2024 Tours
September
Atlantic Maritimes
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, & Halifax
September 9 (Mon) – 16 (Mon), 2024
8 Day Tour
A Valid Passport is required for this tour
Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners (including a Lobster Dinner)
Day 1 Monday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Lunch stop on own
Arrive Portland, ME
Check into hotel One (1) Night – Best Western Merry Manor
Dinner included at a local restaurant
Day 2 Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
Depart and travel across the Canadian border (valid passport required)
Make a few stops on the Fundy Trail en route to Saint John, NB
Enjoy a tour of the Loyalist City with a stop at Reversing Falls Skywalk
Check into hotel One (1) Night – The Hilton Saint John
Dinner included at a local restaurant
Day 3 Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
Travel to Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy
Travel over the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island
Arrive Charlottetown for a city tour
Check into hotel Two (2) Nights – Rodd Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island Lobster Dinner included
Day 4 Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Village Musical Acadien – lunch included
Bottle Houses
Dinner & evening on own in Charlottetown
Day 5 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
Prince Edward Island National Park
Green Gables Heritage Place
Travel by ferry over the Northumberland Straight to Nova Scotia
Arrive Halifax
Check into hotel One (1) Night – The Hampton Inn Halifax Downtown
Dinner included at Peggy’s Cove
Day 6 Saturday
Breakfast included
City tour of Halifax
Travel from Halifax to Saint John
Check into hotel One (1) Night – Hilton Saint John
Dinner on own
Day 7 Sunday
Breakfast at hotel
Whale Watch Cruise
Lunch on own
Travel across border to Portland, ME
Check into hotel One (1) Night – Best Western Merry Manor
Dinner on own
Day 8 Monday
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch stop on own
Fast food dinner stop
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 8:00pm
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Departing from historic St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, Canada this Bay of Fundy whale and wildlife cruises provides the opportunity to experience whales and so much more!
Come cruise the Fundy Isles and experience her rugged seascapes, abundant lighthouses, and powerful tides. Observe whales, seals, porpoise, bald eagles, and a variety of seabirds from the decks of the spacious modern power catamaran. Get up close and personal with a variety of undersea life with the onboard touch tank.
Saint John, NB
Saint John, New Brunswick, is the only city on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides. Canada’s oldest incorporated city, Saint John is a popular tourist destination known for its historic uptown streetscapes, cultural attractions and natural wonders.
Hopewell Rocks
Experience a true natural wonder this morning at the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet.
Charlottetown, PEI
Due to its small size, virtually all of Prince Edward Island is developed and inhabited, with about a quarter of all residents living in the capital city of Charlottetown and the rest scattered about in small villages across the island. Sprawling green plains, red sandstone cliffs, deciduous forests, and old-fashioned clapboard houses have helped turn the province into a tourist mecca for those seeking quaint Atlantic charm — which has, in turn, helped keep the provincial economy afloat.
Village Musical Acadien
Experience Acadien culture featuring music and a delicious lunch.
Bottle Houses
The Bottle Houses village contains a six-gabled house, tavern, chapel and gift shop radiating a symphony of sunlight-powered colours in a tranquil garden setting with a delightful goldfish pond and fountain. Enjoy the surrounding gardens and the serene music of the water fountain. Talk with the friendly staff. Find a treasure to bring back with you from the highly acclaimed gift shop. And do not forget to bring your camera!
Prince Edward Island National Park
Tour the scenic North Shore of the island. Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park.
Green Gables Heritage Place
A straw hat, red-haired braids and a pinafore define Canada’s most loved fictional character, Anne of Green Gables. Meet the head-strong orphan and re-live her youthful escapades and mishaps within the memory-filled rooms of her home – Green Gables – where images from the blockbuster 1908 novel blend with the real life experiences of local author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who drew inspiration from the idyllic farmstead and its red woodland pathways.
