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 the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN for a 2-night stay. Each year Opryland creates a glittering holiday extravaganza with the brilliance of holiday lights & decorations! Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Visit the Ryman Auditorium, historic home of the Grand Ole Opry. Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame followed by a special program “Stories Behind the Songs,” featuring a Nashville songwriter who will perform and share life as a songwriter. Free time to enjoy the amenities of the Opryland Resort. Head over to the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the best in country music. The Opry has been broadcasting continuously since 1925 - making it America’s longest running live radio show!

Day 3

Breakfast. Discover the “Athens of the South,” Nashville, on a guided tour including famous Music Row. Travel to the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee. Arrive at Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 4

Breakfast. Free morning to relax and enjoy Dolly’s resort amenities. Have fun at Dollywood, rated America’s #1 theme park. Celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood featuring shows, music, craftsmen, restaurants and shops, all amidst the beauty of the Smokies. Dinner at Dollywood. As night falls over Dollywood the sparkle of four million lights create a Christmas wonderland you won’t forget! Shuttles provided to the resort to enjoy its amenities.

Day 5

Breakfast. Scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains. Arrive at the 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: Winery at Biltmore, historic farm, Vanderbilt Family Museum, shopping and attractions at Antler Hill Village at Biltmore. Dinner.

Day 7

Breakfast. Travel to Charlotte, NC. Tour ends. Merry Christmas!

DATES

2024 DEPARTURES

  • December 2 - 8

2025 DEPARTURES

  • December 1 - 7

PRICES

  • $3398 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $3998 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2024 departure. Call for 2025 pricing.

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.

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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: 2

Walking or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time; some uneven terrain; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations prior to or on the final payment date receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation. Cancellations after the final payment date, there is no refund. If you purchase travel insurance, you are eligible to file a claim with your insurance provider.

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