
Arrive at Boston Airport, Massachusetts
Today you arrive to Boston Logan Airport to begin your vacation.
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Salem, Massachusetts
Salem located on the north coast of Massachusetts is famous for its 1692 witch trials, during which several locals were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Landmarks include the Witch House which is the former home of a trial judge. The Peabody Essex Museum has a massive collection of global art and artifacts, including a rebuilt Qing-era Chinese house.
The town is all about witches, ocean ships, making waves through literature, settlers, pirates and trading. Take a tour and soak in its rich history. Stroll through the streets and visit the unique stores, an experience in themselves, buy everything from vintage clothes to spell-books and crystals. You'll also find many cafes and bistros dotted throughout the town.
Day 2
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Salem Sights - Witchcraft Tour
Set off to explore the many sights of Salem town such as the House of Seven Gables and Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and the Marblehead Lighthouse. Enjoy a Historical Witchcraft Walking Tour where you'll learn about Salem's colonial history, witchcraft, and the 1692 Hysteria and Witch Trials.
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Historical Salem Witchcraft Walk
Salem, Massachusetts
Learn about Salem's colonial history, witchcraft, and the 1692 Hysteria and Witch Trials. Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the dire events of 1692 and visit the locations that are full of witch trial history. This is a fascinating tour that will shed new light on what happened during the infamous witchcraft hysteria which turned neighbor against neighbor.
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Salem, Massachusetts
Salem located on the north coast of Massachusetts is famous for its 1692 witch trials, during which several locals were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Landmarks include the Witch House which is the former home of a trial judge. The Peabody Essex Museum has a massive collection of global art and artifacts, including a rebuilt Qing-era Chinese house.
The town is all about witches, ocean ships, making waves through literature, settlers, pirates and trading. Take a tour and soak in its rich history. Stroll through the streets and visit the unique stores, an experience in themselves, buy everything from vintage clothes to spell-books and crystals. You'll also find many cafes and bistros dotted throughout the town.
Day 3
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Drive to Gloucester - Whale Watching Experience with Naturalist
Take a short leisurely drive north to Gloucester and after your whale watching tour, enjoy the rest of the day at your seaside location. Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel which looks out to the ocean, or visit the charming downtown of Gloucester and tour the Hammond Castle Museum.
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Marine Sanctuary Whale Watching Tour
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Take a Whale Watching Tour out of Gloucester harbor for an encounter with Whales in the wild. Start your tour from the busy working harbor where you will encounter fishermen at work and learn about the history and surrounding landmarks. Your naturalist will give a short presentation to familiarize you with the area you will be visiting (a National Marine Sanctuary) and the whale and other wildlife species you are likely to encounter while out on the ocean. Spend about 1.5 hours with the whales during which your naturalist will provide you with greater insight into their behaviors and characteristics. Return to shore with a deeper appreciation of these giant mammals and the unique marine environment you visited. Most trips are 3-4 hours in length but may be extended if the whales move further.
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Gloucester, Massachusetts
A short, pleasant drive from Boston, Gloucester is in the heart of Cape Ann, close to historic Salem and Rockport. Here you will find world-class museums to explore, gorgeous beaches to stroll, and interesting art galleries to visit, not to mention whale watching, schooner sails, foodie tours, and more. Discover all Gloucester has to offer!
Day 4
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Boston Bound - Walking Tour with a Local
Make your way back to ‘Beantown’ which is just about an hour's drive south. Drive the same route or set out to explore a new one. In the afternoon enjoy a private walking tour for the perfect introduction to the history of Boston. You will be guided along by a passionate local who loves to share their knowledge and skills and tell a story about the great city they live in! As this will be a private tour it can be customized to suit your interests. Spend the night in a downtown hotel and enjoy all that Boston has to offer!
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Private Boston Freedom Trail Walk
Boston, Massachusetts
Enjoy a private Boston Freedom Trail Walk with a local guide for the perfect introduction to the history of Boston. Explore many of the Freedom Trail sights including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, the Old South Meeting House, and the site of the first public school in America. From the protests of Samuel Adams and James Otis to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party to the liberation of Boston in 1776 by General Washington and his army, the Freedom Trail takes you to the sites and tells the stories that led to American independence. You will be guided along by a passionate local who loves to share their knowledge and skills and tell a story about the great city they live in! As this will be a private tour it can be customized to suit your interests.
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Boston, Massachusetts
With Boston's rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and legacy of arts, culture, and education, Boston has something for everyone, making it a leading tourist destination.
