2026 Tours
Vermont’s Sound of Fall at the von Trapp Family Lodge - October 20 - 23, 2026 (Tue - Fri) - SOLD OUT
at the von Trapp Family Lodge
October 20 (Tue) – 23 (Fri), 2026
4 Day Tour
Day 1 Tuesday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot D
Lunch stop on own – Saratoga Springs, NY
Arrive Stowe, VT
Check into hotel – Three (3) Nights – von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
*Please note: not all rooms are accessible by elevator. Some require up to one flight of stairs. If you require an elevator accessibility, please let us know in advance, so we can accommodate special needs as best as possible.
Dinner included at lodge
Dress Code at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort for the dining rooms is as follows: Casual dress at breakfast & lunch is acceptable, but relaxed proper attire is required at dinner (no shorts, sneakers, t-shirts, or hats.)
Evening on own to enjoy the amenities of the resort
Day 2 Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
von Trapp Family History Talk
Lunch and time on own in Stowe
Ben & Jerry’s Tour & Tasting
Afternoon tea & cookies
Dinner included at the Bierhall on the Observation Deck
Evening on own
Day 3 Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Travel to Montpelier
Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
Sugar-on-Snow included
Lunch on own in Montpelier
Return to hotel
Horse Drawn Wagon Ride
Afternoon Tea & Cookies
Dinner included at the hotel
Evening on own
Day 4 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
Dakin Farm
Lunch stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm
The von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort is a unique, four-season resort specializing in European-style accommodations and cuisine, spectacular mountain vistas, upscale amenities, and outdoor activities. Situated on 2,600 acres overlooking the classic New England village of Stowe, Vermont, von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort is the perfect setting for a vacation during any season
*Please note: not all rooms are accessible by elevator. Some require up to one flight of stairs. If you require an elevator accessibility, please let us know in advance, so we can accommodate special needs as best as possible.
Dress Code at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort for the dining rooms is as follows: Casual dress at breakfast & lunch is acceptable, but relaxed proper attire is required at dinner (no shorts, sneakers, t-shirts, or hats.)
This 90 minute “tour” begins with an overview of the von Trapp family history. Also included is a documentary film of Maria von Trapp’s memories during her final visit to her former home in Salzburg, Austria. The tour usually ends with a von Trapp Family member to share recollections and answer your questions and where they are available for book signings.
Learn how Ben & Jerry’s gets so much deliciousness into every scoop! Take the guided factory tour and learn how they make ice cream and how they put their values into action at every step of the process. It’s great for all ages, and a fantastic activity for the family. Plus, enjoy your favorite flavor – or try a new one! – At the full-service Scoop Shop.
Everybody has a little Vermonter in them. Independent. Capable. Authentic. When you visit this working cider mill, you will find your inner Vermonter. The self-guided tour of the working cider mill offers an engaging rural experience that is unrushed and free of charge. Come learn how apples, bees, maple trees and Vermont all get along well together.
Nestled on a hilltop just 2.7 miles outside of Montpelier, Vermont (the smallest state capital in the USA) – Morse Farm is a throwback to a simpler, quieter time when generations of the same family worked together to carve out a living on the land. A visit to Morse Farm will include viewing an entertaining and informative sugarmaking video presentation by Burr Morse as well as visiting the sugarhouse. Visitors can walk trails winding through the sugarbush and visit Rex and James, the Morse Farm goats. Pieces of folk art and antique farm implements can be found throughout the property. The Morse Farm country store with is always well stocked with maple products as well an assortment of Vermont specialty foods and gifts.
Sugar on Snow at the Morse Farm is a Vermont tradition! Enjoy our 100% pure Vermont maple syrup boiled to a soft ball stage and poured over shaved ice. A sweet maple taffy will form as the hot syrup meets the coldness. You’ll sink your fork in and enjoy the sticky sweetness! Enjoy a dill pickle to offset the sweetness and a raised donut to soak up the extra syrup.
Experience the natural beauty of von Trapp Family Lodge and the extraordinary mountaintop setting through the scenic pastures and woods on a horse-drawn wagon ride.
