Salem Witch History & Boston Highlights

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:

Salem/Salem Witch Museum
Grand, old homes line Salem's magnificent Chestnut Street. Many of them built by sea captains and merchants in the early 1800's during Salem's "Great Age of Sail." Step back into 1692 at the Salem Witch Museum and relive the witchcraft hysteria that once overwhelmed superstitious Salem Village. This experience offers a theater with stage settings and figures, a narrator, and the voices of actors and actresses who accurately and dramatically present the truth of the hangings in the dark period of the Witchcraft Trials. After the presentation, tour through the display area featuring lifelike figures that answer your questions about witches, past and present.

Boston Drive
A plethora of landmarks and cultural sights are seen as this motorcoach tour winds its way through the historic streets and neighborhoods of Boston.

What you will see along the way:
Enjoy a picturesque drive to Salem including beautiful views of the grand, old homes of Chestnut Street.
Highlights of your drive may include: the Back Bay district, and Copley Square, the Romanesque Trinity Church, Boston Public Library and exquisite Boston Common, the oldest park in the United States. View a series of patriotic highlights culminating at the Old North Church. Relive Paul Revere's midnight ride and learn the history of this epic event of the American Revolution.
Photo Opportunities:

Copley Square
Copley Square showcases stunning examples of medieval, classical, and modern design. The most prominent building is the Romanesque Trinity Church. Completed in 1877. Located on the south side is the magnificent Boston Public Library. Overlooking the square is the ultra-modern John Hancock Tower.

Old North Church
Relive Paul Revere's midnight ride and learn the history of this epic event of the American Revolution. It is on this very spot that Paul Revere ordered two lanterns hung in the steeple to signal how the British redcoats were on the move: "One if by Land, two if by Sea." Look up and you can see the lanterns proudly displayed in the church's tower.

Lunch:
Enjoy lunch on your own in Salem.

Shopping:
Prior to departing the Salem Witch Museum, stop in the gift shop for unusual mementos and souvenirs. Enjoy approximately 2 hours in Salem for shopping in the shops on the waterfront or central village.

Special Notes:

Tour sequence may vary due to traffic conditions or to ship's later arrival. The Salem Witch Museum' experience offers life sized stage sets, figures, a narrator, and the voices of actors and actresses who accurately and dramatically present the truth of the hangings in the dark period of the Witchcraft Trials. Guests sit on benches as they learn all about the Salem witchcraft trails. On certain voyages this tour will return after your pre-arranged early or first dinner seating, please make alternate dining plans for that evening.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced