Dates: December 3–10, 2025
Registration: Open (How to Book Your Trip)
Registration deadline: June 3, 2025 (to receive discount)
Take in the sights and sounds of the holidays in Nashville, Gatlinburg, and Asheville. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Tour historic RCA Studio B and see where country legends recorded hit songs. Experience a magical holiday dinner and show at the Opryland Resort. Delight in a choice of a horse-drawn carriage ride or a Grand Ole Opry Resort Delta River cruise and marvel at all the holiday lights and décor. A visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is sure to have you hummin’ and strummin’ long after you leave Nashville. Marvel at the spectacular light displays and shows celebrating the spirit of the holidays at Dollywood. Explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Then, travel to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods, and robust arts districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains, elaborately adorned for the holidays. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of the south still in your heart.
Itinerary
8 days, 11 meals, including 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills, with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travelers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.
Highlights include: Grand Ole Opry show, historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort dinner and holiday show, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville, and the Biltmore Estate.
- Days 1–4: Nashville, TN
- Days 5, 6: Gatlinburg, TN
- Days 7, 8: Ashville, NC
Visit Collette Travel’s website for the detailed itinerary
Cost per person
Book Now* and save $100 per person:
- Double
$4,499($4,399) - Single
$5,399($5,299) - Triple
$4,449($4,349)
Included in cost: Round-trip air from Harrisburg International Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers
Not included in cost: Cancellation waiver and insurance of $379 per person
*Book Now rates valid until June 3, 2025, on air-inclusive packages only. For bookings made after June 3, 2025, call for rates.
How to Book Your Trip with Collette Travel
- To book your trip by phone, please call 1-800-581-8942 and refer to booking #1227684.
- To book your trip online, please visit Collette Travel’s website.
- A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of May 27, 2025, are based upon availability. Deposits are refundable up until June 3, 2025.
- Final payment due by October 4, 2025.
All rates are subject to change.