DAY 1: All aboard for an exciting getaway to the Amish area of Pennsylvania. There'll be plenty of time to get acquainted as our coach travelers through the beautiful Shenan-doah Valley of Virginia en route to historic Gettysburg PA, where we'll spend the night.
DAY 2: Hear the roar of the cannons, smell the gunpowder and feel the anguish in the hearts of men as our licensed battlefield guide joins our group for a tour of the battlefield. We'll learn interesting facts and figures about the battle that forever changed the destiny of America History. After lunch, we travel to Lancaster, PA. Here,a local guide will join us and familiarize us with the beautiful Amish Countryside, as well as the culture and faith of the "plain people". We'll stay in Lancaster 2 nights.
DAY 3: Another busy day of sightseeing as we board our coach and travel to Longwood Gardens. Once the country estate of industrialist Pierre S.du Pont, Longwood is famous for its superb grounds that include elaborate fountains, two lakes, woodlands, a formal rose garden, a conservatory and greenhouses. The house, occupied by du Pont family until 1954, contains an exhibit tracing the 300-year historical and horticultural evolution of Longwood Gardens.
Tonight, we'll enjoy an Amish feastfamily style before visiting the beautiful Sight & Sound Christian Theatre for the performance of "Jonah". This Broadway style production based on the first 3 chapters of Genesis will leave you spellbound and spiritually up lifted.(D)
DAY 4: We bid farewell to our Amish friends this morning as we travel back home filled with memories of our exciting tour.