A Smoky Mountain Christmas And Biltmore Grandeur

DAY 1

Welcome the holidays on a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains with the Wolf Pack! Sit back and relax as you travel to the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with meal and rest stops at your expense enroute. Upon arrival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee you check into the Greystone Lodge on the River (865-436-5621) for a four-night stay. Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Little Pigeon River, the Greystone not only offers glorious outdoor surroundings, but it is also brimming with character inside as well. The property features a seasonal outdoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness room, a business center with complimentary Wi-Fi, guest coin operated laundry, onsite-convenience shop, as well as restaurants, attractions, and shopping within walking distance. Guest room amenities include a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, flat panel TV, hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Dinner this evening is on your own, with time to relax and unwind at the lodge.

DAY 2

A continental breakfast is included at the lodge followed by a narrated driving tour of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with a local guide. Enjoy the splendor and beauty of the mountains and keep your eyes open for bear, deer, raccoons and any of the many animals and wildlife of the Smokies. Your guide will enlighten you with the natural and cultural history of the mountains and the people that call it home. At the conclusion of your tour, you will have free time for lunch on your own and your expense in downtown Gatlinburg. A bustling little tourist town, Gatlinburg has an inviting mix of restaurants, shopping and attractions to enjoy and experience. Mid-afternoon, you board the motorcoach and depart for Pigeon Forge. Upon arrival, the magic of Christmas abounds as the talented renditions of Christmas favorites combined with beautiful choreography, brightly decorated holiday sets and colorful costumes bring the enchantment of Christmas to the stage at the Country Tonight Christmas Show matinee. It may be cold outside, but this talented cast will warm your hearts with holiday classics for a nostalgic, spirited celebration. After the show, you take a short drive down the road to Dolly Parton's Stampede for a hearty dinner followed by a spectacular holiday extravaganza that brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings toys to life, witness the live nativity scene, and a visit from that jolly old elf, Santa, who makes an appearance on a horse-drawn sleigh. Following the show, you depart for the hotel to turn in for the night.

DAY 3

Wake to a continental breakfast once again included at the lodge. Afterwards, you board the motorcoach and travel to Pigeon Forge for a shopping stop at The Christmas Place. This flagship location is renowned as the South's largest Christmas store featuring an immense, dazzling selection of lights, ornaments, collectible villages and more. Next, it's off to Asheville, NC to visit the magnificent Biltmore Estate. Upon arrival, you have some free time to explore Antler Hill Village & Winery, Gardens and grounds at your leisure and have lunch on your own and at your expense. (**Please Note: The Biltmore is NOT accepting cash as a form of payment. They accept credit & debit cards and Biltmore gift cards only.) Dinner is included while at the Estate. The evening concludes with a glorious, self-guided candlelight walking tour of the Biltmore Estate and Grounds which celebrates the beloved traditions with unsurpassed style as one of the Southeast's most storied holiday destinations. Relive the days when George Vanderbilt opened Biltmore House for the first time to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895. The soft glow of luminaries and holiday lights on the towering Norway Spruce welcome you to an enchanting home filled with dozens of Christmas trees gracefully decorated to usher in the holiday season. Following your heartwarming visit to the Biltmore, board the coach and return to the lodge for the night.

DAY 4

Today, enjoy a morning of leisure which may include some extra time for you to rest at the lodge or free time to explore downtown Gatlinburg, the choice is yours. A continental breakfast is included at the lodge. Lunch is on your own and at your expense today before departing early afternoon by motorcoach for admission included at the Dollywood Craft and Entertainment Village where the spirit of the season shines brightest during the holidays. Dollywood is decked out in holiday splendor as the skies dance with the glimmer of more than 5 million twinkling lights, Santa's Village and Craftsman's Valley are all a buzz with festive fun and shopping galore, and don't forget the heartwarming and melodious music that fills the air with joy and excitement. Dinner is on your own and at your expense while at Dollywood. After your time at Dollywood, hold onto your Santa Hats because you are taking a one-of-a-kind festive escapade on the Redneck Comedy Christmas Lights driving tour through Pigeon Forge. Climb aboard their bus for "merriment on wheels" to enjoy the brightest holiday sights, complete with laughter, jolly tunes, and plenty of down-home cheer. It's a merry blend of twinkling lights and good ol' country fun that's bound to fill your heart with holiday joy! You then return to the hotel to turn in for the night.

DAY 5

Enjoy a continental breakfast at the lodge before you check out, board the motorcoach and bid a fond farewell to the Smoky Mountains with memories of a joyous and heartwarming escape from the hustle and bustle etched in your mind, and maybe even a few gifts marked off your list. Meal and rest stops will be made at your expense along the way home.

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ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner, DS=Dinner Show