Best of Times - PA DUTCH Country w/ NOAH, Longwood, Stras 5/14-5/16/25

Lancaster, PA, USA

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May 14 - 16, 2025
Group size: 1 - 50
Best of Times - PA DUTCH Country w/ NOAH, Longwood, Stras 5/14-5/16/25
Lancaster, PA, USA

Best of Times Travel
  • Email address verified
191 reviews

May 14 - 16, 2025
Group size: 1 - 50

About this trip

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, immersing yourself in the rich Amish culture and breathtaking scenery. Discover the oldest and largest Amish settlement in America.  Our Penn Dutch tour takes you back in time to a simpler way of life. Explore the Amish communities, witness their traditional lifestyle, and learn about their fascinating culture. Enjoy captivating performances at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and Sight & Sound Theatre, marvel at the beauty of Longwood Gardens, and take a scenic ride on the Strasburg Railroad. With a knowledgeable tour guide, comfortable transportation, and delicious meals, this tour offers a comprehensive and unforgettable experience.   



The Amish Country

Explore Lancaster County, PA and find the oldest Amish communities in the country.  The Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are America’s oldest Amish settlement, where tens of thousands still live a centuries-old “Plain” lifestyle. Arriving in Amish Country allows you to step back in time to enjoy a slower, more peaceful pace – one where the horse & buggy remains a primary form of transportation, and where windmills dot the landscape, providing power harnessed from nature.

What's Included

• Roundtrip Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

• 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations 

• 4 MEALS:  2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners

• Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Featuring Fiddler On The Roof

• Ticket to see NOAH at Sight & Sound Theatre in PA

• Ride on the historic Strasburg Railroad Train

• Elva Hurst Chalk Talk

• Admission to Longwood Gardens

• Commentary of the Backcountry of the Penn Dutch Area

• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager (Gratuity Included)

• Luggage Handling & Taxes

• Bus Driver Gratuities Not Included


• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - For details on the Chubb Travel Insurance Program, click here: Chubb Basic Insurance


 * Single Group Pick-Up.  Non-Group Bookings will be required to travel to the nearest Best of Times or Group Set Pick-Up Location. Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest departure point to where you live approximately 3 weeks prior to the trip departure date.  


The HIT SHOW - NOAH

Hailed and considered probably the best production Sight and Sound has ever created is the hit show - NOAH.  With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah is given a monumental task: build a boat big enough to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire earth. As Noah endeavors to live faithfully in the midst of an increasingly chaotic world, can he trust that God’s promises run deeper than the rising waters around him?  Returning for one season only, this landmark production takes you on board one of the world’s best-known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles. Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life in this special 30th anniversary season!



For a short promotional video of the Hit Show NOAH Click Here.

Fiddler On The Roof

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - A Tony Award-winning musical.  Set in a small Russian village, Tevye, his wife Golde, and their five daughters are led through the wonders of life and have their faith tested. This timeless score includes “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “To Life (L’Chaim),” and “Sunrise, Sunset.”


Guided Tour of the Amish Backcountry

Enjoy a Full Commentary Back Country Tour of the Farmlands of Lancaster Country.  See the life of the Amish from a whole different perspective as our Best of Times Travel Tour Manager brings their traditions to life during this fabulous riding tour.  We will make a number of stops throughout the Dutch Country such as an Amish Bakery, Farm Stand, Winery, the Kitchen Kettle Shops in Intercourse, and more as time permits. Lunch will be on our own at the Kitchen Kettle Shops.

Strasburg Railroad

Enjoy a ride & tour on America’s Oldest Operating Railroad - The Strasburg Railroad.  Travel directly through the heart of Pennsylvania Amish Country with a view of more than 2,500 acres of untouched farmland. Comfortably seated aboard an authentically restored passenger car, your group will embark on a 45-minute, fully narrated ride behind a real, operating steam locomotive.

Longwood Gardens

We end our tour in PA at the famous Longwood Gardens - one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States and consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows for our botanical enjoyment. We will have plenty of time to explore the Gardens in their spring glory along with time to get lunch on our own at the gardens cafe.

