November 3- 8, 2024
Join the First Service Bank Travelers Club and embark on a captivating journey to experience the magic of Christmas at the Biltmore Estate and the picturesque city of Asheville, NC. Immerse yourself in the allure of Asheville and the splendor of the Biltmore Estate Mansion on our exclusive Asheville tour!
During your bus excursion to Asheville, your group will be able to explore the opulent Biltmore Estate, renowned as America's largest privately owned residence. This vacation package also grants access to Biltmore's brand-new Antler Village, a delightful destination for shopping, dining, historical exhibitions, and much more. Revel in the beauty of a scenic Blue Ridge Parkway excursion and a renowned Folk Art Center visit. Additionally, enjoy a guided tour of Asheville, celebrated for its Art Deco architecture, and behold the grandeur of the St. Lawrence Basilica, a cherished historic gem on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Motorcoach transportation
- 5 nights of lodging, including 3 consecutive nights in the Asheville area
- 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Guided tour of Ashville, NC
- Full-day visit to the BILTMORE ESTATE
- Guided drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Visit to the famous Folk Art Center
- Visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
$925 per person, double occupancy
To secure your spot and get all the thrilling details, contact Ina Standridge at 501-514-2340 today!
Day 1: Depart your group's location in a spacious, video and restroom-equipped motorcoach as you head for your destination: beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains! Tonight, check into an en-route hotel for a good night's rest.
Day 2: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will continue towards your destination. Tonight, you'll enjoy Dinner before checking into your Asheville area hotel for a three-night stay.
Day 3: Begin the day by enjoying a Continental Breakfast before departing for a visit to the spectacular BILTMORE ESTATE, America's largest privately owned home. Your visit will include experiencing the Biltmore House and Gardens. You will also visit the Antler Village and Winery. Biltmore's village connects the estate's present and past, providing a relaxing place for dining, shopping, historical exhibits, and new ways to experience Biltmore's hospitality. This is a "must-see" destination in America. Later, you'll enjoy Dinner with entertainment before returning to your hotel for the night.
Day 4: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before departing for a GUIDED TOUR OF ASHEVILLE. Downtown Asheville features more Art Deco architecture than any other southern city outside of Miami Beach. You will also see the magnificent ST. LAWRENCE BASILICA. This afternoon, you will go with your guide for a drive on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, America's most visited National Park unit and known as "America's favorite drive". You will visit the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and see "The Blue Ridge Parkway-America's Favorite Journey'', a 24-minute film shown in High Definition surround sound and using breathtaking aerial photography. Later, you will visit the famous FOLK ART CENTER. This evening, you will enjoy Dinner before returning to your hotel to relax and recall the highlights of the day.
Day 5: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Nashville, TN. This evening, relax at your en-route hotel.
Day 6: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you depart for home.... A perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the spectacular sights you've seen, and where your next group trip will take you!