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Cape Cod from the Water: Whales, Sails & Seaside Trails
July 14-18, 2025.
Experience the timeless allure of Cape Cod on this unforgettable journey packed with scenic drives, historic towns, and breathtaking coastal adventures! Discover the best of Cape Cod with a scenic drive along Route 6A to Provincetown, plus free time to explore its vibrant shops and galleries. Visit the Cape Cod National Seashore, tour the charming villages of Chatham and Hyannis — including stops at the John F. Kennedy and Korean War Memorials — and step back in time with a guided tour of historic Plymouth. Dive into Cape Cod’s maritime culture with visits to the Cape Cod Canal Visitor’s Center and three unforgettable cruises: a whale watch, a seal watch, and a Lobster Tales cruise. From seaside beauty to small-town charm and coastal adventures, this trip captures the true spirit of Cape Cod.
INCLUDES:
- 4 nights accommodations
- 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, including one lobster dinner
- Guided tour to Provincetown along Scenic Route 6A
- Free time to explore and enjoy Provincetown
- Visit to the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor’s Center
- Guided Tour of Chatham
- Guided tour of Hyannis including viewing the John F. Kennedy and Korean War Memorials
- Visit to the Cape Cod Canal Visitor’s Center
- Guided tour of Plymouth with free time to explore and enjoy
- 3-hour Whale Watch Cruise
- 1.5-hour Seal Watch Cruise
- 1-hour Lobster Tales Cruise
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Services of a AAA Group Travel Tour Host
- Services and Gratuities for a Professional Motorcoach Driver
- All applicable taxes and fees
ITINERARY:
Depart early from Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse with rest and meal stops en route. Upon arrival in Hyannis, check in for a four-night stay at the Holiday Inn Hyannis and receive a special welcome gift. Settle in and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with entertainment at the hotel to kick off your Cape Cod adventure.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
After breakfast, tour historic Route 6A winding through centuries of Cape Cod
History. View a Windmill, a Cape Cod Lighthouse, and visit the Cape Cod
National Seashore before reaching lively Provincetown, where you'll have time
to explore and enjoy lunch on your own. In the afternoon, choose between an
exhilarating whale watch cruise or a scenic dune tour. End the day with a relaxing
dinner before returning to the hotel.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Start with breakfast, then head out for a 1.5-hour seal watch cruise in
Chatham, followed by sightseeing at the Chatham Lighthouse and free time for
lunch and shopping. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Hyannis with
highlights such as the JFK Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Hyannis Port and
a view of St. Francis Xavier Church, the summer parish of the Kennedy Family.
Conclude with a classic Cape Cod lobster dinner before returning to the hotel.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Travel to historic Plymouth for guided sightseeing, including Plymouth Rock,
Forefather’s Monument, and the Mayflower II. Take part in a hands-on Lobster
Tales Cruise and enjoy free time along the waterfront. In the afternoon, visit
the Cape Cod Canal Visitor’s Center and witness Sandwich Village, then wrap up
the day with a buffet dinner.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Enjoy one last breakfast before departing Cape Cod. Relax on the comfortable
drive home with scheduled rest and meal stops, returning to Syracuse,
Rochester, and Buffalo by evening.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 3
ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 / ACTIVE: moderate pace; good mobility needed; stairs and prolonged standing for more than 2 hours at a time; some longer days involving early mornings and/or late evenings; some walking on varied terrain. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues such as someone who uses a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
HOTEL:
Holiday Inn - Hyannis, MA (4 nights)
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT ROOMS: All rooms have two full beds
PRICING:
Double $1,599
Single $2,139
Triple $1,439
Quad $1,359
Pre-pay AAA Group Travel Tour Host Gratuity $20
Rates are per person based on occupancy and include the AAA Member Discount. $350 per person deposit due at time of booking. Final payment due April 30, 2025.
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NOTE: This tour is booked as the above inclusions state. It is possible due to unforeseen circumstances that some inclusions may change in future months. Should that happen, AAA Group Travel will take all necessary steps to find a suitable replacement for the tour.
PICK-UP LOCATIONS:
AAA Travel & Insurance Center
100 International Drive, Williamsville
Rochester
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 West Henrietta Rd., Henrietta
Syracuse (new location effective March 1, 2025)
Syracuse Doubletree Hotel
6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse
Please refer to final travel documents for tour boarding and return timing.
CALL: 1-800-937-1222
VISIT: Local AAA Western and Central New York Travel & Insurance Center
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CANCELLATION POLICY: AAA recommends the purchase of Allianz Global Assistance products to protect your trip investment.
Day of Deposit to 3-15-25 / $150 Administrative Fee Per Person
3-16-2025 to 4-30-2025 / Loss of Deposit Per Person
5-1-2025 to Date of Departure / 100% Non-Refundable Per Person