A visit to Dakin Farm includes seeing how pure Vermont maple syrup and cob-smoked meats are made, along with informational displays and videos. Visitors can also enjoy free samples of the products, which include aged cheddar cheese and other specialty foods.
| Time | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) | |||
| 6:30am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) | |||
| 6:50am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot D) | |||
| Price per person: | Single $1,847 | Double $1,397 | Triple $1,280 | Quad $1,222 |
*Please note: not all rooms are accessible by elevator. Some require up to one flight of stairs. If you require an elevator accessibility, please let us know in advance, so we can accommodate special needs as best as possible.
Wheeling, WV 'Festival of Lights' - November 16 - 18, 2026 (Mon - Wed) - SOLD OUT - Waitlist Available
November 16 (Mon) – 18 (Wed), 2026
3 Day Tour
Day 1 Monday
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot D
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive New Stanton, PA – Lunch on own
Arrive Wheeling, WV
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Oglebay Resort – Wilson Lodge
Festival of Lights – Holiday Dinner Show included at the hotel
Day 2 Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided tour of Wheeling with step-on guide
Lunch and shopping on own at Centre Market in Wheeling
Winter Fantasy at Good Zoo
Buffet Dinner included at hotel
Festival of Lights Guided Tour
Evening on own – Entertainment in lounge
Day 3 Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
Glass Museum at Oglebay
Mansion Museum Tour
Depart Wheeling
Lunch stop on own
Fast food dinner stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 8:00pm
Festival of Lights at Oglebay Resort is an annual holiday celebration in Wheeling, West Virginia, that transforms the historic Oglebay Park and Resort into a brilliant winter wonderland of lights, displays, and festive activities. It’s been a beloved tradition since 1985 and continues to draw families and visitors of all ages each holiday season. Enjoy festive holiday entertainment during the Festival of Lights, including live music nightly, a magical Nutcracker performance, and more seasonal delights for the whole family.
Lead by a Friends of Wheeling Preservation Guide – see and hear about the history and highlights of Wheeling.
Wheeling’s Historic Centre Market is an eclectic mix of shops and quality dining. Built in 1853, it is older than the state itself. The upper market house, the oldest in the country, was originally an open air market. From a hub of commerce to a hub of culture a century later, Centre Market is a great destination for food, shopping, events, festivals, art, and exploration in the Upper Ohio Valley. All of the businesses are local and owned by members of the community.
“Winter Fantasy” located at Oglebay’s Good Zoo will delight all ages with Christmas lights galore. Featured in the theater is the unique laser light show dancing to your favorite Christmas carols.
Beginning in 1985, the Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and national publications, the Festival of Lights features three hundred acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes 90 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights.
Experience over 4,000 examples of Wheeling glass made from 1829-1939 including cut lead crystal, Victorian art glass, peachblow glass, pattern and depression glass, Northwood’s carnival glass, and many other glass examples showcasing Ohio Valley history. See the largest piece of cut lead crystal ever made – The Sweeney Punch Bowl. Standing five feet tall and weighing 225 pounds, this remarkable piece of Victorian artistry is world renowned.
For the history buff, tour this elegant estate of Cleveland industrialist Earl W. Oglebay, who purchased the mansion and surrounding acres in 1900 to serve as a summer home. Upon his death in 1926, the millionaire willed his spectacular country estate to the City of Wheeling.
| Time | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot D) | |||
| 6:50am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) | |||
| 7:10am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) | |||
| Price per person: | Single $840 | Double $717 | Triple $680 | Quad $630 |
Price subject to change.
A Gilded Age Christmas: Newport, RI - December 6 - 8, 2026 (Sun - Tue) - 1 Seat Left
December 6 (Sun) – 8 (Tue), 2026
3 Day Tour
Day 1 Sunday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot D
Arrive Mystic, CT
Olde Mistick Village – lunch and time on own
Arrive Newport, RI
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Holidays at the Newport Mansions – Sparkling Lights at the Breakers
Dinner included at the hotel
Day 2 Monday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided tour of Newport
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum – Self-Guided Tour
Afternoon Tea at Blithewold
Self-guided tour of Marble House
Return to hotel
Dinner on own at hotel restaurant or restaurants walkable from hotel
Day 3 Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
Self-guided tour of The Elms
Lunch and time on in Newport
Depart Newport
Fast food dinner stop
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 8:30pm
Olde Mystick Village is a charming outdoor shopping center designed like a 1720s colonial village, featuring unique shops (fudge, jewelry, gifts), diverse restaurants (pizza, seafood), a movie theater, and picturesque features like a town green, duck pond, gazebos, and walking paths, creating a quaint, walkable experience with New England ambiance and seasonal events
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.
