Her Majesty invites you to experience the fantasy of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire – 35 acres of jousting knights and royal delights await as hundreds of colorfully costumed characters breathe mirth and merriment into a 16th-century English village.

This popular event, which draws all ages – from children to young men and women to grandparents – many of them dressing in costume to add to the festive atmosphere. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire held annually at Mount Hope Mansion began as a one-weekend jousting event and is now held on 11 weekends each fall at this beautiful Lancaster County estate.

The Faire’s Swashbuckler Brewing Co., Mount Hope Winery, Lancaster County Cider and Spirits Distilling Co. serve their craft beverages throughout the festival for guests to enjoy with delicious foods from the Royal Kitchens. In keeping with the authenticity of the faire, a popular item is the turkey leg – so in demand that 35,000 are sold each year. Scores of Renaissance craftsmen line the streets ready to barter their wares.

WHAT IT COSTS

Adult – $120 Child – $99

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation
• Admission to Renaissance Faire

PAYMENT

Payment in full is due at the time of booking for all day trips.

PICKUPS

8:45 a.m. -- Green Ridge Plaza 8:455 a.m. 9:15 a.m. --Wyoming Valley Mall 9:15 a.m.

DROPOFFS

8:15 p.m. -- Wyoming Valley Mall 9:15 p.m. 8:45 p.m. -- Green Ridge Plaza 9:45 p.m.

There is no charge to park your car at the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township, or the Green Ridge Plaza, Scranton. Pickup at the Wyoming Valley Mall is in the area of the Ken Pollock Service Center, site of the former Sears service center. Passengers boarding at Green Ridge Plaza should park at the end of the shopping center near Planet Fitness but as far from the door as possible.

ITINERARY

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. - On your own at the Faire 6:15 p.m. Depart for home

All tour itineraries are subject to change. Martz reserves the right to revise the itinerary and make substitutions of equal value.

VENUE INFO

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held annually on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and has become one of the state’s most popular festivals. The faire features themed weekends. We’ll be visiting during Halloween Days & Spooky Knights II which includes these popular events: adult costume contest, Nipperkin’s costume exhibition and treasure hunt, Royal Hound costume contest, and trick-or-treating in the shire.

MEALS

You are on your own to purchase meals at the faire. There is a wide variety of food options.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing an ADA-approved mobility device, please provide a description in the Comments section when making your reservation. Non-approved ADA devices will not be allowed to be stored on or beneath the bus.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. Since we are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers, the seating arrangements may change before our departure date.

CANCELLATION

All sales are final. Refunds will not be issued for this tour. Deposits on overnight and multi-day tours are not refundable as stated above. Therefore, we recommend trip cancellation insurance. You may contact your insurance agent or go to www.travelinsurance.com where you may compare rates and purchase online. If it becomes necessary for Martz Bus to cancel a tour, the full price will be refunded. You have the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.