An Old Fashioned Christmas featuring Pennsylvania Dutch and the Brandywine Valley
Experience an old-fashioned Christmas on this tour to Pennsylvania Dutch Country and discover the fascinating history and traditions of the Amish people. Enjoy a home hosted lunch with an Amish family. Stroll through the Farmer's Market and Kitchen Kettle Complex and shop for hand-crafted presents. Visit an authentic Amish store. Explore three generations of the Wyeth family art the Brandywine River Museum. Visit the exquisite Winterthur estate. At Longwood Gardens, view the dazzling poinsettia display. Enjoy dinner and show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.
Highlights
Amish Farmlands, Brandywine Valley, Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, Paradise, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 5 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Lancaster | Lancaster, PA - Tour Begins : Experience the beauty and good cheer of Christmas in the pristine farmlands of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where tradition is a way of life. This idyllic region is home to a thriving Amish community, the second largest Amish population in America. You'll come to marvel at their self-sufficiency and peaceful lifestyle during your sojourn in Lancaster. |
| Day 2 | Amish Farmlands | Amish Farmlands : Discover fascinating Amish history and customs on a tour of the area's farmlands. |
| Day 3 | Brandywine Valley | Brandywine Valley : Wind your way into the beautiful rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley. Your visit to Winterthur finds the magnificent Du Pont estate enrobed in lavish holiday decorations. Festive greenery, lights, trees and holiday treasures decorate the mansion set on 1,000 acres of hills, meadows, forests and gardens. Winterthur's collection of antiques and Americana boasts over 85,000 objects made or used in America between 1640 and 1860, arranged in 175 "period rooms." Journey to Chadd's Ford to visit the Brandywine River Museum, home to an unparalleled collection of works by N.C. Wyeth, his son Andrew and grandson, Jamie. With the proceeds from his illustrations to the beloved classic, Treasure Island, N.C. Wyeth purchased land and settled his family in Chadd's Ford in 1911. The museum is housed in a 19th-century grist mill and celebrates its annual exhibit, "A Brandywine Christmas," during your visit. |
| Day 4 | Paradise | Paradise : Visit the Landis Valley Museum and experience an old-fashioned Pennsylvania German Christmastime. This living history museum is dedicated to preserving rural traditions and a visit during the Christmas season is especially memorable. Learn about an earlier way of life from costumed interpreters as you travel through the buildings and grounds which are charmingly decorated in the spirit of the season. Then, visit the National Christmas Center Museum located in Paradise! Dedicated to preserving and sharing precious memories of Christmases past and present, the museum boasts over 20,000 square feet of exhibits. From its nostalgic store display to its collection of creches from around the world, you are sure to be charmed by the vast collection of Christmas memorabilia carefully assembled. |
| Day 5 | Tour ends | Lancaster - Tour Ends : From the humble lifestyle of the Amish, to the rich collections of art and antiques in Chadd's Ford and Winterthur, the memories of this journey celebrating tradition will surely be a part of all your Christmases to come! |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Eden Resort Inn & Suites
- Disclaimer
- Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.