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Description
QCT Shop 'Til You DropSM!
2026 Holiday Outlet Shopping Adventure!
Gaffney Outlet Marketplace, SC & Charlotte Premium Outlets, NC
Two Great Shopping Destinations. One Exciting Holiday Getaway!
Join Queen City Tours®
& Travel for our
QCT Shop 'Til You DropSM
holiday shopping adventure!
Shop for family, friends, and yourself
while exploring popular outlet
destinations in South Carolina
and North Carolina.
First Stop: Gaffney Outlet Marketplace
Enjoy approximately four hours
of shopping at Gaffney Outlet
Marketplace in Gaffney, SC.
Browse participating retailers,
discover seasonal offers, shop
for holiday gifts, and take time
for a refreshing dining break.
Second Stop: Charlotte Premium Outlets
Continue your adventure with
approximately four additional
hours of shopping at
Charlotte Premium Outlets.
Explore outlet retailers, search
for fashion and gift ideas,
and finish checking off
your holiday shopping list!
Approximately eight hours of shopping, plus transportation!
Trip Highlights!
◊ Two Outlet Shopping Destinations
◊ Convenient Group Transportation
◊ Holiday Shopping Opportunities
◊ Approximately Eight Shopping Hours
◊ Shopping & Dining Breaks
◊ Great for Friends and Families
◊ Private Group Trips Available
Retailer availability, outlet promotions, dining options, and shopping-center hours are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the price?
Scheduled round-trip transportation
between the designated QCT pickup
location and the shopping destinations.
Is this a family-friendly trip?
Yes. Children ages five and older
are welcome. Extended walking and
shopping are expected.
Can I request a private trip?
Yes. Private group trips are
available upon request and
subject to availability.
Are meals and purchases included?
No. Shopping purchases, meals,
refreshments, and voluntary
driver gratuities are separate.
Schedule:
November / December 2026
Holiday Shopping Dates:
Friday, November 27, 2026, through
Sunday, December 20, 2026!
Friday & Saturday Shopping:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday Shopping:
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Advance Reservations Recommended!
Contact Queen City Tours®
for departure availability, group reservations,
and additional trip information.
Shopping Time:
Approximately eight hours total.
Transportation Time:
Additional; depends on routing,
traffic, and pickup arrangements.
Departure Location:
Food Lion Shopping Plaza
3207 Eastway Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28205.
2026 Holiday Shopping Trip Pricing!
Adult (13-61), Senior (62+), and Child (5-12)
Temporary Fuel Surcharge Notice:
A temporary $3.00 per-person fuel
surcharge has been added to help
offset increased transportation
fuel costs.
This surcharge is included in
the totals shown above and
will be reviewed periodically.
It may be reduced or removed
as fuel costs permit.
Save with QCT Discounts!
Early Bird Discount:
Save $3.00 per person when
payment is completed at least
30 days before departure.
Group Discount:
Save $3.00 per person for
groups of 10 or more when
payment is completed at least
seven days before departure.
Discounted Total Including Fuel:
Friday / Saturday:
$42.00 per person
Sunday:
$39.00 per person
Early Bird and Group Discounts cannot be combined. Discounts apply to the base fare only. The $3.00 temporary fuel surcharge remains applicable. All prices and applicable discounts are confirmed before payment.
Additional Notes:
Not recommended for children under five.
Vehicle size is determined by
the confirmed passenger count.
Additional seats and private
trip arrangements may be
purchased or requested.
Driver gratuities are voluntary
and are not included in the fare.
Ready to Shop 'Til You Drop?
Refund Policy
Full refunds will be issued if a scheduled trip is canceled by Queen City Tours®. Other cancellation and refund conditions are governed by the applicable booking terms.
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Get ready for upcoming discounts
on eligible tours, shopping trips,
transportation, and travel
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The upcoming
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Trip opportunities!
Be Among the First to Express Interest!
Membership enrollment has not yet opened. Discounts, complimentary FAM trips, eligibility, availability, and other benefits are subject to final program terms. Complimentary trips are not guaranteed with every membership.
Customer Reviews
Leave a Review!What Our Customers Say!
Berlinda Tolbert
"Just want to thank you again for helping to make my mother's little outing w/her friends special. She is still talking about it! And so are her friends. I plan to remember you!"
Chip Hammonds
"My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our Black Pilgrimage Tour. We saw many historic sites and gained a better understanding of the history of the Hornets Nest, Reginald Hawkins, and many other historic information of the Black Experience in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County."
Elaine H.
"You do such a great, great, job. I brought so many of my friends and I will continue.... I will encourage everyone to come down and enjoy Queen City Tours."
Reviews reflect customer experiences with QCT services and are not presented as reviews of this particular shopping trip.
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