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.
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!
Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms, and is framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. Each year in late December, the Van Wickle/McKee family would return to Blithewold to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. The household staff would arrive days before the family to ready the house for all the holiday celebrations. The head gardener and caretaker would gather evergreen boughs and cut down a tall tree from the property. The housekeeper and maids would decorate the tree in the entrance and the mantles in each room with the greenery, ensuring that their visitors would be welcomed into a warm house filled with the fragrance of Christmas. Everywhere you look, you’ll be filled with the joy of the holiday season past and present.Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms, and is framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. Each year in late December, the Van Wickle/McKee family would return to Blithewold to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. The household staff would arrive days before the family to ready the house for all the holiday celebrations. The head gardener and caretaker would gather evergreen boughs and cut down a tall tree from the property. The housekeeper and maids would decorate the tree in the entrance and the mantles in each room with the greenery, ensuring that their visitors would be welcomed into a warm house filled with the fragrance of Christmas. Everywhere you look, you’ll be filled with the joy of the holiday season past and present.
Afternoon Tea has always been a great way to begin or end a special day at Blithewold. Sit back and relax while delighting in a cup of tea, freshly baked scones with sweet cream, and a 3-tiered tray filled with sweets and savory treats. Simply luxurious!
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.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) | |||
| 6:30am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) | |||
| 6:50am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot D) | |||
| Price per person: | Single $906 | Double $759 | Triple $710 | Quad $685 |
Price subject to change.
2027 Tours
Montreal & Quebec City "The Charm of French Canada" - June 17 - 22, 2027 (Thu - Tue) - Valid Passport Required
The Charm of French Canada
June 17 (Thu) – 22 (Tue), 2027
6 Day Tour
This tour has a 50 Day Cancellation Policy. Please see policy below.
There are two official languages in Canada; English and French. This tour visits the largest French speaking city in the world after Paris (Montreal) and the only walled city in North America (Quebec City) which has a distinguished European look and feel. This is truly a unique culture of 7.5 million people located on an island surrounded by a sea of more than 300 million English speaking North Americans.
Day 1 Thursday
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot D
Lunch stop on own
Stop at US/Canadian border to clear customs **Canadian Customs – For
US Citizens Valid Passport Required**
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
Dinner included at hotel
Please note: hotels in Canada do not have accessible/handicap rooms in their hotel to the same level of standard that travelers staying in hotels in the United States are used to. Most of the hotels in the area are equipped with a couple of accessible rooms in their hotel and those tend to book quickly. Also, accessible rooms vary between hotels. Some hotels that label themselves as having accessible rooms may only have bathrooms that have grab bars in the tub area. The hotel also may or may not be able to provide a raised toilet seat or shower chair for the guest on request. Advise the agent of your exact needs at time of booking to ensure the hotels are able to accommodate your needs prior to booking.
Day 2 Friday
Breakfast at hotel
3 Hour City Tour of Montreal with local guide
Lunch on own
Visit Notre-Dame Basillica
Return to hotel
Dinner & evening on own
Day 3 Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
Check out of hotel
The Montreal Biodome – self guided visit
Depart for Quebec City
Check into hotel – Two (2) Nights – Hotel Palace Royal
Dinner included at hotel
Day 4 Sunday
Breakfast at hotel
All Day Guided Tour of Ste Anne de Beaupre and Quebec City
Visit the Montmorency Falls
Ste Anne de Beaupre Shrine
Marie’s Bread Oven
Lunch on own in Quebec City
Chateau Frontenac
Dinner included at l’Entrecote Saint Jean
Day 5 Monday
Breakfast at hotel
Check out of hotel and depart Quebec City
Stop at US/Canadian border to clear customs
**U.S. Customs – Valid Passport Required**
Lunch stop on own in Lake George Village
Check into hotel – One (1) Night – Queensbury Hotel
Dinner and evening on own in Glen Falls
Day 6 Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
Guided Tour of Saratoga Springs
Lunch on own in Saratoga Springs
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm
City Tour of Montreal
See Place Ville-Marie (where the Underground city began), Notre Dame Cathedral in Old Montreal, Olympic Stadium, Mount Royal and St. Joseph’s Shrine.
