Explore the historic sites of Baltimore, Gettysburg, Hershey and Philadelphia, and enjoy the serenity of Amish Country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on this 7-day tour.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025: Arrive in Baltimore, Maryland (BWI Airport) and take the complimentary shuttle to our hotel where you will meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome banquet. (D)*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel at your leisure and then check out of the hotel and board our luxury coach for Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Savor lunch at the popular Casey Jones Restaurant before enjoying a matinee performance of “Noah” at the Lancaster Sight and Sound Theater. Make yourself at home at our hotel for the next five nights in downtown historic Lancaster and enjoy dinner on your own. (B,L)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER, 7, 2025: After breakfast at the hotel, share a time of worship and communion with your fellow travelers before setting off for Gettysburg. Our tour will involve the National Military Park and Museum as well as a guided battlefield tour and lunch in this very significant Civil War landmark. Dinner is on your own back in Lancaster. (B,L)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025: Today will center on experiencing the Amish way of life. After breakfast at the hotel, be warmed by Amish hospitality as we tour an Amish homestead and explore the beautiful countryside on a guided farmland tour, with stops at local Amish merchants. Lunch will be enjoyed together at the Plain and Fancy Restaurant and our tour will conclude at the iconic Kitchen Kettle Village. Dinner is on your own today. (B,L)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025: Catch your breath and sleep late today or choose to explore the Lancaster Central Market, the oldest continuously operated public market in America – established in 1730. After lunch on your own, board the coach and take the short drive to Hershey for a tour and tasting at the Hershey Chocolate Museum. Enjoy dinner at the Hershey Lodge and a good night sleep in Lancaster. (B,D)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025: Today begins early as we set out for Philadelphia and visit the historic Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were written, and view the Liberty Bell. A guided tour of the “City of Brotherly Love” includes famous landmarks, such as the Rocky Steps, the Betsy Ross house, Elfreth’s Alley, the Reading Terminal Market and Ben Franklin’s grave. The day concludes back in Lancaster for one final night at our downtown hotel. (B)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025: After breakfast, we will check out of our Lancaster home-away-from-home and board the coach to return to Baltimore. Once back in Maryland, we will enjoy a boat tour of Baltimore Harbor and view the site of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. After lunch on the boat, our guided tour of Baltimore will take us to Fort McHenry, the site that inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Our tour concludes with dinner at the Baltimore Harbor and farewells at our Baltimore hotel. (B,L,D)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025: After breakfast at the hotel, we will all depart for home. Complimentary shuttle service is available to BWI airport and hotel check out is by noon. (B)
*Meals included with the tour fare are shown in parentheses
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
INCLUDED: The tour fare includes 7 nights accommodation, 2 meals per day, all entrance and activity fees for scheduled tours, luxury coach travel, gratuities and airport transfers. Worship and communion service will be offered on Sunday morning at the hotel.
TRANSPORTATION FOR TOUR START/END: Individuals are to make their own flight arrangements to Baltimore (BWI Airport). Once your flight reservation is made, please forward a copy of the itinerary to AbundantLiving@harding.edu. Airport transfers are complimentary and provided by our hotel, the Doubletree by Hilton BWI. If you plan to drive to the tour, our first and last nights will be at the Doubletree by Hilton BWI (890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, Maryland, 21090). Parking is available for the week for a fee of $50, payable to the hotel at check-in.
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?: Harding University and Abundant Living tours are planned and hosted by university faculty and staff for the purpose of building community among participants and enjoying the comfort and safety of traveling with like-minded people. Guests are expected to participate in a manner consistent with Harding’s deeply held religious beliefs and in a way as to encourage and uplift the other tour participants.
MOBILITY CONCERNS: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. Participants must be able to step in and out of kneeling coach (3-4 steps) and move comfortably down the coach aisle. All hotels are equipped with elevators. Longest required walking distance is approx. 1,000m.
MENUS: At least two options will be available at each meal. Menu selections for some of the catered meals will be requested prior to departure. If you have special dietary needs, please communicate those at time of reservation. All hotels have an on-site restaurant and a variety of dining options nearby.
PAYMENT: The tour fare is $2,250 per person based on double or triple occupancy. Single occupancy reservation fare is $2,850 per person. A deposit of $750 per person is due at time of reservation. The final payment is due July 7, 2025. We can accept credit cards by phone - 501-279-4276 - and checks (made out to Harding University) mailed to:
Abundant Living
915 E. Market Ave., Box 10768
Searcy, AR 72149
CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be received by email at AbundantLiving@harding.edu or by phone at 501-279-4276. The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all cancellations:
Cancellation by May 1, 2025: full refund. Cancellation between May 1 - July 7: full refund less a fee of $300 per person. Cancellation after July 7: no refund is available, but your fare can be transferred to another person.
LIMITATIONS: It is possible that the daily itinerary may be adjusted because of unforeseen circumstances such as weather. All efforts will be made to stick to the advertised itinerary. Space is limited. Travel insurance is not provided but is recommended.