Terms and Conditions of Sale

Here are the Specific Terms & Conditions of Sale For this program.


Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary.  Prices are subject to change.  A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $250pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation.  Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance.  This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost.  Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit.  Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received.   Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions).  Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason.   Payment in full must be received by March 31st, 2025 or this may result in an automatic cancellation.   Please note:  All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel via email to [email protected] or via mail.  The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel.  Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows:  Cancellations from date of booking until 3/31/2025 have no cancellation fee.   Cancellations from 4/1/2025 until 4/14/2025 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare.  Cancellations after 4/14/2025 will receive no refund, 100% of the total fare.  Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount.  Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds due, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit.


*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured.  This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.

What’s included

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What’s not included

  • Driver Gratuity
    Your Bus Driver Gratuity is NOT included in your package price. Our suggested gratuity amount is $25 -$30 per person for the entire program.

Available Packages

Double Occupancy Rate
Deposit:$250
Available until April 22, 2025

This is for 2 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with either 1 King Bed or 2 Queens.  Best of Times Travel will make every effort to have passengers sharing a room with different last names have 2 beds in the room.


This Rate is Per Person.

$999
Deposit:$250
Single Occupancy
Deposit:$250
Available until April 22, 2025

This is for 1 Person Occupying a room with No Roommate.  

$1,199
Deposit:$250
Triple Occupancy
Deposit:$250
Available until April 22, 2025

 This is for 3 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share a bed together.  Roll-away cots are Not Available.


The Rate is PER PERSON.

$969
Deposit:$250
Quad Occupancy
Deposit:$250
Available until April 22, 2025

This is for 4 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share each bed in the room.  Roll-away cots are Not Available. 


 The Rate is PER PERSON. 

$969
Deposit:$250

Available options

Chubb Travelers Insurance - Dbl/Trp/Quad
$52

Please choose this option for insurance coverage on Double, Triple, or Quad Occupancy Bookings.  Pricing is PER PERSON.

Chubb Travelers Insurance - Single Occ.
$74

Please choose this option for insurance coverage on Single Occupancy Bookings.  Pricing is PER PERSON. 



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Reviews

Nice time. Only criticism is the bus. Very little room between seats ( worse than an airplane) no drop down for drink or pouch for anything else. Like a wallet, phone, book,etc
By anne n for GoodLife Programs - Newport Christmas Mansions - Thurs 12/12/24 on Dec 22, 2024
The trip delivered what was stated: an expert bus driver who negotiated the roads competently, the hotel accommodations were clean, large with lots of windows and most friendly staff with a great tasting large breakfast provided for the one night stay. Beyond the stated, we found the mix of travelers most pleasant, the Salem COA staff responsive and kind and of course the Rockettes an extravaganza!
By Susan Y for Salem Sr Ctr - Christmas NY Style w/Radio City Rockettes 12/8-12/9/24 on Dec 19, 2024
Food was good, chicken nice and tender (not dry). I know they have a lot of people to feed, still it took 2 1/2 hr from arrival to start of the show. Long time to eat lunch. Kenny and Dolly were excellent - especially Kenny - he head a great voice and sounded (and looked!) just like Kenny. Dolly was very good also, but I had a hard tine hearing some of the words to the songs she sang.
By Patricia H for Travel Club at Oak Point -Kenny & Dolly Smoky Mtn Xmas - Wed 12/4/24 on Dec 06, 2024
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The concert was great,. The performers were fantastic. The food was delicious. I had a great seat but was too close to the speaker. Hard to hear the song at times.
By Elizabeth P for Best of Times Trvl -Kenny & Dolly Smoky Mtn Xmas - Tues 12/3/24 on Dec 06, 2024
We had a great time. The turkey dinner was delicious and the show was great. Iam looking forward to Dolly and Kenny. We saw them a couple of years ago and they were great
By Carolyn B for Holliston Sr. Ctr. -Sicilian Tenors-Downton Abbey Concert-Wed 11/13/24 on Nov 15, 2024
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