May 3-6, 2012
Day 1: To Lancaster, PA
Today we depart for Pennsylvania Amish Country where you’ll be among America’s oldest and largest settlement of “Plain People” as you witness horse-drawn buggies clip-clopping down country roads. With more than 70,000 members of Amish, Brethren and Mennonite faiths, these people have sustained a lifestyle that disappeared generations ago. We will overnight in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at the Heritage Inn, or similar, for the next three nights. Tonight enjoy a hearty family style dinner and a relaxing evening at the hotel. (D)Day 2: Amish Country, Strasburg and Lancaster, PA
We will start our day with a guided tour of the picturesque Amish countryside. We’ll visit a working Amish Farm, see Amish farmlands, stop at a roadside bake stand, visit a local craft shop and a stop for shopping at the Tanger Outlet Mall. Bring your appetite along, as you will enjoy a true feast - a Pennsylvania Dutch family style lunch. Enjoy a leisurely evening at the hotel. (B, L)
Day 3: Hershey and Lancaster, PA
Our travels today take us to Hershey. Enjoy the story of Milton Hershey’s life and how he accomplished the Hershey “Miracle.” We’ll visit Hershey Town and Chocolate World, home of the world’s largest chocolate and cocoa plant. We’ll ride on the world famous Strasburg authentic coal burning steam locomotive through beautiful unspoiled countryside. Enjoy time to wander through Kitchen Kettle Village to explore the shops of Lancaster’s simple pleasures, before returning to the hotel. Tonight join us for a fabulous dinner and the live musical comedy production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. (B,D)Day 4: Lancaster, PA to Ottawa, ON
After breakfast, we depart for home stopping enroute at the Duty Free before crossing into Canada. Arrival in Ottawa early evening. (B)A Valid Passport is required.
Twin $698. Triple $638. Quad $615. Single $919.
Cost per PersonYour Ultimate Holiday Experience Includes:
- Transportation aboard Deluxe Motorcoach
- 3 Nights Accommodation
- 3 Full Buffet Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch - Amish Style
- 2 Dinners
- Visit to Hershey
- Amish Countryside Tour
- Admission to an Amish Homestead
- Excursion aboard the Strasburg Railway
- Dutch Apple Theatre Production
- Time for Shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village and The Tanger Outlet Mall
- Bellman’s Gratuities for 1 piece of luggage
- Services of an Ottawa Valley Tour Director
- All Taxes
- Priced in Canadian Dollars
