An Old Fashioned Christmas
5 days with Collette
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Lancaster, PA - Tour Begins
Join Collette Vacations on a tour in charming Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where you will experience the charm of yesteryear and the old-fashioned spirit of the holidays. This evening, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Amish Farmlands
This morning, experience a tour of the Amish farmlands to learn about the fascinating history and traditions of the Amish people. Enjoy an Amish feast* in the home of an Amish family - a true highlight of your tour. Later, visit the Farmer's Market and Kitchen Kettle Complex where you can shop for traditional holiday decorations and pick up unique, handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list! Tonight you may choose to experience an optional excursion that will include dinner followed by the "Miracle of Christmas" at Sight and Sound's Millennium Theater, which is grandly decorated with lights, greenery, Nativity scenes and a spectacular 30 foot Christmas tree.
Day 3 - Lancaster - Brandywine Valley - Lancaster
Today travel to Brandywine Valley and visit the 1,000-acre American country estate of Winterthur. Boasting over 85,000 objects made or used in America between 1640 and 1860, the beautiful Du Pont home and gardens are magically decorated for the holidays. Visit the Brandywine River Museum, which is internationally known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting. The museum's annual exhibition, "A Brandywine Christmas," is sure to delight! Next, enjoy a tour of Longwood Gardens to see the famous flower displays in their indoor conservatories, the world's largest. You'll be amazed at the size of their gorgeous poinsettia display as well as the many specialty arrangements. Dinner this evening is at the lovely Terrace Restaurant, located at Longwood Gardens.
Day 4 - Lancaster - Paradise - Lancaster
Begin your day with a visit to an authentic Amish store where furniture and quilts are displayed - a great place for holiday shopping! Later, visit Paradise and the National Christmas Center nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The National Christmas Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing precious memories of Christmases past and present, near and far. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a dinner show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.
Day 5 - Lancaster - Tour Ends
The memories of this old fashioned holiday are sure to stay with you forever.
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All This Included
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On this tour of Pennsylvania, discover old-world ways as you dine with an Old Order Amish family in their home, tour the Longwood Gardens, seeing the famous Christmas flower display, and peruse the National Christmas Center, which reveres Christmases past and present. In Brandywine Valley, visit the 1,000-acre American country estate of Winterthur and also see the beautiful Du Pont home and gardens magically decorated for the holidays.
- 4 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinner
- Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
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Accommodations on this Tour
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Lancaster: Holiday Inn
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Notes
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- The Amish family-style feast may not be available on all dates; on these occasions, we will substitute a lunch at a local establishment.
- Airfare for 2007 dates are based out of Baltimore airport; 2008 airfare is based out of Boston.
- Due to tour scheduling, flights on the first day should arrive no later than 5:00 PM.
- Return flights should not be booked prior to 11:00 AM.
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Terms and Conditions
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your
deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do
not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are
guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major
U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to
offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to
arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of
the package or tour, at the price quoted.
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