Vermont Country Christmas

Vermont Country Christmas

Experience Vermont during the most wonderful time of the year with the Vermont Country Christmas Package, where you will learn how Teddy Bears are made, visit the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory and visit the Danforth Pewter Factory, among many other surprises that will undoubtedly make your Christmas vacation to Vermont a memorable occasion. Below you will find a detailed itinerary for you stay in Vermont with the Vermont Country Christmas package.

Day 1- Fly to Albany, New York, board the motorcoach and travel to Vermont for the first day of your Old Fashioned Country Christmas. You will arrive at the historic Brandon Inn for a two-night stay. While there, you will enjoy a welcome Wine and Cheese reception followed by a four-course dinner in the main dining room.

Day 2- After a complimentary breakfast, get ready for a visit to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory for a guided tour.  After that, it's on to Dakin Farms where you will observe the production of their many gourmet food products and taste many samples. Then enjoy a free lunch at the Waybury Inn (home of the Bob Newhart show) and soon after tour the Middlebury College Campus, followed by free time to explore the town. You will end your day with a visit to the Danforth Pewter Factory for a spinning demonstration and shopping. Finish off the evening with another four-course dinner followed by caroling and a visit from a special guest!

Day 3- After breakfast, board the coach for a trip to the Porter Music Box Factory (the world's only maker of large disc music boxes). You will then take a trip to the Montpelier, Vermont State Capitol for a guided tour of the State House. You are then free to go eat lunch and shop. You will continue on to Morse Sugar Farm, where you will learn the history of brown sugar followed by a traditional sugar-on-snow. On arrival at the Trapp Family Lodge, where you will stay the next two nights, you will enjoy cookies and tea in the lounge followed by a five-course dinner. After dinner, feel free to enjoy some light entertainment.

Day 4- Following breakfast, hop on the coach and take a trip to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, where you will see cider being produced year-round. Then make a short stop at the Cabot Creamery & Green Mountain Chocolate Annex. Next, visit the famous Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory for a guided tour and loads of free samples! Then it's on to the village of Stowe for lunch and shopping on your own. After lunch, return to the Trapp Family Logde for a horse-drawn sleigh ride. This afternoon enjoy a presentation of the Real Maria Film and tea and cookies in the lounge. Finish off the evening with a three-course dinner followed by an evening full of entertainment.

Day 5- After your breakfast, board the coach one final time and head to Albany for your return flight home.