🌸 Biltmore in Bloom & Luminere Nights – Asheville Direct Edition

Presented by Departure Depot

📅 March 26–29, 2026 • 4 Days / 3 Nights
💰 Starting at $1,299 per person (double occupancy)
✈️ Includes $200 Airfare Credit + $100 Uber Voucher
📍 Hosted Experience Begins in Asheville, NC

✨ Overview

Spring comes alive at the Biltmore Estate, where vibrant gardens, mountain air, and unforgettable experiences await.

This curated Asheville escape delivers two unforgettable Biltmore experiences:

🌸 A daytime visit to explore the estate in peak bloom
🌙 An evening at Luminere — a breathtaking illuminated garden experience after dark

This is not a bus tour.
This is not a rushed group itinerary.

This is a premium, flexible, fly-in experience designed for travelers who prefer freedom with structure.

Stay in the heart of downtown Asheville, explore at your own pace, and enjoy full support from your Departure Depot host — without being tied to a rigid schedule.

🌙 Spotlight Experience: Luminere

A Garden After Dark Like You’ve Never Seen

As the sun sets, Biltmore transforms into a glowing, immersive landscape of light, music, and atmosphere.

✨ What to Expect

✔️ Illuminated garden pathways and Conservatory
✔️ Curated soundscapes throughout the estate
✔️ Golden hour + nighttime photography moments
✔️ Access to Antler Hill Village, wine tastings & dining
✔️ A relaxed, self-paced evening experience

⏰ Show begins between 8:00–8:30 PM (based on sunset timing)

🚫 Why We Skip the Bus

Traditional Biltmore trips often include:

• 18+ hours on a motorcoach
• Tight timelines and group constraints
• Hotels outside the city center
• Limited time on the estate

With Departure Depot:

✈️ You fly — no wasted travel days
🏨 You stay 3 nights in downtown Asheville
🌸 You explore on your own schedule
🌙 Luminere included
🚗 Uber-based flexibility — no waiting on a group

💸 Better Value Than Bus Tours

Comparable packages: $1,699–$1,899+

Often with less flexibility and fewer inclusions

👉 Departure Depot Price: $1,299 per person

Includes:

✔️ 3 Nights at Embassy Suites – Downtown Asheville
✔️ Daily evening reception with complimentary drink tickets
✔️ $200 Airfare Credit
✔️ $100 Uber Voucher
✔️ Biltmore House & Gardens Admission
✔️ Luminere Night Experience
✔️ Audio Guide + Exhibitions
✔️ Complimentary Wine Tasting
✔️ Welcome Cocktail Reception
✔️ Hosted by a Departure Depot Ambassador

📆 Itinerary Summary

(Times approximate & subject to change)

Day 1 – Thursday, March 26

• Arrive in Asheville (AVL) by 3:00 PM
• 3:15 PM – Uber transfer to Embassy Suites – Downtown Asheville
• 4:00 PM – Check-in

🍸 5:00–6:30 PM – Welcome Cocktail Reception
Meet your group and Local Asheville Expert Kyle Gilgis

🎟️ All Biltmore tickets will be distributed during this reception

🥂 Evening: Enjoy Embassy Suites’ nightly reception with drink tickets

Day 2 – Friday, March 27

• 7:30–9:00 AM – Breakfast

🌆 Morning at leisure — explore downtown Asheville

🏰 Biltmore House Experience

• Arrive no later than 12:15 PM
• 1:00 PM – Biltmore House Tour (audio guide included)

🌸 Tour the home and explore the estate at your own pace

🚗 Return to hotel on your own time via Uber

🥂 Evening: Embassy Suites nightly reception with drink tickets

🌙 Evening at leisure in downtown Asheville

Day 3 – Saturday, March 28

• 7:30–9:00 AM – Breakfast

☀️ Full day at leisure

🍷 Explore Antler Hill Village & Winery
• Complimentary wine tastings
• Seasonal exhibitions
• Dining on your own

🌇 Return to Biltmore no later than 7:15 PM

🌅 Golden hour on the grounds

🌙 Luminere Night Experience
Show begins between 8:00–8:30 PM

🚗 Return to hotel at your preferred time via Uber

🥂 Late Evening: Optional Embassy Suites reception (if timing allows)

Day 4 – Sunday, March 29

• 7:30–9:00 AM – Breakfast & check-out
• 11:00 AM – Uber transfer to AVL Airport

✈️ Afternoon return flight

✅ Package Includes

✔️ 3-night stay at Embassy Suites – Downtown Asheville
✔️ Daily breakfast
✔️ Nightly evening reception with drink tickets
✔️ Welcome Cocktail Reception with Asheville expert
✔️ Daytime Biltmore House + Gardens admission
✔️ Evening Luminere Experience
✔️ FREE next-day grounds access
✔️ Audio guide + exhibitions
✔️ Wine tasting + Antler Hill Village
✔️ $200 Airfare Credit
✔️ $100 Uber Voucher
✔️ Departure Depot travel folder & itinerary
✔️ Full hosting by a Departure Depot Ambassador

📌 Things to Know Before We Go

• $350 deposit per person
• Final balance due January 15, 2026
• Non-refundable unless replaced
• 24-person minimum required
• Guests book their own airfare
• Uber voucher delivered 1 week prior
• All materials available via Departure Depot Portal
• Itinerary subject to change

⚠️ Important Transportation & Timing Notice

This is a flexible, self-paced itinerary utilizing Uber for transportation.

Guests are fully responsible for managing their own timing to meet all scheduled experiences, including Biltmore entry windows and the Luminere event.

Departure Depot is not responsible for missed experiences, late arrivals, or unused inclusions due to timing, transportation delays, or personal scheduling decisions.

🌸 Travel in Bloom. Travel Done Right.

No buses.
No rushing.
No rigid schedules.

Just spring, wine, lights, and total flexibility — Departure Depot style.

👉 🌸 Reserve your spot now — starting at just $1,299 per person