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Enjoy the holiday season in the Smoky Mountains with great Dixieland attractions and entertainment. Relax on a beautiful drive through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Spend an afternoon delighted by the Christmas shows at Dolly Parton’s Appalachian theme park, Dollywood. Enjoy a holiday performance at Country Tonite, voted Best Show in the Smokies, a good time made for country music fans! In Asheville, go on a candlelight tour of the country’s largest private residence, the Biltmore Estate, filled with spectacular decorations, choirs, and lit fireplaces. We enjoy charming Charlotte with a local guide on a tour of the city before we return home.
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Choose Your Departure Year:
November 27, 2023 - December 2, 2023
Occupancy
Price Per Person
Double
$2699
Single
$3199
Final Payment Date: 09/28/2023
December 4, 2023 - December 9, 2023
Final Payment Date: 10/05/2023
December 11, 2023 - December 16, 2023
Final Payment Date: 10/12/2023
Day 1 : Fly to Charlotte
We fly to Charlotte, North Carolina and check in at our comfortable accommodations.
Day 2 : Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We drive into the most visited national park in the U.S., Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smokies are the highest mountains east of the Rockies, rising to more than 5,000 feet. While enjoying breathtaking views, learn the history, geography, and wildlife of the park from an expert guide. This evening attend a Christmas production of the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, serving up a Southern home-style feast and side-splitting comedy. We check in at our accommodations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for a two-night stay.
Day 3 : Pigeon Forge & Dollywood
Begin the day well-rested with a delicious included breakfast. Today’s included lunch is at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant. After savoring the local flavors there is time to visit the onsite creamery, wine shop, and much more. Spend the afternoon enjoying 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.
Day 4 : The Biltmore at Christmastime
After an included breakfast we depart for Asheville, NC, and the Biltmore Estate. Upon arrival in Antler Hill Village there is free time for lunch and to explore the Farmyard, Antler Hill Barn, craft demonstrations, complimentary wine tasting at the Biltmore Estate Winery, or shopping at the many boutiques and craft stores. Enjoy an included dinner onsite at the Stable Restaurant before entering the mansion for a festive candlelight audio guide tour. Reminiscent of the first Vanderbilt Christmas in 1895, the ambiance is set by live choirs and lit fireplaces. Our accommodations this evening are near the estate.
Day 5 : A Charlotte Christmas
After a leisurely morning we return to Charlotte and enjoy lunch on our own at the Charlotte EpiCenter, a wonderful dining and shopping complex in the heart of the city. Next, a local guide joins us for a guided tour of the city to reveal Charlotte’s fascinating history, architecture, and popular destinations. The afternoon is free to explore Charlotte as you please – options include a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, The Billy Graham Library, and much more. We join our traveling companions for a joyful Farewell Dinner in town. Tonight, visit the Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway where more than three million lights transform the famous racetrack into a breathtaking winter wonderland light show.
Day 6 : Fly Home
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Milwaukee - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
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Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.