Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dutch Country & Amish Countryside — Three Days & Two Nights
A world without screens, without hurry,
without anything between you and the land.
Imagine riding through the heart of Amish country in a horse-drawn buggy — no GPS, no agenda, just rolling green farmland, white farmhouses, and a way of life unchanged for three centuries. Your expert tour director already knows which buggy operator takes you through the most authentic back roads, which family-style restaurant serves the most legendary shoofly pie, and exactly when the Central Market in downtown Lancaster is at its most vibrant and alive.
Lancaster County is one of the most genuinely unique destinations in America — home to the largest Amish community in the United States, over 40,000 Old Order Amish whose simple lifestyle creates a landscape unlike anywhere else in America. But truly experiencing Amish country — rather than just driving past it — requires the kind of respectful, knowledgeable guidance that makes all the difference.
On this tour, we handle every detail. Your hotel puts you in the heart of Amish country. Your Amish dinners are arranged at legendary family-style restaurants. Your buggy tour and farm visit are included. And to sweeten the journey home, we stop at Hersheypark — the sweetest place on Earth. All you have to do is show up Friday morning and let Pennsylvania Dutch country slow you down in the very best way.
Amish Country Buggy & Farm Tour
The centerpiece of the Lancaster experience — a genuine horse-drawn buggy ride through working Amish farms, with a stop where guests can see inside a working farm kitchen, learn about the Amish lifestyle, and ask questions in a respectful, hosted setting.
Central Market — Downtown Lancaster
One of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in the United States, held in a stunning 1889 Romanesque Revival building. Amish baked goods, fresh produce, Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, local cheeses, meats, and specialty foods every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday morning.
Authentic Amish Family Dining
Lancaster County is famous for its hearty Pennsylvania Dutch cooking — chicken pot pie, shoofly pie, chow-chow, and fresh-baked bread served family style at long tables. Dienner's Country Restaurant and Miller's Smorgasbord have served generations of guests the real thing.
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Just 30 miles north of Lancaster, the town of Hershey is a sweet bonus stop on the return route — the Hershey Story Museum, downtown Hershey's Chocolate World, and the famous chocolate-scented streets make for a delightful final detour.
Three Days in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Here's what awaits you — a place where the pace of life is set by the seasons, not the clock.
Hotel Check-In & Orientation
Settle in and get oriented to the region. Lancaster County is home to the largest Amish community in the United States — over 40,000 Old Order Amish whose families, farms, buggies, and simple lifestyle create a landscape unlike anywhere else in America.
Bird-in-Hand & Intercourse Village Evening Drive
A gentle introductory coach drive through the heart of Amish country — the villages of Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse (yes, that's the actual name) are filled with Amish-owned farms, roadside stands, quilt shops, and the sight of horse-drawn buggies moving at their own quiet pace. Evening light over the rolling farmland is spectacular.
Amish Family-Style Dinner
Lancaster County is famous for its hearty Pennsylvania Dutch cooking — chicken pot pie, shoofly pie, chow-chow, and fresh-baked bread served family style at long tables. Restaurants like Dienner's Country Restaurant and Miller's Smorgasbord have served generations of guests the real thing.
Hotel TBD — Lancaster or Bird-in-Hand
Everything You Need,
Already Taken Care Of.
This is the part where most travel gets stressful. Not here. Here's exactly what's waiting for you — and what's yours to enjoy on your own.
What's Included
- ✓Round-trip motorcoach from Knoxville
- ✓2 nights hotel — Amish Country
- ✓2 breakfasts (hotel)
- ✓2 Amish family-style dinners
- ✓Amish country buggy & farm tour
- ✓Central Market morning visit
- ✓Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
- ✓Strasburg Rail Road excursion
- ✓Hershey stop on return
- ✓Expert tour director full trip
- ✓Luggage handling at hotel
Not Included
- ✗Personal shopping and souvenirs
- ✗Saturday lunch (free choice)
- ✗Sight & Sound Theatres (optional — book in advance)
- ✗Hershey's Chocolate World (personal expense)
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Gratuities for director and driver
- ✗Travel insurance (available on request)
- ✗Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (optional add-on)
ℹ️ Tour Disclosures
(1) Itinerary subject to change: All stops, schedules, and inclusions listed are planned itinerary details and are subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, attraction availability, or other circumstances beyond our control. Elite Coach & Tours reserves the right to modify or substitute any portion of this itinerary to ensure guest safety and experience quality.
(2) Minimum travelers required: This tour requires a minimum number of enrolled travelers to operate. If minimum enrollment is not met, the departure may be cancelled or rescheduled. Guests will be notified as early as possible and offered a full refund or transfer to an alternative departure date.
(3) Pricing: All pricing is per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates are available — contact us for current pricing. A 3.15% card convenience processing fee applies to all card transactions.
(4) Travel protection: We strongly recommend all guests purchase travel protection insurance at the time of booking. Elite Coach & Tours is not responsible for costs incurred due to trip cancellation, interruption, medical emergencies, or lost or damaged luggage.
Not just a trip.
A story you'll be telling for years.
Riding through the Amish countryside in a horse-drawn buggy with nothing but farmland in every direction and the sound of hooves on a dirt road. Sitting at a long table loaded with shoofly pie and chicken pot pie and fresh-baked bread, sharing a meal with your fellow travelers the way families have done here for three centuries. Lancaster doesn't just show you a different way of life — it makes you question your own, beautifully.
See What's Waiting For You
"I had no idea what to expect from Lancaster — honestly I almost skipped it for somewhere more well-known. It was the most unexpectedly moving trip I've ever taken. Riding in that buggy through the Amish farms, eating at those long family tables, visiting the Strasburg Railroad — it felt like stepping completely out of the modern world. And the Hershey stop on the way home was the perfect ending. I've already recommended this tour to everyone I know."
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