Christmas at The Biltmore Estate 23

Day 1

Welcome Aboard! Join us for a fun-filled get-away full of spectacular scenery, and plenty of holiday cheer and yuletide spirit in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Before checking into the Hampton Inn & Suites, our hotel for the next three nights, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Our accommodations are set amidst Asheville's breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains!

Day 2

After breakfast we depart for the legendary Biltmore Estate for a day of sightseeing. The Biltmore Estate is the largest privately-owned home in America. To provide you with the best possible tour experience we have included the official audio guide to capture the feeling of being personally guided through Biltmore's grand rooms. Highlights of the Biltmore Estate tour include access to George Vanderbilt's French chateau style mansion and its formal gardens. The mansion will be decorated with more than 35 magnificent holiday trees to view. A delicious buffet luncheon is included at Biltmore's Stable Café. In the afternoon we return to our hotel where you will have time to relax and freshen up before going out for tonight's dinner at the Stone Ridge Tavern. A family friendly restaurant, Stone Ridge Tavern uses the freshest vegetables and local sourced ingredients from local farmers and the Western North Carolina farmer's market to prepare mouthwatering, original recipes and create desserts made from scratch.

Day 3

After breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a tour of Asheville. You will be amazed by the Art Deco architecture and hidden treasures that wait to be discovered in "The Land of the Sky". Following our tour, settle back and relax in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach and enjoy the picturesque scenery on our drive across the mountains to Sevierville, Tennessee. We'll stop for lunch at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, an exceptional dining and shopping complex surrounded by orchards in a tranquil setting in the heart of Sevierville. Located in a historic farmhouse on a working apple orchard, the restaurant serves up delicious, hearty authentic farm-style southern cuisine, with a country flare. After lunch we take our reserved seats at the Country Tonite Theatre for a memorable show that is a perfect blend of Pigeon Forge's best live country music and a joyful celebration of Christmas! Later, en route back to our hotel we enjoy a riding tour through Pigeon Forge to view the annual Winterfest. See the town decorated for the holidays with amazing Christmas themes, brightly lighted trees, and colorful animated displays. A fast food stop will be made for dinner before returning to our hotel in Asheville.

Day 4

After breakfast we depart for home taking with us many pleasant memories of a wonderful get-away to the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee full of yuletide spirit, holiday music and cheer, and an unforgettable visit to the Biltmore Estate! Today's lunch is included at Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant and Bakery in Staunton, Virginia. Enjoy a buffet lunch at this family owned Shenandoah Valley restaurant, serving up delicious Southern style cooking with homemade breads, pies, and pastries baked fresh daily since 1947. Happy Holidays!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D =Dinner