Path of the Pilgrims 2020
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim’s voyage on the Mayflower and the founding of Plymouth colony. In 2020, the Massachusetts towns of Provincetown and Plymouth will honor this historic anniversary with events throughout the year that celebrate the story of exploration, innovation, religious freedom, and thanksgiving.
Day One: Boston – Provincetown – Plymouth
Sail from Boston to Provincetown onboard a Bay State Cruise Company ferry. Imagine the Pilgrim’s first landing as you sail into Provincetown Harbor. Group arrives mid-morning, with a full day to explore Provincetown, enjoy lunch and shopping. Three great sightseeing options: • Visit the Pilgrim Monument & Museum to learn more about this important story in America’s history. • Explore the dunes and province lands on an Art’s Dune Tour where four-wheel drive vehicles take you out onto the historic sand dunes on the Provincetown, Cape Cod National Seashore protected lands. • Hop on the Mayflower Trolley to see all of the sights and explore Provincetown in comfort!
Motorcoach departs Boston with luggage and transfers to Plymouth to re-join the group at approximately 6 pm.
Afternoon cruise from Provincetown to Plymouth on board Captain John’s Boats – enjoy a ferry ride following the path of the Pilgrims. After realizing the land around Provincetown would not sustain the needs of their colony, they continued on and landed in Plymouth. You’ll sail by the Mayflower II in Plymouth Harbor, and be met by your motorcoach for transfer to your hotel for tonightZ ~ the John Carver Inn & Spa, located on the actual site of the original Pilgrim settlement in the very heart of historic Plymouth.
Enjoy a “Thanksgiving” Turkey Dinner with all the fixin’s at the Hearth ‘n Kettle Restaurant, located at your Inn.
Day Two: Plymouth
Breakfast at your Inn, then plan to spend the day visiting Plimoth Plantation, the Mayflower II, and the Plimoth Gristmill at Jenney Pond, to explore the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that shaped the building of America. Pilgrim Hall Museum, Sparrow house, and the Plymouth Rock are additional sights you’ll want to include, just steps from your Inn.
Options to extend this tour: • Add additional nights in Plymouth, then hub and spoke with day trips that could include Cape Cod, the islands (Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket), the whaling port of New Bedford, Newport RI and Providence RI. • Continue to Cape Cod and explore more of its scenic beauty from the hub of Hyannis and the Cape Codder Resort & Spa. • Continue on to other points of a New England tour.
This is a suggested itinerary with tour components available May through October. Please see reverse side for contact information of the various suppliers included in this tour. Provincetown
Contact: Julie Doherty Pagano Contact : Lynn Williams [email protected] [email protected] www.baystatecruisecompany.com www.johncarverinn.com
Contact : Lynn Williams Contact: Bob Avila [email protected] [email protected] www.hearthnkettle.com www.captjohn.com
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum Contact: Rob Costa Contact: Julie Doherty Pagano Contact: Burt Lazarus Contact: Janet Young [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.artsdunetours.com www.baystatecruisecompany.com www.pilgrim-monument.org www.plimoth.org