Christmas in Bethlehem, PA

DAY 1: WELCOME TO PENNSYLVANIA!

Tonight, enjoy a warm welcome dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers in Philadelphia. D

DAY 2: BRYN ATHYN/CHRISTMAS CITY USA

Depart Philadelphia and journey towards Bryn Athyn, home of the stunning Cairnwood Estate. Enjoy holiday tea and immerse yourself in the opulence of the Gilded Age mansion. Next, we arrive in Bethlehem, also known as Christmas City USA! Enjoy some free time to explore, experience the live advent calendar, and perhaps pop into the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the United States. B, L

DAY 3: BETHLEHEM CHRISTKINDL MARKET/MORAVIAN MUSEUM

This morning, learn about another side of Bethlehem’s history: its central role in the steel industry. Visit the massive Hoover Mason Trestle, Laurie Carrozzino, a former narrow-gauge railroad designed to transport materials from the ore yards to the blast furnaces. Next, be transported to a holiday wonderland at the Bethlehem Christkindlmarkt! Peruse artisan craft stalls, sample festive food and drinks, and enjoy live musical performances. Later we will explore Bethlehem’s Moravian district, recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Appreciate the Putz at the Central Moravian Church,
an old Bethlehem art form that illustrates the Christmas story through elaborate nativities. This evening, share a holiday dinner with your fellow travelers. B, D

DAY 4: SIGHT & SOUND THEATER

Begin today with a visit to Julius Sturgis, America’s first pretzel bakery. Enjoy a tour of the original facility and even try twisting a pretzel! Stop at the Wilbur Chocolate shop, home of the Wilbur Bud, before enjoying a true Amish lunch in the home of a local family. Continue to Lancaster for a breathtaking performance at Sight & Sound Theater. Marvel as the story of Noah comes to life on stage. B, L

DAY 5: AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE

Travel back in time at Barry’s Car Barn, a museum housing American muscle cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. After lunch, embrace the spirit of Christmas at the American Music Theater, with a performance of their original show Deck the Halls. B, L

DAY 6: LONGWOOD GARDENS

This morning, experience A Longwood Christmas at the country’s most iconic garden. Hundreds of thousands of lights will adorn Longwood Gardens’ sprawling conservatory and displays. Visit the Philadelphia Christmas Village, consistently ranked as one of the best in the country. Then, say farewell to Pennsylvania as you head home with fond Christmas memories. B

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1: Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Nights 2-3: Hyatt Place Bethlehem
Nights 4-5: Lancaster Arts Hotel

Departure Cities:

• St. Louis
• Kansas City

Dates:

• Depart: December 9, 2025
• Return: December 14, 2025

Price Per Person:

• Double $2,799
  
• Triple $2,699
• Single $3,299

*Price includes airfare from STL/MCI (call for other gateways)

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
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