Day One

You can sit back and relax while we travel east towards Asheville, NC. On our way, we'll make a stop at Tennessee’s first robotic dairy farm. You'll get a behind the scenes look at the fully automated milking process, sample the cheeses and enjoy lunch in the cafe. We'll get settled at the Inn at Biltmore and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel. (L,D)

Day Two

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll board the coach for a driving tour of the estate led by an expert guide from Biltmore®. The coach will drop off us off at the Chihuly exhibit for a self-guided tour of pedestal works and large-scale installations from world-renown artist, Dale Chihuly.

This afternoon you'll enjoy free time to explore the Biltmore property and enjoy lunch on your own as one of the many restaurants at the resort. You can also visit Antler Hill Village & Winery at Biltmore® where you can do the wine tasting, wander through the shops, and visit the barnyard and village. We will use the motorcoach as a shuttle during the afternoon.

Our group will have dinner in the Stable Cafe adjacent to America's Largest Home® before a Candlelight Christmas Evenings tour at Biltmore® which will be decked out for Christmas. The self-guided tour of the Biltmore® includes an audio guide. (B, D)

Day 3

After breakfast at Inn at Biltmore, we're going to hop over to the Omni Grove Park Inn to see the spectacular Gingerbread Houses in the 2024 competition, shop and feast on the decadent lunch buffet.

We will have some optional activities this afternoon like exploring the River Arts District or walking around Downtown Asheville. You can also go back to the resort and enjoy amenities such as Antler Hill Village & Winery at Biltmore® where you can do the wine tasting, wander through the shops, and visit the barnyard and village.

Dinner will be on your own at the resort. (B,L)

Day 4

Eat breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the amenities of the resort, and grab lunch on your own before we board the motorcoach home. On the way home, we'll make a quick a pitstop at the largest Buc-ee's in the United States. Known for their clean restrooms and amazing selection of snacks, you'll be in awe of this gas station phenomenon. (B)