New England Summer Tours
New England in Summertime
When summer arrives in New England, the region transforms into one of the most captivating destinations in the country — lighthouses glowing against brilliant blue skies, coastal villages buzzing with life, and lush landscapes stretching from the Berkshire Hills to the rocky shores of Maine. Whether you're celebrating Independence Day with fireworks over Boston's Charles River, savoring a fresh lobster dinner along the Maine coast, soaking in a world-class concert at Tanglewood, tasting your way through Vermont's beloved farms and factories, or ferry-hopping off Cape Cod to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, warm-weather New England offers something truly unforgettable. View our summer tours below or let us customize one if you have ideas in mind!
4th of July Celebration
Now Booking July 3-5, 2027 - From $875
Mark the Fourth of July with an unforgettable Boston escape packed with history, harbor views, and fireworks. Join us for a Boston Harbor lunch cruise featuring a 21-gun salute by the USS Constitution, a visit to the JFK Library and Museum, a buffet dinner with fireworks views over the Charles River, and a narrated tour of Boston's most iconic historical landmarks. Availability is limited for this popular summer tour, reserve your group early!
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
2 nights of accommodations
2 breakfasts & 1 lunch & 1 dinner
View 4th of July fireworks from the banks of the Charles River
Boston Harbor Cruise
JFK Library and Museum
Cambridge and Harvard Tour
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
Step-On Guide Services
Round trip baggage handling
NEW: All Things Maine
Now Booking Summer & Fall 2027 - From $1,599
Discover the best of Maine on a 6-day journey along one of New England's most iconic coastlines. Travel from the charming shores of Kennebunkport to the breathtaking peaks of Acadia National Park, taking in everything that makes Maine unforgettable along the way. Your adventure includes fresh lobster dinners, iconic lighthouses, botanical gardens, a classic lumberjack show, a live playhouse performance, and wildlife cruises — Maine's finest highlights in one seamless trip.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
5 nights of accommodations
5 breakfasts & 1 lunch & 5 dinners
Nubble Lighthouse photo stop
Guided Tour of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Lobstering Cruise
Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
Acadian Nature Cruise
Guided tour of Acadia National Park
Admission to the Great Maine Lumberjack Show
Admission to Maine Maritime Museum
Select Seats for a Performance at the Ogunquit Playhouse
Free Time in Kennebunkport, Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor
Round trip baggage handling
Tanglewood on Parade
Now Booking Summer 2027 - From $920
Join us for one of New England's most spectacular summer experiences — Tanglewood on Parade — set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Berkshire Hills. This beloved annual celebration brings together world-class music, festive outdoor ambiance, and the natural beauty of the Berkshires in one unforgettable evening the first Tuesday in August 2027. Whether you're a longtime Tanglewood devotee or experiencing it for the first time, this tour is designed to immerse you in the very best the region has to offer.
Prefer a Different Tanglewood Concert?
We can arrange a custom Berkshires tour built around any Tanglewood concert of your choosing. The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs throughout the summer season, offering everything from BSO classics and pops evenings to chamber music and special guest performances. Browse the full Tanglewood schedule and let us know which concert interests to you — we'll handle the rest.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
2 nights of accommodations
2 breakfasts
1 dinner
Tour of Chesterwood
Ventfort Hall Tour and Tea
Sterling Clark Art Museum
Tanglewood Grounds Tour
Tanglewood on Parade Concert
Round trip baggage handling
NEW: Flavors of Vermont
Now Booking Summer & Fall 2027 - From $1,299
Discover the Flavors of Vermont, a culinary and cultural journey through one of New England's most beloved states. Explore the Bennington Museum and the historic Hildene Estate before setting sail on a Spirit of Ethan Allen Sunset Cruise. Indulge your sweet tooth with a maple tasting and creemee at Morse Maple Farm, a Ben & Jerry's Factory tour, and a Lake Champlain Chocolate factory tasting. Round out your palate with a cheese and cider tasting, and guided touring through the charming towns of Burlington and Stowe. To top it all off, enjoy a Cooking Demonstration from Chef Robert at Cafe Provence and an immersive Cooking Experience with a chef at the von Trapp Family Lodge.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
4 nights of accommodations
4 breakfasts & 2 lunches & 3 dinners
Bennington Museum
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Cafe Provence Cooking Demonstration
Spirit of Ethan Allen Sunset Cruise
Morse Maple and Maple Creemee
Lake Champlain Chocolate Flagship Chocolate Tasting
Stowe Vermont Tour
Cold Hollow Cider Store
Vermont Cabot Cheese and Smugglers Notch Distillery Store & Tasting
Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour & Tasting
Cooking Experience at Von Trapp Family Lodge
Local guide service as listed on the itinerary
Round trip baggage handling
Cape Cod in Summer
Summer 2027 - From $925
Spend your summer days exploring the best of coastal New England — from the sun-soaked streets of Hyannis and the swashbuckling history of the Whydah Pirate Museum, to the windswept dunes and dramatic coastline of Provincetown. Ferry out to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket for an island tour, then close the journey in historic Plymouth with a harbor cruise past the Mayflower II. Local guides, stunning summer scenery, and a lobster dinner included.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
3 nights of accommodations
3 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Guided Tour of Hyannis
Whydah Pirate Museum
Provincetown
Cape Cod National Seashore
Whale Watch Excursion OR a Dune Tour
Sightseeing Tour of Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket
Guided Tour of Plymouth
Plymouth Harbor Cruise
Round trip baggage handling
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