Collette > A Country Christmas

A Country Christmas
6 Days starting from $999

Countries Visited:
United States

 

Length: 6 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Winter Vacation
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3369
   
 
 
 
About This Tour


One-of-kind shopping, festive holiday decor and unmistakable country twang flavor this 6 day Christmas getaway to North Carolina and Tennessee. See the Great Smoky Mountain National Park's wild beauty and the refined elegance of the Biltmore estate. Shop in Pigeon Forge, then unwind with performances at Country Tonite Theatre and Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. Luxuriate in Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Hotel and stroll its acres of lush indoor gardens and waterfalls, transformed into a Christmas wonderland. 
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
5 Breakfast(s), 3 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

PIGEON FORGE Holiday Inn
NASHVILLE Gaylord Opryland Hotel
On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a post night stay in Nashville. Prices start at $150 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach


Day 1
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - Tour Begins
Spectacular scenery and holiday cheer brighten and color your days as you travel through the Great Smoky Mountains and Nashville. Get into the Christmas spirit and experience the elegance of a Victorian Christmas as you settle into your Christmas-themed hotel tucked away in the heart of Pigeon Forge.

Day 2
Pigeon Forge - Asheville, NC - Pigeon Forge
Start your day with an awe-inspiring trip through Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Shrouded in a smoky mist, these majestic mountains stretch from western North Carolina up into eastern Tennessee and provide sanctuary for an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. Continue to Asheville and the incredible Biltmore Estate, the largest private home in America. Biltmore is adorned with dozens of Christmas trees, miles of garland and thousands of ornaments. This 250-room French chateau was once the 8,000 acre retreat of the Vanderbilt family. Still owned by the family, but no longer a residence, visitors are now welcome to explore the house and estate, fantastic formal gardens and extensive collection of art and furniture. Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Biltmore Winery before an afternoon at leisure to explore historic Biltmore Village on your own. This provides a perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping in one of the unique specialty shops or galleries! Then, relax and enjoy the wonderful entertainment at the Christmas Spectacular Show this evening and feel the warmth of Christmas around you.

Day 3
Pigeon Forge
This morning, enjoy time for holiday shopping in Gatlinburg’s many unique and quaint shops abundant with local crafts. This afternoon, enjoy a toe-tapping holiday performance at the Country Tonite Theatre, the “best live country show in America.” Then, get ready for an evening of fun and excitement with dinner and a show at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, where holiday spirits run high! Feast on a hearty country-style meal and enjoy the action-packed show, featuring live animals, comedy and lots of excitement. Tonight, experience a narrated tour through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest of Lights, which sparkles with over nine million lights, creating a magical winter wonderland.

Day 4
Pigeon Forge - Nashville
Visit the incredible Bavarian-styled shopping village, Christmas Place, a shopper’s paradise bursting with “one of a kind” items. This is one of the top ten Christmas and collectible shopping areas in the United States. Then, head to “The Music Capital of the World,” Nashville. Settle into the fantastic Gaylord Opryland Hotel for two nights. The hotel’s lavish interior is transformed by the twinkle and spirit of Christmas past. Stroll through the acres of lush indoor gardens in the enormous glass atriums filled with winding rivers, meandering pathways and sparkling waterfalls. Unwind, explore, shop and be entertained to your heart’s desire amidst this Christmas wonderland.

Day 5
Nashville
Enjoy a city tour of Nashville this morning. Visit the legendary Old Ryman Auditorium and view the Parthenon, the State Capitol, Music Row, and many of the stars’ homes. Tonight is sure to be a highlight: enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner and a spectacular holiday musical production at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This country Christmas spectacular will evoke the spirit and true meaning of the holiday season.

Day 6
Nashville - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Nashville. Return home with the holiday spirit and a song in your heart, warmed by the many pleasant memories of your country Christmas in the Smokies and Nashville.

