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Where in the World Are We?

We are in Boston, Mass.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fancy a tea in Boston?
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States but also the birthplace of the Revolutionary War. One event in particular marked history: the Boston Tea Party. The year was 1773, and Great Britain was ruling its American colonies with an iron fist in a steel glove, increasingly taxing its subjects across the Atlantic. This situation was growing harsher and harsher for the American colonists. In May, the Tea Act was passed. It exempted the British East India Company alone from all taxes on the sale of tea in the American colonies, creating a de facto monopoly in North America. Worried that free competition on other products would end, colonists and importers banded together. On 16 December 1773, British East India Company ships docked in Boston harbour. They were stormed by colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians, and their cargo of tea was thrown overboard. 350 crates were left to brew in the waters of Boston Harbor to convey discontent to King George III. In retaliation, the King of England took sanctuary against the colony of Massachusetts by enacting highly penalizing laws, demanding repayment for the lost tea chests, and closing the port of Boston. This response prompted all the colonies to join forces behind Massachusetts, leading a few years later to the Declaration of Independence of the thirteen North American colonies.

ACORN STREET
Acorn Street in Boston is a charming cobblestone lane in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. This picturesque street is renowned for being one of the most photographed in the United States, and for good reason. Its beautifully preserved Federal-style row houses, adorned with colorful doors, vibrant floral window boxes, and antique street lamps, transport visitors back in time.

SIGHTS
•Acorn Street

• Boston Children’s Museum
• Boston Public Garden
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
• Bunker Hill Monument

Today’s Excursion – Boston by Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley
Relive the history of Boston on this fully narrated Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley adventure. Hop off at any stop to sightsee, shop, or
dine and rejoin the tour at any time. Boston by Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley. Board your trolley at the pier and explore the city at your leisure. Customize your visit to the heart of the American Revolution and explore all Boston offers on board a comfortable trolley. The route includes 15 stops, which enable you to visit some of the famous landmarks of Boston, such as Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, USS Constitution, Boston Common, and much more. Hear colorful anecdotes, historical information, and humorous facts about this bustling seaport.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Boston, Mass, USA.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
A vibrant place with a lively cultural and culinary scene.
Historic yet revolutionary, few places embody the American dream quite as well as Boston, and you’ll feel the strong independent streak and pride in the founding ideals of freedom and independence wherever you go. Skyscrapers mingle harmoniously with cobbled streets, and every footstep here promises new tales of legend, daring, and valour, as you walk through the pages of history and immerse yourself in the stories of one of the USA’s oldest cities.

The flashing colours of Fall – a period when the foliage around Boston explodes with blazes of red, orange, and purple – attract visitors from across the world, more than compensating for the northerly city’s harsh winters. Green open spaces like Boston Public Garden also decorate the town, offering breathing space and the chance to enjoy blossom-perfumed sanctuary, as you sit among scampering squirrels and quiet boating lakes.

Sometimes, Boston feels like an open-air history museum, and the Freedom Trail links the city’s many valuable historic sites. It’s no exaggeration to say that the world’s history pivoted significantly on this humble two-and-a-half-mile trail. Wander across incendiary sites like the Boston Massacre Site, and Bunker Hill – where the first shots of the American Revolutionary War were fired, eventually leading to independence from British rule.

Fenway Park is the cathedral-like home of Boston’s famous Red Sox, and a must-visit for any sports fan. You’ll also find plenty of acclaimed New England seafood to sample, including famous buttery clam chowder. Restaurants in the thriving Seaport District serve freshly harvested crab and lobster, accompanied by spectacular views of the crashing Atlantic waves.

BOSTON COMMON
The oldest public park in the U.S. and undoubtedly the largest and most famous of the town commons around which New England settlements were traditionally arranged. From 1634, the Common started as 50 acres where freemen could graze their cattle.

SIGHTS

• Fenway Park
• Faneuil Hall
• Museum of Fine Arts
• USS Constitution
• Harvard Square

Today’s Excursion – Walking the Freedom Trail
Travel back to Revolutionary Boston with a walk along the Freedom Trail.
Freedom Trail Walking Tour
Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the Boston Common. Located on the edge of Beacon Hill, it is the oldest public park in
America. Upon arrival at the gold-domed New State House, leave your coach and begin your approximate two-mile (about 3.2-
kilometre) guided walking tour. As you stroll along Boston Common, view one of the most beautiful war memorials in the
country, a bronze tribute to Robert Gould Shaw’s 54th regiment.

Granary Burial Ground & Faneuil Hall
Next, continue on to the Granary Burial Ground, site of the graves of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere, then take
the Freedom Trail past the Old Corner Bookstore, the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House to Faneuil Hall, the
meeting hall of such famous speakers as John Hancock, Susan B. Anthony, and John F. Kennedy. Today, it is a bustling
complex of shops and restaurants.

Old North Church
Leaving Faneuil Hall, cross into the North End by Paul Revere’s House, en route to the Old North Church, also known as ‘Christ
Church’. During your guided visit, learn about the fascinating church’s history.

World Cruise Event – An Iconic Musical Farewell

Our World Cruise journey reached its crescendo in the illustrious Boston Symphony Hall, widely regarded as one of the top concert halls in the world. Amidst the magnificence of this National Historic Landmark, we began this evening with a sumptuous dinner as we toasted to the friendships made and discoveries enjoyed. Then, under the baton of legendary conductor Keith Lockhart, the renowned Boston Pops Orchestra performed a 60-minute odyssey curated exclusively for us, stirring the memories of our time together on the incredible voyage that is sure to echo in our hearts long after we’ve returned home.