6 DAYS • 10 MEALS

Day One – We’re Off
We head to Monroeville, Pennsylvania, for our first overnight and a welcome dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. (Dinner)

Day Two – Arrive in Gettysburg
Travel across Pennsylvania and arrive in Gettysburg. Here we spend three nights in a city steeped in American Civil War history. In the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, we view the feature film, A New Birth of Freedom, which will orient us to the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. We also see the restored Cyclorama painting, The Battle of Gettysburg, the largest painting in the country. There is nothing quite like standing on the actual battlefield at Gettysburg. A licensed guide joins us for an in-depth look at this three-day battle. Tonight, dinner is at Dobbin House Tavern, the oldest building in Gettysburg, which features historic furnishings and costumed wait staff. Later, we are joined by Abe Lincoln, our nation’s 16th President. Don’t forget your cameras!
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day Three – Gettysburg Touring
Our local touring today begins at the Shriver House Museum, dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg. The home of George and Hettie Shriver appears much the way it did when it was built in 1860, and period costumed guides recount the harrowing story of the Shriver family during the battle. In the David Wills House, then President Lincoln wrote portions of his Gettysburg Address prior to leaving for Washington, DC from the Historic Gettysburg Railroad Station. Just outside Gettysburg is Hauser Estate Winery where a winery tour and wine tasting completes our touring for the day. Tonight, dinner is at Hickory Bridge Farm, where our meal is served family-style in a restored 180-year-old barn decorated with farm antiques. Be sure to check out the country store and farm museum. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Four – Lancaster and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Driving through scenic Lancaster County today is like a step back in time. This is Amish country where one-room schoolhouses, Amish farms and homes dot the landscape. Today we escape the big city with a visit to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Here, you’ll enjoy a filling buffet lunch before being entertained by the finest Broadway-caliber performers in the region. Find yourself surrounded by laughter, love and mayhem as the theatre enters its 23rd year. Past productions have included Singin’ in the Rain, Ring of Fire and The Wedding Singer. (Breakfast and lunch)

Day Five – Eisenhower National Historic Site
This morning we pay a visit to the Eisenhower National Historic Site, the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which served as weekend retreat and meeting place for world leaders. Tour the home, enjoy a self-guided walk around the farm, or visit the museum for films and artifacts from the Eisenhower era. Later, we begin our journey home as we make our way west across Pennsylvania. Tonight, our Tour Manager hosts a farewell dinner. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Six – Travel Home
We continue home today with warm memories of the places we visited and of the people we met along the way. (Breakfast)