Cape Cod

May 25, 2025

We'll begin the day with a 6:00am departure from Belleville, making stops along the way in Napanee, Kingston, and Gananoque.

With all passengers on board, we will depart for Cape Cod! We will make a Duty-Free stop prior to crossing the border. Afterwards, we will stop at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant for lunch on your own and make other comfort breaks along our journey this afternoon.

We expect to arrive at the Holiday Inn Hyannis around 4:30pm. Welcome to the sandy shores of Cape Cod. Extending some 70 miles into the sea, the Cape is home to both natural beauty and quaint colonial villages. You can revel in the arts and culture, and reclaim childhood memories of seashells, sandcastles, and saltwater taffy.

After checking in, a dinner buffet will be included tonight at your hotel.

May 26, 2025

Breakfast is included at the hotel this morning. Following breakfast, a local guide will meet us and we will travel to Woods Hole where we'll board the ferry to Martha's Vineyard.

In Martha's Vineyard our guide will teach us about the history and lifestyle of the islanders as we pass through the picturesque villages. There will be free time for lunch on your own in historic Edgartown. Our day on the island will be completed in Oak Bluffs, strolling through "Cottage City" with its brightly painted cottages and decorative "gingerbread" trim.

At 3:45pm, we will depart the island and head back to Hyannis for our included dinner. After dinner, the remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

May 27, 2025

After our included breakfast at the hotel, we will meet our local guide for a full day of touring. We will travel the historic Route 6A known as Old Kings Highway, a scenic byway winding through centuries of Cape Cod history.

We will travel past hundreds of historic structures which characterize its early development. View a windmill, a Cape Cod lighthouse and visit the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Centre. Sand dunes and ocean surround you as you approach Land's End, Provincetown. Take some time to enjoy the wonderful variety of restaurants, shops, and galleries that make this artists/ fishermen's village so fun!

After lunch on your own, you'll have your choice of two incredible excursions.

Board an excursion vessel for an amazing experience of whale watching (3 hours). You will travel into the natural habitat of a diverse marine environment including birds that migrate from all over the Atlantic, and fish which use these shallow waters to feed. Try to spot Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales going about their daily business. An onboard naturalist will introduce you to everything you see and will answer any of your questions about the whales, birds, fish and lighthouses.

OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO STAY ON DRY LAND:

Admission is included on a one-hour Dune Tour excursion. Ride through the protected lands of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the largest protected coastline in the country. Your driver/guide will point out the "dune shacks" where famous artists and writers became inspired to create their art.

Following a busy day of sightseeing, dinner is included this evening. The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

May 28, 2025

Your breakfast is included this morning at your hotel.

After your meal, a local guide will meet us at the hotel and conduct a tour of Hyannis including the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and a view of St. Francis Xavier Church, the summer parish of the Kennedy Family.

Next, we will travel to the Hy-Line Docks where we will board the 9:30am ferry to visit the stunning island of Nantucket.

Once we're on the island, our guide will conduct a Nantucket Island Tour and point out the restaurants, galleries, shops, and museums that are within walking distance of the dock. You'll have free time this afternoon to grab some lunch on your own and some shopping before we board the ferry around 4:00pm. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks that line Nantucket's downtown area.

We will depart the island just after 4:00pm. When we arrive on the mainland, we will enjoy our included Lobster Dinner together.

The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

May 29, 2025

Breakfast is included at the hotel again this morning. After we check out, our local guide will meet us before our journey to America's Hometown - Plymouth. Home of our Pilgrim Fathers and one of the country's first settlements, it is well known in the United States for its historical value. A picture stop will be made at the Forefather's Monument, the largest solid granite monument in the United States. She stands facing the harbor, welcoming those who come by water. A picture stop will also be made at Plymouth Rock, the traditional site of disembarkation of the Pilgrims in 1620. View the newly restored Mayflower II, a reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World.

We will then board a Lobster Tales Cruise to learn about the many creatures that live in Plymouth Harbor. Experience a "hands on" approach to see how lobsters are harvested from their natural environment. Roll up your sleeves to help haul in lobster traps. There will be free time for lunch on your own along the waterfront.

Afterwards will bid farewell to our local guide and travel to Sturbridge for the night. We will check into the Publick House Inn for a one-night stay.

It is time to stay put and relax for the rest of the afternoon and evening. This historical inn offers more than just accommodations. As you explore the property, check out their bake shoppe! They offer an amazing variety of pastries and desserts, perhaps the tastiest treat on their menu is their fresh carrot cake. After satisfying your sweet tooth, head to their historic tap room for a delicious brew before your included dinner at the inn. They have created a warm and welcoming environment that beckons one to have a seat, a meal and great conversation.

After our included dinner, the rest of the night is yours to relax.

May 30, 2025

This morning, we will enjoy our included breakfast at the hotel before beginning our journey back to Kingston. You'll head home with sand in your shoes, seashells in your pocket and many fond memories of your McCoy Getaway to Cape Cod!

Comfort stops will be made along the way for lunch on your own and at the Duty Free. We plan to arrive home early in the evening hours.

We can't wait to get away with you again soon!

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner