FINAL ITINERARY CAPE COD & MARTHA S VINEYARD TOUR 6 - DAY TOUR SEPT. 6 TH 11 TH, 2017 Welcome aboard our 6 th annual escorted group tour to Cape Cod & Martha s Vineyard. This 6- day tour is guaranteed to be an exciting experience, sure to wrap up your summer in style! Outlined below is the daily outline for this tour. Please read the information carefully, paying particular attention to the details surrounding **Customs & Immigration. Feel free to call or email us if you have any questions. Your professional and courteous tour manager is looking forward to meeting you and delivering a well-managed tour and enjoyable escape so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself. - Sincerely, Greg Collins, President & CEO Wed. Sept 6 th - Day #1 Portland Marriott, Maine Your exciting group getaway departs this morning from your scheduled pick-up location. Confirmed pick-up/drop-off locations and DEPARTURE times are as follows: Pick-up locations: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-Main coach Charlottetown, Charlottetown Mall Superstore entrance shuttle to Aulac Big Stop 7:15 a.m. NOVA SCOTIA-shuttle Halifax, Sobeys Lacewood Dr.- 6:30 a.m. Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn 7:00 a.m. Halifax airport, Quality Inn 7:15 a.m. Truro Heights, Big Stop 7:50 a.m. IMPORTANT These pick up times are now set. Any changes must be cleared with the main office at least 48-hrs before departure NEW BRUNSWICK Aulac, Irving Big Stop 25 min rest stop 8:55 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonalds-9:50 a.m. Saint John, Route 1 Irving pick up and lunch stop 11:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes before departure, so we can store your luggage and you can get comfortably situated in your seat. *Seat rotation policy is in effect during this tour. Your tour manager will review the policy once all passengers are on board. You can also find additional details on seat rotation policy on our website. Enjoy morning snack/coffee breaks, as well as lunch (your expense) at Route 1 Irving from 11:15 a.m. 12:20 p.m., during today s drive. We are pre registered with Customs officials 12:30 p.m. EST so expect minimal delays at all border crossings. Please read 1
the **Customs & Immigration section (last page of this itinerary) regarding official documentation required for entry into the U.S., as well as CTC policies surrounding any decisions to deny you entry. We expect an early evening arrival, 5:30 p.m., at the Courtyard by Marriott, Portland Maine. Relax while your tour manager checks the group in, distributes your room key, and has your bag (one per person included) sent to your room. For those people who are interested, your tour manager will make a stop at the Maine Mall first and drop those passengers off for shopping and to have your diner. Your luggage will be sent to your room and your pick up will be at 8:00 p.m. At this time your tour manager will hand out room keys and the rest of the evening is at your leisure. Dinner this evening is on your own. You may choose the Eatery at the Mall, one of the restaurants surrounding the Maine Mall or the Bistro Pub located inside our hotel. Please note our hotel Bistro Pub does have a limited menu and is licensed for alcohol. Thur. Sept. 7 th - Day #2 Holiday Inn Hyannis, Cape Cod (B, D) Enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast this morning before our 8:00 a.m. departure. Note-your tour manager will handle group check out. However, please be sure to cover any incidental charges (e.g. room service, movie rental) as these are not included in the tour price. We will stop for a mid morning snack break before arriving at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in historical Boston. Enjoy 2 hours exploring over 100 fine shops, specialty pushcarts and 40 delightful restaurants at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market. Lunch is on your own today. Meet your coach and tour manager at 12:45p.m. for your 2-5 hour afternoon guided sightseeing tour. Journey back in time, learning more about this historical, cosmopolitan town (Tour price included; tip at your discretion). Enjoy seeing a historical tour of Boston, Back Bay area, Boston Commons, Public Library, South Boston and more! Meet your tour manager at the designated location (TBA) at 2:45 p.m. and bid farewell to Boston. Time to make our way down to the Cape, estimating an early evening arrival at 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Cape Cod Hyannis. Once again, relax and enjoy your Collins Tours signature check in service, as well as complimentary refreshments in the hotel lobby. Tonight at 6:30 p.m. we gather for a delightful group dinner with our friends in the hotel restaurant. (Please call or email us with your meal choice of Chicken Mediterranean or Top Round Beef with mushrooms by August 22nd) Fri. Sept. 8 th - Day #3 Martha s Vineyard-Hyannis (B, D) Enjoy a delightful buffet breakfast (included) before boarding the coach for an 8:00 a.m. start to a full day of sightseeing in Martha s Vineyard. Welcome our local professional tour guide, Norine Piscatelli. 2
