Lancaster, Pennsylvania Berlin Ohio, Ark Encounter KentuckySeptember 4 th – September 15 th 2023
Sept 4 – With great anticipation we will begin our most exciting and interesting
holiday and travel to our first nights stay at Portsmouth N.H. Holiday Inn 603-
431-8000.
Sept 5 – We will travel throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and
New Jersey to Lancaster Pennsylvania for our three nights at the impressive
Fulton Steamboat Inn 717-299-9999.
Sept 6 – We will begin our exciting day by welcoming our very informative
Amish tour guide and travel throughout picture perfect farmlands, to view pristine
Amish Farms. Making numerous stops throughout our day at quilts, crafts,
furniture and woodworking shops. Visiting Kitchen Kettle specialty Village with
it’s 40 outdoor shops is always a experience and a perfect way to end our day is to
be welcome into an Amish home for a delicious home cooked Amish style meal.
Sept 7 – “Bird in Hand Market” is waiting for us – Amish Family Owned &
operated Farmers Market for more than 30 years – featuring local vendors with a
wide Varity of homemade goodies, followed by enjoying a delicious Amish Buffet
at the very popular Dienner’s Country Restaurant. We will attend the Three
o’clock Sight & Sound production of Moses, experiencing one of the Bibles most
epic stories as Moses comes to life with massive sets, special effects, and live
animals in this original stage production. An experience you will always
remember!
Sept 8 – Following our delicious breakfast we will enjoy a travelling day to the
state of Kentucky – home of the Blue Grass – Our home for two nights Hampton
Inn 859-283-1600 located in Florence Kentucky.
Sept 9 – A thrilling day awaits us as we visit the life size Noah’s Ark! “Ark
Encounter” is the world’s one of a kind themed attraction. Built according to the
dimensions given in the Bible, with three decks and spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet
wide and 51 feet high. After an amazing morning, we will enjoy an all you can eat
buffet in the world’s largest restaurant “Emzara’s” Before visiting the nearby
Creation Museum where the Bible history comes to life. This has been an amazing
day for us!
Sept 10 – Departing Kentucky we will travel approx. 4 hours to Berlin Ohio
- Our home for three nights at the stunning Berlin Grand Hotel 330-403-3050.
Sept 11 – We will begin our day by welcoming our delightful and informative
Guide – guiding us as we travel throughout “Heart of Amish Country” – Our first
visit will be at the Behalt – Amish Mennonite Heritage Center. You will learn the
history of how the Amish and Mennonite groups formed – aided by a magnificent
265’ X 10’ historical Cyclorama. We will meet a charming Amish family who
welcomes us into their home for Quilt demonstrations also meet their 10 children
and be impressed by the way they contribute to their family business – making lip
balms, essential oils, key chains, crafts etc. You may wish to have your own
personalized key chain, and to add to our day we will enjoy an Amish Hay Stack
meal! Wow what a day!
Sept 12 – We will enjoy our relaxing morning or visit Berlins nearby stores on
Main street before we meet our delightful Guide for an exciting Amish experience,
meeting an “Old Order Buggy Maker”, world famous Lehman’s Hardware store
known world wide for it‘s non electric goods, and Amish basket maker- Before we
will enjoy a delicious meal in an Amish home before attending a Amish family
friendly Country Theater. Be prepared for some explosive laughter as we are
entertained by a live comedy Variety Show! What a awesome way to end our
Amish Holiday.
Sept 13 – Departing our lovely hotel and beautiful area with mix feelings we will
depart and travel East to a Sweet destination “Hersheys” Chocolate World before
overnight at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hampton Inn 717-545-9595
Sept 14 – Continuing East we will travel to South Portland at our friendly Best
Western Merry Manor Hotel 207-774-6151 for a delicious Farewell Group Meal.
Sept 15 – Returning home from most interesting and enjoyable holiday with new
friends and memories. Book Early!!
Passport Required
Price Per Person In Canadian Funds Tax Included:
Twin: $2840 Triple: $2750 Quad: $ 2650 Single: $3645
Price Includes: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation,11 Night’s Accommodation,
Sight & Sound Theater, Amish Theater, Two Amish Country Tours, 10 Breakfasts,
8 Meals, Luggage Handling and Taxes.