2023 Quilt Tours Brochure - Catalog - Page 15
Travel the legendary Smoky Mountains relishing Southern hospitality
and craftsmanship from Dollywood to the iconic Biltmore Estate.
DAY 6 ASHEVILLE
A morning visit to the area’s most beloved quilt
shop has you shopping rows of high-quality quilting
cottons for your latest project. Your afternoon is
spent admiring the opulence of America’s largest
home on a self-guided tour of the 250-room
Biltmore Estate. Visit the formal and informal
gardens designed by acclaimed landscape architect
Frederick Law Olmsted. Tonight, celebrate your
journey at our customary Farewell Dinner. B D
6 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling
9 MEALS
American breakfast (B) daily; 1 Lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE NASHVILLE – TOUR BEGINS
Prepare for a heap of Southern hospitality as we
kick off our tour in historic Nashville. Our hotel
is in the heart of downtown, just steps from the
honky-tonks and live entertainment that Music
City is famed for. At the evening Welcome Meeting,
you’ll greet your traveling companions and your
friendly Tour Manager.
Photo by Carmen Haynes
DAY 2 NASHVILLE
Experience the energetic vibe of Music City on a
panoramic city tour that follows in the footsteps
of country music greats like Dolly Parton. Next,
we’ll head to Belle Meade Plantation for a tasty
lunch and local wine tasting. After, experience the
Old South with a private tour of the plantation
and grounds. This afternoon, peruse the Country
Music Hall of Fame’s 2 million-item collection
before browsing some strumable souvenirs in the
overflowing gift shop. Tonight, relax in our hotel’s
rooftop pool or savor local barbeque at your
leisure. BL
DAY 3 NASHVILLE – SEVIERVILLE –
PIGEON FORGE
We’re off to Pigeon Forge in the heart of the Great
Smoky Mountains. On the way, we’ll stop at the
Cherry Pit Quilt Shop for some much-needed
retail therapy. After checking in at our hotel, the
lavish Dollywood DreamMore Resort, you’ll have
time to explore this elegant mountain sanctuary.
Following dinner on your own, settle into a rocking
chair or cozy up to the fire pit for homemade
s’mores before tucking in for the night. B
DAY 4 PIGEON FORGE
Next door at Dolly Parton’s Dollywood, explore
her tribute to the mountain heritage, spirit and
history of the Great Smoky Mountains. The theme
park’s world-class craftsmen, dining and boutiques
(and thrill rides, of course) make this a must-do
experience in the Smokies. Later, settle in for
dinner and a show at the famous Dolly Parton’s
Stampede, where your meal will be accompanied
by unforgettable entertainment created by this
country music legend. B D
DAY 5 PIGEON FORGE – ASHEVILLE
Today, we’ll journey into the Blue Ridge
Mountains of North Carolina to the bohemian town
of Asheville. Visit the historic Grove Arcade as you
explore the vibrant downtown. Later, travel the
Blue Ridge Parkway to the Folk Art Center, home
to the prestigious Southern Highland Craft Guild.
Your evening at leisure allows for a stroll to Biltmore
Estate’s Antler Village to sample local wines or
enjoy a casual dinner. B
Nashville
Tennessee
Pigeon Forge
North Carolina
Asheville
$2,550 Per Person/Double Occupancy
$900 Additional/Single Occupancy
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
Virginia
Kentucky
SMOKY MOUNTAIN QUILT TRAIL
APRIL 12–18, 2023
Charlotte
South Carolina
DAY 7 ASHEVILLE – CHARLOTTE – TOUR ENDS
Traveling to Charlotte, we’ll visit the Billy Graham
Library, near the family home of America’s
renowned pastor. Share memories and swap
addresses with your newfound quilting friends
before our transfer to the airport for your journey
home. B
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as
outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions
and special features are shown in bold.
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Return transportation to Charlotte Douglas
International Airport (CLT) | 2:00 PM Arrival
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time throughout the trip
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick Off Welcome Meeting
• Nashville Panoramic City Tour
• Belle Meade Plantation Tour & Wine Tasting
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• Cherry Pit Quilt Shop
• Dollywood Themepark
• Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner & Show
• Smoky Mountains National Park Scenic Drive
• Historic Downtown Asheville
• Asheville Folk Art Center
• Biltmore Estate Admission & Tour
• Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
• Three Monkeys Quilt Shop
• Billy Graham Library
• Farewell Celebration Dinner
• 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
NASHVILLE: SpringHill Suites Nashville Downtown
PIGEON FORGE: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort
ASHEVILLE: Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
Biltmore Estate, Asheville
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