2025 August Tours
Noah
& The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits
Lancaster, PA
2 Days / 1 Night
Single $669
Final Payment is due on or before June 16, 2025
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.
$50 Per Person
Noah
... a show of unbelievable proportions! An amazing opportunity to witness live on stage the building of Noah’s ark. Experience this inspiring story at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster. With more than 300 animals and elaborate sets, Noah is a journey through time that we’ll never forget! Relive this awesome time when a family was told to build this huge floating vessel and fill it with animals. We’ll actually be a part of Noah’s family “in the Ark” when God shuts the door and the first raindrop falls. In addition, we’ll enjoy lunch and the show Stolen, an old-fashioned, light-hearted mystery, at Bird-in-Hand Stage. Come along and enjoy!
Day 1 - Friday - August 1 Arrive in Lancaster / Noah at Sight & Sound Theatre
All aboard our motor coach as we travel north to Lancaster’s Amish Country. Upon arrival we’ll attend the matinee performance of Noah
presented at Sight and Sound Theatre. With a catastrophic storm on the way, Noah is given a monumental task - build a boat big enough to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire earth. As Noah endeavors to live faithfully in the midst of an increasingly chaotic world, can he trust that God’s promises run deeper than the rising water around him? This landmark production takes us on board one of the world’s best known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles. Set sail on the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life right before our eyes. This is an experience we’ll long remember! Afterwards dinner is included at one of our favorite restaurants, and we’ll check into our hotel for the evening. (D)
Day 2 - Saturday - August 2
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits at Bird-in-Hand Theatre / Home
After our included breakfast, we meet our local guide for a fascinating backroads tour of Amish Country. Next we stop at either Bird-in-Hand Market or Kitchen Kettle Village. Here we find homemade baked goods, local crafts, and other treasures. We continue to Bird-in-Hand Stage for an included lunch and see The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits. Fannie has made it into the finals of the county baking contest when contestants start disappearing. She calls on her friend, a retired cop and part-time investigator, to help solve this mystery. ollowing our show we’ll board our coach for the trip home. (B,L)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- Reserved seats for Noah
- The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits at Bird-in-Hand Stage
- Guided Tour of Amish Country
- Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 3 Meals = 1B, 1L, 1D
Riverboat Ramblin' to Blennerhassett Island
3 Days / 2 Nights
2 Meals
Single $1119
Final Payment is due on or before May 1, 2025
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.
$66 Per Person (Twin), $98 Single
Join Shenandoah Tours for this journey to Parkersburg, West Virginia….enjoy a sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island, tour the Mansion, and take a horse drawn wagon ride. Spend two nights at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel, and visit the Smoot Theatre for a “dessert” tour. In addition, enjoy a tour of Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Discover all of this and more on our August tour.
Day 1 - Thursday - August 7
Travel to Parkersburg, West Virginia
/ Blennerhassett Hotel
All aboard! We’re off to Parkersburg, West Virginia, stopping en route for rest stops and lunch on our own. Upon arrival we’ll check into the historic Blennerhassett Hotel, a grand showplace built in 1889 and now fully restored to its original ambiance. It’s a treasure chest filled with antiques and is registered as a national historic landmark. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and a free evening. (D)
Day 2 - Friday - August 8
Blennerhassett Museum
/ Cruise to Blennerhassett Island / Blennerhassett Mansion / Smoot Theatre
Our day begins with an included breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Blennerhassett Museum, a showcase of priceless relics and objects of art from the Ohio Valley’s past. Afterwards we board the Island Belle Sternwheeler for a visit to Blennerhassett Island, an area of quiet natural beauty and the scene of the alleged Burr-Blennerhassett plot. Enjoy a box lunch and a horse drawn wagon ride around the island before returning to the mainland. This evening have dinner on our own followed by a “dessert tour” on the stage of the historic Smoot Theatre, a restored vaudeville house. (B,BL)
Day 3 - Saturday - August 9
Travel to Beckley, West Virginia
/ Exhibition Coal Mine / Tamarack / Travel Home
Departing Parkersburg we travel to Beckley to visit the Exhibition Coal Mine, traveling underground in authentic mining cars. The guides are veteran miners who provide firsthand knowledge of past and present day mining. Then, visit Tamarack Marketplace featuring quilts, pottery, and artwork made by local artisans throughout West Virginia. Afterwards we return to our own Shenandoah Valley. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- 2 Nights at Blennerhassett Hotel
- Blennerhassett Museum
- Cruise on the Island Belle Sternwheeler
- Horse drawn wagon ride
- Blennerhassett Mansion
- “Dessert Tour” at historic Smoot Theatre
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
- Tamarack Marketplace
- Also included: Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 4 Meals = 2B, 1BL, 1D
9 Days / 8 Nights
14 Meals
Single $5967
Final Payment is due on or before June 2, 2025
Your Deposit includes a non-refundable payment of $349.00 Cancellation Fee Waiver. This protects you in the event of cancellation or interruption of your tour. Exclusions apply. Call for details.
