2027 April Tours

Day 1 - Sunday - April 11 

Arrive in Charleston

Welcome aboard our coach as we begin our five-day Charms of the Old South tour. We travel to historic Charleston, a cultured and refined city that is truly a preserved treasure. Spend two nights just minutes away from the historic district. Dinner is included in a nearby restaurant this evening. (D)

Day 2 - Monday - April 12

Carriage Ride / Charleston Tea Garden

Charleston is steeped in history and is known as one of our country’s most important seaport towns. Step aboard a horse drawn carriage tour to experience the historic district in classic style. Glide along charming streets, admiring antebellum mansions, picturesque gardens, and historic churches. Our local guide shares fascinating stories of the city’s past. Following a lunchtime stop at City Market we head out to Charleston Tea Garden located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island. Visit the tea fields and learn why tea is ingrained in Southern culture.  Returning to Charleston we’ll enjoy an included dinner in the historic district. (B,D)

Enjoy a morning visit to Magnolia Gardens where beauty and nature intertwine. Lush gardens and towering oaks draped with Spanish set the stage for the ultimate Low country adventure. We’ll board a nature tram through these gardens containing a unique blend of breathtaking beauty and rich horticultural history, and then stroll the gardens regarded as among the most beautiful in America. Afterwards, all aboard for our trip to Savannah with its monuments, museums, and moss laden trees. Accommodations await in the downtown historic district for a two-night stay. Enjoy a free evening. (B)

All aboard the Savannah trolley for a narrated journey through America’s largest National Historic District. We’ll travel along cobblestone streets past sights such as the Juliette Lowe House, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Cotton Exchange and the historic riverfront. The remainder of our day is free for individual interests, shopping, and sightseeing. This evening we’ll enjoy our farewell dinner at the historic Pirates House Restaurant. (B,D)

We return home today with fond memories of our Southern journey.

Day 1 - Friday - April 23
Arrive in Lancaster  / JONAH at Sight & Sound Theatre

All aboard our motor coach as we travel to the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish Country. Arriving in Lancaster we’ll attend the production of Jonah at Sight and Sound Theatre. This Bible story springs to life in jaw-dropping scale with massive sets, spectacular special effects and live animals. Experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart a 40-foot ship. Be immersed in an underwater world, and witness the giant whale that swallows God’s misguided prophet. Jonah will have us laughing and crying with a man who discovers the unfathomable mercy of God. Afterwards enjoy an included dinner at our favorite restaurant before checking into the hotel for the evening. (D)

Day 2 - Saturday - April 24

A Simple Sanctuary at Bird-in-Hand Theatre / Home

Wake up in the quaint countryside of Amish Country! Following our included breakfast, we explore the backroads with our local guide making stops along the way. On to Bird-in-Hand Restaurant & Stage for our included lunch and the production of A Simple Sanctuary - The Hit Mystery Musical, based on the beloved book by Beverly Lewis. Set against the serene backdrop of Amish Country, this heartwarming and suspenseful show combines themes of love, community and the search for peace. When secrets from her past come calling, Melissa James flees her happy home and the husband she adores to hide out in an Amish Country B&B where the proprietor believes that God sent her a guest so she could help her. This thriller musical will have us on the edge our seats as this mystery unfolds. Following our show we’ll board our coach for the trip home. (B,L)