Time | Location |
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6:20am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
6:40am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
7:00am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
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Thousand Islands – New York
September 20 (Fri) – 22 (Sun), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Day 1 Friday
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Sackets Harbor, NY
Lunch on own
The Sackets Harbor Experience Tour
Arrive Alexandria Bay, NY
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Riveredge Resort
Dinner included at the hotel
Day 2 Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
Tasting at Thousand Islands Winery
Two Nation Tour aboard Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours – buffet lunch included
Self-Guided tour of Boldt Castle
Dinner and time on own in downtown Alexandria Bay
Day 3 Sunday
Breakfast at hotel
Arrive Clayton, NY
Rock Island Lighthouse Tour
Lunch and time on own in Clayton, NY
Depart Clayton, NY
Fast food dinner stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 9:00pm
The Sackets Harbor Experience Tour
Overlooking sparkling Lake Ontario, Sackets Harbor is sheltered on Black River Bay. The village is a designated New York State Heritage Area with historic sites and attractions. Tree-lined streets and sidewalk gardens offer colorful contrasts to historic architecture and War of 1812 Battlefield. A costumed guide will come aboard the coach and include the Visitor’s Center, a driving tour, Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic site with a tour of the Navy commander’s home reflecting life in 1860, and the United Presbyterian Church showcasing Tiffany windows and an impressive pipe organ.
Thousand Islands Winery
Thousand Islands Winery® is the largest farm winery in Northern New York State and is located along the majestic St. Lawrence River on a historic forty acre farmstead established in 1836. The primary grape varieties being planted in the Thousand Islands Region include Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Marquette, and La Crescent which were developed by the University of Minnesota. The development of these cold-hardy grapes is the very reason we now enjoy the benefits of the ever-expanding Northern New York wine region.
Two Nation Tour aboard Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours
This international tour will take you on a 22 mile round-trip through American and Canadian waters – what is considered the ‘heart’ of the 1000 Islands. This trip will give you the best overall view of this truly unique geographical area shared by two nations. Tour guides will provide a lively narrative as you cruise through the narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, by magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous and provide you with local historical facts and folk lore as well as information about the area’s geology, environment and native wildlife. As you cruise on the emerald green waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River you will see international ships from all over the world either heading upriver to ports ringing the Great Lakes or heading downriver to the ocean and ports in distant lands. Your tour guide will even point out the exact location of the international boundary line between the U.S. and Canada so be ready to look!
Boldt Castle
This 120-room Rhineland-style castle was built at the turn of the 20th century and is the 1000 Islands region’s top attraction. Boldt Castle is home to one of the saddest love stories ever told. Wander the halls and imagine what could have been if tragedy had not struck. Boldt Castle is the story of one man’s devotion to his beloved wife and a dream that went unfulfilled.
Rock Island Lighthouse Tour
Travel by boat to Rock Island and spend time visiting the island. Walk the island and see the building once used to store whale oil for burning in the lighthouse. The tour is guided by historical and naturalist narrators with unique knowledge of the Thousand Islands. *Please note: the lighthouse, museum and gift shop will not be open during our visit.
Soon after it was settled in 1822, Clayton became a major shipbuilding and lumbering port. Dozens of charming buildings from this magnificent era remain. Clayton is home to some of the most unique museums in the 1000 Islands, including the renowned Antique Boat Museum, The Thousand Islands Museum, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and The Thousand Islands Arts Center. For some local flavor, stop at one of Clayton’s fine restaurants for some St. Lawrence River cuisine.
Time | Location |
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6:00am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
6:20am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:40am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
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Price subject to change.
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Wellsboro, PA
September 25 (Wed) – 26 (Thu), 2024
2 Day Tour
Meals Included: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Day 1 Wednesday
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Williamsport, PA
“Journey Through Time” Guided tour with local step on guide
Lunch on own in Williamsport
Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat
Arrive Wellsboro, PA
Check into hotel – One (1) Night – Penn Wells Lodge
Dinner included at Penn Wells Hotel
Day 2 Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Covered Wagon Ride into PA Grand Canyon’s Upper Gorge
Lunch included – “Cowboy Cookout”
Visit the PA Grand Canyon Overlook & Visitor Center
Depart Wellsboro
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 7:00pm
Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise
All aboard the Hiawatha Riverboat in Williamsport for a narrated Susquehanna River Cruise. Learn about the river’s role in making Williamsport the lumber capital of the world in the mid-1800s when logs from the north were corralled with underwater booms, about jamcrackers that risked their lives to keep the lumber flowing downriver, and about a conductor on the Underground Railroad that used the river to help slaves from the south flee north.
