Holiday
Dollywood Christmas at DreamMore Resort
With 6-Million twinkling lights and wondrous festivals and events happening during the annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest celebration, Dollywood’s 4-Star DreamMore Resort is the place to be during the Christmas season! Nestled in the heart of the Smokies, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas has been honored for twelve consecutive years as the Best Christmas Event at any theme park worldwide! From the award-winning shows and elaborate holiday decorations, a visit to Dollywood is a highlight of this trip! Get into the holiday spirit with captivating Christmas shows such as Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede with 32 magnificent show horses, a live nativity, and a friendly North Pole – South Pole rivalry while dining on a four-course meal. They say laughing is key to a happy life, so get ready for some crazy Christmas fun at Pigeon Forge’s #1 show – The Comedy Barn Christmas Show! Inside and out, even the TITANIC Museum Attraction is adorned with glittering lights and festive decorations. Visit this fascinating museum to learn about the fateful voyage. The cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are home to some of the best specialty shops in the southeast, so of course you will have some free time to explore the shops to help you get ready for the holidays. The Island is a family-oriented shopping and entertainment complex with more than sixty retail and specialty shops. Enjoy free time to explore, have lunch on your own, ride the giant Ferris Wheel and enjoy the holiday festivities around the dancing fountains. The Old Mill District twinkles during the holidays and is a great stop for items representative of the area such as Pigeon River Pottery and the Old Mill General Store. Enjoy free time to stroll festive Downtown Gatlinburg to explore on your own – you may want to make a stop at the Ole Smoky Whisky Distillery for a tasting and holiday shopping. This trip is a great way to celebrate the season during a 3-night stay in the heart of Pigeon Forge at the beautifully appointed DreamMore Resort. Includes 7 meals (3 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 Dinners)
A Coastal Christmas in Charleston
NEW FOR 2025! Charleston, SC is steeped in southern tradition as the historic city celebrates the holidays with a charm of its own! From Antebellum homes decorated with garland, holly & wreaths hung upon the windows with red bows – to storefronts, boats, and parks adorned with gas-lit lamps and twinkling white lights, the Holy City shows their yuletide spirit! Tour the historic district by Horse Drawn Carriage where dazzling holiday installations of “Hope” and “Love” displays are scattered throughout. Visit Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, once a working rice plantation and the oldest public gardens in America. Step back in time to the elegance of the 1920’s as you wander through exquisitely decorated rooms in the Magnolia manor house featuring vintage ornaments and southern traditions. The Nature Train Tour takes you along Magnolia’s wetlands, forests, marsh, and swamp where you will learn about the native plants and animals of the Lowcountry, including birds, alligators, turtles, and hopefully some pink camellias in early bloom. Board the Spirit of Carolina for a wine and dine dinner cruise through the beautiful Charleston Harbor, past Fort Sumter, along the Battery and beneath the Ravenel Bridge. Explore the Historic Charleston City Market where you can enjoy local Lowcountry cuisine with lunch on your own, and shop for the local sweetgrass baskets and certified handmade items made here. Enjoy a 2-night stay along the Charleston Harbor at the Embassy Suites Hotel with a beautiful view of Ravenel Bridge. Join us for this unforgettable weekend getaway during this special time of year! Includes 4 Meals (2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners)
Christmas at the Greenbrier Resort
Experience the magic of a 5-Diamond Resort during the holidays when you spend 2 nights at the luxurious Greenbrier Resort! Known as “America’s Resort” since 1778, The Greenbrier is surrounded by the wondrous Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia. It comes to life at Christmastime as it is dressed for the occasion and sparkles inside and out! Enjoy two nights in luxury including formal dinner each evening and an elegant breakfast each morning in the Grand Dining Room. Tour the Declassified Bunker as you go behind the scenes into the mountainside beneath the hotel to an emergency Cold War fallout shelter. Once a top-secret U.S. government relocation facility built for Congress during the Eisenhower Era, the Bunker is now open to tour and it is absolutely fascinating! Enjoy plenty of free time at the Resort to enjoy exclusive services and amenities such as fine dining, designer boutiques, the festive Depot Christmas Shop, a world-renowned mineral spa, a 103,000-square foot gaming and entertainment venue with $20 of free slot play