Christmas at the Biltmore Estate 26

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 beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Before checking into the Hampton Inn & Suites, our hotel for the next two nights, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Our accommodations are nestled in the heart of 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 thirty-five magnificent holiday trees to view. A delicious 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 locally 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 conductor and climb aboard a nostalgic trolley for a fully narrated tour of Asheville. There is no better way to discover and explore 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 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Upon our arrival, we will visit The Island at Pigeon Forge, where you will have free time to explore, shop, and enjoy lunch on your own. Next, we will 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! Before checking into our hotel accommodations for the night at the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites, enjoy a delicious dinner at the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant. Located in a historic farmhouse on a working apple orchard, this charming restaurant serves hearty, authentic Southern cuisine with a comforting country flair.

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 buffet lunch is included at Michie Tavern in Charlottesville, Virginia, an authentic 1784 pub. There, you will enjoy a delicious Southern-style meal in a charming, rustic setting, with servers dressed in period attire. It is a unique dining experience rich in history, culture, and warm hospitality. Happy Holidays!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D =Dinner