Welcome to Canada’s Maritimes. Home to the world’s highest tides, breathtaking beaches and forests, historic harbors and the freshest seafood, these delightful provinces will give us memories that last a lifetime.
Day 1 - Friday - August 8
Travel to Halifax
Morning transfer to Washington Dulles Ariport for our flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Meet our Tour Manager in the hotel lobby at 6:00 p.m. for dining suggestions.
Day 2 - Saturday - August 9
Halifax, Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove
After a get-acquainted breakfast a local guide conducts a tour of Halifax. Hear the history of the city’s war years, the devastating Halifax explosion and learn about the city’s connection to the Titanic disaster. Then, visit the port town of Lunenburg featuring National Historic Sites and a thriving waterfront. Stop at Peggy’s Cove, the picturesque fishing village famous for its weathered granite rocks and scenic lighthouse. Back in Halifax, see the beautiful waterfront and visit The Citadel, the restored British fort and National Historic landmark. (B, D
Day 3 - Sunday - August 10
Cape Breton Island
Depart for beautiful Cape Breton Island. Originally settled by the Loyalists from New York state, they were followed by Scottish immigrants, choosing this region as it reminded them of their homeland. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, overlooking beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. (B, D)
Day 4 - Monday - August 11Cabot Trail
Spectacular scenery is the highlight today as we travel along the Cabot Trail. Spend the day exploring much of this famed road in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which winds through charming communities and breathtaking scenery. A visit to Cape Breton is sure to thrill us. Its only rival in beauty is the seaside French and Scottish settlements nestled below the mountains resembling the highlands of Scotland. We’ll enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch along the way as we experience the scenic nooks and crannies of this remarkable landscape. (B, L)
Day 5 - Tuesday - August 12Ferry to Prince Edward Island
Travel by ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Our two-night stay on PEI gives us ample time to explore this quaint part of Canada. This evening savor a traditional lobster dinner. (B, D)
Day 6 - Wednesday - August 13Explore Prince Edward Island
Begin with a tour of Charlottetown, settled by the French, Scottish, English and Irish. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Home, and explore the marvelous beaches and woodlands along the way. Later, enjoy a musical performance at the Confederation Center for the Arts. (B)
Day 7 - Thursday - August 14
Shediac Lobster Cruise & Hopewell Rocks
Depart PEI across the nine-mile-long Confederation Bridge to Shediac, “Lobster Capital of the World.” Enjoy a narrated cruise on the warm waters of Shediac Bay while having a freshly cooked lobster lunch. A stop is made at Hopewell Rocks, unique rock formations known for their natural beauty. (B, L)
Day 8 - Friday - August 15
Bay of Fundy Ferry
Grand-Pre National Historic Site
Breathtaking views of the Bay of Fundy come into view as the Fundy Rose ferry takes us back to Nova Scotia. Stop at Grand-Pre National Historic Site, site of an 17th and 18th century Acadian Village. Visit the Interpretive Center and stroll the gardens. Tonight, our Tour Manager hosts a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 9 - Saturday - August 16
Travel Home
Depart for home from this memorable vacation. (B)
Documents:
U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport. The passport has to be valid 6 months beyond return date.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Narrated tour of Halifax including The Citadel National Historic Landmark
- Visit the port towns of Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove with its famed lighthouse
- Tour the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, featuring the largest collection of his inventions
- Travel the scenic Cabot Trail through Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- Travel by ferry to Prince Edward Island and enjoy a narrated tour of Charlottetown
- See a musical performance at the Confederation Center for the Arts
- Visit the Anne of Green Gables Home, one of the island’s most popular attractions
- Travel the nine-mile-long Confederation Bridge across the Northumberland Strait
- Take a narrated cruise on Shediac Bay and enjoy a lobster lunch on board
- See the amazing Hopewell Rocks and visit beautiful Fundy National Park
- Sail across the Bay of Fundy aboard the Fundy Rose
- Tour Grand-Pre National Historic Site and Interpretive Center
- Also included: Roundtrip Transfers to/from Washington Dulles Airport, Services of an Escort upon arrival in Halifax & Overnight Accommodations
- 14 Meals = 8B, 2L, 4D
13 Days / 12 Nights
26 Meals
Ocean-View Stateroom
Other Categories Available
Plus Airfare (TBA)
Final Payment is due on or before May 6, 2025
Optional Trip Interruption/Cancellation Protection Availble. Call for details.