Notre-Dame Basillica
The Church’s Gothic Revival architecture is among the most dramatic in the world. Its interior is grand and colorful. Its ceiling is coloured deep blue and decorated with golden stars and the rest of the sanctuary is a polychrome of blues, azures, reds, purples, silver and gold. It is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and several religious statues. Unusual for a church, the stained-glass windows along the walls of the sanctuary do not depict biblical scenes, but rather scenes from the religious history of Montreal.
The Montreal Biodome
Discover the wonders of nature at the Montreal Biodome, where five distinct ecosystems of the Americas come to life under one roof. Stroll through recreated environments ranging from a tropical rainforest to the polar regions, observing fascinating plants, animals, and birds in their natural habitats. This unique attraction offers an exciting and educational experience for visitors of all ages!
Guided Tour of Ste Anne de Beaupre & Quebec City
Your tour includes viewing the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle and one of the narrowest streets in North America. You’ll explore the mysteries of North America’s only walled city.
Ste Anne de Beaupre Shrine
Located just outside Quebec City, the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine is one of Canada’s most famous Catholic pilgrimage sites, welcoming visitors from around the world. Dedicated to Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus, this magnificent basilica is known for its impressive architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate mosaics, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can explore the sacred grounds, admire the stunning interior, and learn about the shrine’s centuries-old history of faith, healing, and devotion.
Marie’s Bread Oven
Marie is a French-Canadian woman who owns and operates the bread oven. There is a lovely road leading to a 150-bread oven and stone dwelling dating back to 1652. It now houses the fourth generation of Marie’s family. Included in this package is a slice of fresh bread with maple butter
Chateau Frontenac
Experience the castle life at the Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this iconic hotel located on one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec City. You will discover the famous characters and historical events that have shaped the identity of the Fairmont Château Frontenac over the years, as well as its architectural development and rejuvenation process undergone in the recent years.
Guided Tour of Saratoga Springs
On this 2 hour guided tour, you’ll tour Broadway where all the action takes place. View the gorgeous mansions and the how and why people settled here. Drive by the two historic racetracks and learn how horse racing began in the 1820s. Enjoy the history of the famous Triple Crown winners and a stop for Mineral Water tasting. Learn the health, wealth and history of the spas and the famous people that came to Saratoga in the 1800s to current day times. View the statues of Sea Biscuit and Native Dancer. Hear the stories of the people attached to the history of Gambling to Prohibition that changed Saratoga forever.
| Time | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) | |||
| 6:20am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) | |||
| 6:40am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot D) | |||
| Price per person: | Single $3,053 | Double $2,234 | Triple $2,025 | Quad $1,925 |
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY CANCELLATION POLICY
Bearer agrees to the following policy: Cancellations made prior to April 27, 2027: A full refund, minus non-refundable prepaid payments made to hotels, restaurants, attractions and vendors. Cancellations made April 28 – June 9, 2027: A 10% cancellation fee and non-refundable prepaid payments will be deducted from refund. Cancellations made June 10 – June 16, 2027: 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
Price subject to change.
Ocean City, Maryland - August 23 - 27, 2027 (Mon - Fri)
August 23 (Mon) – 27 (Fri), 2027
5 Day Tour
Day 1 Monday
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot D
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Rest stop
Arrive Ocean City, MD
Check into hotel – Four (4) Nights – Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza
Remainder of evening on own
Day 2 – 4 Tuesday – Thursday
Time on own
Day 5 Friday
Breakfast on own
Morning on own
Depart Ocean City, MD
Lunch stop on own
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 6:00pm
| Time | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:10am | William Penn Park & Ride (Lot D) | |||
| 8:30am | Bethlehem, PA (LVIP) | |||
| 8:50am | Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple) | |||
| OCEANFRONT* Price per person: | Single $1,610 | Double $920 | Triple $695 | Quad $580 |
| OCEANVIEW Price per person: | Single $1,505 | Double $869 | Triple $659 | Quad $555 |
Price subject to change.
Adventure Awaits!
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.
Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. strongly recommends travel insurance to protect your investment; unforeseen circumstances may occur. Travel insurance protects you from two types of financial losses: the money you invest in the tour and medical expenses that your health insurance may not cover. When travel insurance is not purchased, customer will personally assume full responsibility for any financial loss associated with their travel arrangements. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. is not responsible for any financial loss due to customer cancelling their tour. Any questions regarding travel insurance coverage must be addressed with the travel insurance company. For travel insurance information, click here.
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