Our first stop is Wood s Hole where we will board our 9:30 a.m. ferry to Martha s Vineyard (Return ticket included). This scenic ferry crossing puts us in Vineyard Haven in just under 55 minutes. Get set for a detailed guided tour of Martha s Vineyard, courtesy of Norine! We ve included stops for a little treasure hunting as well as a great place to enjoy a tasty lunch (on your own) at one of the many wonderful eateries in Edgartown. Other stops today include, the cliffs at Gay Head (Aquinnah), a chance to see Chappaquiddick island, the scene of Edward Kennedy s famous incident, Oak Bluffs, the Martha s Vineyard Campground Association, the beach from the movie Jaws, and West Tisbury. The coach is set to arrive back at the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal by 3:15 p.m., departing on the 3:45 p.m. ferry. We expect to arrive back in Woods Hole by 4:45 p.m., with only a short trip to East Falmouth for a tasty lobster dinner at Oysters Too at 6:30 p.m. (chicken option also available; price included. Please call or email with your choice of lobster or chicken by August 22). After our dinner, the coach will shuttle us back to the hotel, leaving you time to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening on your own. Sat. Sept. 9 th - Day #4 Hyannis, Provincetown, National Seashore (B) Your hot buffet breakfast is served (included) before an exciting day in the Hyannis area followed by your tour of the famous Lower Cape Region! Once again, welcome professional guide, Norine. Today s tour departs the hotel at 8:45 a.m. We begin with our Highlights of Hyannis tour, featuring historic Main Street, Hyannis Port, the Kennedy Memorial followed by a photo opportunity at the St. Francis Xavier church, the church the Kennedy s attended while summering in the Cape. We ll also enjoy a brief stop (45 min.) at the Kennedy Museum and Cape Cod Baseball Hall of Fame (admission included), featuring a fascinating photo exhibit detailing the Kennedy family during their summers in Cape Cod. Board the coach by 11:00 a.m. for the Lower Cape, featuring historical lighthouses, quaint towns, and world-famous beaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Enjoy shopping and a delightful lunch (on your own) during our stop in Provincetown from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. consider a visit to either Pilgrim Monument or Provincetown Museum On own, extra charge). Meet your tour manager at Arts Dune s Tours at 2:15 p.m. for what is certain to be the highlight of the day our one hour narrated dune tour, departing at 2:30 p.m. (Included; Tips are appreciated). NOTE: There is only one restroom at this location so plan accordingly, allowing us to jump aboard our buggy as soon as we arrive. Following our Cape Cod dune tour, board the coach for our transfer back to Hyannis. Time permitting; we will enjoy a brief visit to the National Seashore Visitors Center. We expect to arrive back at our hotel by 5:30 p.m. For those interested, we will provide a shuttle to the Cape Cod Mall. Enjoy a brief rest stop at the hotel and freshen up 3
before departing hotel at 6:00 p.m. At the Cape Cod Mall you will find plenty of shopping options as well as some places for dinner (on own, your expense). Please meet the coach at 8:30 p.m. for a complimentary transfer back to the hotel. Dinner is o your own this evening. Sun. Sept. 10 th - Day #5 Hyannis Hampton Inn, Augusta Maine (B, D) Enjoy another buffet breakfast before check out and our 9:00 a.m. departure. Please have your bags ready outside your room for pick up at 8:00 a.m. Our first stop today is a 9:30 a.m. reservation at the Sandwich Glass Museum. Get set for an educational glass blowing demonstration and film on the history of glassmaking in Sandwich (admission included). From here we make our way to Plimouth Plantation for our 11:30 a.m. reservation to visit the 1627 Pilgrim Village. Following our visit back in time, we will head to the fabulous Lobster Hut restaurant in Plymouth for a fantastic lunch from 1-2 p.m. (your expense). We then bid farewell to beautiful Cape Cod! A