2008 / 2009 SMOKY MOUNTAIN - NASHVILLE

Great Smokies, Nashville & Kentucky Tour

Fully-escorted Smoky Mountain - Nashville - Kentucky combo Coach Tour

Eight-day/Seven-night escorted bus tour includes a stop in Asheville, NC, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, TN with the option to visit Dollywood Entertainment Park, a night at the Grand Ole Opry, a tour of Churchill Downs and much more.

Welcome to one of the most beautiful vacation destinations in North America, the breathtaking Smoky Mountains. You'll explore the history and beauty of this enchanting region of Tennessee and the "Bluegrass State" of Kentucky, enjoying great entertainment, the work of superb artisans, and delicious local cuisine. During your leisurely 3-night stay in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee you'll explore the awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountain National Park and tour the largest home in America, the incredible 250-room Biltmore Estate, including its exquisite winery where you'll enjoy a special wine tasting. You will also have the option to visit the Dollywood Entertainment Park (priced separately). With its gentle peaks and misty waterfalls, the magnificent Blue Ridge Parkway will present a vista at every turn. In delightful Gatlinburg, over 400 specialty shops in a charming sidewalk atmosphere are sure to please, as will the wonderful down-home cooking. In Nashville, enjoy a city tour and spectacular entertainment at the Grand Ole Opry. Highlights of your final two nights in Kentucky include visits to world-famous Churchill Downs (home of the Kentucky Derby) and the Kentucky Horse Park in Louisville.

Eight-day/Seven-night package from $1349 per person, double occupancy

(land only - prices vary by date, see chart below)

Click here to make your reservation for this tour: RESERVATIONS
where you will find current tour availability and on-line booking form at bottom on the page

This all-inclusive package is such a value because it includes the following fabulous features:

Reserved seating for all shows
Seven nights hotel accommodations
- Holiday Inn, Pigeon Forge (3 nights)
- Radisson Hotel at Opryland, Nashville (2 nights)
- The Galt House Hotel, Louisville (2 nights)
Six breakfasts
Four dinners
Luxury motor coach transportation
Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly tour guides
Optional post-tour stay in Louisville starting at $110 per person, double occupancy

This tour package is offered on the following departure dates - prices vary by date

Land Only Prices - per person
Start	End	Double	Triple	Single
2008
May 20	May 27	$1349	$1319	$1849
Sep 9	Sep 16	$1399	$1369	$1899
Sep 30	Oct 1
Oct 14	Oct 21
Oct 28	Nov 4
2009
Apr 14	Apr 21	$1349	$1319	$1749

This package begins in Knoxville, Tennessee and ends in Louisville, Kentucky. Please schedule your arrival in Knoxville airport no later than 3:45 PM on the first day of your tour. Optional air-inclusive pricing from Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and other airports is an available option. A post-tour night in Louisville and cancellation waiver insurance is also offered for an additional charge. Call for details.

Map for NC - TN - KY Combo Tour

Terms and conditions:
A $250 PER PERSON, nonrefundable deposit is required at time of reservation. All rates guaranteed upon deposit. Payment in full is due 60 days before the tour departure. Payments accepted by check, money order or most major credit cards. A $25 handling charge will be assessed for reservation changes. All prices are $US and subject to change and availability.

Cancellation charges:

Between 16-60 days prior to departure: 20% of total price;
1 - 15 days prior to departure: 40% of total price;
Day of departure or later: 100%

Cancellation Waiver and Insurance is available for $110 per person.

Click here to make your reservation for this tour: RESERVATIONS
where you will find current tour availability and on-line booking form at bottom on the page.

Note: Shows are based on ticket availability and show schedules. If unforeseen conditions necessitate changes, the itinerary may vary with shows substituted with the best alternatives available. Alternate hotels may be used on some dates.

Spectacular scenery and foot-stompin' entertainment surround you as you travel through the Great Smoky Mountains and Kentucky, the "Bluegrass State."

Day 1: Arrive Knoxville / Pigeon Forge, TN - Enjoy a leisurely three night stay in Pigeon Forge, beautifully situated at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains. Meet your fellow travelers during a special welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2: Pigeon Forge - Asheville, NC - Pigeon Forge Start your day with an awe-inspiring trip through Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Emitting a distinct smoke-like haze, these mountains are some of the oldest upland regions on earth and stretch from western North Carolina up into eastern Tennessee. Your journey continues with a visit to the incredible Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in America. This 250-room French chateau is owned by the Vanderbilt family and features an extensive collection of art and furniture. Spend the day exploring this 8,000-acre property, including the exquisite Biltmore Winery, where you will enjoy a special wine tasting. (B)

Day 3: Pigeon Forge - Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Begin your day with a lovely morning show before enjoying free time to explore Gatlinburg's lively atmosphere and its many specialty shops and restaurants. You will find everything from fine arts and linens to crafts and collectibles; its charming sidewalk atmosphere gives window shopping a whole new meaning. After dinner enjoy an exciting country-western show at Country Tonite Theatre will introduce you to the sounds and scenes from this great region with country classics, today's top hits, gospel and patriotic music, plus dancing and comedy. (B, D)

Day 4: Pigeon Forge - Nashville Your morning is at leisure to do as you please; just relax or perhaps partake in an optional excursion to Dollywood Entertainment Park (priced separately) - Dolly Parton's exciting amusement park featuring stunning scenery, pleasurable performances, old-time crafts, and friendly folks. At Dollywood, see one of the 40 daily shows and watch local artisans demonstrate their crafts; or ride the Dollywood Express, an authentic steam train that takes you on a 5-mile ride through the stunning Smoky Mountains. This afternoon you travel to "the music capital of the world," Nashville! Tonight, two-step your way down to the Grand Ole Opry, where you will have reserved seating for tonight's exciting performance. (B)

Day 5: Nashville A tour of Nashville will enable you to truly experience Music City, USA. You will see the historic Ryman Auditorium, Parthenon, State Capitol, Music Row, and many of the stars' homes. Tonight, entertainment and dinner await you at the famous Wildhorse Saloon. (B, D)

Day 6: Nashville - Bardstown, Kentucky - Louisville Today depart for Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby. This is where the finest thoroughbred horses in the world are raised. In this state, the legacies of Abraham Lincoln and Daniel Boone stand proud. Enjoy a visit to Sinking Springs Farm, birthplace of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln and Bardstown where 50% of the world's bourbon is distilled in this little town. A tour of the Maker's Mark Bourbon Distillery allows you to see this interesting industry first-hand. Your last stop of the day is the famous and the 18th century plantation known as "My Old Kentucky Home," where Stephen Foster was inspired to compose the Kentucky state song. (B)

Day 7: Louisville - Lexington - Louisville This morning enjoy a visit to famous Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Next travel to historic Lexington via some of the most breathtaking countryside imaginable including incredibly manicured horse farms. A visit to Kentucky Horse Park is sure to be another highlight. This working horse farm, with 1,200 acres surrounded by 30 miles of white plank fencing, is a must see. Unparalleled worldwide, this park is dedicated to man's relationship with horse, and features two outstanding museums, twin theaters and nearly 50 different breeds of horses. During an evening of fine entertainment aboard the Star of Louisville dinner cruise, you'll bid farewell to your fellow travelers. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart Louisville Your experience of the Great Smokies, the "music capital of the world" and Kentucky Bluegrass is sure to remain a treasured possession in your heart.

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