Discover the charm of Asheville, NC and the grandeur of the Biltmore Estate during the holidays with Piedmont Opera! Our group will depart Winston-Salem for the Biltmore Estate in a luxury coach bus. Gracious hospitality and the level of service for which the Vanderbilts were renowned- is yours with an overnight stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate . Your luxurious four-star home away from home offers stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views and time to explore, relax, and repeat as they attend to every detail of your stay. We will enjoy a private dinner at the Inn where four-star culinary offerings are a unique and delicious part of the Biltmore experience. The menu will feature fresh produce and meats from the estate itself, as well as award-winning wines and seasonal items. Mariedith Appanaitis, a former tour guide at the Estate, will speak about the history (and legends) of the house. After dinner, we will shuttle to the Estate for a candlelight tour. A majestic Norway spruce and pathway luminaries welcome you to America's Largest Home . Inside, thousands of ornaments reflect the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights. Part of your tour will include the most visited multi-sensory experience in the world Van Gogh Alive. Appreciate the works of Vincent Van Gogh which include savoring the wonders of Van Gogh's Starry Night and other masterpieces. After a restful sleep and following a delicious breakfast, we will travel to The Grove Park Inn. We will spend a few hours admiring the gingerbread masterpieces, themed trees, thousands of twinkling lights and roaring fireplaces before we depart to Winston-Salem. Nov 30st- Dec 1, 2021
Price includes hotel, breakfast, transportation, admission to the estate, dinner