Nashville & the Smoky Mountains Holiday featuring Gatlinburg & Asheville - 2025
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- Delight in a festive holiday dinner and show at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
- Taste some Smoky Mountain Moonshine at “the Holler.”
- Experience the Gaylord Opryland Resort’s magical holiday displays with over 2 million lights and unique Music City-inspired décor.
- Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, the “home of American music.”
- Explore the grandeur of nature at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Enjoy a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood.
- Marvel at Asheville's Biltmore Estate during the holiday season.
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Step back in time on a holiday getaway that opens in the “Music Capital of the World” – Nashville – and the glorious Gaylord Opryland Resort. This impressive property is a year-round wonderland, but during the holidays, it truly sparkles even brighter!
A local guide will share the history and lore of Music City during a sightseeing tour where you will view the State Capitol, Music Row and the Parthenon — a full replica of the Athenian original! Later this evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Op...
Today, a tour of RCA Studio B gives you an insider’s look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Charlie Pride once recorded some of their classic hits. Learn how each artist recorded their chart-topping music in this f...
This morning we travel east to Gatlinburg, a lively mountain resort, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and your home for a two-night stay. Tonight, it’s a Smoky Mountains Christmas at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. Spectacular light displays and a lineup of shows celebrating the spirit of the holiday season make this a night to remember.
Begin your day with a local guide leading an expedition into the most visited national park in the United States. Great Smoky Mountains National Park** is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park contains one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth and the largest decid...
Depart for Asheville, North Carolina, our Blue Ridge Mountains home for two nights. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore a city known for craft breweries, chocolate, and farm to table cuisine. You’ll find that Asheville sparkles during the holiday season!
Back in 1895, George Vanderbilt II decided to build himself a “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The result was the impressive and decadent grandeur of the Biltmore Estate. Today, tour the sprawling mansion and the manicured ground...
Today your tour comes to an end. As you venture home, take the holiday spirit and the warmth of America’s Southeast with you.
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