Itinerary
- Day 1
Nashville
You'll arrive at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville and get settled into your room. After checking in, spend the afternoon on your own exploring the resort's holiday setup and decorations. The property has a lot to see, so take your time wandering around and getting familiar with the layout. This is mainly a travel and settle-in day, so keep things relaxed.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gaylord Opryland Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Gaylord Opryland Resort at leisure
Landmarks Gaylord Opryland Resort 
- Day 2
Nashville
This morning you'll join a local guide for a tour of Nashville's main attractions like the State Capitol, Music Row, and the Parthenon. Later that afternoon, head back to freshen up before the welcome dinner. After dinner, you'll head to the Grand Ole Opry for reserved seating at this famous live music venue. The show runs several hours, so it'll be a late evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gaylord Opryland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with local guide viewing State Capitol, Music Row, and the Parthenon
- Welcome dinner
- Reserved seat at Grand Ole Opry
Landmarks Tennessee State Capitol Music Row The Parthenon Grand Ole Opry - Day 3
Nashville
Start early at RCA Studio B, Nashville's oldest recording studio where Elvis, Dolly Parton, and Charlie Pride all recorded. You'll even get to make your own recording there. From there, head to the Country Music Hall of Fame to walk through one of the largest music museums around. Later, return to Gaylord Opryland for dinner and a holiday show. After that, pick between a horse-drawn carriage ride or a calm indoor river cruise.
- Meals
- Dinner (Spectacular dinner and holiday show at Gaylord Opryland Resort)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gaylord Opryland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of RCA Studio B with opportunity to record
- Exploration of Country Music Hall of Fame
- Spectacular dinner and holiday show at Gaylord Opryland Resort
- Horse-drawn carriage ride OR indoor river cruise at resort
Landmarks RCA Studio B Country Music Hall of Fame - Day 4
Nashville to Gatlinburg
Travel east toward Gatlinburg, where you'll stay for two nights near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Once you arrive and settle in, head to Smoky Mountains Christmas at Dollywood in nearby Pigeon Forge. The park has light displays and holiday shows throughout the evening, so plan to spend several hours there before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Smoky Mountains Christmas at Dollywood featuring light displays and holiday shows
Landmarks Dollywood 
- Day 5
Gatlinburg
A local guide will take you through Great Smoky Mountains National Park today. You'll stop at scenic overlooks along the way and head up to Newfound Gap, where you can see views stretching into both Tennessee and North Carolina. Later, visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery to try different moonshine flavors and learn about this regional craft. Head back to Gatlinburg by evening for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with stops at lookouts and Newfound Gap
- Visit to Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery with moonshine tasting
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Great Smoky Mountains National Park Newfound Gap Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - Day 6
Gatlinburg to Asheville
Leave the mountains and head to Asheville, North Carolina, which has a lot of holiday energy this time of year. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore on your own. Walk through downtown and check out craft breweries, chocolate shops, and farm-to-table restaurants. If you're interested, there's an optional food and tasting tour that lets you sample local items and meet the people who make them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cambria Hotel Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Optional food and tasting tour introducing Asheville's food scene with local specialty sampling and meeting makers
Landmarks Asheville - Day 7
Asheville
Spend the day touring the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt II's massive mansion in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Inside you'll see the scale and luxury of Gilded Age life, and the grounds are decorated with holiday lights and festive displays throughout. The grounds alone take time to see. Later, cap off your tour with a farewell dinner at a local Asheville restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cambria Hotel Downtown)
Included Activities
- Tour of Biltmore Estate mansion and grounds with holiday decorations
Landmarks Biltmore Estate - Day 8
Asheville to Charlotte
This is your final day on the tour. You'll travel about two hours by coach from Asheville to Charlotte for your departure flight home. Use the drive time to reflect on what you've seen and done around the Southeast, and head to the airport with memories from the holiday tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
