Christmas in Dollywood

Experience a Smoky Mountain Christmas with American Classic Tours! Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg transform into a festive wonderland of twinkling lights during the Winterfest Lights Festival. Entertainment abounds with professional musical theater shows! Celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas - Dolly Parton style - at her DreamMore Resort! Marvel at her Dollywood theme park featuring holiday decorations, music shows, mountain craftsmen, and a variety of interesting attractions.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Great Smoky Mountains

  • Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort

  • Dollywood

  • Blue Ridge Mountains

  • Village Hotel at Biltmore Estate

  • Biltmore Estate

  • Opryland Resort

  • Grand Ole Opry Show

  • Ryman Auditorium

  • Country Music Hall of Fame

  • Nashville Songwriter Program

  • Guided tour of Nashville

Day 1

Welcome to Nashville, TN. Arrive at Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN for a 2-night stay. Each year Opryland creates a glittering holiday extravaganza of holiday lights & decorations! Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Visit Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame with a special lunch program featuring a Nashville songwriter. Attend the Grand Ole Opry Show.

Day 3

Breakfast. Guided tour of Nashville. Arrive at Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 4

Breakfast. Celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood featuring shows, music, craftsmen, restaurants and shops. Dinner. Marvel at Dollywood’s holiday lights.

Day 5

Breakfast. Guided tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Arrive at Village Hotel located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate for a 2-night stay. This charming hotel is nestled amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC. Dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast. This morning, visit the Biltmore Estate — home of the Vanderbilts. This extraordinary estate comprises 8,000 acres fashioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Designed by famed architect Richard Morris Hunt, the Biltmore Estate is America’s largest home with 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms & 3 kitchens. This incredible 250- room mansion is adorned with Yuletide decorations of dozens of Christmas trees, 400 wreaths, 700 poinsettias, miles of evergreen garland, and thousands of ornaments. Free afternoon to explore the estate’s many fine amenities including winery, historic farm, Vanderbilt Family Museum, and more! Dinner.

Day 7

Breakfast. Tour ends. Merry Christmas!

DATES

2025 DEPARTURES

  • December 1 - 7

2026 DEPARTURES

  • November 30 - December 6

PRICES

  • $3998 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $4998 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2026 departure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 6 Nights Accommodations

  • 11 Meals: 6 breakfasts & 5 dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

TRY OUR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE

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  • TOUR PACKAGE (LISTED ABOVE)

  • HOME PICKUP & RETURN SERVICE

    • Begin your tour with a convenient, professional pickup at your front door. Home pickup & return service is available if you live within 50 miles of a major metro airport. If you live beyond 50 miles, call to see if service is available in your area.

  • ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS

    • Our team of dedicated air specialists will arrange your airfare and airport transfers, making air travel seamless and meeting the tour stress-free.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

Expect up to 1.5 hours of required walking or standing at a time on some tour days. This tour may involve navigating flights of stairs and uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, gravel trails, or rough pavement. On average this tour features required walking totaling approximately 3-4 miles per day.

Tour Pacing:

This tour includes full days filled with frequent visits to attractions, along with designated periods of free time. Enjoy multinight hotel stays. Due to longer tour length and larger geographical areas covered, this tour involves more extensive travel, making for a moderately paced itinerary.

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