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Christmas in Vermont

Enjoy the many beautiful sights & scenery of Vermont in the wintertime! Spend two nights in the lovely Trapp Family Lodge, owned and operated by the von Trapp family since 1942. You will Visit Village Peddler and Chocolatorium for a chocolate demonstration and tasting.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• 11 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners

• Round trip airport transfers

• Visit historic Church Street Marketplace

• Tour the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

• Visit the famed Vermont Country Store, and tour Hildene, the summer estate Robert Todd Lincoln

• Visit Village Peddler and Chocolatorium for a chocolate demonstration and tasting

• Special Christmas Dinner with a visit from a very special guest

• Spend two nights in the lovely Trapp Family Lodge, owned and operated by the von Trapp family since 1942

• Enjoy delicious meals at the Lodge including the Main Dining Room and the Bierhall

• Take a guided tour of the Trapp Family Lodge, see the film The Real Maria and meet a family member

• Visit Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and enjoy time in the charming village of Stowe

• Visit Vermont Gentle Giants for an exciting sleigh ride (weather permitting)

Airfare to Burlington, Vermont is additional

Single Supplement Price $3,708.00

Day One

Arrive in Vermont: Arrive in Burlington, Vermont today and transfer to your hotel. Meet your Tour Manager at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner.

Day Two

Church Street Marketplace and Teddy Bear Factory: Enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel before departing for the historic Church Street Marketplace. Described as the “gem in the crown” of the Queen City of Burlington, the Marketplace is a National Register Historic District. Here, you will have time for exploration and lunch on your own. This afternoon you will visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory for a guided tour and to see how our furry friends are made. Check-in to your hotel in Manchester and prepare for an included dinner hosted by your Tour Manager.

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Day Three

Vermont Country Store, the Hildene Estate and Christmas Dinner: Following breakfast, depart for a visit to the famed Vermont Country Store. Opened in 1946 inside a remodeled general store, the store is still family-owned. Lunch today is on your own in quaint Manchester. In the afternoon, you will visit Hildene, the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, eldest son of Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful estate. Then make a stop at the Village Peddler and Chocolatorium for a chocolate demonstration and tasting. Tonight, a special Christmas Dinner is planned with a possible visit from a very special guest.

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Day Four

Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Woodstock and the Trapp Family Lodge: The first stop today is at Green Mountain Sugarhouse to learn about and taste maple sugar. At Cold Hollow Cider Mill to see the production of their wonderful cider and sample some of their fine apple products including their gourmet cider donuts. Enjoy a drive through Vermont’s state capital of Montpelier before coming to the quaint village of Woodstock. Lunch is included here along with free time to explore Woodstock. Later, check in to the Trapp Family Lodge, our home for the next two nights. Owned by the eldest son of Maria and Baron Georg Johannes von Trapp it has remaineded in the family since 1942. Your delicious dinner tonight is served in the beautiful Main Dining Room. Afterward, relax and enjoy the amenities of the lodge or maybe take in a feature film in the theater.

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Day Five

Tour the Lodge, Ben & Jerry’s and Sleigh Ride: Begin the day with a hearty breakfast before partaking in a guided tour of the lodge and property. See the film The Real Maria and maybe even meet and greet with a Trapp Family member. Then, climb aboard your coach and head to the famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream for a tour and tasting of their delicious ice cream. Enjoy lunch and shopping on your own in the charming village of Stowe. In the afternoon your will come to Vermont Gentle Giants for an exciting sleigh ride (weather permitting of course). Return to the lodge to freshen up before dinner. Tonight, dinner is served in the Trapp Family Bierhall, featuring freshly brewed lagers and a delicious selection of foods with an Austrian flare.

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Day Six

Dakin Farms and Home: Enjoy one more breakfast in the Main Dining Room before saying good-bye to your mountain retreat. Stop at “Vermont’s Tastiest Attraction” Dakin Farms to see the production of their gourmet meats and cheeses. Then continue to the Burlington Airport for flights out after 1:00 p.m.

FB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Suggested Packing

-Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered

-Comfortable walking shoes

-Hat and Sunscreen

-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

-Medicine and spare prescriptions

-Extra glasses and/or contacts

-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

-Binoculars

-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

-Ear plugs and sleep mask

-Mini-Sewing Kit

-Toiletries and Tissues

-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

Average Temperature

December

Burlington, VT | 33/ 18°F

Manchester, VT | 34 / 15°F

Stowe, VT | 23/ 8°F

Activity Level 3

This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.