for each guest, afternoon tea, culinary demonstrations and a nightly champagne toast! Visit Tamarack, the West Virginia Artisan Center. Visit Winston-Salem, NC and learn about the Moravians that settled the area at a living history museum that showcases the Moravian culture during the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy a traditional Moravian meal at a historic restaurant and visit Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookie Factory to taste the famous wafer-thin cookies you will want to buy for everyone on your Christmas list! A tour highlight includes a visit to the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Competition. Enjoy a festive lunch as you take in the creativity of the Gingerbread Houses on display. This is one of our most popular holiday tours! Includes 9 Meals (4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners)
New York City Christmas…3 Night Stay in the Big Apple
The most exciting city during the holidays is the Big Apple! Join Daniel’s for a guided tour of New York City that includes all the major sites including the famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and a Broadway Show! Explore the Broadway District and Times Square to experience the heart of the city first-hand. Visit the Empire State Building with a stunning view over the city; experience the 9/11 Museum and Memorial; see One World Trade Center and sail past the Statue of Liberty on a Hudson River Scenic Cruise! Take a stroll in Central Park where the city becomes a quiet oasis. The city simply sparkles in all its holiday splendor! Do some Christmas shopping at one of the largest department stores in the world…Macy’s on 34th Street. Stroll along the many shop windows on 5th Avenue with elaborate holiday decorations; and visit the iconic great Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. You will see all the highlights of New York City with our wonderful local step-on guide! There is no place like New York City at Christmastime, and going with Daniel’s with our experienced guides and our expert driver on our motorcoach is the best way to enjoy it. Let us do all the planning, navigating and driving, and all you have to do is enjoy a magical holiday in the city. Spend three nights in the heart of New York City at our favorite midtown Manhattan hotel. We overnight along the way in northern Virginia on both the first and last night of the tour with festive included dinners each of those evenings. We also visit Bethlehem, PA, known as Christmas City, where you can explore Christkindlmarkt – recognized as one of the top Christmas Markets in the country, over 150 artisans display their crafts. This will be a great time to shop for unique Christmas gifts. Join us on this fun-filled trip, we will get right into the heart of the excitement of NYC this holiday season! Includes 8 meals (5 Breakfasts/3 Dinners)
IMPORTANT TOUR NOTICE: Tour Participants should be able to comfortably keep pace walking with the Tour Guide for segments that can be up to 10 city blocks (appx ½ mile) at a time.
Ring in the New Year in the Low Country
Beaufort, SC is a lovely little harbor town, founded in 1711, that boasts exquisitely preserved antebellum architecture and a downtown designated in its entirety as a historic district. Join Daniel’s as we Ring in the New Year in South Carolina’s Low Country with a two-night stay in the heart of the Beaufort historic district. This charming waterfront town transforms into an iconic holiday postcard scene that will leave you enchanted and feeling the holiday spirit in every corner. Visit the locally owned shops and scenic waterfront and relax in a beautifully crafted horse-drawn carriage where you will be transported to a bygone era while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this picturesque coastal town. Named as the Best Small Town in the South by Southern Living in 2023, the town has been the setting of many famous movies such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Great Santini and The Prince of Tides. You will love the festive New Year’s Eve Dinner Party we have planned especially for our Daniel’s travelers that will end in time for everyone to enjoy the Beaufort New Year’s Eve Celebration with a spectacular display of Fireworks along the Beaufort River at 9pm. A delicious traditional New Year’s Day Lunch is included before we return home ready for 2026! Includes 4 Meals (2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners)
Myrtle Beach Christmas Show Trip
This is a great way to kick-off your Christmas season… on the beach with some great shows and some great meals! Enjoy a 3-night stay at a 1-bedroom oceanfront condo right on the beach. Pack your flip flops because you can stroll in the sand every day! The Carolina Opry and Alabama Theater Christmas Shows are packed with talented and energetic performers bringing you traditional Christmas favorites. Experience a lively and exciting Pirates Dinner Show and enjoy some free time to explore at Barefoot Landing. Enjoy a lunch cruise on the Barefoot Queen! Legends is always a favorite show where impersonators of Elvis, Dolly, Reba and the Rat Pack often make an appearance. We also include a spectacular All-You-Can-Eat Calabash Style Seafood Buffet on this trip! This one is packed full of fun and always sells out fast! Includes 7 Meals (3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners)
