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Smoky Mountain Christmas
Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to CharlotteWe fly to Charlotte, North Carolina and check in at our comfortable accommodations.
- Day 2: Great Smoky Mountains National ParkOur morning starts with a drive into the most visited national park in the U.S., Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Learn about the history and wildlife of the park from an expert guide while enjoying breathtaking views. This evening, we attend a Christmas production of the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, serving up a Southern homestyle feast and side-splitting comedy. We then check in at our accommodations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for a two-night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3: Pigeon Forge & DollywoodWake up well-rested and enjoy a leisurely morning with a delicious included breakfast. For lunch, we travel to Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant to indulge in their award-winning cuisine. Next, we spend the afternoon witnessing Christmas shows at Dollywood, Dolly Parton's fascinating amusement park known for its impressive live performances. Experience the season with actors, dancers, singers, and musicians performing Christmas classics and historic retellings. This evening, get ready for spectacular entertainment and holiday cheer at Country Tonite, voted Best Show in the Smokies! Enjoy the talents of singers and dancers as your season’s favorites come to life with beautifully choreographed scenes and dynamic performances for a real Country Christmas.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 4: The Biltmore at ChristmastimeAfter an included breakfast we depart for Asheville. En route we explore Bush's Baked Beans Visitor Center to dive into the 110 year-old history of his classic American staple. Arrive in Ashville for lunch, then we head to the Biltmore Estate, the country's largest private residence. Gather for an included dinner onsite at the Stable Restaurant before entering the mansion for a festive candlelight audio guided tour. Reminiscent of the first Vanderbilt Christmas in 1895, the ambiance is set by live choirs and lit fireplaces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5: A Charlotte ChristmasAfter a leisurely morning we return to Charlotte and enjoy lunch on our own at Optimist Hall, a refurbished gingham mill with fantastic food options and specialty shops. Next, a local guide joins us for a tour of the city to reveal Charlotte’s fascinating history, architecture, and popular destinations. Following a celebratory Farewell Dinner, visit Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where more than three million lights transform the famous racetrack into a breathtaking winter wonderland light show.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6: Fly Home
Dec 9-14, 2024
$3,299
per person
$2,799
per person
Oct 10, 2024
Tour Director:
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 1 night at the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake
- 2 nights at the Holiday Inn Express-Sieverville
- 1 night at the Hampton Inn Asheville
- 1 night at the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake before we return home
Attractions & Highlights
- Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park guided tour
- Country Tonite Theatre's Christmas Show
- Leisure time & Christmas shows at Dollywood
- Biltmore Estate feat. Antler Hill Village & Candlelight Christmas tour
- Charlotte guided city tour
- Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway
8 Excellent Meals
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
- Dinner at the Biltmore Estate’s Stable Restaurant
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