Each of the city's neighborhoods has a remarkably different style and tone. From the Back Bay's cosmopolitan streets and ornate Victorian townhouses to the aromas spilling into the narrow and jumbled 17-century streets of Boston's North End to the spirited and funky neighborhood squares of Cambridge - all within easy distance from one another.
Boston dining is increasingly a destination all its own. The restaurant scene is delicious and dynamic. Even the shopping in Boston is of historic proportions from designer boutiques, eclectic galleries to prestigious department stores.
Day 5
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Drive to Provincetown, Cape Cod
Drive about 2.5 hours to get to Provincetown from Boston. On arrival in Provincetown check into your luxurious hotel which will be your base for the next 2 nights. Your hotel has commanding views of the ocean, is just steps from the beach and a short walk into town, a perfect location to relax and unwind. Your hotel offers breakfast and daily evening wine reception with a selection of cheese and snacks.
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The hook-shaped peninsula of Cape Cod is a popular summertime destination. It's the site of quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses, ponds and bay, and ocean beaches. In the large town of Hyannis, the John F. Kennedy Museum is the first stop on the Kennedy Legacy Trail through downtown, where ferries depart to the resort islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Cape Cod is rich with recreation, from the artistic to the adventurous. It has been named one of the top ten spots in the world for whale watching, paddle boarding, kayaking, and windsurfing, and the region is also ranked among the ten most popular destinations in the U.S. for beaches and golf. Explore world-class bike trails, and some of the best shopping around, Cape Cod has it all for that perfect stay by the sea.
Day 6
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Explore Cape Cod - Sunset Sail
Kick back, relax, and enjoy beach life in this ideal location. Perhaps choose to visit the P-town Monument which commemorates the first landfall of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor. You can climb to the top of the 252-foot tower in the center of town with 116 steps. You can also rent a bike to explore the cape or take to the water with a kayak or paddleboard trip. End your day with a magical Sunset Sail.
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Sunset Sail
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Join Captain Bob Burns and the crew of the Bay Lady II for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and into Cape Cod Bay. Depending on wind direction the 2-hour sail will take you either across the Bay towards the Bluffs of Corn Hill or around Long Point Light at the tip of the Cape in the direction of Wood End Lighthouse.
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The hook-shaped peninsula of Cape Cod is a popular summertime destination. It's the site of quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses, ponds and bay, and ocean beaches. In the large town of Hyannis, the John F. Kennedy Museum is the first stop on the Kennedy Legacy Trail through downtown, where ferries depart to the resort islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Cape Cod is rich with recreation, from the artistic to the adventurous. It has been named one of the top ten spots in the world for whale watching, paddle boarding, kayaking, and windsurfing, and the region is also ranked among the ten most popular destinations in the U.S. for beaches and golf. Explore world-class bike trails, and some of the best shopping around, Cape Cod has it all for that perfect stay by the sea.
Day 7
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Return to Boston - Stay on the Water!
On this day, drive back to Boston. There is so much to do in Boston we have left this day free for you to choose. The city is easily explored on foot and is known as one of the most walkable cities you can find, you also have the option to hop on one of the many trolleys to get around and explore. Stay in a Unique Floating B&B set in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard, your B&B offers an expansive view of the Boston Harbor skyline along with the comfort and amenities of a modern bed and breakfast. Walk to the USS Constitution and the Freedom Trail to the North End and downtown Boston or take the water ferry to numerous points along the city's waterfront, your B&B is located just four miles from Logan Airport. Enjoy your last night floating on the water!
Overnight Location
Boston, Massachusetts
With Boston's rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and legacy of arts, culture, and education, Boston has something for everyone, making it a leading tourist destination.
Each of the city's neighborhoods has a remarkably different style and tone. From the Back Bay's cosmopolitan streets and ornate Victorian townhouses to the aromas spilling into the narrow and jumbled 17-century streets of Boston's North End to the spirited and funky neighborhood squares of Cambridge - all within easy distance from one another.
Boston dining is increasingly a destination all its own. The restaurant scene is delicious and dynamic. Even the shopping in Boston is of historic proportions from designer boutiques, eclectic galleries to prestigious department stores.
Day 8
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Depart from Boston
Today you will depart out of Boston Logan Airport. Depart for home basking in the many great memories made over the last few days, eager for more!
Depart From
Depart from Boston Airport, Massachusetts
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