Nantucket: Escape to the Cape

Departure Info:

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 7:00am

Sunday, July 25:

We’ll board the coach this morning and make our way to the sandy shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, known for its natural beauty, charming villages, and classic New England scenery. We’ll pick up our local guide at the Sagamore Commuter Lot before enjoying free time for lunch on your own at Seafood Sam’s. We’ll visit the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, where we’ll learn about the history, construction, and operation of the Cape Cod Canal, from its earliest planning in 1623 through its opening in 1914. Next, we’ll travel to Hyannis. Next sail away on a one-hour Hyannis Harbor cruise in Lewis Bay, featuring live commentary and views of the Kennedy Memorial, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, the historic Kennedy Compound, Squaw Island and more! After the cruise visit the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, where the maritime history and traditions of Cape Cod and the Islands come to life. Learn how the sea has shaped the region’s past, present, and future. Next we’re off to our accommodations for the next two nights, the Fairfield Inn & Suites (508-771-6100), located in Hyannis, the heart of Cape Cod. This hotel offers an indoor salt water pool, free high speed WiFi, and each room features a coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, & hair dryer. It is ideally located adjacent to the Cape Cod mall which offers retail shopping and restaurants. Enjoy a welcome reception upon arrival, followed by free time to relax and make the most of the hotel amenities. Dinner is included at a local restaurant this evening.

Monday, July 26:

Enjoy an extended continental breakfast at your leisure this morning before another full day of sightseeing. Our local guide will meet us at the hotel and escort us to the Hy-Line Docks. We’ll board the ferry to the beautiful island of Nantucket. Upon arrival at approximately 10:30 AM, our guide will point out the restaurants, galleries, shops, and museums located within walking distance of the dock. We’ll also delight in a Nantucket Island Bus Tour which is an ideal way to see the island! There will also be plenty of time to enjoy lunch, shopping, and exploring downtown Nantucket on your own. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks throughout downtown Nantucket. We’ll depart Nantucket and return to the mainland. From the docks, we’ll travel directly to dinner, which is included at the local favorite tonight.

Tuesday, July 27:

Enjoy an extended continental breakfast at your leisure this morning before checking out of the hotel. We’ll then depart Cape Cod and travel to Rhode Island, known as the “Ocean State” where we’ll meet our local guide. Delight in a narrated bus tour of Newport featuring more than 150 points of interest. Take in the charm of the city’s historic buildings and restored homes, the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive, and the impressive mansions lining tree-lined Bellevue Avenue. Following the tour, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping on your own in Newport. We will depart for home at 3pm with sand in our shoes, seashells in our pockets, and many great memories from our Cape Cod & Newport getaway!