Biltmore Christmas

Day 1 Sun, Dec 6, 2026

 

Birthplace of Country Music Museum w/Dinner

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the award-winning Birthplace of Country Music Museum in historic downtown Bristol, TN-Virginia

tells the story of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions-the event in history scholars refer to as the "big bang" of country music-and their lasting

impact on the music of today. Also while at the museum enjoy a catered dinner.

Overnight 1st Class Lodging-Delta Hotel By Marriott Bristol

At Delta Hotels Bristol, our top priority is to indulge every streamliner's needs and wants to the utmost quality.

 

Day 2 Mon, Dec 7, 2026

 

Breakfast at the hotel

Start your morning off right with a delicious breakfast at the hotel

Travel to Pigeon Forge, TN

After breakfast we depart for the Great Smoky Mountains and Asheville, NC

Visit @ Buc-ee's

Experience the world's largest all new Bucee's at exit 407. Bucee's is famous for the fresh on-the-bar-brisket, beaver nuggets, shopping and

more.

Free Time/Shopping @ The Island

Enjoy free time, shopping and lunch on your own this afternoon at The Island. The Island in Pigeon Forge, TN boasts 23 acres of

entertainment in an inviting setting perfect for groups trying to escape the everyday. With over 80 shops, restaurants and attractions, our

location combines all things fun, in a safe environment where you can eat, shop and play. The Island's diverse selection of activities makes

it a one-stop-shop of fun for all ages. The Island Show Fountains are programmed to music and lights year round and you can purchase a

ticket to ride "The Wheel" which is 200 feet tall. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy at The Island.

Two Nights 1st Class Lodging-Country Cascades Resort

Located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Country Cascades Resort provides guests with a full-service, modern mountain experience.

Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Dinner Show

Dinner this evening is a four course feast at the Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Show at 6:00 PM. The holiday festivities get playful as

Elves from the North Pole & South Pole compete in a friendly rivalry while your festive dinner is served. Snow falls softly as the breathtaking

scenes fill you with tidings of good cheer. The Stampede arena is magically transformed into a true fantasy land complete with twinkling

lights, evergreens, poinsettias, old-fashioned holiday costumes and familiar holiday music. You'll also love the live nativity; it is both

dramatic and spectacular. The true meaning of Christmas comes alive right before your very eyes as three kings ride atop camels on their

way to Bethlehem. The stunning beauty of angels ascending from above will amaze you as the songs inspire audience members of all ages.

 

Skyland Ranch Festival of Lights

Light up your Christmas with over half a million lights that will be on display for SkyLand’s Festival of Lights at The Ranch Presented by Food

City. This light festival offers many extravagant light displays as you embark on a scenic chairlift ride to The Ranch. Enjoy spectacular

Western and traditional light structures, such as our 75’ Santa’s “Moo”ving Sleigh Ride, Rodeo at The Ranch, The Barnyard Posse, The

Nativity on the Mountain, Ruckus on The Ranch, and much, much more!

 

Day 3 Tue, Dec 8, 2026

 

Breakfast At The Hotel

Start your morning off right with a delicious breakfast at the hotel

Titanic Museum Tour

Enjoy a fascinating self guided tour this morning at the Titanic Museum. Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge opens the door to the

past in it’s one-of-a-kind way letting “passengers” experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of

the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. As visitors touch a real iceberg, walk the

Grand Staircase and third class hallways, reach their hands into 28-degree water, and try to stand on the sloping decks, they learn what it

was like on the RMS Titanic by experiencing it first-hand. Each guest entering the ship will receive a boarding pass of an actual Titanic

passenger or crew member. Feel their spirit presence in the galleries where over 400 personal and private artifacts are on display. Many

are on display for the first time in the world. Discover your passenger or crew member’s fate at the end of your tour in the Titanic Memorial

Room where 2,208 names line this historic wall.

Free Time Shopping and Lunch On Your Own at Old Mill

SAqt u Oalrd e Mill Square you can enjoy restaurants and specialty shops during your Pigeon Forge vacation. Stop in the Old Mill Restaurant or

Pottery House Cafe & Grille for a bite to eat. The Old Mill Creamery is great place to enjoy a scoop of ice cream. Pick up some souvenirs at

the General Store, Farmhouse Kitchen, Candy Kitchen or Toy Bin. Pigeon River Pottery has over 70 years of tradition in pottery making and

is a source for creating time-tested recipes. See for yourself why Old Mill Square is one of the country’s top destinations for families of all

sizes.

