Day 1

Motorcoach departs from Chicago. Celebrate Christmas in Amish Country! Lunch. Visit the Menno-Hof Museum and discover facts about the lifestyles and beliefs of the Amish, Mennonites & Hutterites. Arrive at Blue Gate Garden Inn in Shipshewana, Indiana, for a 2-night stay. The inn is delightfully decorated in beautiful country style and festively decked out for Christmas. Dinner followed by evening entertainment TBA. Marvel at the Shipshewana Lights of Joy featuring more than 2 million LED lights and specialty displays viewed from the comfort of the motorcoach.

Day 2

Breakfast. Guided back roads tour of Amish Country to see Amish folk in plain dress, simple white homes and farmsteads, black buggies, and Amish country schoolhouses. Stops made at Yoder Popcorn Shop, Dutch Country Market, and more. Family style dinner in an Amish Home with a Christmas Cookie Making Demonstration. There will be Christmas cookies to take home! Evening entertainment TBA.

Day 3

Breakfast. Visit Rise n Roll Amish Bakery for fresh baked breads and sweet baked treats as well as Amish noodles, apple butter & a variety of Amish made preserves. With farmer owners and Amish roots, the Heritage Ridge Creamery will be our next stop to sample and purchase delicious cheeses. Lunch at Das Dutchman Essenhaus with free time to browse the charming shops and holiday decorations. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends.

DATES

2025 DEPARTURE

  • December 4 - 6

2026 DEPARTURE

  • December 3 - 5

PRICES

  • $1298 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $1598 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2026 departure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 2 Nights Accommodations

  • 6 Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

Expect up to 30 minutes of required walking or standing at a time on some tour days. This tour includes walks on mostly level terrain, boarding motorcoach, and may include some stair climbing. On average this tour features required walking totaling approximately 1 mile per day.

TOUR PACING:

This tour features a stay at a single hotel, so you’ll only have to unpack your bag once. While this tour is shorter in length, it does feature full days, evening attractions, and more frequent activities.

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