Find out why George Vanderbilt wanted to settle in Asheville nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on this fun & different kind of visit to western North Carolina.

Day 1:
Arrive at one of the Hampton Inns in Asheville, North Carolina with round-trip luggage handling. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local Asheville area restaurant. (D)

Day 2:
Enjoy admission to the Biltmore Estate for an audio self-guided tour of George Vanderbilt’s 1895, 250-room French chateau home viewing the grounds, shopping in the Stables area & the award-winning Biltmore Winery, if time allows. Also experience the Cradle of Forestry in America (home of the first forestry school in America) with time for sightseeing & shopping at the historic Grove Park Inn. (B, L, D)

Day 3:
Check-out & depart Asheville for home. (B)
 

PRICE PER PERSON:
Double: $342

Tour Highlights:
• 2 nights lodging at an Asheville area hotel
• ADMISSIONS:
  o Cradle of Forestry, home of the first forestry school in America
  o Biltmore Estate, the largest privately-owned home in America, with audio self-  guided tour of the George Vanderbilt’s 1895 house, viewing the gardens, greenhouse, Stables area & award-winning winery
• MEALS: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
• Roundtrip Luggage Handling
• Taxes and Gratuities