Opryland Christmas
Experience Gaylord Opryland Resort’s Annual “Country Christmas”. More than 3 million holiday lights adorn the resort, along with larger-than-life decorations, poinsettias, garland and ribbon make this one of the biggest Christmas celebrations in the South! A tour highlight includes the hottest show in town – Vince Gill and Amy Grant at their annual Christmas Concert at The Ryman. Another special show in the lineup includes Christian Duo – For King + Country. Stay tuned for the announcement of another headliner at Opryland! This annual trip is so much fun and is sure to bring the Christmas spirit.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Grammy Award winning For King + Country at the Opry House
• Delta River Flatboat ride through Opryland
• Country Christmas Dinner Show featuring special musical guests (to be announced)
• ICE! Spectacular Ice Sculpture Exhibit
• General Jackson Lunch Cruise & Christmas Show
• Singer/Songwriter tour of “Music City”
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• Vince Gill and Amy Grant Annual Christmas Concert at The Ryman
All 3 nights are at the Opryland Hotel. THIS ONE SELLS OUT FAST, SIGN UP EARLY! Includes 6 Meals (3 Full Breakfasts at Opryland, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner) Show schedule to be announced and subject to change.
Colonial Williamsburg Christmas
Join us as we visit Williamsburg, VA where you’ll find enduring traditions, charming period Christmas decorations, and a season that warms the heart. Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Today, it serves as a living history museum where costumed interpreters portray daily life in the Colony and share their Colonial Christmas Traditions. Visit the authentic trade shops, have an included dinner in an authentic tavern, and visit Merchant Square, an 18th-century style retail village with over 40 unique shops and restaurants. Travel back in time at Jamestown Settlement where you can explore America’s beginnings with interactive exhibits, gallery exhibits, films, and an outdoor living-history area where you can climb aboard a re-creation of one of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607. Spend two nights at the Williamsburg Resort at the Colonial Village. One night of this tour is spent in Charlotte, NC with an evening visit to the Billy Graham Library during the Light of the World annual Christmas Celebration! The Journey of Faith Tour retraces the inspiring journey of Billy Graham, and the live nativity, holiday dinner, and carriage ride around the grounds are highlights of the Library visit. Enjoy a festive dinner and overnight stay at the Sienna Hotel – a beautiful 4-Star Italian boutique hotel in downtown Chapel Hill, NC. Visit the Bob Timberlake Gallery where you will find his original art and home collection. So many fun holiday events are packed into this Christmas Trip! Includes 9 Meals (4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners)
St. Augustine Nights of Lights
Historic St. Augustine has plenty of history to explore, over 450 years to be exact! History and charm abound as you stroll along the brick-lined streets and delight in the city’s European flavor, with centuries-old buildings, horse-drawn carriages, quaint cafes, unique shops, and hidden courtyards. During the holiday season, the City of St. Augustine becomes a festival of twinkling white lights as it hosts the annual Nights of Lights celebration. Over 3 million white lights are strung over historic buildings, shops and live oaks throughout the historic district. Rachael Ray Magazine named St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights as one of the nation’s “twinkliest,” and National Geographic Magazine listed it as one of the Top 10 Cities in the World for Holiday Lighting Displays. Enjoy the wonderland of lights on a fun and festive Night’s of Lights Trolley Tour that includes magic glasses and the opportunity to sing holiday songs along the best of the lighted route! Immerse yourself in history and luxury when old-world charm meets modern amenities during a 3-night stay at the FABULOUS NEW 4-Star Renaissance Hotel located in historic downtown. Make the most of your free time by walking over to the St. George Street Pedestrian Shopping District or the historic Castillo de San Marcos fortress, or the original City Gates. Other tour inclusions are a Historic Trolley Tour, an afternoon Harbor Cruise, a visit to the Lightner Museum, Anastasia Island and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Includes 7 Meals (3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners). Some of the venues and restaurants have stairs due to their historic nature.