Day 1: Tuesday, December 1
This morning we are off to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Along the way, we will make a stop for lunch on your own. We check into The Inn At Christmas Place, our hotel for the next three nights. The Inn is an award-winning Christmas themed hotel with Bavarian architecture, lush landscaping and Old World charm. Dinner is included next door at Bullfish Grill. After dinner, we kickoff the season in style at the Christmas at Array Variety Show. Experience the talents of world-class vocalists and Yuletide dancers, whose performances capture the joy and magic of the holidays. This is a performance that will leave you filled with the spirit of the season. (D)
Day 2: Wednesday, December 2
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel (maybe you had a made-to-order omelet), we have a private tour of the amazing Titanic Museum. Here the story of the RMS Titanic comes to life through authentic artifacts and immersive exhibits. From the Titanic Museum, we return to the hotel for free time. You have several choices for lunch on your own at the nearby restaurants: Mellow Mushroom, Bullfish Grill or Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que. The afternoon is yours. If shopping is your happy place, you’ll have to check out The Incredible Christmas Place across the road. It’s a massive, year-round destination dedicated to Christmas décor, gifts, ornaments, trees, lights, collectibles and more. Or maybe you’d like to relax. Find a cozy seat by the fireplace or around a fire pit outside with a hot cup of coffee, hot chocolate or your favorite Starbuck’s drink from next door. Later this afternoon, Dollywood Park welcomes us with its dazzling display of 5 million Christmas lights. Festive shows like “Christmas in the Smokies” featuring traditional holiday music, seasonal treats and heartwarming performances are all part of Dollywood’s amazing holiday celebration. A meal voucher is included for dinner this evening. (B, D)
Day 3: Thursday, December 3
Following breakfast, we travel to Gatlinburg to experience the magic of the Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta, a mountaintop village where the beauty of the season comes alive with countless sparkling lights illuminating the mountaintop!
Anakeesta offers a combination of panoramic mountain scenery, adventure Anakeesta and relaxation. After partaking of an included lunch together, enjoy a variety of festive treats and seasonal favorites that Anakeesta has to offer, do some shopping, take a stroll on the walking trails, or cozy up by the fire pits. Some of us may want to discover the longest tree- based skywalk in North America. This skywalk, with 880 feet of hanging bridges suspended in the air, guides you through the tree canopy letting you experience what it feels like to be a bird in the tree tops. Early this afternoon, we descend back into Gatlinburg and visit the Ripley’s Aquarium at the Smokies where you might want to catch the afternoon Penguin Parade. The aquarium is an amazing, up-close encounter with thousands of awe- inspiring aquatic animals. There are even some hands-on experiences that allow you to interact with sea life. Then, it’s time for some holiday shopping fun on the main thoroughfare of Gatlinburg. We return to the hotel to refresh. For tonight’s dinner and entertainment, we join some Christmas chaos fun at the the Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Dinner Feud including an All-You-Can-Eat Holiday Dinner. With singing, dancing, stunts and more, this Christmas escapade is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! (B, L, D)
Day 4: Friday, December 4
Following breakfast, we depart for home, loaded with cheer and maybe Christmas gifts, ready to share our holiday joy with others. On our way back, we make a stop at one of the south’s favorite travel centers, Buc-ees, before arriving home late this afternoon. (B)
INCLUDES:
• 3 nights’ accommodations at The Inn at Christmas Place / luggage handling
• 7 meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
• Dollywood
• Anakeesta Mountaintop Park
• Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Dinner Feud
• Shopping in Downtown Gatlinburg
• Ripley’s Aquarium, Gatlinburg
• Titanic Museum Tour
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation / driver’s gratuity
• Fully escorted by Jane’s Journey
PRICE PER PERSON:
DOUBLE: $1,499
TRIPLE: $1,290
QUAD: $1,180
SINGLE: $2,180
$350 deposit with reservation.
Final payment due September 15, 2026.
Trip Protection is recommended and available for purchase:
$68 per person double; $59 per person triple; $54 per person quad; $99 per person single.
Trip Protection payment due withdeposit.
Trip Protection price subject to change.