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12/1 - 12/5/25: A Christmas to Remember (featuring Dollywood and Biltmore Estate)


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Our trip includes: 

Round Trip Transportation - Via deluxe highway motorcoach. Equipped with reclining seats, overhead storage, & a restroom for your comfort & convenience. 

Accommodations 

  • 2 Nights at Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge, TN 
  • 1 Night at Hampton Inn & Suites in Asheville, NC 
  • 1 Night at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC

Meals Included 

  • 4 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Featuring 

  • Dollywood 
  • Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Light Tour 
  • Downtown Gatlinburg (free time & lunch on own) 
  • Biltmore Mansion (included 3-course dinner & self-guided tour) 
  • Biltmore Estate (self-guided tour of grounds) 
  • Antler Hill Village (wine tasting) 
  • Great Smoky Mountain Railroad “Polar Express” You’ll be immersed in the story as chefs serve you hot chocolate and sweet treats while singing and dancing all the way to the North Pole!

Day 1 Good Morning! We will begin our journey this morning into the magnificent Smoky Mountains! We will make rest and lunch stops en route for your comfort and convenience. We will arrive in Pigeon Forge just about dinner time. We will have an included dinner at a locally popular restaurant prior to checking into our hotel, the Black Fox Lodge, home for the next two evenings. The Black Fox Lodge is a newer hotel in Pigeon Forge located on the Little Pigeon River featuring panoramic river and mountain views.

Day 2 After our included breakfast we will have a leisurely start to our day and then have the entire day to explore Dollywood. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland twinkling with over six million lights, dozens of towering Christmas trees and more, all adding a cheerful glow to award-winning rides and attractions, like the new Big Bear Mountain. Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping, all nestled right in the heart of the Smokies. Immerse yourself in holiday cheer with classic indoor stage showstoppers, like the family-favorite "Christmas in the Smokies," and heartwarming outdoor performances, like "Appalachian Christmas," Your day will include more than 60 rides, show stopping seasonal entertainment, 50 dining locations and 30 shopping locations. After departing Dollywood we will conclude our Christmas extravaganza with a light tour of Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland before returning to the hotel. With acres of lights synchronized to the music on your radio, step into the magic of Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show and experience the enchanting North Pole. Watch as elves bustle in Santa’s workshop, Santa hilariously gets stuck in a chimney, and reindeer take flight at their training school. This immersive holiday adventure will light up your night and fill you with festive cheer.

Day 3 After breakfast at our hotel, we will have some time to explore downtown Gatlinburg on our own. Choose to browse the stores, visit the aquarium, or go to the top of the Mountains at Anakeesta – the opportunities are all open. After lunch on our own we will make our way to the Biltmore Mansion. We will enjoy an elegant 3 course dinner at the Stable Café at the Biltmore before enjoying a self guided tour of the house. In the evenings, the addition of flickering candlelight, cozy flames in the fireplaces, and live music invite you to imagine yourself as a guest at the first Vanderbilt family Christmas in 1895.

Day 4 After breakfast we return to the Biltmore Estate to explore the grounds. There will be time to explore the gardens and the conservatory before arriving at Antler Hill Village to enjoy a wine tasting and lunch on your own. Tonight we continue our Christmas adventure when we board the Polar Express. You’ll be immersed in the story as chefs serve you hot chocolate and sweet treats while singing and dancing all the way to the Pole! On the return trip to Bryson City, Santa will visit each coach. The remainder of our evening will be spent at our overnight accommodations, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Enjoy luxe hotel accommodations and amenities, thrilling casino excitement, celebrity chef restaurants and so much more. You may redeem your dinner voucher at your choice of restaurant. * Everyone will receive $20 in free slot play.

Day 5 Breakfast is included this final morning before we begin our trek home filled with the Christmas spirit and wonderful memories. Thank you for travelling with Bianco Tours!

Reservation Information:

  • Please indicate during reservation if you are traveling with a companion(s) and wish to sit/room together
  • Deadline for reservations is October 17, 2025.

St. Margaret of Scotland Parking Instructions:

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Mon Dec 1 - Fri Dec 5
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