CHRISTMAS IN THE SMOKIES

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: The Island at Pigeon Forge • Dolly Parton's Christmas Stampede Dinner Show • Old Mill General Stone • Dollywood Park • Christmas Performance at Country Tonite Theater • Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook • Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Dinner Show • Ark Encounter

EXCURSION INCLUDES: Luxury Motorcoach transportation • One Night Accommodation in Princetown, WV • Three Nights Accommodation in Pigeon Forge, TN • One Night Accommodation in Dry Ridge, KY • 8 Meals (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners) • All Shows & Admissions • Gratuity for Local Guides & Porters • Baggage Handling • Scenic Excursions Tour Host/Hostess

PRICE PER PERSON:

$1,879 - Double

$1,819 - Triple 

$2,399 - Single 

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TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

Day One – Sunday, November 16, 2025: Board your LUXURY MOTOR COACH as we begin our journey. It will be a day of travel as we stop for the night in Princetown, west virginia.

Day Two – Monday, November 17, 2025: We will depart early from our hotel and head to pigeon forge, tn for a 3 -night stay in the heart of the GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS. Arrive at the island at pigeon forge for free time to dine and shop. Consistently recognized as a top destination, this fabulous complex features over 70 restaurants, shops and experiences. Later today, attend Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede Dinner Show.  Enjoy friendly North and South competition, thrilling horse-riding stunts, spectacular special effects and phenomenal musical productions, all while feasting on a delicious southern style dinner.   

Day Three – Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Begin today with a stop at the Old Mill General Store which features a grist mill, old pottery shop and distillery.  Later this morning, arrive at Dollywood Park - The Entertainment Capital of the Smokies! Experience Christmas in the Smoky Mountains, named the best holiday festival in America for over a decade. Favorite Christmas traditions with award-winning shows, culinary delights, seasonal shopping - all wrapped in over 5 million lights. Explore unique one-of-a-kind attractions you’ll not find anywhere else.  Dozens of Master Craftsmen - historic American traditions are demonstrated including glassblowing, blacksmithing, wagon making and more. This evening, attend the Christmas performance at Country Tonite Theater.  The magic of Christmas abounds as the talented renditions of Christmas favorites combined with beautiful choreography, brightly decorated holiday sets and colorful costumes bring the enchantment of Christmas to the Country Tonite stage!

Day Four – Wednesday, November 19, 2025: Following breakfast travel to nearby Gatlinburg.  Stop at the Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook which offers breathtaking views of downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy free time to explore the lovely mountain resort town of Gatlinburg.  Dogwood trees line the main street along where replicas of late 19^th-century trolleys carry passengers in and around town. Later today, join Pa Hatfield and Ma McCoy at the hatfield and mccoy christmas dinner show as they try to set aside their differences in the most unusual way. Watch as they bring their two famous feudin’ families together for a night of food and entertainment guaranteed to make you feel better about your in-laws! Enjoy wonderful singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. 

Day Five – Thursday, November 20, 2025: This morning we leave the Smoky Mountains and begin our journey north to Williamstown, Kentucky.  Later today, arrive at The Ark Encounter.  Enjoy ample time exploring one of the most impressive and unique attractions in the country.  Following the design and dimensions given to Noah in the Old Testament, 100 skilled Amish carpenters labored for over six years in building the largest timber structure in the world.  During the holiday season the Ark Encounter and grounds illuminates with beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. Also located on the grounds are an exotic zoo, museum, cafeteria and several gift shops.  Overnight lodging will in nearby Dry Ridge, Kentucky. 

Day Six – Friday, November 21, 2025: This morning following breakfast, depart Kentucky and begin our journey home.  Rest and meal stops will be made periodically as we travel.