Christmas with the Du Ponts: A Gilded Age Holiday Tour

Experience the magic of Christmas as you journey through the opulent estates and breathtaking gardens of the famed du Pont family. This enchanting holiday adventure from December 10th - 16th transports you to a world of grandeur, history, and festive splendor, all while traveling in the comfort of a luxury coach. From twinkling lights to lavishly decorated mansions, immerse yourself in the traditions of a bygone era.

Day 1: Depart for a Festive Adventure

Your journey begins with a morning departure from Minnesota, as you settle into your luxury motorcoach, ready to experience a Christmas like no other. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic views as we make our way to our first overnight stop. This evening, explore the local area and enjoy dinner on your own before resting up for the magical days ahead.

Day 2: Onward to Elegance

After a delightful breakfast, continue your journey toward the heart of America’s Gilded Age legacy. Another relaxing evening awaits at our next overnight stop, where you can explore, dine at your leisure, and anticipate the wonders yet to come.

Day 3: Christmas at Longwood Gardens

Today, we arrive in the heart of "Chateau Country," where the grandeur of the du Pont legacy comes to life. Your first stop is the world-renowned Longwood Gardens, once the private retreat of Pierre S. du Pont. Wander through breathtaking conservatories adorned with thousands of poinsettias, twinkling holiday lights, and dazzling fountain displays set to festive music. Enjoy a magical evening with $25 in Longwood Garden Dining Dollars to savor a delicious meal at one of the garden’s charming eateries. Afterward, check into your elegant accommodations for a restful night.

Day 4: A Royal Holiday at Nemours Mansion & Hagley Museum

This morning, step into European-inspired luxury at Nemours Mansion & Gardens, an extravagant 102-room estate built in 1907. Stroll through opulent French gardens, admire rare 18th-century furnishings, and witness how the du Ponts celebrated Christmas with antique decorations and glittering holiday trees. Next, visit the Hagley Museum, the birthplace of the du Pont family's industrial empire. Tour the ancestral home, decorated for a traditional French-style holiday, and learn about the family's unique New Year's and Twelfth Night celebrations. Tonight, a specially arranged holiday dinner at a local restaurant completes this perfect day.

Day 5: Yuletide at Winterthur Museum

This morning, visit Winterthur Museum & Gardens, the grandest du Pont estate, where 175 rooms are transformed into a winter wonderland. Explore stunning holiday displays, including the iconic dried-flower Christmas tree, and ride through the meticulously landscaped grounds in an open-air tram. Then, bid farewell to the lavish holiday estates as we journey to our overnight stop, where you can enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Day 6: Scenic Return Journey

After breakfast, we continue our journey homeward, making one final overnight stop along the way. Relax and reminisce about the stunning mansions, twinkling lights, and elegant holiday traditions you’ve experienced.

Day 7: Home with Holiday Memories

Enjoy a final breakfast before we make our way back, filled with the warmth and wonder of a Christmas spent in Gilded Age grandeur.

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