Name: Sherborn COA -PA Dutch Christmas - Miracle of Christmas, Dickens
Start: 2023-12-05
End: 2023-12-07
Location: Bird in Hand, PA, USA

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Dec 5 - 7, 2023

Group size: 1 - 10

Sherborn COA -PA Dutch Christmas - Miracle of Christmas, Dickens

Bird in Hand, PA, USA

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336 reviews

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Dec 5 - 7, 2023

Group size: 1 - 10

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Day 1
Day 1
Tuesday December 5th, 2023
We begin our travel to PA aboard a fully equipped motorcoach and enjoy an afternoon arrival in the heart of Penn Dutch Country, Lancaster, PA. Settle into the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel in Lancaster, PA our home for the next two nights. The perfect retreat to enjoy friends at the end of our days touring the Dutch countryside. Tonight enjoy the show A Christmas Carol at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. A season favorite! Even for a grumpy old miser like Ebenezer Scrooge, it’s never too late to change. But when he’s visited by three ghosts – Christmas Past, Present, and Future – he discovers his selfish ways and greets Christmas morning with a new found happiness, and through the enduring love of Tiny Tim, learns to spread goodwill and be happy. (D)

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Day 2
Day 2
Wednesday December 6th, 2023
Enjoy a Deluxe Continental Breakfast before we begin our exploration of the Dutch Country. 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 tour director 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. Later this afternoon we head to Millenium Sight and Sound Theatre for show Miracel of Christmas. Dinner tonight is at Hershey Farm Smorgasbord. Experience Elva Hurst’s Chalk Talk Oh Christmas tree – discover the origin of the traditional lighted Christmas tree, and listen to the eloquence of past presidents, addressing our nation through the years, on this special day. (B, D)

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Day 3
Day 3
Thursday December 7th, 2023
Enjoy a Deluxe Continental Breakfast before we depart from the PA Dutch Country. But it’s not quite over, as this day features two great tours. First with a visit to the Byer’s Choice Factory - Byers’ Choice has been handcrafting the Carolers® Figurines for over 35 years. Start with a walk down a cobblestone street scene straight out of Dickens’ London then into the Christmas Museum, with displays of Carolers past and present, as well as depictions of Christmas traditions from around the world. Then it’s onto Peddler’s Village for some great Christmas shopping. Here we enjoy the super fun Murder Mystery Luncheon Show - A Dickens of a Murder. BAH! HUMBUG! Ebenezer Scrooge is known for his miserly, discompassionate ways, but he’s a changed man! He’s been practically giving his money away! Scrooge’s nephew, Fred Sawyer, is throwing a Christmas party and everyone is delighted for his appearance! But what’s this? Sherlock Holmes?! What could he possibly want at a Christmas party? You soon find out that he’s investigating dear Scrooge’s murder! As more guests arrive and the Sawyer’s servant, Mrs. Dilber, attempts to spit-shine your spoon, you are Sherlock Holmes’ aid! Help him ferret out the guilty party and make note of the clues he discovers along the way. This Christmas party’s a hoppin’, but there’s a murderer a knockin’! This definitely will be A Dickens of a Murder! (B, L)
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Day 1

Tuesday December 5th, 2023

The trip was spoiled by a detour from Marblehead (which is 2 hrs to Newport) to westborough a 1 1/2 hr detour on a bus..left MBHD at 630 am arrived in Newport,RI 10am Our time in Newport was nice, seeing 2 mansions and lunch.we left Newport at 345pm Arrived in Marblehead at 715 another 3 1/2 hrs on the road..why were the Marblehead clients put in the position for both detours??? Should you have brought the Marblehead people directly back and detoured to westborough on the way back. Also the tour guide was not educated in the history of the area. Would to use this company again.

By Nancy M for Marblehead COA - Newport Christmas Mansions - Monday 12/8/25 on Dec 18, 2025

Thank you for a fun experience. A few items. The bus driver was great, unfortunately we were seated in the back and it took about an hour to warm up on a chilly morning. That bus was cold. (Understand you have to turn off heat going thru Boston tunnel but it shouldn't have taken that long to warm up.) The guide was kind, considerate with a warm friendly way about her and also nice enough to bring water and energy bars which we appreciated very much - thanks. We did feel our guide lacked information. We had done some research fortunately on the Newport Mansions before the trip. Our guide promised "lots of juicy gossip, stories" and instead told the same story twice and missed out on a lot of amazing Vanderbilt history that we felt she really should have known. Certainly it's available online, using the app and at the house so it IS available but we were a little surprised how little the guide shared in person and did think she should be more knowledgeable. Fun outing overall, great homes, lovely views. Thanks.

By Clare W for Marblehead COA - Newport Christmas Mansions - Monday 12/8/25 on Dec 17, 2025

Just got back from a wonderful trip to Nashville. It was our first time traveling with Best of Times and we would not hesitate to travel with them again. Everything was taken care of from flights to transportation to tickets for shows. Kevin and Rebecca were fantastic. A really fun time.

By Jayne D for Bay Path Eve Sch -Nashville's Ctry Xmas 2025 - w/Vince Gill, Amy Grant on Dec 17, 2025

Our guide and driver were great but it was a very long day. I was not made aware that this trip included other groups which had to be collected before we headed to the final destination. However I felt adequate time was allowed to visit both houses and to have lunch/shop.

By Maria F for Salem, MA Sr. Ctr- Newport Christmas Mansions - Monday 12/8/25 on Dec 17, 2025

Had a good time. Kevin gave clear explanations and repeated several times so everyone understood. Hotel accommodation was very good and the Rockettes fantastic!