A Country Christmas

One-of-a-kind shopping, opulent holiday decor and unmistakable country twang flavor this 6-day Christmas getaway to North Carolina and Tennessee. See the Great Smoky Mountain National Park's wild beauty and the refined elegance of the Biltmore Estate. Shop in Pigeon Forge, then unwind with performances at Country Tonite Theatre and Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. Luxuriate in Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Hotel and stroll its acres of lush indoor gardens and waterfalls, transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

Highlights
Smoky Mountain National Park, Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Country Tonite, Dixie Stampede, Nashville, Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Collette Experience

  • Relish holiday splendor when you visit America's largest private home, the Biltmore Estate, elaborately decorated with lights and flowers.
  • Experience a winter wonderland when the season's most cherished carols and images are celebrated on Country Tonite Theatre's stage.

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    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2009
    Duration
    6 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - Tour Begins : Spectacular scenery and holiday cheer brighten and color your days as you travel through the Great Smoky Mountains and Nashville. Get into the Christmas spirit and experience the elegance of a Victorian Christmas as you settle into your Christmas-themed hotel tucked away in the heart of Pigeon Forge.
    Day 2Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge - Asheville, NC - Pigeon Forge : Start your day with an awe-inspiring trip through Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Shrouded in a smoky mist, these majestic mountains stretch from western North Carolina up into eastern Tennessee and provide sanctuary for an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. Continue to Asheville and the incredible Biltmore Estate, the largest private home in America. Biltmore is adorned with dozens of Christmas trees, miles of garland and thousands of ornaments. This 250-room French chateau was once the 8,000 acre retreat of the Vanderbilt family. Still owned by the family, but no longer a residence, visitors are now welcome to explore the house and estate, fantastic formal gardens and extensive collection of art and furniture. Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Biltmore Winery before an afternoon at leisure to explore historic Biltmore Village on your own. This provides a perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping in one of the unique specialty shops or galleries! Then, relax and enjoy the wonderful entertainment at the Christmas Spectacular Show this evening and feel the warmth of Christmas around you.
    Day 3Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge : This morning, enjoy time for holiday shopping in Gatlinburg's many unique and quaint shops abundant with local crafts. This afternoon, enjoy a toe-tapping holiday performance at the Country Tonite Theatre, the "best live country show in America." Then, get ready for an evening of fun and excitement with dinner and a show at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, where holiday spirits run high! Feast on a hearty country-style meal and enjoy the action-packed show, featuring live animals, comedy and lots of excitement. Tonight, experience a narrated tour through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge's Winterfest of Lights, which sparkles with over nine million lights, creating a magical winter wonderland.
    Day 4Nashville Pigeon Forge - Nashville : Visit the incredible Bavarian-styled shopping village, Christmas Place, a shopper's paradise bursting with "one of a kind" items. This is one of the top ten Christmas and collectible shopping areas in the United States. Then, head to "The Music Capital of the World," Nashville. Settle into the fantastic Gaylord Opryland Hotel for two nights. The hotel's lavish interior is transformed by the twinkle and spirit of Christmas past. Stroll through the acres of lush indoor gardens in the enormous glass atriums filled with winding rivers, meandering pathways and sparkling waterfalls. Unwind, explore, shop and be entertained to your heart's desire amidst this Christmas wonderland.
    Day 5Nashville Nashville : Enjoy a city tour of Nashville this morning. Visit the legendary Old Ryman Auditorium and view the Parthenon, the State Capitol, Music Row, and many of the stars' homes. Tonight is sure to be a highlight: enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner and a spectacular holiday musical production at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This country Christmas spectacular will evoke the spirit and true meaning of the holiday season.
    Day 6Tour ends Nashville - Tour Ends : Your tour ends in Nashville. Return home with the holiday spirit and a song in your heart, warmed by the many pleasant memories of your country Christmas in the Smokies and Nashville.
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    Lodging
    Inn at Christmas Place
    Gaylord Opryland Hotel
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