4 or 5 days
Boston, Plymouth, Salem
The legacies of Pilgrims, revolutionaries, academics and literary greats abound as you travel through the brownstone-lined streets of Boston. Explore the sites of the American Revolution, and stroll around several of the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.
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  • Day 1: Boston

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Explore Charlestown and the North End

    Visit the New England Holocaust Memorial

    • Founded by Holocaust survivor Stephan Ross, the memorial is designed to inspire remembrance, reflection, and hope

    Dinner at Quincy Market

  • Day 2: Boston • Lexington and Concord

    Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

    Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

    • Lexington Battle Green
    • Old North Bridge
    • Author's Row

    View Boston at the Prudential Center 

  • Day 3: Boston • Plymouth

    Visit Plimoth Patuxet Museums (April-October)

    Visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute (November-March)

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Lobster Tales boat cruise

    Lobster Tales boat cruise

    Head out on the water to observe the lobsters and various species of marine life that live in Plymouth Harbor. By the time you’re back on dry land, you’ll have a new understanding of the many creatures that live beneath the ocean. (Available April through October)

    Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge 

    • Newbury Street
    • Public Garden
    • Boston Common
    • Beacon Hill
    • Freedom Trail
    • Harvard Square

    Enjoy an evening activity

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Theater performance

    Theater performance

    Experience Boston's performing arts scene firsthand with a live theater performance.

  • Day 4: Salem • Boston

    Visit one of Salem's witch museums

    Visit the House of the Seven Gables

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 4: Salem • Boston

    Visit one of Salem's witch museums

    Visit the House of the Seven Gables

    Enjoy free time in Boston

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Duck boat tour

    Duck boat tour

    Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)

  • Day 5: Boston

    Take a tour of Fenway Park

    Visit the Museum of Science

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Boston

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Explore Charlestown and the North End

    Visit the New England Holocaust Memorial

    • Founded by Holocaust survivor Stephan Ross, the memorial is designed to inspire remembrance, reflection, and hope

    Dinner at Quincy Market

  • Day 2: Boston • Lexington and Concord

    Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

    Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

    • Lexington Battle Green
    • Old North Bridge
    • Author's Row

    View Boston at the Prudential Center 

  • Day 3: Boston • Plymouth

    Visit Plimoth Patuxet Museums (April-October)

    Visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute (November-March)

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Lobster Tales boat cruise

    Lobster Tales boat cruise

    Head out on the water to observe the lobsters and various species of marine life that live in Plymouth Harbor. By the time you’re back on dry land, you’ll have a new understanding of the many creatures that live beneath the ocean. (Available April through October)

    Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge 

    • Newbury Street
    • Public Garden
    • Boston Common
    • Beacon Hill
    • Freedom Trail
    • Harvard Square

    Enjoy an evening activity

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Theater performance

    Theater performance

    Experience Boston's performing arts scene firsthand with a live theater performance.

  • Day 4: Salem • Boston

    Visit one of Salem's witch museums

    Visit the House of the Seven Gables

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 4: Salem • Boston

    Visit one of Salem's witch museums

    Visit the House of the Seven Gables

    Enjoy free time in Boston

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Duck boat tour

    Duck boat tour

    Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)

  • Day 5: Boston

    Take a tour of Fenway Park

    Visit the Museum of Science

    Depart for home

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  • Round-trip Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.

  • Hotel Accommodations

    Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.

  • Overnight Security

    Security guards on watch nightly.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • All Gratuities

    Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.

  • Training and Support

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