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A Wisconsin family company since 1995
November 30 - December 3, 2026 · Motorcoach tour
Celebrate the joy of the holiday season on this festive four-day getaway to charming Shipshewana, Indiana, where Amish hospitality, heartwarming shows, and delightful holiday shopping await! Relax aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we journey from Wisconsin to the heart of Amish Country. Enjoy three nights at the beautiful Blue Gate Inn, where cozy accommodations, delicious home-style meals, and uplifting entertainment fill each day. Highlights include three live Christmas shows—plus the Lights of Joy drive-through display. With eight included meals, scenic drives through Amish country, and time to shop for those special holiday treasures, this trip promises to be the perfect start to your Christmas season!
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Celebrate the joy of the holiday season on this festive four-day getaway to charming Shipshewana, Indiana, where Amish hospitality, heartwarming shows, and delightful holiday shopping await! Relax aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we journey from Wisconsin to the heart of Amish Country. Enjoy three nights at the beautiful Blue Gate Inn, where cozy accommodations, delicious home-style meals, and uplifting entertainment fill each day. Highlights include three live Christmas shows—plus the Lights of Joy drive-through display. With eight included meals, scenic drives through Amish country, and time to shop for those special holiday treasures, this trip promises to be the perfect start to your Christmas season!
*Cancellation Fees
Until May 31, 2026 - $100 admin fee
June 1, 2026-August 1, 2026 - $500.00 Cancellation Fee + nonrecoverable
After August 2, 2026 - Only recoverable expenses
Easy and relaxed A very relaxed pace with minimal physical activity. Walking is limited and generally on flat, paved surfaces, with plenty of opportunities to rest. Much of the sightseeing happens from the coach. Ideal if you want to enjoy the journey without strenuous activity. Not sure if it suits you? Call us, or read what each pace means.
Your trip
Open any day to read it in full. Meal chips show what’s included that day. Timings are a guide — your final documents confirm the details.
Monday, November 30 (L, D)
We begin our festive week traveling south through Illinois and into Indiana aboard our deluxe motorcoach. A delicious included lunch awaits us in Mishawaka before we head to nearby South Bend. Later in the afternoon, we continue to Shipshewana, Indiana, where we’ll check into the lovely Blue Gate Inn for a three-night stay. This evening, enjoy an included family-style dinner followed by our first show of the trip, Night in Shipshewana.
Tuesday, December 1 (B, D)
After an included breakfast at the hotel, we’ll enjoy a leisurely day exploring the scenic Heritage Trail through Amish Country. Along the way, we’ll pass through the charming towns of Elkhart, Nappanee, Goshen, and Middlebury, with time to stop and browse along the route. Lunch will be on your own today. This afternoon brings time for shopping Shipshewana style, with its abundance of Amish crafts, unique gift shops, and one-of-a-kind holiday treasures—perfect for Christmas gift hunting! Dinner tonight is the Blue Gate Signature Buffet. Afterward, we’ll head upstairs for a Christmas show, followed by a twinkling drive through the “Lights of Joy” display. Night in Shipshewana.
Wednesday, December 2 (B, D)
Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing morning to explore on your own and find lunch at one of Shipshewana’s local favorites. In the afternoon, we’ll set out for a scenic Amish countryside tour with a knowledgeable local step-on guide, giving us insight into the area’s history, traditions, and way of life. This evening features another Blue Gate Signature Buffet, followed by an incredible performance at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. Night in Shipshewana.
Thursday, December 3 (B, L)
After breakfast, we’ll check out of the Blue Gate Inn, and begin our journey back toward WI. We’ll enjoy an included lunch before beginning our journey home—hearts full of Christmas cheer and a few special gifts in our bags!
What’s included
✓Deluxe Motor Coach
✓Premium Lodging
✓8+ meals included (as noted on itinerary)
Not included
—Driver ($3-$ per day per person) and Tour Director ($6-$7 per person per day)
—Meals not listed on itinerary
—Optional Travel Insurance will be available at the end of the registration process
Oh, what a wondrous trip! Your care and attention to our group is outstanding!
Before you travel
Three things people ask us before they book. Anything else, call (262) 290-1303.
Getting on board
Designated pickup points across Wisconsin. You will never be asked to make your own way to Chicago.
Exact times come with your final documents, three to four weeks before departure.
Who you'll travel with
Expect thirty to fifty travellers, more than half of whom have toured with us before, and one of our own directors with the group the whole way.
Solo travellers join every departure. Want to know who is already booked on this one? Call and ask — we are asked it every week.
Room options
Traveling alone? Tell us when you book and we will gladly try to match you with a same-gender roommate, so you avoid the single supplement.
Ask a question
How much walking is there really? Can you accommodate a dietary need? Is there a roommate available? Ask us anything about Shipshewana Christmas — a real person reads every message and replies within one business day.
from $1,450 / per person
Or call us directly: (262) 290-1303 · Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
A real person reads every message and replies within one business day.
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