Ole Covered Wagon Tours
Take a tour through the wondrous Pennsylvania Grand Canyon on a horse-drawn covered wagon. The tour guides are fluent in the history of the Canyon going back to the 19th century. They will tell the tale while the horses wind their way on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Take a jump into history while enjoying everything the canyon has to offer.
PA Grand Canyon Overlook & Visitor Center
On the east rim of the canyon, the 585-acre Leonard Harrison State Park has the most famous scenic views of the canyon. The “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania” begins just south of Ansonia, along US 6 and continues south for about 47 miles. At its deepest point, Pine Creek Gorge is 1,450 feet deep and nearly one mile wide. At Leonard Harrison State Park, the depth of the canyon is about 800 feet. This area received national acclaim in 1968 when a 12-mile section of Pine Creek Gorge was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.
Time | Location |
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7:20am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
7:40am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
8:00am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
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Triple |
Quad |
Price subject to change.
Niagara Falls, NY
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
September 29 (Sun) – October 1 (Tue), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: $40 in food credits at Casino, 1 Lunch
Day 1 Sunday
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Batavia, NY – lunch on own
Arrive Lewiston, NY
New York Power Authority / Niagara Power Vista
Arrive Niagara Falls, NY
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Dinner & evening on own
Day 2 Monday
Breakfast on own (food credit)
Admission to: Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds & Trolley
Afternoon and lunch on own
Return to hotel
Dinner & evening on own
Day 3 Tuesday
Breakfast on own (food credit)
Check out of hotel and depart for North Tonawanda, NY
Platter’s Chocolate Factory Tour
Spring Lake Winery – tasting, tour and lunch included
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 7:00pm
New York Power Authority / Niagara Power Vista
See the geology of Niagara; the argument between two electricity titans; the chance to design your own dam; to operate a power grid during a storm; and to walk through a turbine. A high-tech virtual ride that takes you plummeting from the sky and into the Niagara River; shooting through the penstocks and swirling around a spinning turbine; then zipping at high speeds along high-tension power lines across the landscapes of New York State. The experience at the Niagara Power Vista Center is on the don’t-miss list for the Niagara area.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
The time of your life happens here, at the Niagara Falls casino that redefines excitement. Once you’ve had your fill of the region’s spectacular attractions, it’s time to put your luck to the test in this world-class casino. Seneca Niagara offers endless ways to win with the most sought after slot, table, keno, and poker games in New York. Feel the anticipation, experience the thrill, and claim your fortune at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
Casino Bonus*: $100 Free Slot Play & $40 Dining Dollars
*Passengers must be 21 years of age and over to qualify for any incentive and provide a valid government issued photo ID. Casino bonuses are subject to change at any time. All Casino incentive offers are loaded to guests Seneca Social Club cards upon arrival.
Maid of the Mist
This world famous scenic boat tour of the American and Horseshoe Falls is a spectacular half-hour ride but the memory lasts a lifetime. Access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the State Park. (Waterproof rain poncho provided)
Cave of the Winds
Before descending into the Niagara Gorge for your breathtaking one-of-a-kind adventure, learn about the exciting history of Niagara Falls at the World Changed Here Pavilion. Then, on the Cave of the Winds enjoy breathtaking one-of-a-kind views of the American and Bridal Veil Falls as you follow wooden walkways along the Niagara River to the Hurricane Deck.
** Cave of the Winds has phased out distribution of the famous Cave of the Winds sandals. Please bring footwear that can get wet.**
Niagara Scenic Trolley
The best way to see the Park! Stopping at several locations throughout the park, board and stay on for the entire 3 mile route or get on and off as you wish. A history of the park is provided by an on board tour guide.
Platter’s Chocolate
In 1938, Carl Platter decided to what friends and family said he did best, make chocolate. Not just any chocolate however, but the chocolate North Tonawanda has come to know and love “Orange Chocolate.” Carl then started Platter’s Chocolate part time in his basement. Hence the story begins.
With multiple viewing areas, you’re able to see just about all the processes, from whipping up a batch of sponge to watching how hollow novelties are made by hand, all while enjoying a coffee, hot chocolate, an ice cream sundae, and of course, CHOCOLATES!
Spring Lake Winery
An Italian family operated winery, specializing in three generations of the Varallo family recipes for both wine and food. Visit your hidden escape along the bank of the Niagara Escarpment. Visit the grounds of the Italian winery and Timber built Lodge which includes a vineyard, strolling park, nature trails and an eight-acre lake.
