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About this trip
Wed. Dec. 11, 2024
Our journey begins enroute to Lancaster County with our lunch stop. A blend of historic, and unique the Joseph Ambler Inn has become a true treasure for our tour groups.
Hop back on the motorcoach with belly's full and head to Lancaster Country's very own Kitchen Kettle Village. It's the perfect time to explore the shops. Take in the aromas of freshly baked seasonal treats, wander through our simply decorated Village and pick up a few Christmas gifts along the way. You just might find an unexpected treasure to take home!
Our accommodations are faithful to our authentic riverboat inspiration at the Fulton Steamboat Inn features three elegant decks of beautifully decorated Victorian and Nautically themed guest rooms, to award winning Huckleberry's Restaurant and Tavern, the Fulton Steamboat Inn offers a unique and unparalleled experience!
Check in a freshen up for our evening at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre THE NEXT GENERATION OF DINNER THEATRE owned and operated by the Prather Family who have a passion for service, for dining and for Broadway-style shows. Buffet Dinner choices TBA The Executive Chef and staff will prepare a menu with specialty salads, entrees for everyone’s taste and scrumptious desserts for the perfect encore to the meal. Providing exceptional entertainment and customer service that creates a fun and memorable experience is a priority.
Show: White Christmas A season favorite! With his “Bah, Humbug!,” Ebenezer Scrooge reveals his feelings about the holiday. But even for a grumpy old miser like him, it’s never too late to change. With the help of Tiny Tim and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Scrooge discovers the true spirit of the holidays – greeting Christmas morning with a newfound happiness and by spreading cheer.
Return to the hotel and rest up for Thursday.
Thurs. Dec. 12, 20924
Start your day with a family-style breakfast before checking out of hotel
We head to the American Music Theatre for a 10:30 production of this year's show
The ringing of church bells in a quaint town square sets the scene for Joy to the World. Evoking the revered holiday nostalgia of hometown America, our stage transforms into a small town winter carnival brimming with family, friends, and entertaining elves. Awe-inspiring music and dance, phenomenal voices, and light-hearted holiday humor are the ingredients for this holiday extravaganza!
This year’s all-new holiday show features your favorite seasonal and sacred Christmas songs – songs brought to life by marvelous vocal talent from across the country, accompanied by our masterful AMT Orchestra.
For lunch we head to Shady Maple Smorgasbord Delicious Authentic PA Dutch Cooking
Experience the excitement of dining at the United States’ largest smorgasbord, featuring 200 feet of deliciously authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
Return home late afternoon.
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What’s included
- ShoppingKitchen Kettle Village
- Morning Holiday ShowAmerican Music Theatre
- Holiday ShowDutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Accommodations1 night
- Breakfasts1 Family Style breakfast
- 2 LunchesJoseph Ambler & Shady Maple
- 1 DinnerDutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- TransportationUSDOT Highest Rated Deluxe Motorcoach driven by a certified, professionla motorcoach operator
- Luggage Handling1 bag per person arrival & departure
- Taxes / gratuityMeal Tax & Meal Gratuity when meal included
What’s not included
- Travel ProtectionTravel Protection
- Bus Driver GratuityThe decision to tip the driver is a personal one. While customary it is optional. Reward your driver as you see fit for caring for you while on tour
- Housekeeping gratuityHotel house keeping staff gratuity. Such gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis
Available Packages
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If you are uncomfortable with online reservations and/or want to avoid the credit card fees and would prefer to pay by check call us. We are more than happy to handle your reservation on the telephone 888.287.7271 Option #2
Thank you for traveling with us!
Paying online will incur a small fee.
If you are uncomfortable with online reservations and/or want to avoid the credit card fees and would prefer to pay by check call us. We are more than happy to handle your reservation on the telephone 888.287.7271 Option #2
Thank you for traveling with us!
Itinerary
December 11 – 12, 2024
Day One – Wednesday December 11, 2022
Itinerary is approximate and subject to change until final itinerary is prepared.
9:00 am Depart from Ridgeway Fire House. 2848 Rt. 571 Manchester, NJ
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to bus departure.
11:00am -12:30 pm Arrive at Joseph Ambler Inn for lunch.
2:00pm Arrive at Kitchen Kettle Village
You will have 1-hour to wander through Kitchen Kettle Village. This wonderfully charming walking village has over 40 shops and restaurants built around the nationally celebrated Jam and Relish Kitchen.
3:15pm Check in to your overnight accommodations Fulton Steamboat Inn
Rt. 30 & 896 Check in and take some time to freshen up before your evening plans.
5:15pm Board your motorcoach for dinner and show.
5:45pm Arrive at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
6:00pm Dinner begins at followed by show
10:15 pm Approximate arrival time back at Fulton Steamboat Inn
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Day Two – Thursday December 12, 2024
7:30-8:30am Enjoy your Family-Style breakfast at the Hotel.
TBA am Have bags ready for check-out.
9:45am Depart for the American Music Theater.
10:00am Arrive at the American Music Theater with time to visit and see this multi-million dollar theater. American Music Theatre is all about the music and there's enough of it to suit any age and every taste.
10:30am SHOW TIME!
12:45pm Approximate departure for lunch/early dinner
2:30pm Arrive at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord for lunch and shoppin
4:30pm Board your motorcoach for home.
7:00 pm Approximate arrival time home.
All itineraries are subject to change. Every attempt will be made to include all sites listed within this itinerary. At times, circumstances beyond our control such as admission lines, traffic, closures, weather and late arrivals can severely restrict timing and cause items to be excluded. All timing, except scheduled appointments, is approximate. In the event a passenger does not return to the motorcoach at the scheduled time (as directed by the motorcoach driver/tour guide), and the motorcoach departs without them, Stout’s Tours cannot be held responsible for any portions of the tour missed as a result, and the passenger is responsible for securing alternate transportation at their own cost. All tour packages include roundtrip motorcoach transportation and no portion of this package will be given to anyone not onboard the coach. Persons not on the coach will be considered “NO SHOWS” and will forfeit all parts of the tour package including but not limited to, tickets, meals, and admissions.
No refunds will be given for “NO SHOWS”.