Biltmore
Christmas
The Magic of the Season at America's Largest Home — Four Days & Three Nights
Christmas at America's largest home.
Nothing else comes close.
Imagine walking through the doors of the Biltmore Estate on a winter evening as thousands of candles flicker in the grand rooms and a Christmas tree that reaches the 70-foot ceiling of the banquet hall takes your breath away. The Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Tour is one of the most magical holiday experiences in America — and your expert tour director has secured group access to the entire experience, from the candlelit mansion to a dinner at the charming Stable Cafe right on the estate grounds.
This tour combines the grandeur of the Biltmore at Christmas with the festive charm of the Smoky Mountains — Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas, the Island in Pigeon Forge, Christmas at Array with its indoor snow and flying angel, and Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Dinner Show create a holiday experience that is simply unmatched anywhere in the region.
On this four-day tour, we handle every detail. Your first-class hotel is arranged. Your Biltmore Candlelight Tour and dinner are secured. Your show tickets and park admissions are included. All you have to do is show up and let the magic of Christmas in the mountains do the rest.
Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Tour
The most magical way to experience America's largest home — thousands of candles illuminating the grand rooms, a Christmas tree that reaches the ceiling of the 70-foot banquet hall, and the Vanderbilt estate decorated exactly as it was for the family's legendary holiday celebrations.
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood's most beloved season — millions of twinkling lights, spectacular Christmas shows, themed rides, and the warmth of a Smoky Mountain holiday that has made Dollywood's Christmas one of the most celebrated holiday events in America.
Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Dinner Show
Dolly Parton's beloved Stampede brings dinner and spectacular entertainment together for an unforgettable holiday evening — horse-riding stunts, Christmas pageantry, and a hearty dinner served in the 35,000 square-foot arena.
Christmas at Array — Indoor Snow & Flying Angel
The Island in Pigeon Forge's Christmas at Array brings the story of Christmas to life with indoor snow, dazzling costumes, carols, and a visit from Santa — one of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the Smokies.
🎄 HOLIDAY SEASON DEPARTURE
This is a seasonal tour operating during the Christmas season — typically November through December. Exact departure dates and pricing are announced seasonally. Join our Travel Club newsletter to be the first to know when Biltmore Christmas dates are released — seats sell out quickly every year.
Four Days of Holiday Magic
Here's what awaits you — the most enchanting Christmas experience in the American South.
Depart Knoxville
Board the coach for the journey west through the Great Smoky Mountain foothills toward Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The mountain drive in December is spectacular — bare trees revealing views of the ridgelines that are hidden all summer long.
The Island in Pigeon Forge — Arrival & Orientation
Check in and settle into the Pigeon Forge area — the gateway to the Smoky Mountains and one of Tennessee's most festive holiday destinations. The Island entertainment complex is ablaze with Christmas lights and holiday atmosphere from the moment you arrive.
Christmas at Array — Indoor Snow & Flying Angel
The Island in Pigeon Forge's Christmas at Array brings the story of Christmas to life with indoor snow, dazzling costumes and carols, and a breathtaking flying angel that soars above the audience. One of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the Smokies — particularly magical for families with grandchildren.
Everything You Need,
Already Taken Care Of.
This is the part where most travel gets stressful. Not here. Here's exactly what's waiting for you — and what's yours to enjoy on your own.
What's Included
- ✓Round-trip motorcoach from Knoxville
- ✓3 nights first-class lodging
- ✓3 breakfasts (hotel)
- ✓Candlelight Dinner at Stable Cafe on Biltmore Estate
- ✓Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Dinner Show
- ✓Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Tour
- ✓Biltmore Estate daytime admission
- ✓Complimentary Biltmore wine tasting
- ✓Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas admission
- ✓Christmas at Array show tickets
- ✓Expert tour director full trip
- ✓Luggage handling at hotel
- ✓All taxes and gratuities included
Not Included
- ✗Personal shopping and souvenirs
- ✗Lunch on Day 2 (free choice at Dollywood)
- ✗Alcoholic beverages beyond wine tasting
- ✗Travel insurance (available on request)
- ✗Optional Gatlinburg attractions
- ✗Winterfest Lights Tour (optional add-on)
ℹ️ Tour Disclosures
(1) Itinerary subject to change: All stops, schedules, and inclusions listed are planned itinerary details and are subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, attraction availability, or other circumstances beyond our control. Elite Coach & Tours reserves the right to modify or substitute any portion of this itinerary to ensure guest safety and experience quality.
(2) Minimum travelers required: This tour requires a minimum number of enrolled travelers to operate. If minimum enrollment is not met, the departure may be cancelled or rescheduled. Guests will be notified as early as possible and offered a full refund or transfer to an alternative departure date.
(3) Pricing: All pricing is per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates are available — contact us for current pricing. A 3.15% card convenience processing fee applies to all card transactions.
(4) Travel protection: We strongly recommend all guests purchase travel protection insurance at the time of booking. Elite Coach & Tours is not responsible for costs incurred due to trip cancellation, interruption, medical emergencies, or lost or damaged luggage.
Not just a trip.
A story you'll be telling for years.
Standing in the Biltmore's banquet hall by candlelight as a Christmas tree that touches the 70-foot ceiling glows above you. Watching the indoor snow fall at Christmas at Array as your grandchildren's eyes go wide. The warmth of Dolly's Stampede filling the arena on a cold December night. Some Christmases stay with you forever. This is one of them.
See What's Waiting For You
"The Biltmore at Christmas is something I had wanted to experience for twenty years. This tour made it happen in a way I never could have organized on my own — the candlelight tour, the dinner at the Stable Cafe, Dollywood at Christmas, the Stampede show. Every single thing was arranged and every single thing was magical. I've already told everyone in my Sunday school class — we're booking a group for next year."
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