Day One Upon your arrival at your Newport, Rhode Island area hotel, the group will…
Join us for a fabulous Vermont Country Christmas Getaway. This outstanding tour will include stays at the historic Middlebury or Brandon Inn’s followed by the wonderful mountainside Trapp Family Lodge. Our fully escorted tour will include visits to Dakin Farms (Vermont’s Tastiest Attraction), the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, a picturesque horse-drawn sleigh ride, and of course a visit with Santa Claus.
Let us plan this wonderful Holiday Tour for your group.
2021 Mid Week from Mid November – Mid December
Day One
We’re off to Vermont to enjoy some yuletide spirit in beautiful Vermont. Board our deluxe motorcoach. During our ride northward, we’ll enjoy snacks, beverages, fun and games. Lunch is on your own. We continue north to the town of Middlebury or Brandon, VT where we make our overnight. Enjoy a Welcome Reception in the living room. A delicious Christmas Dinner is served in the Main Dining Room. Following dinner enjoy caroling at the inn. (D)
Day Two
After a full breakfast, we board the coach for Dakin Farms (Vermont’s Tastiest Attraction) where you will see the production of their gourmet meats and cheeses and sample many of their fine products. Next, we experience the feeling of an 18th Century Dickens Village at the Christmas Loft. This afternoon we’ll enjoy lunch and shopping on your own at the historic Church Street Marketplace. This afternoon we continue to the Trapp Family Lodge where we spend the next two evenings. Finish our day with a guided tour of the famous Trapp Family Lodge. Our tour begins with an overview of the Von Trapp Family history including their early years in America. We then enjoy the film “The Real Maria” followed by a tour of the property led by a family member or they will host a question and answer period. Dinner is included this evening in the Main Dining Room. Enjoy a holiday movie at a select location at the lodge. (B,D)
Day Three
Following breakfast, we travel to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill where you will see the production of their delicious cider and sample many of their fine products. Next, we visit the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory for a guided tour and tasting. Enjoy lunch and shopping on your own in the charming village of Stowe. We complete our day with a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride (Weather Permitting). German Fare Dinner tonight is served at the beautiful Trapp Family Bier Hall. This evening enjoy the amenities and activities at the lodge. (B,D)
Day Four
After a hearty full breakfast, we depart for home taking with us many fond memories of Christmas in Vermont!! A final stop today takes us to the charming village of Woodstock where you will have a little time for shopping and an early lunch before continuing home. (B)
Inclusions:
One night’s accommodations Brandon Inn or Middlebury Brandon or Middlebury, VT
Two night’s accommodations Trapp Family Lodge Stowe, VT
Three dinners including a Christmas Dinner
Three full breakfasts
Visit to Dakin Farms
Visit to the Christmas Loft
Visit to Historic Church Street Marketplace
Guided tour and greeting at Trapp Family Lodge
Viewing the movie The Real Maria
Guided tour of Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Admission to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Visit to the Village of Stowe
Admission to Sleigh or Wagon Ride
Caroling sing along at the Middlebury Inn
Two days guide service
Baggage
Tax and service charges
Comp package for 25 paid packages
Customized Package and pricing available
Call Chris Donnelly at 802-579-8687 or email at vttours@sover.net
Call Brenda Handy at 802-464-9740 or email at sugartours3@hotmail.com