7-Nights Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands, a Women-Only Tour from $6,375
Insight Vacations
OFFER ID 1632885
Treasures Of Cape Cod & The Islands, A Women-Only Tour
Embrace history and glamour on this 8-Day women-only tour as you travel with a small group from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. Follow the red-brick Freedom Trail in Boston to see where the U.S. took shape. On the shores of Cape Cod Bay, see Plymouth, a coastal town famous for its rich history as the landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620; visit the living history museum at Plimoth Patuxet. At Martha's Vineyard, visit Oak Bluffs, an idyllic town with gingerbread-like cottages. Indulge in a Sea-to-Table feast filled with fish caught from local fishermen, fresh produce from nearby farms and delicacies picked by foragers. In the seaside city of Newport, board an 80-foot schooner to cruise the coastline, taking in views of historical buildings and the homes of the rich and famous — and learn about the area’s past as a pirates’ haven.
Dining Summary
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- Boston: At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests.
- Martha's Vineyard: Indulge in a locally sourced dinner in a private dining space in Bettini Restaurant.
- Newport: Meet your new friends in the evening for a seafood dinner with wine, where you can share the highlights of your trip while savoring a freshly prepared meal.
- At Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest public museum in the United States, gain a deeper understanding of the essential role women played in Plymouth’s history. Through rare 17th-century artifacts and evocative storytelling, explore the contributions of both Wampanoag women and Mayflower passengers, and discover how generations of female voices shaped the legacy of this iconic colony. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
- Plymouth: Join Plimoth Patuxet Museums educators to learn more about the women of 17th-century Plimoth Colony and Patuxet. Over your “Matriarchs in the Margins” immersive experience, understand the traditions that shaped the roles women played in English and Wampanoag society. This living memorial is dedicated to the lifestyle of the first English settlers and the Wampanoag Indigenous community. By visiting, you’re helping the museum preserve the histories and stories of the early inhabitants and the revitalization of pre-industrial crafts, trades, domestic skills, horticulture and the maritime arts.
- Discover what happened when two cultures met along New England’s shores over A Taste of Two Cultures Lunch at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Learn about how the way we eat today is influenced by the cultures that met 400 years ago. Step back in time as you dine on traditional English and Indigenous foods including turkey sauced two ways, Naussamp cornmeal, Native stewed squash, Cheate bread with butter, colonial carrot soup, and mint tea with blueberries.
- Nantucket: Join a Local Expert walking through historic downtown Nantucket to discover the island’s unique history. As you journey through Nantucket’s past, learn about the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the tourism boom, and the impacts the island’s economy has had on social and racial development on Nantucket. You'll also hear tales of notable Nantucket women and their impact on the island from the fishing industry to local lifestyles.
- Newport: Meet your female captain and jump onboard the Madeline, a 72-foot schooner sailing ship and cruise around the coastline. You’ll sail out and pass nearby islands, old historical buildings and homes of the rich and famous, as you learn about the region’s exciting history, including its pirate activity.
- Boston: Trace America’s path to independence with your Travel Director as you stroll past Boston’s iconic sites. See Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States; the red-bricked Granary Burying Ground where Samuel Adams rests; and the evocative Old State House, the spark site of the Boston Massacre.
- Cape Cod: Experience the natural wonder and human history, emphasizing the cultural themes represented on Cape Cod, including the First People—the Wampanoag; European settlement culture; fishing, life-saving, and lighthouses; and the communication technology of Cape Cod’s National Seashore.
- Martha's Vineyard: After arriving by ferry, explore the charming town of Oak Bluffs. Visit the Gingerbread Cottage Museum with a Local Expert and learn how this colorful 19th-century neighborhood evolved from Methodist campgrounds. See the iconic Flying Horses Carousel—the oldest operating platform carousel in America—and admire the vibrant cottages with their steep gables and decorative trim.
- Newport: A striking destination for design lovers and motoring enthusiasts alike, this museum reimagines the automobile as a canvas for innovation. Housed in a repurposed missile plant, its collection features over 100 cars, from the sculpted lines of mid-century Cadillacs to performance icons like the Ford GT, Porsche 911 and Corvette Stingray. Each car is selected for its impact on design, engineering and culture.
- Newport: Established in 1872, this is America’s oldest topiary garden, where horticultural craftsmanship meets imaginative design. Set on seven coastal acres, the collection includes more than 80 sculpted shrubs, from giraffes and elephants to intricate geometric forms. Maintained by generations of gardeners, it remains a living work of art on Rhode Island’s historic shoreline.
- Newport: Enjoy a visit to one of Newport's renowned landmarks, The Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion.
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7 nights from $6,375 per person
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06/04/2027 -
06/11/2027
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10/15/2027 -
10/22/2027
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