Key: IF = In Flight Meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Day 1: Monday, May 6, 2019: Depart North America
We will depart from the USA today. Flight bookings and pre-tour arrangements can be made through Reformation Tours. (IF)

Day 2: Tuesday, May 7, 2019: Amsterdam, Leiden
When we arrive in Amsterdam, we will meet our local Dutch guide at the pre-tour airport hotel and start our tour with a group lunch. We will travel the short distance to Leiden and visit the American Pilgrim Museum, which tells the stories of the founders of New England (subject to availability). It features furnishings from Pilgrim times, as well as maps and engravings from the 16^th and 17^th century. The Pieterskerk was founded in 1121 and has a small exhibition about the Pilgrims.  John Robinson is buried in this church and we will see his home nearby, marked with a plaque. We will dine in Leiden this evening. (B/L/D)

Day 3: Wednesday, May 8, 2019: Leiden, Delfshaven, Harwich
This morning we will visit Delfshaven, the departure point for the Speedwell. We will visit the Pilgrim Father’s Church and explore the harbor district. After a delicious lunch, we will travel to the Hook of Holland to board our own ship bound for England. The crossing to Harwich takes 6½ hours. The ship has restaurants on board, as well as shops, and a cinema. When we arrive in England, we will check-in to our hotel. (B/L)

Day 4: Thursday, May 9, 2019: Harwich, Boston, Lincoln
Harwich is the port town where Captain Christopher Jones was born and we will view his house and the Guildhall, as well as the Ha’penny Pier. We will then drive to Boston, a port town on the East coast. In 1607, a group of pilgrims had walked 60 miles from Scrooby to Boston to meet a ship to take them to Holland. They were betrayed and instead of a new life, they were arrested and taken to the Guildhall. We will see the cells where they were held, as well as the Pilgrim Fathers memorial at Scotia Creek. St. Botolph’s Church, known as “Boston Stump”, is one of England’s largest parish churches. Rev. John Cotton urged members of his congregation to join the Massachusetts Bay Company, and he helped found the city of Boston in the 1630s. The Puritan Path leading to the church is in his honor. We will dine in our hotel. (B/D)

Day 5: Friday, May 10, 2019: Babworth, Scrooby, Gainsborough, Lincoln
This morning local expert guide Sue Allan will take us on a tour of local sites that would have been very familiar to the Pilgrim Fathers. We will start at Babworth church where William Brewster and William Bradford came together under Richard Clyfton’s leadership. We will view Scrooby Manor, Brewster’s home in Scrooby, as well as the village church. In Austerfield we will see the font where Bradford was baptized, and learn about his childhood. After a delicious pub lunch, we will continue on to Gainsborough, from where the Pilgrims set out on their final and successful escape attempt. We will tour the medieval Old Hall, home of a local puritan, then return to Lincoln. (B/L)

Day 6: Saturday, May 11, 2019: Droitwich Spa, Worcester
After breakfast we will travel to Droitwich Spa, the birthplace of Edward Winslow, a Mayflower passenger and leader in the Plymouth Colony. We will visit St Peter’s Church and see the Winslow Memorial.  At the end of the day, we will explore the “Faithful” City of Worcester. The town earned this name because of its unwavering support of the king during the English Civil War.  We will tour Worcester Cathedral, where Hugh Latimer, the famous martyr, was bishop. We will see the tomb of King John, who signed the Magna Carta, then dine in our spa and golf hotel in the countryside near Worcester.  (B/D)

Day 7: Sunday, May 12, 2019: Plymouth
We will have breakfast in our hotel, then drive to Plymouth. In the afternoon we will tour the city with a specialist guide, who will tell us the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the ship, and the voyage. We will see the Mayflower steps, the cobbled streets of the Barbican, Sutton Harbour, and have admission to the Mayflower Museum. The tour will finish with a guided tour of the local Plymouth Gin Distillery with samples for those who wish. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 8: Monday, May 13, 2019: Plymouth, Dartmouth, Southampton
After breakfast we will travel to nearby Dartmouth, which is where the Mayflower and the Speedwell had to dock for repairs. We will enjoy a River Cruise, and see Bayard’s Cove Harbor. The Pilgrims would still recognize the Tudor Bayard’s Cove Fort, St. Saviour’s Church, Smith Street and other areas around the waterfront. We will have some free time to explore on our own, before we continue on to Southampton, where we will be based for two nights. We will dine in our hotel this evening. (B/D)

