Christmas at Biltmore

      Asheville, NC, USA

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      Patty
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      Nov 12 - 14, 2018
      Group size: 30 - 105
      Christmas at Biltmore
      Asheville, NC, USA

      Patty
      • Email address verified
      • Facebook verified
      288 reviews

      Nov 12 - 14, 2018
      Group size: 30 - 105

      About this trip

      This trip is Sold Out


      Experience Christmas at Biltmore just as the Estate grounds have been freshly decorated for the 2018 Season and the crowds have not yet arrived!  Treat yourself to an early Christmas present with a choice of either the Village Hotel or the Inn on Biltmore, both located on the Estate property.  Biltmore shuttle buses add to the enjoyment and ease of getting around the Estate with no parking hassles and endless walking!   No other residence in America offers a more authentic, original, and inspiring view of life during the Guided Age than the Biltmore House.  When the House,  Antler Hill Village,  Winery and both Hotels are all dressed up for the Holiday Season, it is spectacular!  

      Accommodations

      Trip accommodations are located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate.   Relax with the charming decor reminiscent of estate farmhouses and cottages at the  Village Hotel.  This hotel is located in the heart of the lively Antler Hill Village and Biltmore Winery.  You literally walk out of the hotel and you are steps to the Winery!   Rooms are equipped with refrigerators for those who enjoy bringing along their own beverages and snacks.  

      Or, choose the Inn on Biltmore Estate if you prefer a little more elegance.  This is a four-star hotel and recipient of top awards from AAA, Forbes Travel Guide, Travel & Leisure and TripAdvisor.  The hotel sets upon a hill overlooking the Winery and Antler Hill Village with unparalleled views of the mountains and estate grounds.  The hotel lobby is a beautiful replica of the Biltmore House grand foyer!  **Please note the accommodation prices are per person.   There are also package prices for triple and quad occupancy.  If interested, please contact Patty the Trip Organizer**

      Cancellation Policy

      Emergencies happen.  I don't like to keep people's money when something happens that forces you to cancel the trip.  My philosophy and policy is that I return all costs to you that I can recover.  Many times this is 100% if you have to cancel pretty far out but if it is last minute I may not be able to recover the cost of a ticket or hotel room.  I also will always try to resell your seat.  Sometimes I have a waiting list for trips and this is possible.  Of course, a sure way to protect your trip investment is with the purchase of trip insurance.  WeTravel offers insurance through TravelEx Insurance or feel free to use a company of your own choosing.  

      If I have to cancel the trip due to lack of participation or bad weather (last year Hurricane Irma forced a cancellation), I will try to reschedule the trip first.  If this is not possible, then I will refund your trip purchase.  

      What’s included

      • Accommodations
        Choose from either of the two hotels located on the Biltmore Estate grounds
      • Coach transportation
        Transportation on a 55 passenger coach
      • Welcome Dinner
        Group dinner at Biltmore on the first night
      • Christmas Candlelight
        Admission to Christmas Candlelight Evening
      • Daytime House admission
        Return visit on Day Two to enjoy the 250 room House and Conservatory
      • Taxes & Gratuities
      • Wine tasting
        Complimentary wine tasting in the Biltmore Winery
      • Water & Snacks
        Water & Snacks are provided on the bus

      What’s not included

      • Meals
        Meals on own other than the first night's dinner. There are many restaurants to choose from at the hotels and on the Estate grounds ranging from causal to formal dining.
      • Trolley Tour
        There will be an optional Trolley Tour of Asheville's Historic Downtown and Neighborhoods on Day Two. $22 per person

      Available Packages

      Double Package at the Village Hotel

      This is a per person price for a Double room at the Village Hotel

      $562
      Single Package at the Village Hotel
      $757
      Double Package at the Inn at Biltmore

      This is a per person price for a double room at the Inn at Biltmore. 

      $623
      Single Package at the Inn at Biltmore
      $885

      Available options



      Itinerary

      Christmas at Biltmore
      Two Nights/Three Days Trip to Asheville & Biltmore Estate

      November 12th - Departure locations will be planned once I determine where you, the passengers reside.  Typically, I choose a location in Wilmington and one in Brunswick County.  We will spend the day traveling to Asheville, with two planned stops, one for lunch and a second one for a leg stretch/bathroom break.  A popular question is, "are there bathrooms on the bus?"   Yes there are!   

      We should arrive close to the 4pm check-in time, have a little time to settle in and then enjoy our Welcome Dinner and Admission to the beloved Candlelight Christmas Evening.  Candlelight, firelight, live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday decor of the Biltmore House.  

      November 13th - Following breakfast on your own, our bus picks up at both hotels for a return trip to the Biltmore House and Gardens where you can view more of the 250 room chateau and conservatory by daylight.  After your self-guided tour, you can spend the day at the Estate, shopping in Antler Hill Village, visiting America's most-visited winery or just relaxing.  There will also be an option at 2:30pm to enjoy a 90-minute narrated Trolley Tour of Downtown Asheville and it's Historic Neighborhoods.  The tour is quite interesting and entertaining!  At the end of the tour there will be a little time for shopping before returning to the Estate for that wine tasting (if you haven't already enjoyed that) and dinner on your own.  

      November 14th - Early breakfast on own, check-out and we'll pay a visit to the The Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  This is home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. In addition to an Eastern National bookstore and Blue Ridge Parkway information desk, the center houses three galleries, a library, and the Guild's oldest craft shop.  11am - We depart the Folk Art Center and travel back home with one stop for lunch along the way.   


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      Patty
      288 reviews
      I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

      Reviews

      We had a wonderful time and didn't realize this is the 10th year for this and would be interested in going again. Always vey organized and bus was new and beautiful.
      By Mary N for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 23, 2024
      Enjoyed this so much. I appreciate your attention to detail for the trip. It introduced me to this wonderful museum.
      By Carol W for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 22, 2024
      Wonderful time with Patty and driver Donnie. A great team. Wonderful passengers, made new friends and enjoyed the quilt exhibit the most.
      By Teresa J for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 18, 2024
      Great trip. As always, Patty does a fantastic job. Brand new bus was very comfortable.
      By Elaine D for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 18, 2024
      I had wonderful trip. The coach was comfortable and very clean. Patty was just a wealth of information. Thank you for a beautiful day out.
      By Janet Q for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 17, 2024
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