2026! Christmas Time at The Biltmore Estate & Asheville, NC Dec 6-11, 2026

Celebrate the Holidays in Timeless Elegance
Step into the magic of Christmas at the legendary Biltmore Estate—where every room comes alive with twinkling lights, lush garlands, and breathtaking décor. In years past, the estate has featured more than 100 Christmas trees, including a towering 35-foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall and dozens more throughout the house and estate grounds. From the glow of the fireplaces to the charm of Asheville and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, this unforgettable 6-day getaway wraps you in the warmth and wonder of the season.

Trip Highlights

• ♦ Motorcoach transportation

• ♦ 5 nights lodging, including 3 consecutive nights in the Asheville area

• ♦ 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners

• ♦ Guided tour of Asheville, 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

Trip Dates

6 Days / 5 Nights (Sunday – Friday)
December 6–11, 2026

📍 Departure Location: Plymouth, IN @ 8:00 AM
🌄 View the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

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 that 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, take a scenic drive on the 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, 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 Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, KY — a 20,000 square foot facility where you can explore Kentucky crafts, history, and shop for Kentucky products.
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!

Booking & Payment Info

💲 $75 Deposit Due Upon Signing
💳 Final Payment Due: September 29, 2026
Price per person, based on double occupancy. Add $229 for single occupancy.

Traveling solo but open to sharing a room?
If you're comfortable, we may be able to pair you with another solo traveler of the same sex to help reduce costs. We'll do our best to make a great match, though pairings are based on availability and not guaranteed.   If we're able to arrange a roommate, we’ll adjust your balance prior to final payment. If not, the solo occupancy rate will apply.

Sharing your adventure?
If you're selecting double occupancy, please provide the name of your intended roommate by email or stop in the shoppe. If we do not receive a roommate name, or if your listed roommate has not booked by the time final payments are due, the solo occupancy rate will apply.

💳 **Paying by Credit Card?**  
We’re happy to accept credit card payments, but to help keep our trip prices as low as possible, our **preferred payment method is cash or check**.

If your total for this trip is $400 or more and you wish to pay by card, please [**click here to add the Electronic Payment Handling Fee**] Electronic Payment Handling Fee – Dash Getaways - Travel Tours & Gift Shoppe

This fee helps offset third-party processing costs, while still allowing us to include gratuities in your trip price.

✅ You’ll be able to select the fee based on your **Total Trip Amount** from the dropdown.  This is not per person, this is a total amount whether you are paying just for yourself or your spouse or friend too.

🔔 Please Note:
If the required Electronic Payment Handling Fee is not added at checkout and your total trip cost is $400 or more (excluding deposits or trips under $400), you will be invoiced separately for the fee.

Your reservation will remain pending and will not be confirmed until the fee has been received.

💵 Want to skip the fee?  
You can make your deposit by credit card (if it is less than $400.00) and pay the remaining balance later by cash or check — just stop in or mail your payment.  

Thank you and we appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our trip experiences seamless and affordable for everyone.