Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

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Experience the magic of a Vanderbilt Christmas at the ornately decorated Biltmore House as you learn about turn-of-the-century traditions, and explore the charming city of Asheville.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy the Biltmore House by candle and firelight as holiday choirs and musical performances welcome you during the Christmas season
    • Immerse yourself in the history, arts and art-deco architecture of Asheville, including a visit to the Cathedral of All Souls and the Basilica of St
    • Lawrence
    • Enjoy live performances throughout the week that range from choral Christmas carols to traditional Appalachian folk music and songs of the Cherokee Nation on flute, rattle and Native American Drum

What's this trip about?

    Experience the magic of a Vanderbilt Christmas at the ornately decorated Biltmore House as you learn about turn-of-the-century traditions, and explore the charming city of Asheville.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAsheville
End CityAsheville

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • 11 meals (5B, 3L, 3D)
    • 2 expert-led lectures
    • 9 expert-led field trips
    • 2 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Travel Map

Day
1 Check-In, Registration, Orientation, Get Acquainted Asheville, North Carolina D DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignme...
Day
2 Biltmore History, Downtown Asheville, All Souls Cathedral, Asheville, North Carolina B,L,D DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Activity note: Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; some periods of standing with a few short breaks; climbing steps;...
Day
3 Biltmore By Daytime, Period Decorations, Performance Asheville, North Carolina B,L,D DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Activity note: Walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day’s field trips; some various terrain including pavement and brick walkway...
Day
4 Thomas Wolfe, St. Lawrence Basilica, Grove Park Inn Asheville, North Carolina B,L DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Activity note: Walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day; some uneven terrain. Getting on/off motorcoach; minimal driving. Brea...
Day
5 Pottery Demo, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Candlelight Asheville, North Carolina B,D DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Activity note: Walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day; some uneven terrain. Getting on/off motorcoach. Breakfast: Hotel ...
Day
6 Program Concludes Asheville, North Carolina B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. Morning: We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding progr...

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Price From $1,579
Price per day$263
Last Updated: 2/10/2022

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Meals Included
  • 12 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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