The Incredible Christmas Place

Visit the Incredible Christmas Place, the South's largest Christmas shopping village. As the premier destination for Christmas gifts and

collectibles, guests experience the spirit of Christmas with every visit to the store, delighting in displays of over 60 designer-themed

Christmas Trees, a wide selection of novelty and traditional Christmas Lights, hundreds of Personalized Ornaments, and a good place to get

that special ornament for a friend or grandchild!

Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas

Celebrate the season with the return of America's Best Christmas Event for more than a decade! Gather your family close and explore a

winter wonderland adorned with more than 6 million twinkling lights and dozens of towering Christmas trees that add a cheerful shimmer to

our award-winning rides and attractions like Big Bear Mountain. Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover

festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping tucked into the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. When the sun

goes down, watch the winter sky shimmer to life as hundreds of festive drones light up the night during a Christmas drone show! Come

experience why there's no place like Dollywood at Christmas time.

Dollywood $20 Meal Voucher

While at the park enjoy a $20 meal voucher

 

Day 4 Wed, Dec 9, 2026

 

Breakfast At The Hotel

Start your morning off right with a delicious breakfast at the hotel (B)

Free Time/Shopping In Downtown Gatlinburg

Spend your morning strolling the sidewalks and shops of Historic Downtown Gatlinburg. Explore & unwind with some free time while

indulging your taste buds by enjoying lunch on your own this afternoon at any one of the many delightful local restaurants.

Travel to Asheville, NC

After our time in Gatlinburg we travel to Asheville, NC

Overnight 1st Class Lodging-Hampton Inn & Suites Brevard

RdThe Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area on Brevard Road offers a comfortable and modern stay conveniently located near

Asheville’s top attractions. Situated just minutes from the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and NC Arboretum, this hotel provides wellappointed

rooms and suites with complimentary Wi-Fi, a hot breakfast, and access to an indoor pool and fitness center. Guests can enjoy

the convenience of nearby dining and shopping at **Asheville Outlets**, located just across the street. With its warm hospitality and excellent

location, this Hampton Inn is a great choice for visitors exploring the Asheville area.

Candlelight Christmas Dinner @ Stable Cafe

Dinner this evening will be at the Stable Cafe' Restaurant located on estate grounds. At Stable Cafe' Restaurant you'll savor mouth-watering

southern cuisine served buffet-style in a peaceful, natural setting with plenty of rustic charm and sweeping views of estate pastures from its

front door. A wall of windows overlooks an interior courtyard that’s perfect for relaxing after the meal. A working farm has been part of

Biltmore Estate since our beginning in 1895. That legacy continues today. Biltmore operates its farm and field-to-table program with estategrown

greens, berries, eggs, beef, and lamb, and partnerships with farmers in Western North Carolina for locally-sourced trout, cheese,

beef, and pork for our restaurants. (D)

Biltmore Candlelight Evening Christmas Tour

Biltmore captures the magic of the holidays with grandeur, style and sheer wonder with more than 40 trees decorated by their talented staff,

plus miles of ribbon and garland. Candlelight, firelight, dramatic outdoor illuminations, live music and entertainment accent the extravagant

holiday decor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember.

 

Day 5 Thu, Dec 10, 2026

 

Breakfast At The Hotel

Start your morning off right with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.

 

 

Includes:

 

* Bitmore Estate Candlelight Christmas Tour

* Candlelight Dinner @ Stable Cafe' on Biltmore Estate

* Birthplace of Country Music Museum + Dinner

* Visit @ Buc-ee's

* Visit @ The Island

* Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Dinner Show

* Skyland Ranch Festival of Lights

* Titanic Museum Attraction

* Visit @ Old Mill Square

* Visit @ The Incredible Christmas Place

* Free Time and Lunch On Your Own In Gatlinburg

* Four Nights 1st Class Lodging

* Four Hotel Breakfasts

* Four Dinners

* All Taxes and Luggage Handling Included On The Above Package

 

 

 

 

7:00am Departure from C&R Bus Tours - Saint Clair

 

Overnight Departures from Saint Clair ONLY

 

Baggage Handling will be available - 1 Checked Bag per Guest - You will be responsible for all carry-ons

 

Luggage Tags and Itienary will be mailed 2 to 3 weeks prior to departure date:

 

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