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$1693 15% Moderate 5% Strenuous TOUR INCLUDES: • A Small Group not to exceed 14 travelers • WTT Tour Leadership throughout the trip and local guides • Breakfast daily, Welcome Reception, 1 dinner and 2 lunches • A Full day at the Biltmore Estate with a tour of the home • Visits to the beautiful places in and around the Asheville area and Smokey Mountains • Visits to Asheville's Farmer's Market and Grove Park Inn
• Lodging: Biltmore Double Tree Inn, Asheville
• Roomsharing: We will provide you a roommate unless
you: __________________
Air Information
Arrival Airport: Asheville, NC (AVL)
Arrive: Sunday,
October 10 no later than 4:00 pm
Depart: Friday,
October 15 at your convenience.
Early Arrival: $115 dbl / $230 sgl
Special Notes Regarding this Trip: - Some tours may require a significant amount of walking - Some walks may be on uneven or non-paved surfaces
Not Included in the Price of this Tour: - Air to and from your home - Airport transfers - Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary - Any personal expenses and any guide/driver gratuities
Travel and Cancellation Policies: · A copy of the complete WTT travel policies can be found at: Policies
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Sunday, October 10: Arrive Asheville, NC.; Welcome Reception Schedule your arrival at Asheville’s airport no later than 4:00pm. The tour will begin at the hotel at 5:30pm with our group reception to get acquainted and discuss our trip. (Welcome Reception) Monday, October 11: The Blue-Ridge Parkway, Folk Art Center, Mt. Mitchell and Chimney Rock This morning we will drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and make our first stop the Folk Art Center. From here we stop for a picnic lunch before going to Mt. Mitchell and enjoy a scenic overlook. Our day continues along the Parkway and then on to Chimney Rock State Park. Our day concludes back in Asheville where you can enjoy dinner with you fellow travelers. (B, Picnic Lunch) Tuesday, October 12: Asheville Farmer's Market and Great Smoky Mountain Railroad The Asheville Farmer's Market, always a fun place to visit, will be our first stop of the day. Then it's all aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This excursion departs from Bryson City at 2pm and travels 44 miles to the scenic Nantahala River Gorge. It crosses Fontana Lake on a 100 foot high trestle bridge that spans almost 800 feet across the lake and winds through the scenic western North Carolina mountains to the Nantahala Gorge. There is a one-hour layover at the Nantahala River depot for sightseeing, shopping and relaxing. The train goes along the river through the Nantahala Gorge providing a great view of the high cliffs and rugged terrain that the Cherokee called "The Land of The Noonday Sun." We will have time for lunch in Bryson City before the train departs and will have time for a light dinner before returning to Asheville. (B) Wednesday, October 13: Bridal Veil Waterfalls, Brevard and Grove Park Inn We head south today to the area of Brevard where we will enjoy a scenic drive that include Bridal Veil Falls and Triple Falls. We stop in the lovely town of Brevard before returning to Asheville and having a late lunch together at the beautiful Grove Park Inn. (B,L) Thursday, October 14: Biltmore Estate and Gardens, Farewell Dinner We will spend time visiting the famous Biltmore Estate, America's largest home. George Vanderbilt's French chateau style mansion features 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces and numerous art masterpieces. The estate also features elegant gardens, a winery, and the River Bend Farm. There is so much to see and enjoy at Biltmore that we will spend our day here. Later, we will gather for dinner together. (B,D) Friday, October 15 : Return Home Depart at your convenience. The WTT tour leader will coordinate ride-shares back to the airport. (B)
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All previous information has been superseded.