Time | Location |
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6:00am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
6:20am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:40am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
Price per person: |
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Double |
Triple |
Price subject to change.
Seneca Niagara Casino & Resort
October
Great Estates of the Hudson Valley
New York
October 3 (Thu ) – 4 (Fri), 2024
2 Day Tour
Meals Included: 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
Day 1 Thursday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Beacon, NY
White Glove Tour at Mount Gulian
Lunch on own in Fishkill, NY
House Tour at Locust Grove Estate
Check into hotel – One (1) Night – Double Tree by Hilton – Poughkeepsie
Dinner included at Shadows on the Hudson
Day 2 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided Tour at Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Lunch on own in the Village of Rhinebeck
Tour of Clermont State Historic Site
Depart Germantown, NY
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm
Mount Gulian
Mount Gulian is a reconstructed 18th century Dutch homestead on 44 acres with a 1740’s Dutch barn and restored garden. Revolutionary War Headquarters of General von Steuben, birthplace of the Society of the Cincinnati. The staff, lovers of history, gladly relates stories about Verplanck husbands and wives, army generals, and James F. Brown, a fugitive slave.
Hear about Mount Gulian’s centuries-long history that shaped our nation, including its part in the Revolutionary War as Patriot General Von Steuben’s headquarters, the founding of the Society of the Cincinnati, our country’s oldest veterans’ organization, and the history of generations of Verplanck family members who lived here. Then, hold history in your hands at a truly unique White Glove Tour. You will get to hold and examine artifacts representing 300 years of history. Everyone gets to put on white, cotton, curatorial gloves before handling artifacts and documents relating to the Verplanck Family, the American Revolution, the Civil War and much more.
Locust Grove Estate
The Locust Grove Estate was purchased by painter and inventor Samuel Morse in 1847, using his profits from the invention of the telegraph. With the help of architect Alexander Jackson Davis, Morse remodeled the house in the Tuscan style, adding a porte cochere, two wings, and a four-story tower. The Morses sold the property to William and Martha Young in 1901 and the Youngs filled the mansion’s 25 rooms with their collections of 18th and 19th century furniture, paintings, silver and porcelain. Conscious of the estate’s importance, the Young’s daughter opened the house to the public in 1979 with her family’s collections intact. The 200 acres of landscaped grounds are set on a sharp bluff overlooking the Hudson River and retain the large flower and kitchen gardens planted and designed by the Youngs. A visitor’s center houses exhibits of Morse’s paintings and telegraph equipment. Walkers can stroll on the carriage roads that wind through the estate grounds.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site is the elegant country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth Livingston Mills. Overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, Staatsburgh is a fine example of a great estate built by America’s financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age (1876 – 1917). Also known as the American Renaissance, this period in American history was marked by America’s rapid economic growth and emergence as a world power. Darius Ogden Mills, father of Ogden Mills, established the family fortune by investing in banks, railroads and mines. Ogden Mills, like his father, was a noted financier and philanthropist. In 1882 he married Ruth Livingston, whose family had been prominent landowners in the Hudson Valley since the 17th century. In 1890, Ruth Livingston Mills inherited her childhood home and property which had once belonged to her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, the third governor of New York State.
Rhinebeck is a charming, historic town nestled in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. Tree-lined streets beckon with unique independent specialty shops offering apparel, home furnishings, books and gifts. The many fine and casual dining spots celebrate the Hudson Valley’s thriving locavore movement of boutique farms and orchards.
Clermont State Historic Site
Clermont State Historic Site was the country seat of the Livingston family. Originally a Georgian Mansion, over the years the house was added onto to give it its present appearance. Seven generations of Livingstons as well as dozens of enslaved people and paid servants lived at Clermont. The land surrounding the house was occupied by tenant farmers, beholden to the Livingston, the farms of small freeholders and mills. For the first few generations, Livingston owned ships full of paid sailors plied the river between Clermont, New York City and Albany. Over time, through land sales and the division of land through gifts and inheritance Clermont’s land shrunk until it was just the confines of the present historic site. With this contraction of land came a contraction of power and influence for the family.
Today Clermont is decorated as it appeared circa 1930 when it was home to Alice Delafield Clarkson Livingston, her daughters Honoria and Janet, and their staff of servants.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Clermont is also an anchor of the Hudson River National Landmark District.
Time | Location |
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6:10am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
6:30am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:50am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
Price per person: |
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Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Price subject to change.
Haunted Happenings in New England - October 11 - 13, 2024 (Fri - Sun) - SOLD OUT Wait list available
Haunted Happenings in New England
October 11 (Fri) – 13 (Sun), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Tour Notes: Participants must be mobile to fully participate and experience this tour! The tour entails long days and lots of walking.
October is Salem’s busiest time of year. Expect large crowds of people.
Day 1 Friday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Mystic, CT
Lunch on own at Mystic Diner
Arrive Fall River, MA
Tour of the Lizzie Borden House
Roger Williams Zoo – Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – buffet dinner included
Arrive Billerica, MA
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Hampton Inn
Day 2 Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
Arrive Salem, MA to the site of “Haunted Happenings”
Salem Witch Museum
Guided walking orientation to Salem “the Witch City”
Live Performance of “Cry Innocent”
Lunch and afternoon on own to experience “Haunted Happenings”
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Day 3 Sunday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided Walking Tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Lunch on own in Tarrytown
Tour Lyndhurst Castle
Depart Tarrytown
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm
Tour Notes: Participants must be mobile to fully participate and experience this tour! The tour entails long days and lots of walking.
October is Salem’s busiest time of year. Expect large crowds of people.
Lizzie Borden House
The Lizzie Borden House is the site of one of the most famous crimes in American history! In 1892, a wealthy businessman and his wife were brutally murdered, and their youngest daughter Lizzie is accused. Did she do it? Hear the details that shocked the nation, tour the rooms where the evidence was found, and you decide if Lizzie is guilty.
Roger Williams Zoo – Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
After your meal you will be escorted to the park entrance for priority admission to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular! You will be delighted & amazed by this breathtaking display of thousands of illuminated jack-o-lanterns lining the park’s trail.
Haunted Happenings
Salem’s connection to Halloween begins with the tragic events that unfolded during the Salem Witch Trials. The 19 innocent victims who lost their lives in 1692 were not witches, they were only so accused due to Puritan beliefs of the time. The Salem Witch Trials were later revived with Arthur Miller’s 1953 work, The Crucible, and again in 1992 during the tercentenary of the events and the unveiling of the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. By 1982, the City has planned the first Salem Haunted Happenings Festival during Halloween weekend. The festival was an effort to provide family-friendly events for guests who were interested in visiting the “Witch City.” Following the first festival’s success with about 50,000 guests in attendance, the annual event has continued to grow each season, drawing everyone from families, couples, history buffs, and Halloween enthusiasts from all over the world.
Today, members of the modern Pagan and Witch communities have a home in Salem, where Samhain is celebrated each October recognizing the end of the harvest season and the coming of winter. The City’s modern witches have the unique opportunity of being able to share their beliefs and celebrations with both locals and out of town guests who come to celebrate the Halloween season in Salem.
Salem Witch Museum
The Salem Witch Museum is a museum in Salem, MA about the Witch Trials of 1692. The museum is based on the actual documents of the trials. A multi-sensory presentation including 13 life-sized stage settings that recreates the horrible and truthful events known as the Salem Witch Trials.
Live Performance of “Cry Innocent”
The audience is the jury at the trial of Bridget Bishop, accused of witchcraft. Hear the testimony, ask the questions, and you decide the verdict – innocent or guilty?
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
The engaging and often ghostly guides creatively convey Salem’s authentic haunted history.
Walking Tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Trace the footsteps of Washington Irving’s most famous character Ichabod Crane in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” as you walk to the author’s final resting place.
Lyndhurst Castle
One of America’s finest Gothic Revival Mansions, overlooking the Hudson River; your tour will have a Halloween twist – the lower rooms will be decorated with seasonal Halloween trimmings, including the grand Victorian dining room. The second floor rooms will be viewed in their traditional splendor.
Time | Location |
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6:10am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
6:30am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:50am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
Price per person: |
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Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Price subject to change.
Pilgrims, President & Cranberry Bogs
Cape Cod & Plymouth, MA
October 16 (Wed) – 18 (Fri), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Day 1 Wednesday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Mystic, CT – lunch on own
Cranberry Bog Tour
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Cape Codder Resort & Spa
Dinner on own – Main Street Hyannis
Day 2 Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Arrive Sandwich, MA
Sandwich Glass Museum
Lunch and free time in Plymouth, MA
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Mayflower II
Plimoth Grist Mill
Plimoth Patuxet Homesite
Dinner included at Tugboats in Hyannis
Day 3 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
Self-guided tour of JFK Museum
Lunch and shopping on own on Main Street Hyannis
Fast Food stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 9:30pm
Cranberry Bog Tour
With more than 300 growers farming over 13,000 acres of bogs, cranberries are the number one food crop in Massachusetts. Your guide will discuss the yearly cycle of cranberry growing, the methods of harvesting, and give you some insight on being a cranberry farmer. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussions throughout the tour.
Sandwich Glass Museum
The Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Town of Sandwich, MA, the oldest town on Cape Cod. A large part of Sandwich history is involved with American glass production. The Sandwich Glass Museum has “Relit the Fires in Sandwich” with a glass furnace for hourly glass making presentations and new exhibits to better tell the story of the glass industry in Sandwich. Watch the glassblower turn and twist the hot glass into wonderful forms, and visions of those former days will not be so difficult to understand or imagine.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Plimoth Patuxet provides an engaging and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environment on its main campus and at the State Pier on Plymouth’s waterfront, and at the Plimoth Grist Mill on Town Brook. The permanent exhibits tell the complex and interwoven stories of two distinct cultures – English and Native. The main exhibits are enhanced with an exciting menu of special events, public programs, and workshops that offer a rich and diverse exploration of the 17th-century.
Mayflower II
All Aboard Mayflower II! Along with national treasures such as the Statue of Liberty and the Lincoln Memorial, Mayflower is an iconic symbol of freedom. Of the hundreds of ships that made the transatlantic crossing in the 1600s, she is the ship we remember. Three hundred years later, on June 13, 1957, a full-scale reproduction arrived in Plymouth Harbor, Mayflower II.
Today, Mayflower II is a floating classroom and working vessel. Following her restoration and return to Plymouth in 2020, she was added to the National Register of Historic Places, illuminating that she is a historic ship in her own right.
Plimoth Grist Mill
At this reproduction of the Plymouth Colonists’ original 1636 grain mill on Town Brook, take a fascinating look at the mill’s history and workings, from the 200-year-old millstones grinding corn to the ecology of the brook that has powered mills throughout the centuries.
Plimoth Grist Mill is a working mill and is proud to be part of a growing movement to localize grain production and rebuild regional grain economies.
Plimoth Patuxet Homesite
Located on the Eel River, the Historic Patuxet Homesite is where guests learn about the Native peoples who have lived here for over 12,000 years. You will learn about the Indigenous heritage of the Northeast from contemporary interpreters who discuss the 17th-century life-ways of a culture that continues to thrive today
JFK Museum – Hyannis
Visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum to learn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod where he enjoyed special days with family and friends. The Cape was the one place he could relax and feel at home, even while bearing the weight of the world. Learn why Hyannis Port was considered the “heart and home” of the Kennedys then and now. Step into the unforgettable Summer White House days of the 1960s when a beloved President and his family brought joy and hope to the nation.
Time | Location |
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6:00am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
6:20am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:40am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
Price per person: |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Price subject to change.
Elkins, West Virginia
Music & Rails
October 25 (Fri) – 27 (Sun), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Day 1 Friday
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Lunch on own
Arrive Elkins, WV
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Holiday Inn Express
Dinner Show at Gandy Dancer Theater
Day 2 Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
West Virginia Railroad Museum
New Tygart Flyer- lunch included
Beverly Heritage Center
Dinner included locally with Blue Grass Band
Day 3 Sunday
Breakfast at hotel
Depart Elkins for Stoystown, PA
Flight 93 National Memorial
Lunch on own
Fast food dinner stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 7:00pm
Gandy Dancer Theater
Enjoy the fine musicianship and performance quality of this Branson-style variety show featuring impersonations, good-time comedy interludes, and just pure fun for all ages! No matter how old you are, the “Gandy Dancers” bring you out of your seat with their charming, high energy performances!
West Virginia Railroad Museum
The purpose of the West Virginia Railroad Museum, Inc. is to be a cultural resource dedicated to educating visitors and the community about West Virginia’s railroad history. This mission will be accomplished through the collection, preservation and interpretation of significant locomotives, rolling stock, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia directly related to railroads and railroading in West Virginia. In addition to static exhibits, select pieces of equipment in the collection are restored and operated throughout the year to demonstrate steam, gasoline, and diesel technology and provide visitors with a first-hand experience of our railroad history through the sights, sounds, and sensations of a train ride.
New Tygart Flyer
This wilderness excursion features mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, a high bridge and miles of unspoiled mountain views. This vintage diesel-powered locomotive climbs along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat, an 18′ high, 150′ wide waterfall located in one of the most remote and pristine settings in the region. Enjoy the view relaxing aboard the comfortable climate controlled passenger coaches.
Beverly Heritage Center
The Beverly Heritage Center is the premier history tourism destination in Randolph County, West Virginia. With four significant buildings meticulously restored and merged into one state-of-the-art museum facility, the Beverly Heritage Center will feature important local themes with universal appeal. Professional quality exhibits and compelling stories will delight visitors of all ages. Guests will explore our heritage, the local economy, and leave with a new of stewardship for historic places
Flight 93 National Memorial
A common field one day. A field of honor forever. On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. The Flight 93 National Memorial, administered by the National Park Service, serves as a permanent memorial to the 40 heroes on United Flight 93 who courageously gave their lives thwarting a planned attack on the nation’s capital on September 11, 2001.
Time | Location |
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6:10am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
6:30am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:50am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
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Price subject to change.
November
America’s Historic Triangle
Williamsburg, VA
November 14 (Thu) – 16 (Sat), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Day 1 Thursday
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Lunch on own
Arrive Williamsburg, VA
Self-Guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Embassy Suites Hotel – Williamsburg
Dinner and evening on own at Merchants Square
Day 2 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Lunch and afternoon on own to explore Williamsburg – All day pass included
Busch Gardens with Christmas Town Admission – Dinner voucher included
Day 3 Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided Sampler tour of American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and time to explore on own
Lunch and time on own at Riverwalk Landing
Dinner stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 9:15pm
Jamestown Settlement
Near the site of the original colony, Jamestown Settlement tells the story of 17th-century Virginia, from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the cultural encounters and events that planted the seeds of a new nation. The world of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony comes to life through film, gallery exhibits and outdoor living history.
Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area in the heart of downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square is an 18th century style retail village with over 40 shops and restaurants. Visitors and local residents alike regularly experience the Square’s unique shopping, dining and special events in a setting of unrivaled beauty.
Colonial Williamsburg
Much more than just buildings, museums and artifacts, the Historic Area is a living community — and a visitor’s delight. Here, merchants sell their goods, tradesmen practice their crafts and brave patriots whisper plans for revolution. Located on 301 acres, Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is an outdoor living museum with more than 88 original and reconstructed buildings including homes, stores, taverns and the Great Hopes Plantation. Set in the backdrop of lush gardens and greenery, craftsmen practice 30 historic and domestic trades while interpreters and character actors bring to life the heroes and everyday people of this colonial era. Other highlights in the Historic Area include the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum; Bassett Hall, the Williamsburg home of John D. Rockefeller Jr.; the Governor’s Palace; and the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
Busch Gardens and Christmas Town
Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is an action-packed European-themed adventure park with 17th-century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 130 acres of family fun. Home to top-rated roller coasters, including the all-new Pantheon®, the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, more than 50 rides and attractions, live stage shows, and delicious culinary experiences. Busch Gardens has been voted the “World’s Most Beautiful Amusement Park” every year since 1990.
Christmas Town Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown tells the story of the nation’s founding, from the twilight of the colonial period to the dawn of the Constitution and beyond. Exciting indoor galleries feature period artifacts, immersive environments, interactive exhibits and films, including “The Siege of Yorktown,” with a 180-degree surround screen and dramatic special effects. Outdoors, enlist in Continental Army in a re-created encampment to learn about the life of a soldier and take in daily demonstrations on medical treatment, camp life and cooking, and see firings of musket and artillery. Explore a Revolution-era farm, based on a real-life 18th-century family, to help with chores in the house, kitchen, tobacco barn, gardens and crops.
