🎄 Christmas at Biltmore Candlelight Escape

A Blue Ridge Holiday Experience at America’s Most Iconic Estate

Embassy Suites Downtown Asheville • Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour • Hosted Departure Depot Experience

📅 December 5–8, 2026
4 Days / 3 Nights

💰 From $899 Per Person

🟢 Deal Price — $899 per person

Includes attendance at the 120-minute VIP Resort Welcome Session

⚪ Retail Price — $1,299 per person

No presentation required

⭐ Most guests book the $899 Deal Price.

⭐ A Holiday Experience That Feels Like a Movie

Christmas at Biltmore is widely considered one of the most magical holiday travel experiences in America.

Each winter the Vanderbilt estate transforms into a glowing holiday wonderland filled with towering Christmas trees, candlelight, garlands, music, and thousands of sparkling lights.

This curated Departure Depot getaway allows you to experience the estate the right way — relaxed, hosted, and unforgettable.

Your experience includes:

🎄 Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour
🏰 Daytime admission to Biltmore House & Grounds
🍷 Antler Hill Village & Winery access
🏨 3 nights at Embassy Suites Downtown Asheville
🍸 Private rooftop welcome reception
🚍 Optional luxury motorcoach transportation
✈️ Optional $200 airfare credit

💰 Why This Price Is So Unusual

Comparable holiday packages typically include:

Embassy Suites Asheville (3 nights) — $900+
Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour — $150+
Daytime Biltmore Estate admission — $100+
Luxury motorcoach transportation — $150+
Hosted experiences and trip logistics — $150+

Typical comparable value

$1,450 – $1,700 per person

Because this trip includes a VIP Resort Welcome Session, our resort partners help offset the cost of the accommodations — allowing Departure Depot to offer a dramatically reduced promotional rate.

These opportunities are capacity controlled and limited.

🏨 Your Asheville Stay

Embassy Suites by Hilton – Downtown Asheville

You’ll stay in spacious two-room suites in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Hotel highlights include:

✔ Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
✔ Complimentary evening reception
✔ Walkable access to restaurants and shops
✔ Convenient access to Biltmore Estate

This location allows guests to enjoy both downtown Asheville and the estate experience.

🍸 Rooftop Welcome Reception

Your Asheville holiday begins above the city skyline.

Join fellow Departure Depot travelers for a private rooftop welcome reception overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Enjoy:

🍷 Seasonal cocktails
🥂 Light bites and hors d’oeuvres
🌄 Blue Ridge sunset views
🤝 A relaxed social atmosphere with fellow travelers

This is where the trip officially begins.

🎄 Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour

Experience the Vanderbilt estate illuminated by candlelight.

Your evening tour features:

✨ Candlelit rooms throughout the mansion
🎄 Dozens of decorated Christmas trees
🎻 Seasonal music filling the halls
🏰 Festive décor across America’s largest home

This evening experience is widely considered one of the most beautiful holiday tours in the United States.

🏰 Daytime Access to Biltmore Estate

Your admission also includes daytime access to the estate grounds, allowing you to explore:

🌿 Historic gardens and grounds
🍷 Antler Hill Village
🍇 Biltmore Winery
🎄 Holiday displays throughout the property

This second visit allows guests to experience the estate at a slower daytime pace.

✔ Your Trip Includes

🏨 3 nights – Embassy Suites Downtown Asheville
🍳 Daily cooked-to-order breakfast
🎄 Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour admission
🏰 Daytime admission to Biltmore House & Grounds
🍷 Antler Hill Village & Winery access
🍸 Rooftop welcome reception
🚍 Luxury motorcoach transportation option
✈️ $200 airfare credit option for fly-in guests
🧭 Full Departure Depot trip hosting and logistics

📆 Itinerary Snapshot

Day 1 — Saturday

• Motorcoach departure from The Villages®
• Arrival in Asheville
• Hotel check-in
• Evening Rooftop Welcome Reception

Day 2 — Sunday

• Breakfast
• 9:00 AM – VIP Resort Welcome Session (120 minutes)
• Afternoon free to explore Asheville
• Evening Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour

Day 3 — Monday

• Breakfast
• Motorcoach transfer to Biltmore Estate
• Daytime exploration of estate grounds
• Antler Hill Village & Winery
• Evening free in downtown Asheville

Day 4 — Tuesday

• Breakfast
• Hotel checkout
• Motorcoach return to The Villages®

🔔 How to Book This Trip

1️⃣ Select your Booking Option

2️⃣ Enter the number of travelers

3️⃣ Click Add to Cart

All prices are per person.

Example:
2 travelers = quantity 2

💰 Deal Price

Requires attendance at the 120-minute VIP Resort Welcome Session.

The session is professionally hosted by our resort partner and provides an overview of their travel programs and resort benefits.

Attendance is the only requirement to receive the promotional price.

🏷 Retail Price

No presentation required.

Guests simply enjoy the trip at the standard retail rate.

✈️ Fly Option

Includes a $200 airfare credit per person.

Guests arrange flights and meet the group at the destination.

🚌 Motorcoach Option

Includes roundtrip luxury motorcoach transportation from The Villages®.

Motorcoach seating is limited and assigned in order of booking.

💳 Deposit Payment Option

Reserve your space with a deposit payment at checkout.

Remaining balance due:
June 1, 2026

A final payment link will be automatically emailed prior to the due date.

A 3% processing fee applies to final balance payments made by credit card.

🔑 VIP Resort Welcome Session

Mandatory for Deal Price guests.

• Begins 9:00 AM on Day 2
• 120-minute professionally hosted session
• Both registered guests must attend
• Full participation required

Failure to attend results in automatic upgrade to Retail Price ($1,299 per person).

Guests who prefer not to attend should select the Retail Price option.

🧭 Mobility Expectations

This trip is designed for travelers comfortable with:

• Boarding and exiting a motorcoach
• Walking moderate distances
• Navigating historic estates and gardens

Biltmore Estate includes stairs, walkways, and uneven surfaces.

🛡️ Trip Protection Requirement

Trip Protection is automatically included at checkout.

If declined, a $300 per person room-block recovery fee applies to cancellations or no-shows.

🚨 Limited Inventory

Trip capacity is limited to 36 guests.

Once the trip fills, reservations close.

🎄 Pricing Summary

DEAL PRICE

$899 per person

RETAIL PRICE

$1,299 per person

Minimum 24 guests required for motorcoach operation.

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