Itinerary
- Day 1
Boston
You'll arrive in Boston and get settled into your accommodation, then spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace. The area around your hotel is worth checking out, with shops and restaurants nearby. Consider heading to Union Oyster House for dinner if you want to try somewhere with real history, since it's one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast available at the Marketplace Cafe)
- Accommodation
- (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside)
Optional Activities
- Dine at Union Oyster House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the U.S. since 1826, for traditional lobster rolls and fresh oysters
- Explore nearby shops for drinks and classic American treats
- Stroll around the Boston area to soak in first impressions of the city
Landmarks Union Oyster House Carson Beach John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 
- Day 2
Boston
This is a walking day focused on Boston's revolutionary history. You'll follow the Freedom Trail, which is a 4-kilometer red-brick path that connects all the major historical sites around the city. Along the way you'll see the Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. You'll also spend time at Boston Common, which is the oldest public park in the nation and a nice place to catch your breath between stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast available at the Marketplace Cafe)
- Accommodation
- (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside)
Included Activities
- Walk the Freedom Trail, a 4-kilometer iconic route through important chapters of American history
- Visit the Old North Church, famous for signal lanterns that warned of approaching British troops
- Explore Faneuil Hall, known as the 'Cradle of Liberty', a historic forum for political speeches now a lively market
- Visit the Paul Revere House, the oldest house in downtown Boston and former home of the 'Midnight Rider'
- Experience the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum with historic ship replicas, costumed guides, and interactive exhibits
Optional Activities
- Wander through Boston Common, the nation's oldest public park
Landmarks Freedom Trail Boston Common Old North Church Faneuil Hall Paul Revere House Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum 
- Day 3
Boston to Salem
You'll head out to Salem to learn about the witch trials and see the historical sites connected to that period. Start at the Salem Witch Museum to get context, then walk through the historic center to visit the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Old Town Hall, The Witch House, and The House of the Seven Gables. Salem Witch Village is also there if you want to explore further. If you happen to be visiting around Halloween, the town does a significant transformation and the atmosphere is particularly intense.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast available at the Marketplace Cafe)
- Accommodation
- (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside)
Included Activities
- Visit Salem Witch Trials Memorial, a solemn site honoring victims with names carved into stone benches
- Explore the Old Town Hall, a historic 1816 building featured in the movie Hocus Pocus
- Delve into Salem's dark past at The Witch House at Salem, the only surviving building directly connected to the witch trials
- Uncover The House of the Seven Gables, the colonial mansion that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's gothic novel
- Step into Salem Witch Village and experience multimedia exhibits about the witch trials
Optional Activities
- Visit the Salem Witch Museum to confront the dark history of the witch trials
Landmarks Salem Witch Museum Salem Witch Trials Memorial Old Town Hall The Witch House at Salem The House of the Seven Gables Salem Witch Village - Day 4
Boston
Start in the morning by walking through the Back Bay neighborhood, where you can see Victorian architecture and grab breakfast at one of the cafés along Newbury Street. After that, head to Fenway Park to see the oldest baseball stadium still in use and learn about the Boston Red Sox. Later, make your way over to Cambridge to check out Harvard University's campus. Before you finish the day, you can swing by TD Garden, which is where the Bruins and Celtics play.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast available at the Marketplace Cafe)
Included Activities
- Stroll through the elegant Back Bay neighborhood, admiring its Victorian architecture and wide boulevards
- Discover Newbury Street, Back Bay's main avenue, with boutiques, galleries, and cafes
- Visit Fenway Park, the oldest baseball stadium in the U.S. and home of the Boston Red Sox
- Immerse yourself in academia at Harvard University, the oldest university in the U.S., exploring Harvard Yard
- Experience TD Garden, home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics
Optional Activities
- Enjoy breakfast at a chic café on Newbury Street
- Shop at boutiques and galleries on Newbury Street
Landmarks Back Bay Newbury Street Fenway Park Harvard University TD Garden