Nestled beside the York River sits one of Virginia’s best-kept secrets. Yorktown, known for its history–but you will also find amazing food, specialty shops, and romantic sails! When you visit Riverwalk Landing, you can browse locally owned stores and culinary temptations. Several one-of-a-kind eateries offer vast menus of fresh seafood, artisan pizzas, gourmet burgers, and even sushi. In the specialty shops, you will find unique gifts including local art, jewelry, and home decor.
Time | Location |
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6:00am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
6:20am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
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Price subject to change.
December
A Gilded Age Christmas: Newport, RI
December 5 (Thu) – 7 (Sat), 2024
3 Day Tour
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Day 1 Thursday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Tarrytown, NY
Holiday Classic Mansion Tour at Lyndhurst Mansion
Lunch stop on own
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Wyndham Newport Hotel
Dinner included at LaForge Casino Restaurant
Day 2 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided tour of Newport
Time and lunch on own in Newport
Self-guided tour of Marble House
Return to hotel
Dinner included at the hotel – Johnny’s Restaurant
Sparkling Lights at the Breakers
Day 3 Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
Self-guided tour of The Elms
Depart Newport
Lunch and time on own at Olde Mistik Village
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 7:30pm
Holiday Classic Mansion Tour at Lyndhurst Mansion
See Lyndhurst mansion transformed into an extravagant wonderland of holiday splendor. Described as one of the “Ten Best Historic Holiday Tours” by USA Today, Lyndhurst goes all-out during the holiday season, filling the mansion with elaborate tableaus of décor, which change every year. Dozens of Christmas trees are expertly decorated and designed to complement the elegant period furnishings within the rooms of the house. During this month only, our curators bring out rarely-seen items that belonged to Lyndhurst’s former owners. This is a once-a-year opportunity to see many of the glittering possessions that are usually tucked away in our archives.
Guided Tour of Newport
See Newport’s two famous scenic routes – Bellevue Avenue lined with opulent mansions – Summer cottages” built by titans of industry and society during the Gilded Age, and Ten Mile Ocean Drive where you can gaze at spectacular waterfront estates and unparalleled ocean views!
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Surround yourself with the magic of the Newport Mansions during the holiday season! See The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms in all their festive finery – a beloved Newport tradition.
These great Gilded Age houses will welcome visitors with spectacular holiday displays. Nearly 30 Christmas trees are exquisitely decorated to complement the décor and theme of each room, like Mr. Vanderbilt’s tree in The Breakers, ornamented with trains and top hats! Hundreds of poinsettias, garlands, wreaths and fresh floral arrangements add color, warmth and life. As always, the 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers – made up of 150 poinsettia plants – provides a perfect holiday photo opportunity.
Marble House
William Vanderbilt built Marble House as a 39th birthday present for his wife Alva Vanderbilt. It was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport’s subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent Gilded Age mansions. The house was designed by the architect Richard Morris Hunt, inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles. The cost of the house was reported in contemporary press accounts to be $11 million, of which $7 million was spent on 500,000 cubic feet of marble.
Sparkling Lights at the Breakers
Sparkling Lights at The Breakers brings the magic of the holidays inside and outside this landmark Gilded Age mansion! You’ll stroll along a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the winter air. See illuminated displays and sparkling surprises along the way. Tour the opulent interior of The Breakers decorated in holiday splendor.
The Elms
The Elms was the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind, whose fortune was made in the coal industry. Architect Horace Trumbauer modeled it after the 18th-century French chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris. The Elms combines the elegance of French style with the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Its landscape and art collections are among the finest in Newport.
Time | Location |
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6:40am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) |
7:00am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) |
7:20am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot C-1) |
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Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Price subject to change.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 45 days or more prior to departure: A full refund, minus non-refundable prepaid payments made to hotels, restaurants, attractions and vendors. Cancellations made 8-44 days prior to departure: A 10% cancellation fee and non-refundable prepaid payments will be deducted from refund. Cancellations made 1-7 days prior to departure: A 25% cancellation fee and non-refundable prepaid payments will be deducted from refund. Cancellations made on day of departure or a no show: No refund will be given. Cancellation fees and/or non-refundable prepaid payments cannot be transferred to another tour. Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the tour returns.
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