Overview
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Take a ferry to Nantucket for a guided tour of early Quaker settlements. Explore the charming Colonial-style houses and mansions from Nantucket’s whaling heyday, and visit the Whaling Museum. Ferry back to Hyannis to see the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church. Drive up the peninsula to Provincetown to see the site of the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the pilgrims’ first landing, then cross the water to Martha’s Vineyard for a guided tour featuring the Victorian streets, charming shops, and elegant homes in this former whaling village. Visit the yachting mecca in Newport’s Narragansett Bay, and take a tour of the historic sites of this Rhode Island seaport. Experience the opulent lifestyle of shipping tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt with a tour of his mansion, The Breakers.
Raise a glass with a farewell dinner to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing, then conclude your trip in Boston—scene of the American Revolution.
Highlights
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including the Old North Church and King’s Chapel and Burying Ground; harbor cruise
DUXBURYVisit Alden House Historic Site; visit a LF working cranberry bog
PLYMOUTHPlimoth Plantation; go inside the Mayflower II; Thanksgiving presentation; LF enjoy an authentic Wampanoag Feast; Mayflower 400th Anniversary Embarkation Festival
HYANNIS AREA Orientation tour; see the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church
NANTUCKETSightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Whaling Museum
PROVINCETOWNSightseeing
MARTHA’S VINEYARDSightseeing with a Local Guide
NEWPORTOrientation tour; visit The Breakers mansion; farewell dinner
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN BOSTON
Day1
Welcome to “Beantown!” This evening, mingle with your traveling companions at 6 pm for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
BOSTON
Day2
This morning, venture out on a tour of Boston with a Local Guide. Focus on the city’s most prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, the Old State House, the OLD NORTH CHURCH and Faneuil Hall. Also visit KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING GROUND; founded in 1686 as the first Anglican Church in Puritan Boston and the final resting place of Pilgrim Mary Chilton, known as the first passenger to step ashore from the Mayflower. Later, board a harbor CRUISE that takes you to see the Bunker Hill Monument and the site of the Boston Tea Party. Balance of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BOSTON–DUXBURY–HYANNIS AREA
Day3
This morning, travel south to Duxbury, the historic village of many Mayflower passengers, and visit the ALDEN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE. Continue to LF FLAX POND FARMS, a working cranberry bog, and hear how this native fruit is harvested and processed. Then, in to the Hyannis area for a 5-night stay at a traditional beachfront resort. Tonight, enjoy a seafood dinner!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HYANNIS AREA. EXCURSION TO PLYMOUTH.
Day4
This morning, travel to Plymouth, where the Pilgrims founded the first permanent settlement in New England nearly 400 years ago. See famous Plymouth Rock and step aboard the MAYFLOWER II, a full-scale reproduction of the tall ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth Harbor in 1620, 400 years ago! Next, explore PLIMOTH PLANTATION and learn about the daily life of a Pilgrim. In a private PRESENTATION, learn the true story of the 1621, three-day celebration, now known as Thanksgiving. Then, enjoy a 17th-century LF WAMPANOAG FEAST, featuring fresh seasonal ingredients familiar to the Native American Wampanoag People. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the EMBARKATION FESTIVAL, a grand cultural and arts festival that honors the traditions, cuisine, and music of the settlers and the Wampanoag people.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
HYANNIS AREA. EXCURSION TO NANTUCKET
Day5
This morning, head to the harbor for your FERRY ride to Nantucket. Time for lunch and a stroll around Straight Wharf with its marinas, shops, and art galleries. Your guided tour spotlights the strong Quaker influence during the early days of settlement. Drive the narrow streets and admire charming Colonial-style houses and imposing mansions that reflect the prosperity of Nantucket’s whaling era. During your free time, visit the WHALING MUSEUM with its top-quality exhibitions and rooftop observation deck. Return to Hyannis and see the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church before reaching your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HYANNIS AREA. EXCURSION TO CAPE COD
Day6
Drive the length of the peninsula’s arm to Provincetown. During your sightseeing tour, see the location of the Pilgrims’ First Landing and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in 1620. Free time later to explore this eccentric seaside village on your own. Why not visit the Provincetown Museum, Pilgrim Monument, or one of the many art galleries. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HYANNIS AREA. EXCURSION TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Day7
Board the FERRY to Martha’s Vineyard and enjoy a guided tour that features Oak Bluffs with its Victorian “gingerbread” architecture. Spend some time in Edgartown, once an important shipping and whaling center. Check out the enticing village stores, take a walk along the ocean, and admire the elegant homes along the tree-lined streets. Return to your oceanfront resort where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HYANNIS AREA–NEWPORT
Day8
This morning, head to Newport, an elegant yachting mecca on Narragansett Bay in the “Ocean State” of Rhode Island. Enjoy an orientation tour of Newport and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, and the city’s oldest meeting house and library. Afterward, explore the extravagant lifestyle of a bygone era when visiting THE BREAKERS, shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt’s opulent mansion. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NEWPORT–BOSTON
Day9
Depart this morning for Boston. After a transfer to the airport for guests who have homebound flights, the motorcoach continues downtown to the Sheraton Boston Hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport after 2 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Boston Hotel
First-Class
Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby.
Location
39 Dalton St, Boston, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Shoe Shine
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- ATM
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
Red Jacket Beach Resort
First-Class
A classic Cape Cod oceanfront resort on the waters of Nantucket Sound, Red Jacket Beach features a beautiful sweep of private ocean beach. This full-service resort and spa has all of the comforts to make your stay memorable. Whether you envision an action-packed getaway with water sports or a relaxing time on our private beach with a good book, you'll enjoy excellent service in a beautiful oceanfront setting.
Location
1 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hotel Viking
First-Class
Registered with the Historical Hotels of America, this luxury accommodation is situated on Newport's Historic Hill and offers beautiful views. The interior of the hotel is both historical and elegant in design. All 210 elegant guestrooms are fully equipped with cable TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, and Internet access.
Location
1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- ATM
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
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