Day 1
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - Tour Begins
Spectacular scenery and holiday cheer brighten and color your days as you travel through the Great Smoky Mountains and Nashville. Get into the Christmas spirit and experience the elegance of a Victorian Christmas as you settle into your Christmas-themed hotel tucked away in the heart of Pigeon Forge.

Day 2
Pigeon Forge - Asheville, NC - Pigeon Forge
Start your day with an awe-inspiring trip through Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Shrouded in a smoky mist, these majestic mountains stretch from western North Carolina up into eastern Tennessee and provide sanctuary for an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. Continue to Asheville and the incredible Biltmore Estate, the largest private home in America. Biltmore is adorned with dozens of Christmas trees, miles of garland and thousands of ornaments. This 250-room French chateau was once the 8,000 acre retreat of the Vanderbilt family. Still owned by the family, but no longer a residence, visitors are now welcome to explore the house and estate, fantastic formal gardens and extensive collection of art and furniture. Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Biltmore Winery before an afternoon at leisure to explore historic Biltmore Village on your own. This provides a perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping in one of the unique specialty shops or galleries! Then, relax and enjoy the wonderful entertainment at the Christmas Spectacular Show this evening and feel the warmth of Christmas around you.

Day 3
Pigeon Forge
This morning, enjoy time for holiday shopping in Gatlinburg’s many unique and quaint shops abundant with local crafts. This afternoon, enjoy a toe-tapping holiday performance at the Country Tonite Theatre, the “best live country show in America.” Then, get ready for an evening of fun and excitement with dinner and a show at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, where holiday spirits run high! Feast on a hearty country-style meal and enjoy the action-packed show, featuring live animals, comedy and lots of excitement. Tonight, experience a narrated tour through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest of Lights, which sparkles with over nine million lights, creating a magical winter wonderland.

Day 4
Pigeon Forge - Nashville
Visit the incredible Bavarian-styled shopping village, Christmas Place, a shopper’s paradise bursting with “one of a kind” items. This is one of the top ten Christmas and collectible shopping areas in the United States. Then, head to “The Music Capital of the World,” Nashville. Settle into the fantastic Gaylord Opryland Hotel for two nights. The hotel’s lavish interior is transformed by the twinkle and spirit of Christmas past. Stroll through the acres of lush indoor gardens in the enormous glass atriums filled with winding rivers, meandering pathways and sparkling waterfalls. Unwind, explore, shop and be entertained to your heart’s desire amidst this Christmas wonderland.

Day 5
Nashville
Enjoy a city tour of Nashville this morning. Visit the legendary Old Ryman Auditorium and view the Parthenon, the State Capitol, Music Row, and many of the stars’ homes. Tonight is sure to be a highlight: enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner and a spectacular holiday musical production at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This country Christmas spectacular will evoke the spirit and true meaning of the holiday season.

Day 6
Nashville - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Nashville. Return home with the holiday spirit and a song in your heart, warmed by the many pleasant memories of your country Christmas in the Smokies and Nashville.


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Know Before You Go...

The order of shows/performances may change due to performance schedules.

Collette air passengers will arrive into the Knoxville, Tennessee airport and all Collette transfers will depart from that airport at Pigeon Forge.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time.
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada, and Mexico is 110.
Elevation
Highest elevation included on tour 1289 feet, Gatlinburg
Experience a festive holiday tour of the Smoky Mountains and Nashville on this vacation.

Visit the largest privately-owned home in America, the Biltmore Estate, beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Experience the holiday magic when Country Tonite Theatre’s stage opens up to a winter wonderland featuring the sights, sounds and the season’s most cherished carols.

Trip through the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner and a spectacular holiday musical production at the Gaylord Palms Opryland Hotel.

Know Before You Go...

The order of shows/performances may change due to performance schedules.

Collette air passengers will arrive into the Knoxville, Tennessee airport and all Collette transfers will depart from that airport at Pigeon Forge.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time.
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada, and Mexico is 110.
Elevation
Highest elevation included on tour 1289 feet, Gatlinburg

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