This is definitely a bucket-list trip.

Tour the opulent Biltmore Estate, once the largest home in the United States with its 250 rooms and three grand floors.

Enjoy one of the nation's most picturesque mountain ranges, The Smoky Mountains, as we travel through towns like Asheville, Newfound Gap, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Winchester.

Ride the gondola atop a a 5,048-foot summit and the rollercoaster at Dollywood.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• Six nights' lodging

• 12 Meals (6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners)

• Admission to Va. Museum of Transportation

• Trolley tour of Asheville, NC

• Self-guided audio tour of Biltmore Estate

• Visit to Antler Hill Village & Winery

• Guided tour of Newfound Gap

• Time at Anakeesta Park in Gatlinburg

• Chondola or Ridge Rambler ride down the mountain

• Admission to Truth Traveler

• Time at The Island at Pigeon Forge

• Tickets to Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

• Admission and tour of Titanic Museum

• Admission to Dollywood

• Guided tour of Winchester-Frederick County

• All hotel sales taxes & occupancy fees

• All sales taxes & gratuities for included meals

PICKUPS - Sunday, Sept. 6
7 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza
7:45 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

• Lunch stop en route to Roanoke (on your own)

• Tour Virginia Museum of Transportation

• Dinner (included) at Smokey Bones Roanoke - menu TBD

• Check in to Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Check out of hotel

• Lunch on your own in Asheville, NC

• Private trolley tour of Asheville

• Dinner (included) at Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse

• Check in to Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Self-guided audio tour of the Biltmore

• Lunch on your own at Antler Hill Village & Winery

• Dinner (included) at Stone Ridge Tavern

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Check out of hotel

• Guided tour of Newfound Gap

• Lunch on your own in Gatlinburg

• Tour Anakeesta, a mountaintop park in the Great Smoky Mountains

• Ride the Chondola or Ridge Rambler down the mountain

• Dinner (included) at Old Smoky Distillery & Restaurant

• Check in to Drury Inn & Suites, Pigeon Forge

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Tour Truth Traveler, Pigeon Forge

• Visit The Island at Pigeon Forge

• Tour Titanic Museum with a lunch (included)

• Admission to Dollywood

• Dinner on your own at Dollywood

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Check out of hotel

• Lunch stop en rote to Virginia (on your own)

• Farewell dinner at Bonnie's Southern Market & Bakery

• Check in to Holiday Inn SE Historic Gateway

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Guided tour of Winchester, Va.

• Lunch at Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant, Hagerstown, Md.

• Depart for home

DROPOFFS (estimated)

6p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

6:45 p.m. - Green Ridge Plaza

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CANCELLATIONS

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ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.

WALKABILITY

There is quite a bit of walking involved in this tour since several parks are included. The amount of walking you choose to do is up to you.

In most cases, the bus will transport you to each venue and drop you off as close to the entrance as possible.

HOTEL INFO

Because of all of the ground we hope to cover, we will be moving from one hotel to another on this tour.

The first night will be our stopover at Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport which has an indoor pool and fitness center.

On Monday, we will check in to Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village which features a fitness center and indoor pool. This is a two-night stay.

We will stay at Drury Inn & Suites, Pigeon Forge, on Wednesday and Thursday nights. There is an indoor pool and splash pad and a 24-hour fitness center.

As we head toward home, our last night will be spent at Holiday Inn SE Historic Gateway, Winchester, Va., with its indoor pool and fitness center.

You may request a room with two beds and we will pass it on to the hotels but since they are limited, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned a room with two beds. Requests made after the rooming list has been submitted to the hotel (usually 4-6 weeks before the departure date) cannot be accommodated.

VENUE INFO

The Virginia Museum of Transportation takes you through the history of the state's travel and includes galleries focused on cars, planes and trains.

Our trolley tour of historic Asheville takes us through this city in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. It is known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and the iconic dome-topped Basilica of St. Lawrence.

Biltmore House is George Vanderbilt's 250-room French chateau with three grand floors and the once-bustling basement of America's largest home. It's considered an architectural marvel and national treasure. The grounds and gardens are a must-see, too.

Our driving tour of Newfound Gap takes us up the scenic mountain around the famous loop with a stop at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line. There will be photo opportunities at the peak with its elevation of 5,048 feet.

You'll enter a world of whimsy and will discover treetop aedvenures, a lush botanical garden, nighttime experiences, shopping and dining all at Anakeesta. This high-quality, outdoor experience is a must attraction in Gatlinburg. Afterwards you'll make your way back down the mountain on either a Chondola, a ski lift, or the Ridge Rambler, a truck-like trolley designed for the less adventurous.

Truth Traveler is a groundbreaking 5-D virtual reality experience that takes guests on an immersive journey through pivotal moments in biblical history from Creation to Resurrection.

The Island at Pigeon Forge is a 23-acre entertainment complex situated at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. A centerpiece of this attraction is the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel; you'll have tickets to ride it.

Take a step back into time and into the opulent passenger ship with its Grand Staircase and more than 400 personal and private artifacts at the Titanic Museum. Touch a real iceberg, try to maneuver the sloping decks and learn what it was like as the boat met her fate more than 100 years ago.

Celebrate the wonder of the changing seasons at Dollywood where the annual harvest festival will be underway during our visit. The beauty of this Smoky Mountains treasure comes alive with the scents of apple and pumpkin treats and the sight of the start of the fall foliage.

Our guided tour of Winchester takes us through the streets of this lovely town known as the Apple Capital of Virginia.

MEALS

Breakfast is included at our hotels on Days 2 through 7.

We'll be on our own for lunch in Asheville, N.C.; Antler Hill Village & Winery; Gatlinburg, Tenn., and at lunch stops on the road.

Lunch is included at the Titanic Museum and at Appalachian Brewing in Harrisburg where we will enjoy soup and salad. The menu options will be announced closer to the departure date.

Four dinners are included at these locations:

• Smokey Bones Roanoke (Menu TBD)

• Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse, Asheville

• Stone Ridge Tavern, Asheville (Menu TBA)

• Bonnie's Southern Market & Bakery (Menu TBA)

You are on your own for dinner on Day 5 at Dollywood. A kickback reception will be provided on Day 4. That includes hot and cold snacks and beverages.

If you are asked to make a meal selection, orders placed after the deadline (usually two weeks to one month before the departure) may not be received.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a  preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. We are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers.