Holiday Lights Biltmore

Day 1

7:00 AM Depart Weis Markets, Linglestown Rd Harrisburg.
7:30 AM Depart Queensgate Plaza, York
Rest and meal stops “on own.” Arrive about 5PM at the Doubletree, Biltmore Village. Check in and enjoy your evening “on your own.”

Day 2

After our hot breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the Biltmore, a Vanderbilt mansion that’s America’s largest privately owned home. Biltmore’s grand spaces will be lavishly decorated with trees and Christmas finery throughout, and its many fireplaces will be adorned with greenery, ribbons, and flowers. Today
admission to the grounds, conservatory, and the rest of the Biltmore Village & shops for self-guided exploring and shopping is included. An afternoon Tea is
included at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. The Dining Room’s unique take on this elegant experience features Newby Teas, renowned as one of the world’s finest tea purveyors. Tea is served with such delights as fresh-baked scones with clotted cream, honey, and preserves, artfully prepared sweet and savory canapés, and finely cut tea sandwiches. Resort Elegant attire (slacks, dress shirt, dress) is
recommended and encouraged for Afternoon Tea in The Dining Room.  After, explore the Antler Hill Village, Be sure to stop at the Olde World Christmas Shoppe! This evening, you have an optional tour available (Additional Fee) of the Biltmore at Night or if you choose not to do that you will have the evening on your own. You will find restaurants and shopping within a short walk from the hotel and the hotel has a restaurant on site.

Day 3

Enjoy a hot breakfast at the hotel this morning before we depart for the Omni Grove Park Inn. At the Omni you will be able to explore the beautiful resort and all of the Gingerbread displays from the International Gingerbread Competition. You will enjoy an elegant luncheon buffet on site as well. Next, we are off to The Cove, featuring the Chatlos Memorial Chapel at Billy Graham’s ministry atop this beautiful mountain venue, fully decorated for the season.
At dusk we’ll visit the North Carolina Arboretum for their beautiful lights display.

Day 4

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for home 9 AM. Rest / meal stops en route “on your own” 8:00 PM approximate arrival back.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch