Welcome to Nantucket
One need not be a millionaire to visit Nantucket, but it couldn't hurt. This compact island, 30 miles south of Cape Cod, grew rich from whaling in the 19th century. In recent decades it's seen a rebirth as a summer getaway for CEOs, society types and other well-heeled visitors from Boston and New York.
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10-Day New England Fall Foliage Tour including Cape Cod
Day1Start your adventure Merrimack, New Hampshire. The Merrimack Premium Outlets will be open and we will offer complimentary transportation to the Outlets or to the Anheuser Busch Brewery for a tour and a tasting. This evening, we will welcome you to New England with a welcome drink and dinner. Dinner includedDay 2Travel to coastal Maine and explore the Light House Trail. The first stop will be at Nubble Light, one of the most photographed points in Maine. This will be followed by a New England Lobster Lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit Portland and the famous Portland Head Light as well as other lighthouses in the area. Breakfast & Lunch includedDay 3Enjoy a cruise of Squam Lake, used as the setting in the movie "On Golden Pond". Enjoy a gourmet box lunch or lunch at Walter's Basin restaurant before having an interactive experience at the Squam Lake at the Squam Lake Science Center staring New Hampshire Wildlife. Breakfast & Dinner includedDay 4Have a "Taste of Vermont". Your first stop is at the Cabot Creamery Annex for a sampling of some of Vermont's finest Cheeses.We will continue on to Cold Holler where you can enjoy a taste of Apple Cider and lunch on your own at the Apple Core Dinner. We will stop to see how maple syrupp is made and a tasting on the way back. Breakfast includedDay 5Travel to the top of Cannon Mountain by Aerial Tram. In the afternoon, cross the Kancamagus Highway, which offers some of the most dramatic fall colors and scenic covered bridges. Breakfast & Dinner includedDay 6Visit Newport, Rhode Island and enjoy a sail aboard a schooner around Newport Harbor followed by a tour on one of the historic Mansions. Breakfast & Dinner includedDay 7Enjoy a tour of historic Boston. The first stop is the USS Constitution. Next see the Old North Church and Paul Revere's home. Visit Quincy Market for shopping and lunch. In the afternoon, see the State House, Boston Common, Trinity Church and other Boston Highlights. Breakfast includedDay 8Enjoy a full narrated historic tour of Nantucket, famous as the world's foremost whaling port in the 18th century. The tour covers The Old Mill, "Sconset" Village with its rose-covered cottages, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Cranberry bogs and Nantucket moors. That evening, you'll enjoy a New England Lobster dinner.Day 9Tour Cape Cod National Sea Shore on the way to Provincetown. In the afternoon, enjoy a whale-watching cruise or a Cape Cod Dune Tour. Breakfast & Dinner includedDay 10On the last day, tour Hyannis with stops at the Kennedy Memorial before continuing onto the JFK Presidential Library.
Boston to Nantucket Daytrip with High-Speed Ferry
Enjoy complimentary hotel-pick up aboard our air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus before your group's departure from Boston. Your professional guide will transport your small group down to the charming coastal town of Hyannis on Cape Cod to board the High-Speed ferry to Nantucket. Light narration will be provided on this Mini Coach journey, along with complimentary bottled water and snacks.Once on the ferry sit back, relax, and enjoy the ocean on this 1-hour cruise to Nantucket. See stunning panoramic ocean views and magnificent sights of the island as you sail into Nantucket. Upon arrival at 10:30am, you will have just over 5.5 hours to explore this magnificent island at your leisure. From it's cobblestone streets, to it's lighthouses, to it's perfectly windswept beaches there is something for everyone on the island of Nantucket. Stroll down Main St. (named by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of America's Greatest Main Streets) or perhaps stop by the Nantucket Whaling Museum to learn about what was once the whaling capital of the world. Bus tours, walking Tours, bike and auto rentals are also available on the island. After your day on Nantucket board the 4:10pm ferry for your enjoyable ferry ride back to Hyannis. Once in Hyannis your mini-coach will be waiting for the final chapter of your unforgettable day trip experience!