short snack break and rest stop are built into this afternoon s drive. We then make our way to the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Augusta, Maine. Your Tour Manager will handle check in and hand out your room keys. This evening we will gather for our Farewell Group Dinner at Restaurant 99 with a complimentary glass of wine or beer and share stories of our time together and to start planning our next getaway! (Dinner included). Mon. Sept 11 th - Day #6 Home (B) Enjoy your complimentary hot buffet breakfast before checking out of your room. Depart at 8:00 a.m. and make our way to the Baileyville Irving for our brunch stop from 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Our next stop is the Duty Free Store for a 25 minute stop before our reservation at the Canadian Border at 1:50 AST p.m. Your duty free allowance for this tour is $800 per person. Your tour manager will represent the group during our 1:50 p.m. (AST) reservation at Canadian Customs and Immigration. It s then time to bid farewell to your fellow Cape Cod travelers. All clients will be returned to their original pick-up points. ESTIMATED arrival times are as follows: NEW BRUNSWICK Saint John, Route 1 Irving 3:30 p.m. 20 min rest stop Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonalds 5:00 p.m. 30 min dinner break if needed Aulac Big Stop 6:00 p.m. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Charlottetown Mall, Superstore shuttle from Aulac Big Stop 7:30 p.m. NOVA SCOTIA Truro Heights, Big Stop restaurant-7:10 p.m. Quality Inn Airport, Halifax-7:50 p.m. Dartmouth Crossing, Hampton Inn-8:15 p.m. Halifax, Lacewood Sobeys- 8:45 p.m. 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tour itineraries are ONLY a guideline (estimate) and may need to be modified by your tour manager. Times are subject to change due to various unforeseen factors, such as weather, traffic, mechanical issues, emergencies, and other Acts of God. Collins Tours is not responsible or liable, in any way, for delays caused by unforeseen events. No refunds or reimbursements will be offered in the event of any such occurrences. *Seat Rotation Policy will be in effect for this tour and will be explained by your tour manager once on board. There are no exceptions to seat policy unless you have a written notice from a physician. We ask that everyone respect the final timelines, as determined by your tour manager, in order for all our clients to enjoy themselves to the fullest. Hotel contact information: Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Southborough Dr., South Portland, ME Ph: 207-253-5005 Holiday Inn Hyannis, 1127 Iyannough Rd., Ph: 508-775-1153. Hampton Inn by Hilton, 388 Western Ave., Augusta, ME Ph: 207-622- 4077 **U.S. Customs and Immigration requires a Valid Passport in order to enter the country. They have the right to refuse entry to anyone with a past record. Please check with them to clarify your status before leaving New Brunswick. Collins Tours is not responsible for any decisions by U.S. Customs & Immigration officials or expenses if you are refused entry into the country. Please note all medications must be in original containers and labelled with medication names. Daily medication containers are not permitted entry into the USA without proper identification of each drug. Duty Free Rules allow you to claim $800 when you are out of the country for at least 48 hours. To simplify shopping experiences, you can purchase American currency in advance. Many U.S. banks will not exchange your money unless you have an account with them. Debit cards must be VISA or MasterCard flagged in order to be accepted at stores. Bring along your favourite CD s and DVD s as our Motor Coach has capabilities for both. Please remove all personal belongings when departing the bus. We are not responsible for items left behind so please double check your seat! REMEMBER: Your Collins Tours tour manager: hotel check in/check out procedures, overall group management (e.g. timely transitions) and group representation at sports and concert venues as well as Customs and Immigration. They work hard to ensure that everyone enjoys his or her experience to the fullest. Gratuities for your Tour Manager and driver are not included in your tour price. Tipping is your way of saying Thank You, for a job well done. Here are our guidelines on Tipping Etiquette: Tip private city tours guides $2-4 per person per day CTC Tour managers - From $3-8 per person per day Bus Driver- From $2.50 per person per day Thank you for traveling with us! We look forward to serving you with ALL your future travel plans