Day 1 - Arrive in Anchorage
This morning we’ll travel to Washington, DC, for our flight to Anchorage where we spend tonight.
Day 2 - McKinley Explorer Rail to Denali National Park
Roll through Alaska’s scenic interior to Denali National Park aboard the McKinley Explorer, a private full domed rail car, for luxury sightseeing. We arrive in Denali and check into our lodge for a two-night stay.
Day 3 - Denali National Park
Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour for the most comprehensive wildlife viewing and Mt. McKinley viewpoints. Watch for caribou trotting across the tundra and grizzlies foraging for berries. Our guide will share natural history and native culture insights along the way.
Day 4 - Explorer Coach to Fairbanks
Board our coach for Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City, and take a step back in time to pan for gold at historic Gold Dredge 8. Explore Fairbanks until the sun sets, which, in these parts, might not be ‘til midnight. Overnight accommodations in Fairbanks.
Day 5 - Dawson City
Our journey continues as we board a short flight en route to colorful Dawson City. Upon arrival in this gold rush boomtown, we won’t believe our eyes: dirt roads, wooden boardwalks, and saloons with swinging doors. We spend two nights in this unique town.
Day 6 - Dawson City
Today enjoy optional excursions and a nostalgic Yukon River paddlewheeler cruise aboard the Klondike Spirit.
Day 7 - Whitehorse
Follow the route of Klondike gold stampeders in style to Whitehorse, with an included lunch stop in historic Minto.
Day 8 - Whitehorse to Skagway
Continue along the Klondike Trail by coach to Fraser, then board the historic White Pass train to Skagway for overnight.
Day 9 - Skagway
Embark our ship, the ms Koningsdam, for our cruise along Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Day 10 - Glacier Bay National Park Cruising
Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates.
Day 11 - Ketchikan
Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords.
Day 12 - Cruising the Inside Passage
Relax and enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising immersed in the elegance for which Holland America is known.
Day 13 - Vancouver / Home
Our cruise ends in Vancouver, where we transfer to the airport for our flight to Washington, DC, and back to our respective areas. Memories to last a lifetime linger as we bid farewell to this vast Adventureland.
Additional Cabin Options - Verandah Stateroom
Category VE $5274 Per Person Twin
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, shower
Sitting area, private veranda, floor-to-ceiling windows
Prices include all port charges and taxes.
Prices are subject to price increases and availability.
PLUS AIR FARE
Additional Cabin Options - Interior Stateroom
Category J $4794 Per Person Twin
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed & shower
Prices include all port charges and taxes.
Prices are subject to price increases and availability.
PLUS AIR FARE
HOLLAND AMERICA'S CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation fees begin
May 7, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 30, 2025
May 7, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 30, 2025
Charges per person
$600
50% of cruise fare
75% of cruise fare
No refund
$600
50% of cruise fare
75% of cruise fare
No refund
Cancellation protection is recommended. Payment should accompany your deposit.
Documents:
U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport for this cruise
Download Tour Brochure
U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport for this cruise
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Round trip transportation to/from airport and pier
- Variety of Ship Board Activities
- All port taxes
- Accident insurance
- All transfers to airport, hotel, ship, or train- Escorted by a Holland America Tour Host
- Four nights aboard Holland America's ms Koningsdam
- Full program of entertainment while on board ship
- McKinley Explorer train to Denali National Park
- Tundra Wilderness Tour Fairbanks
- Flight to Dawson City
- Whitehorse- Skagway
- White Pass Railroad
- Glacier Bay Cruising
- Ketchikan- Cruising the Inside Passage
- All port taxes
- Accident insurance
- Not Included: Ship personnel gratuities Optional Travel Protection Baggage fees charged by the airlines
