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The ornately decorated Biltmore House library in Asheville features a roaring fireplace and a glowing Christmas tree during a festive Vanderbilt Christmas celebration.

North Carolina

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Name: Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond
SKU: 22980
Rating: 4.95 (26 reviews)

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From Sunday

Nov 14, 2027

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Nov 19, 2027

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Shared Room

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Nov

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Nov

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,499

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 14, 2027

To Friday

Nov 19, 2027

From

3,079

Each

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Nov

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Nov

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,079

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 14, 2027

To Friday

Nov 19, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Nov

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Nov

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 28, 2027

To Friday

Dec 3, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Nov

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,499

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 28, 2027

To Friday

Dec 3, 2027

From

3,079

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Nov

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,079

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Nov 28, 2027

To Friday

Dec 3, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Nov

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Dec 5, 2027

To Friday

Dec 10, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Dec

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,499

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Dec 5, 2027

To Friday

Dec 10, 2027

From

3,079

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Dec

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,079

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Dec 5, 2027

To Friday

Dec 10, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Dec

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Dec 12, 2027

To Friday

Dec 17, 2027

From

2,699

Each

Select Date

Small Group

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Dec

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,699

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Dec 12, 2027

To Friday

Dec 17, 2027

From

3,349

Each

Small Group

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Dec

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,349

Pay Deposit 100

From Sunday

Dec 12, 2027

To Friday

Dec 17, 2027

From

2,699

Each

Select Date

Small Group

2 Travelers

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980

Dec

BEGINS

Asheville, North Carolina

Dec

CONCLUDES

Asheville, North Carolina

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 3L, 3D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,398

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Dec 12 - Dec 17, 2027

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Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, November 14, 2027.

Meet the group at Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration and Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 19, 2027 in Asheville, North Carolina at Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out time.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 - 15 miles .

Marvels Upscale Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8282801698

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Participant is encouraged to make arrangements in advance. Email: mr.marvels@yahoo.com. Special rates are available for participants of the Road Scholar Program—please mention your affiliation when booking. A van accommodating up to 10 passengers is available. Service is offered to and from multiple airports; please inquire about airport options when making your reservation. Please note that payments made by credit card are subject to a processing fee.

Program Arrival Airport

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 - 15 miles .

Grandy Co Transportation of Asheville

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8286910504

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please mention that you are with the Road Scholar Program for a special rate.

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Car

Arrival day is on 11/14/2027.

Meet the group at Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration and Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 19, 2027 in Asheville, North Carolina at Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville.

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out time..

Parking

Contact hotel for current daily parking rates. Participants are responsible for their own parking fees.

Directions

Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville

Follow I-240 toward Downtown Asheville. Take Haywood Street Exit 4C toward Montford Avenue. Take slight right onto OHenry Avenue. Take 1st left onto Battle Square .05 miles Turn right onto Page Avenue.

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