Best of New England with Nantucket Daffodil Festival
Day 1: We depart from your Boston or Manchester (if flying 3 pm departure from Boston) and upon on arrival on the cape we will have a tour of the Hyannis area. Tonight we will feature a welcome dinner featuring Prime rib and lobster. Dinner.Day 2: Nantucket Daffodil FestivalBreakfast will be at the Hotel followed by high speed ferry to ferry to Nantucket. We arrive in time to watch the antique car parade on Main St., to shop in the quaint shops and visit the craft fare. You will see thousands of daffodils in bloom while on the island. We will include a bagged lunch, which you can enjoy while watching the parade or at your leisure. After the parade you will have a Nantucket Island tour before departing for Merrimack where you will overnight at the Holiday Inn Express. Breakfast & LunchDay 3: Coastal MaineIt is off to Coastal Maine where we will explore the Light House Trail. Our first stop will be at Nubble Light, one of the most photographed points in Maine, followed by a New England Lobster lunch This afternoon we will visit Portland and the famous Portland Head Light, as well as other lighthouses in the area. Breakfast & Lunch included. Day 4: Taste of VermontToday we will have a taste of Vermont as we taste some of Vermont’s famous products. Our day begins with a stop at the Cabot Creamery Annex for a sampling of some of Vermont’s finest cheeses, fudge, and spirits. It is on to Montpelier for a photo stop at the Vermont State House and next lunch at the Apple Core Restaurant in Cold Holler. We will make a stop at Morse farm to see how Maple Sugar is produced and tastes. Breakfast included.Day 5Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel before heading off to explore Scenic the White Mountains of NH. Cross the scenic Kancamagus Highway one of the most scenic roads in New England with covered bridges rushing rivers and scenic overlooks. We will make a stop in North Conway for a bit of tax free shopping before continuing across Crawford notch and past the historic Mt Washington Hotel returning to Merrimack. Breakfast & Dinner.Day 6: Newport Rhode IslandVisit Newport RI and marvel at the homes along Ocean Drive. We have arranged for a sail aboard a schooner around Newport Harbor followed by a tour of one of the historic Mansions. Breakfast & DinnerDay 7: Boston City Tour.Our day begins with a visit to historic Boston, Massachusetts. Our first stop will be the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. Next we will visit the North End of Boston where you will see the Old North Church and Paul Revere’s Home. Then it is on to the famed Quincy Market for a bit of shopping and lunch. After lunch our tour of Boston will continue viewing the State House, Boston Common, Trinity Church and other highlights. You will be transferred in the afternoon to the airport or train station for your return trip home. Breakfast
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Day 1: We depart NH arriving in Hyannis in the early afternoon. On our way we will stop at the Cape Cod Potato Chip Company for a tour and tasting. There will be plenty of time for shopping and lunch. Tonight dinner will be included at a festival Restaurant. Tonight we overnight at a centrally located Hotel. Dinner Day 2 Breakfast at hotel included. High Speed Ferry to Nantucket we will arrive early enough to enjoy the day’s activities. A stop for dinner will be made before leaving Hyannis Breakfast Hundreds of decorated seven-foot Christmas trees line downtown streets, and are illuminated in a ceremony with caroling at dusk the day after Thanksgiving. Every year a local artist or decorator is chosen to adorn the huge 20-foot tree at the top of Main Street, a tree that "magically" talks to all who visit it during Christmas Stroll Saturday. Also on Stroll Saturday, carolers in costume sing familiar holiday tunes at various downtown locations. A variety of live entertainment is offered in the middle of Main Street, which is closed to traffic for the day. There are craft shows, performances, tours, and exhibitions . Midday on Stroll Saturday, the Nantucket Town Crier, in full regalia, will ring in Christmas Stroll, and then lead everyone to the wharves to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, who arrive via Coast Guard Cutter, walk down the wharf, and then ride to the Jared Coffin House downtown to meet with children. The Nantucket Whaling Museum is transformed into a glittering winter wonderland, with the month-long Festival of Trees showcasing more than 80 Christmas trees designed and adorned with unique decorations.
2-Day Tour of Nantucket Including the Annual Daffodil Festival
Day 1. We depart from southern New Hamsphire and upon on arrival on the cape we have a tour of the Hyannis area. Tonight we feature a night of entertainment with Prime Rib or Lobster at the Irish Village. Be sure to bring your swim suit so that you can enjoy the indoor pool. Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast is at the Hotel followed by high speed ferry to ferry to Nantucket. We arrive in time to watch the antique car parade on Main St., to shop in the quaint shops and visit the craft fair. See thousands of daffodils in bloom while on the island. We include a bagged lunch, which you can enjoy while watching the parade or at your leisure. After the parade take a Nantucket Island tour before departing for home. Breakfast & Lunch
5-Day Boston Tour: Cape Cod with Nantucket and Whale Watch
Day 1: Arrival in Boston Stay overnight at the Comfort Inn, Morrissey Blvd Boston Day 2: Cape Cod Boston City Tour featuring, the financial district, seaport, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Quincy Market Place. In the afternoon, head to Cape Cod where you'll spend the next three nights. Enjoy dinner and entertainment at the Irish Village. Day 3: Nantucket Enjoy a fully narrated delightful historic tour of Nantucket. This tour offers a truly interesting riding tour of America's most scenic little island. In just over an hour, become acquainted with the "Little Grey Lady," famous as the world's foremost whaling port in the 18th century. Your narrated tour covers close to 65% of the island including: The Old Mill, "Sconset" Village with its rose-covered cottages, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Cranberry bogs and Nantucket moors. You'll return to the Mainland late in the early evening. Dinner features a New England Lobster Dinner. Day 4: Cape Cod National Sea Shore & Whale Watching Travel from Hyannis along the Cape Cod National Sea Shore to Provincetown. Along the way, stop at the Salt Marsh Visitor Center where you can see the whaling exhibit and the movie that explains the geology of Cape Cod. Upon arrival in Provincetown, enjoy an afternoon whale-watching cruise. Seeing the gentle giants off the shores of Cape Cod is always a thrill. In October, you are likely to see hump back whales. Before returning to Hyannis, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Breakfast and Dinner. Day 5: Hyannis and JFK Library Before leaving Hyannis, stop at Kennedy Park for a photo opportunity. Cross the Cape Cod Canal and head north towards Boston. As you continue on to Boston, your first stop is the JFK library, where you can follow the story of JFK’s life and the events of his presidency. Arrive at airport at 2pm. Breakfast included.