Escorted - Christmas in Tennessee! Nashville & Pigeon Forge
Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 7, 2026
Experience the magic of the holidays with a festive tour to Nashville & Pigeon Forge,
featuring dazzling lights, world-class shows, and unforgettable attractions like the
Grand Ole Opry, Dollywood, and ICE!
Celebrate the season with southern charm, holiday cheer, and memories that will last a lifetime!
5 Day(s) | 9 Meals
Highlights
- Roundtrip motorcoach to Bradley Airport
- Roundtrip flights to Nashville
- Four (4) nights hotel accommodations
- 9 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 3 Dinners
- Stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville
- Stay at the Inn on the River in Pigeon Forge
- Guided Nashville City Tour
- Show at Grand Ole Opry
- General Jackson Showboat Paddle-wheeler Lunch Cruise
- ICE! an amazing exhibit of hand-carved ice sculptures by artists from China
- Dinner and show at Dolly Parton's Stampede
- Winterfest Lights Driving Tour in Pigeon Forge
- Guided Tour of the Great Smoky Mountains
- Visit to Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Professional Guide Upon Arrival in Nashville
- Friendship Tours Escort
- After May 7, 2025 - REAL - VERIFIED ID's will be REQUIRED to fly. These are the license with the star in the upper right corner. If you do not have one, you must travel with a valid passport.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart by motorcoach to Bradley Airport for your flight to Nashville. Check in at the beautifully decorated Gaylord Opryland Resort. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this fabulous resort including a flatboat ride, followed by a festive Christmas Dinner Show. D
Day 2
Start your day with a Very Merry Breakfast Show featuring a buffet and live holiday music. Enjoy a Guided City Tour, then board the General Jackson Showboat, a paddle-wheeled vessel for a scenic lunch cruise with live entertainment. Visit ICE!, an amazing exhibit of hand-carved ice sculptures by artists from Harbin, China. Dinner at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, followed by a performance at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry - Nashville’s must-see attraction and the world’s longest running live radio show. As the home of country music, the Opry offers an incredible mix of talent to create an American experience like no other! B, L, D
Day 3
Another Very Merry Breakfast Show, then travel to Pigeon Forge. Check in at your hotel, the Inn on the River. Free time to shop at The Incredible Christmas Place, the largest Christmas store in the South. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a show at Dolly Parton’s Stampede, featuring music, stunts, and a four-course feast. Enjoy an aerial performance featuring an original song written and recorded by Dolly Parton, along with the return of the longhorns. One of the top activities in the Pigeon Forge area, this is a must-see attraction! Cap the night with a scenic Winterfest Lights Driving Tour to see dozens of displays adorned with millions of twinkling lights are the hallmark of Winterfest in Pigeon Forge. B, D
Day 4
After breakfast take a guided tour of the Great Smoky Mountains and ride the Ober Mountain Aerial Tramway to a mountaintop BBQ buffet with a great view. Spend the afternoon and evening at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, enjoying live shows, rides, festive lights, and holiday shopping (dinner on your own). There’s only one word you need to describe Dollywood during the Christmas season: magical. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is an amazing Christmas celebration. There’s a beautiful light display and live Christmas shows that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Watch the Parade of Many Colors, which includes floats and interactive characters, or watch Christmas in the Smokies, a musical Christmas tradition at Dollywood where you’ll hear your favorite Christmas classics. End the day with the high-energy Country Tonite show, featuring music, comedy, and dance. B, L
Day 5
Enjoy breakfast before departing for the airport with wonderful holiday memories! B
Departure Locations
New Britain
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Return: TBA
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Manchester
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Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Meet at Bradley Airport - Airline Ticket Counter
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Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$3599
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$4198
Policies
Payment Policy
$900 per person deposit with reservation. Final payment by September 4, 2026.Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit date to September 4, 2026 the cancellation fee is $700 pp; September 5, 2026 to October 20, 2026 the cancellation fee is $1500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after October 20, 2026. All cancellation fees are plus any non-refundable airline fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649