Day 9: Tuesday, May 14, 2019: Southampton
Today, our local expert guide will take us on a guided walk describing Southampton as it would have been in 1620. We will hear about the provisioning of the Speedwell and Mayflower ships, and see their departure point. This is now commemorated with a Pilgrim Fathers Memorial, which was unveiled in 1913.  We will tour the Tudor House and Garden, which existed at the time of the Pilgrims’ departure. The Dolphin Hotel has a long illustrious history and one of the earliest references is from 1454. Famous guests included Queen Victoria, Admiral Lord Nelson, and Jane Austen. (B/L/D)

Day 10: Wednesday, May 15, 2019: London
After breakfast, we will drive to London and have lunch in the Mayflower Pub in Rotherhithe. This used to be called the Shippe Inn, and was well known to the crew of the Mayflower. Captain Christopher Jones lived nearby, and we will see his grave in St. Mary’s Church. After we check-in to our hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. (B/L)

Day 11: Thursday, May 16, 2019: London
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon we will explore the South Bank area of London, including Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market, and the Globe Theater. Our farewell meal will be in a local restaurant, then we will take a ride on the London Eye. (B/D)

Day 12: Friday, May 17, 2019: Departure day
After breakfast, we will travel to Heathrow, either as a group, or by separate transfers. Post-tour travel options are available. (B/IF)

Please note this itinerary is copyrighted.

What are accommodations like?

Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you. Enjoy your stay!

OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR NIGHT B&B ($100 per person in double/twin, $175 in single)

Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 6-7, 2019
Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West
La Guardiaweg 59
1043 DE, Amsterdam

Leiden, Netherlands
May 7-8, 2019
The Golden Tulip
Schipholweg 3
2316 XB Leiden

Maldon, England
May 8-9, 2019
Crowne Plaza 5 Lakes
Colchester Road
Tolleshunt Knight
Maldon CM9 8HX

Retford, England
May 9-11, 2019
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
Barnby Moor
Retford DN22 8QS

Kidderminster, England
May 11-12, 2019
The Gainsborough House Hotel
Bewdley Hill
Kidderminster
Worcestershire DY11 6BS

Plymouth, England
May 12-13, 2019
The Jurys Inn
50 Exeter Street
Plymouth PL4 0AZ

Southampton, England
May 13-15, 2019
Mercure Southampton Dolphin
34 – 35 High Street
Southampton, SO14 2HN

London, England
May 15-17, 2019
The Melia White House
Albany Street
Regent´s Park
London, NW1 3UP

Flight Information

The tour is now a guaranteed departure, so you are welcome to book your flights, or we can assist you.

If you would like to make your own arrangements, please arrange to be in Amsterdam on the morning of May 7, 2019.  If you would prefer to arrive earlier, we can arrange a pre-tour hotel night in Amsterdam.  When you are booking flights, you’ll need to choose the “Multi-destination” option, as you’ll be flying into Amsterdam and out of London.

Please ensure we have a copy of your flight itinerary for our records as soon as you have booked it.

What’s included in the tour price of $3,399?

Tour priced based on a minimum of 25 tour participants, double occupancy.

Your Tour Includes

•   Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and moderate 4-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary
•   All transfers, as a group
•   Baggage handling when available
•   All taxes and tips except as indicated below

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Round-trip air transportation
•   Single supplement ($800)
•   Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
•   Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
•   Passenger trip cancellation insurance (details sent with reservation form)
•   Gratuities for tour director, and driver

Payment Schedule

•   Deposit of $350 will secure your place on the tour. Please send all payments to Reformation Tours, P.O Box 854, Belleville, IL 62222.
•   Final invoices will be sent in January 2019
•   Final payment is due by February 20, 2019
•   Reservations will be accepted after February 20, 2019, subject to availability

Insurance

We offer the Professional Plan  by Roam Right Insurance, a division of Arch Insurance Company. We include $500 coverage in your tour price and you are welcome to upgrade to cover the full tour premium. The cost of the tour insurance is the tour cost (minus $500) x 6.14%. This will be automatically added to your invoice. Insurance to cover the land and air cost will be approximately $210 per person.

Cancellations

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. To offset these costs the following fees will apply, plus any non-recoverable expenses to our suppliers:
From time of deposit to until 100 days before departure: $100
From 99-15 days prior to departure: $350 plus any non refundable deposits
14 days or less prior to departure: No refund– Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour.
– Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.
– For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply.
– Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.
– Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.
Reformation Tours cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through Reformation Tours.