Explore the rugged beauty of Maine and some of its most iconic lighthouses, from the Nubble Lighthouse in southern Maine to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, the easternmost point in the continental U.S. Along the way, enjoy charming seaside towns, fresh seafood and iconic spots, like historic downtown Portland, Kennebunkport and Acadia National Park. Whether you’re after history, nature or just a breath of salty air, the Lighthouses of Maine Tour promises a wonderful week. Enjoy all of the fun and beauty of the northeast in the company of Christian friends.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: Arrive in Portland, Maine. Check-in begins at 3 p.m. at the Portland Doubletree by Hilton. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner and settle in for a wonderful tour. (D)*
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19: Relax on our luxury coach as you enjoy a guided tour of Portland-area lighthouses, including the iconic Portland Head, the most photographed lighthouse in the country. Enjoy lunch on your own in historic downtown Portland, followed by a survey of beautiful Casco Bay aboard the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. Our day winds down back at the hotel with a relaxing dinner. (B,D)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20: After breakfast, we head south to Kittery to join a local church for worship. Lunch is on your own in the quaint Wallingford Square in Kittery. Our afternoon will find us viewing
two iconic Maine lighthouses: Nubble and Whaleback. We will stop for fresh seafood (non-seafood options available) in York on our way back to Portland, and then prepare to head north to Bar Harbor in the morning. (B,D)
MONDAY, SEPT. 21: Today will begin with breakfast and check out at the Doubletree. Heading north toward Bar Harbor, we’ll stop at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. Lunch will be on your own in downtown Camden, often called the “Jewel of the Coast.” This quintessential New England town is perfect for exploring with its picturesque harbor and historic architecture. Our day ends in Bar Harbor with check-in at our home for the next two days, the Atlantic Oceanside Resort. With stunning grounds and amazing ocean views, this property has a pick-up stop for the free Island Explorer shuttle to downtown Bar Harbor. Dinner is on your own at the hotel or in Bar Harbor. (B)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22: Choose how you would like to start your day. A morning sail along the coast of Mount Desert Island is offered for those who would like a little adventure. You can help hoist the sails, or just relax on the deck of the schooner The Margaret Todd as we view Acadia National Park from the water and try to spot some of the three lighthouses in Frenchman Bay. Alternatively, you can opt for a leisurely start to the day and join the group for our afternoon guided tour of the beautiful Acadia National Park. We will see nine mountains over 1,000 feet high, stone bridges,
lakes, trails and carriage roads, and travel the entire Park Loop Road with stops at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole on Ocean Drive and Sieur De Mont Springs Wild Gardens of Acadia. Dinner is on your own one more time in tranquil Bar Harbor. (B)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23: We pack up one last time and get an early start to head to the easternmost point of the U.S. and the most iconic lighthouse in Maine: West Quoddy Head. The only red and white striped lighthouse in Maine, it faces New Brunswick, Canada. From West Quoddy, we will return to Portland and settle back into the Doubletree for two more nights. (B,L,D)
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24: After breakfast, we will travel a few miles south to the famous Kennebunkport, home of the Bush Compound. Another optional boat tour is available for those seeking adventure: a lobster tour on Kylie’s Chance, where guests may see native wildlife including seals and sea birds, as well as experience the lobster harvesting process. Alternatively, you can choose to spend the morning exploring Kennebunkport's quaint shops and harbor. Our day will end with a dinner to celebrate our time together. (B,D)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25: Breakfast will be at your leisure as you pack up and depart for home, renewed and refreshed by the beauty of Maine and the fellowship of your Christian brothers and sisters.
(B)
*Meals included with the tour fare are shown in parentheses (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
INCLUDED: The tour fare includes airport transfers, seven nights accommodation, meals listed on the itinerary, all entrance and activity fees for scheduled tours, luxury coach travel and guide service. Worship and communion will be offered on Sunday.
TRANSPORTATION FOR TOUR START/END: Individuals are to make their own travel arrangements to Portland International Jetport (PWM). Airport transfers will be provided from/to PWM. If you prefer to drive, you may leave your car parked at our first/last hotel, the Portland Doubletree, for a small fee payable to the hotel upon arrival.
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?: Harding University and Abundant Living tours are planned and hosted by University faculty and staff for the purpose of building community among participants and enjoying the comfort and safety of traveling with like-minded people. Guests are expected to participate in a manner consistent with Harding’s deeply held religious beliefs and in a way as to encourage and uplift the other tour participants.
MOBILITY CONCERNS: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. Participants must be able to step in and out of kneeling coach (3-4 steps). Hotels have elevators – accessible rooms may be available upon request.
MENUS: At least two options will be available at each meal. Menu selections for some of the catered meals will be requested prior to departure. If you have special dietary needs, please communicate those at time of reservation. At “on-your-own” mealtimes, participants will be provided with a variety of nearby dining options.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: The tour fare is $2,500 per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy reservation fare is $3,400 per person. A deposit of $750 per person is due at time of booking. The final payment is due by July 1, 2026.
CANCELLATION: All cancellations must be received by email at AlumniTravel@harding.edu or by phone at 501-279-4276. The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all cancellations:
Cancellation by March 30, 2026: full refund. Cancellation between April 1 - June 30, 2026: full refund less a fee of $300 per person. Cancellation after July 1, 2026: no refund is available, but your fare can be transferred to another person.
LIMITATIONS: It is possible that the daily itinerary may be adjusted because of unforeseen circumstances such as weather. All efforts will be made to stick to the advertised itinerary. Space is limited. Travel insurance is not provided but is recommended.
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