KLINE TOURS

CAPE COD – JUNE 3/7, 2012

 

Sunday, June 3

Today we arrive at the Mariner Motor Lodge on CAPE COD.  After enjoying a wine and cheese welcome reception, we visit a nearby restaurant for a delicious dinner.

 

Monday, June 4

After a hearty breakfast (daily), we drive the scenic Old King’s Highway along the National Seashore, stopping off en route to PROVINCETOWN, at quaint fishing villages and harbors.  We have time for shopping and lunch on own in Provincetown, located at the tip of the Cape.

There are many interesting shops and boutiques to explore in this thriving artist colony.

This afternoon enjoy an exciting WHALE CRUISE with the Dolphin Fleet, have your cameras ready to shoot these gentle giants of the deep!  This evening feast on a traditional New England Lobster Bake, sure to please even the heartiest of appetites!

 

Tuesday, June 5

Today we tour HYANNIS.  Highlights will include the KENNEDY MEMORIAL, overlooking Lewis Bay, where the President used to sail  his yacht, and the St. Francis Xavier Church, where many a celebrity wedding has taken place.  Also included will be admission to the KENNEDY MUSEUM, where we see many interesting photos and documents related to the Kennedy family.  Lunch will be on our own in Hyannis, before we take the short drive to SANDWICH, the oldest and one of the most picturesque towns on the Cape.  We continue to PLYMOUTH, America’s home town, with an opportunity for a photo stop by the Mayflower II, a replica of the original boat that sailed the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.  The boat is located by the famous Plymouth Rock.  Dinner again is included this evening.

 

Wednesday, June 6

We journey to Woods Hole, and board our ferry, together with our motor coach, and cruise to the enchanting island of MARTHA’S VINEYARD.  Known for it’s appeal to the rich and famous, including the first family, it welcomes all tourists.  Oak Bluffs is noted for its Ginger Bread Cottages, located at the Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds.  We tour the island, with time for shopping and lunch on our own in EDGARTOWN.  It was here that the famous movie “Jaws” was filmed!  The island has many picturesque beaches and natural harbors, and lovely whaling captains homes lining the waterfront. 

We return on the late afternoon ferry, and this evening enjoy dinner with entertainment.

 

Thursday, June 7 – We depart Cape Cod for home, taking with us many fond memories!