Learn the nation’s history in Boston, Lexington and Concord. See Plymouth Rock,
Plimoth Plantation and take an exciting whale watching cruise. Tour historic Fenway Park, learn about
JFK’s connection to the city and visit Salem.
Day
1 Arrive in Massachusetts
Welcome to historic
“Beantown”, Boston, one of the oldest municipalities on
the country filled with colonial history. Meet your Tour
Manager at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner.
Meal: D
Day
2 Boston’s Freedom Trail, Lexington and Concord
Begin the day by learning the history of this colonial city.
A local guide shows you Boston’s Freedom Trail including
Boston Common, America’s oldest public park; Park Street
Church, founded in 1809 and the Old Corner Bookstore,
home to 19th-century publishers Ticknor and Fields. Lunch
today is at Cheers Beacon Hill, the inspiration of the TV
show
Cheers.
This afternoon a costumed guide conducts
a tour of historic Lexington and Concord including the
Lexington Battle Green as well as the Minuteman National
Historic Park and the Old North Bridge.
Meals: B, D
Day
3 Plimoth Patuxet and Whale Watching Cruise
Travel south to the town of Plymouth for a visit to Plimoth
Patuxet. This living history museum interprets the
17th-century Plymouth Colony established by the Pilgrims.
Costumed inhabitants will show you colony life during the
period through cooking, planting and blacksmithing. In
the town of Plymouth stop to see historic Plymouth Rock
as well as the
Mayflower II as full replica of the original
vessel. In the afternoon climb aboard your seagoing
vessel for an exciting whale watching excursion.
Head out to Cape Bay and Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary
and primary feeding grounds for humpback, finback and
the endangered right whales. Be sure to dress warm to
enjoy this exciting adventure on the water.
Meals: B, D
Day
4 Tour of Historic Fenway Park and Free Afternoon
Since 1912 baseball fans have flocked to Fenway
Park to watch the home team play at “America’s Most
Beloved Ballpark.” Your experienced tour guide takes you
to see the magnificent view from atop the “Green Monster”
as well as guiding you through the hallowed halls and legendary moments of this historic field. The remainder of
the day has been left free for you to enjoy this wonderful
city.
Meal: B
Day
5 JFK Presidential Museum and Salem
Begin the day at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and
Museum. Located on the waterfront overlooking the city
that launched him to greatness the JFK Presidential
Museum features multimedia exhibits and period settings
from the White House offering an exciting “you are there”
experience. After lunch, depart for the town of Salem.
Here, visit The House of the Seven Gables, which gained
notoriety through American author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s
1851 novel.
At the Salem Witch Museum take an immersive
look onto the events of 1692, the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the European witch trial which led to the witch-hunts and trails in Salem. Tonight, dinner is in Salem featuring local favorites in a fun and historic atmosphere.
Meals: B, D
Day
6 Travel Home
This morning there is a group transfer to Boston’s Logan International Airport for flights
out after 12:00 p.m.
Meal: B