A Biltmore Christmas

• Accommodations on Biltmore Estate
• Cocoa & Cookies Welcome Reception
• David Chilhuly Art Exhibition at Amherst
• Antler Village
• Candlelight Dinner at Stable Cafe
• Candlelight Christmas at Biltmore Estate
• Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley
• Holiday Ornament Decorating Demonstration
• Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove Mountaintop Retreat
• National Gingerbread House Competition at Omni Grove Park
• Winter Light at the North Carolina Arboretum
• Guided Tour of Newfound Gap
• Titanic Museum
• The Island Pigeon Forge, TN
• Apple Barn and Cider Mill
• Horse Walk at Dolly Parton's Stampede
• Winterfest Lights Tour
• Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
• S&W Market

Estimated Tour Pricing Inclusions: 5 nights’ accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, 1 Cocoa & Cookies Welcome Reception, admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity. Except gratuity for guide fees is not included on adult tours unless otherwise requested.

• Arrive in Asheville, NC, and check-in to your MARS Partner Property located on Biltmore Estate.
• A Welcome Reception awaits your arrival with hot cocoa and cookies to enjoy while your luggage is delivered to your rooms.
• A wonderfully festive Welcome Dinner is included at a nearby tavern or at your hotel in a private, guests-only restaurant.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
• See the David Chihuly Art Exhibition presented in an intimate gallery setting at Amherst,  including pedestal works, Drawings, and large-scale installations like Chandeliers, Towers, Mille Fiori, and  Neon.
• Stroll Antler Village on Biltmore Estate, a vibrant hub of activity and enjoy lunch on own while exploring at your leisure.
• After a casual afternoon, experience the annual Candlelight Dinner at Stable Café located on estate grounds. This is a guest favorite and a treasured experience.
• This evening, witness the Candlelight Christmas at Biltmore Estate and tour the property with Christmas music playing, fireplaces glowing, and elaborate decorations on display.
• Return to your hotel to rest and relax for the evening.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
• Hop aboard the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley for a fun and festive celebration of the season including live music and caroling.
• Enjoy lunch on own with free time to shop & explore in downtown Asheville, beautifully decorated for the season.
• Afterwards, join the fun with a Holiday Ornament Decorating Demonstration.
• Tour the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove, a unique mountaintop retreat.
• Witness the annual traditional National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park, a massive, televised event, followed by an included dinner.
• Discover the Winter Lights exhibit at the North Carolina Arboretum featuring over a million lights and enchanting new displays alongside classic favorites.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• After checking out, experience a Guided tour of Newfound Gap, the lowest drivable pass through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• See the Titanic Museum and discover something new about the world’s most famous luxury liner through interactive and highly unique displays & exhibits. Lunch is included while visiting.
• Check-in to your hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN, before enjoying dinner on your own while exploring The Island elaborately decorated for Christmas.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
• The morning is free to enjoy the home-town atmosphere in Gatlinburg, TN. Stroll the town and enjoy lunch on your own.
• This afternoon, visit the Apple Barn and Cider Mill and explore the shops, walk the riverbank, sip a mug of cider or sample homemade ice cream.
• See the Horse Walk at Dolly Parton’s Stampede and meet the stars of the show up close before taking your VIP seats for the show and dine on a four-course feast!
• Drive through the Winterfest Lights Tour to conclude the day.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville, NC.
• Visit the historic S & W Market, widely recognized as a prime example of art-deco architecture from the 1920s. Explore at your leisure with time to shop and grab a bite to eat before departing for home.

Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity, (student groups exempt) or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request. MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries for FREE.