Smoky Mountain Christmas

Day 1 : Fly to Charlotte

We fly to Charlotte, North Carolina today and check-in to 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 to our accommodations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for a restful 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. Later, tour the vast Biltmore mansion with an audio guide. Enjoy an included dinner onsite at the Stable Restaurant before re-entering the mansion for a festive candlelight 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 at Dressler’s Restaurant, an upscale steakhouse in Charlotte. 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

We fly home with great memories of our Smoky Mountains Christmas getaway.