09 Days
Southeastern USA with Nashville & Smoky Mountains
Day
01.
Tuesday - Arrive in Louisville
Welcome to Louisville, Kentucky. Transfer independently to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM.
Overnight: Louisville
Day
02.
Wednesday - Louisville City Tour, Kentucky Derby Museum, Travel to Lexington
Embark on a city tour of Louisville. After, visit Churchill Downs, the racetrack famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby and tour the Kentucky Derby Museum. Following lunch, visit the Louisville Slugger Museum. Depart for Lexington. Tonight, have dinner with your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Lexington | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
03.
Thursday - International Museum of the Horse
Begin the day with a visit to a local thoroughbred farm to meet some of their retired race horses. Then, continue to the Kentucky Horse Park and tour the International Museum of the Horse. Head to the barn for a demonstration, including show preparation, grooming and harnessing of draft horses. After a horse-drawn carriage ride,* return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.
*Horse-drawn carriage ride is seasonal and will not operate during November departures
Overnight: Lexington | Meals: Breakfast
Day
04.
Friday - Nashville City Tour
This morning, depart for Nashville. Upon arrival, take a tour of the city and view Music Row, Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall State Park and Centennial Park. Later in the afternoon, check into your hotel and enjoy an evening on your own.
Overnight: Nashville | Meals: Breakfast
Day
05.
Saturday - Explore Nashville, Country Music Hall of Fame
This morning, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, followed by a stroll along the Walk of Fame on Music Mile. This evening, attend dinner, followed by a performance at the Grand Ole Opry*, iconic home of country music.
*Location of the performance may change due to special performances and events.
Overnight: Nashville | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
06.
Sunday - Travel to Chattanooga & City Tour
Today, travel to Chattanooga, the birthplace of the moon pie. Upon arrival, tour the city. Afterward, check into the hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Chattanooga | Meals: Breakfast
Day
07.
Monday - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Travel to Asheville
This morning, depart Chattanooga for Asheville. On the way, drive through the majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and stop at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. This evening is free to explore on your own.
Overnight: Asheville | Meals: Breakfast
Day
08.
Tuesday - Asheville City Tour, Biltmore House
Today’s discovery of Asheville begins with a city tour, including the historic Flatiron Building, Basilica of St Lawrence, and Grove Arcade. Afterward, visit the 19th century Biltmore House*. Following lunch, return to the hotel and spend some time at leisure before dinner tonight
*Biltmore Estate requires approx. 400 stairs to explore the entire building.
Overnight: Asheville | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
09.
Wednesday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
