Nashville, Smoky Mountains & Bluegrass | September 2026

September 13 - 21, 2026 | 8 Days

Contact Lydia Agidius, Program Director for more information at (509) 662-7036 or fill out our travel inquiry form.

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DAY 1: FLIGHT TO LOUISVILLE, KY
Arrive in Louisville, Kentucky known as the “Bluegrass State.” Meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a three-night
stay. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. ~ Dinner - Overnight: Louisville

DAY 2: LOUISVILLE
Today enjoy a visit to Churchill Downs, the thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby. Enjoy a tour of the museum to learn about the legendary history of the Kentucky Derby. Later visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory which showcases the history of the Louisville Slugger brand of baseball bats, the official bat of Major League Baseball. This afternoon visit the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience for a distillery experience and tasting which celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first distiller and namesake of Heaven Hill’s flagship Bourbon brand. ~ Breakfast - Overnight: Louisville

​DAY 3: ARK ENCOUNTER
This morning head north to Williamstown to see the life-size replica of Noah’s Ark, The Ark Encounter, the largest timber frame structure in the world which opened in 2016 and was built to the dimensions given in the Bible. Built in part by Amish craftsman, the structure measures 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high, and is a modern engineering marvel featuring 3 decks of exhibits. Later return to Louisville and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. ~ Breakfast, Dinner - Overnight: Louisville

​DAY 4: LOUISVILLE - LEXINGTON - GATLINBURG
Today travel south through lush, rolling terrain toward Tennessee. Stop in Lexington and visit the Kentucky Horse Park, a working horse farm and the world’s only park dedicated to man’s relationship with the horse. Hear behind- the-scenes stories about the individuals and horses that make Lexington “The Horse Capital of the World.” See other historic estates of the Bluegrass Region as well as shiny new, multi-million dollar farms of international movers and shakers. Later arrive in Gatlinburg for a two night stay in one of America’s great mountain resort destinations & a gateway to Smoky Mountains National Park. ~ Breakfast, Dinner - Overnight: Gatlinburg

DAY 5: SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - BILTMORE ESTATE
Today visit our nation’s most visited National Park, Smoky Mountains National Park, world-renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Continue onto Asheville, NC to tour a four-acre masterpiece of the Vanderbilt family, the Biltmore Estate. America’s largest home boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 70,000 gallon indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art and antiques. The grounds also feature 75 acres of formal gardens and a winery. Later return to Gatlinburg for an evening at your own pace. ~ Breakfast - (B) Overnight: Gatlinburg

DAY 6: GATLINBURG - PIGEON FORGE - NASHVILLE
Today travel to nearby Pigeon Forge to visit Dollywood, the entertainment theme park owned by the legendary Dolly Parton. The park features live entertainment showcasing the best in country, bluegrass, mountain and gospel music with more than a dozen stage shows. Master craftsmen demonstrate centuries-old crafts including blacksmithing, glass blowing and wood carving. Later travel ​to Nashville, Music City USA to begin a two-night stay. Nashville is the Capital of Tennessee and home of the Grand Ole Opry, Vanderbilt University and world famous honky-tonks. ~ Breakfast - Overnight: Nashville

HIGHLIGHTS

• Churchill Downs
• Kentucky Horse Park
• Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
• The Ark Encounter
• Biltmore Estate
• Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
• Smoky Mountains National Park
• Dollywood
• Nashville City Tour
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• Grand Ole Opry
• 3 Nights - Louisville, KY
• 2 Nights - Gatlinburg, TN
• 2 Nights - Nashville, TN

INCLUSIONS

• Roundtrip Airfare
• 11 Meals: 7- Breakfasts & 4- Dinners
• Professional Tour Director
• Motorcoach Transportation
• Admissions per Itinerary
• Sightseeing per Itinerary
• Baggage Handling at Hotels

ACCOMMODATIONS

• 7 Nights Accommodations
• 3 Nights - Galt House or Brown Hotel, Louisville
• 2 Nights - The Park Vista Doubletree, Gatlinburg
• 2 Nights - Downtown Nashville Hotel, Nashville

On some dates alternate hotels may be used

TOUR RATES:
Booking Discount*: $4,319 pp double
Regular Rate: $4,419 pp double
Single Supplement: +$1,200
*See reservation info for booking discount details

DAY 7: NASHVILLE
Today enjoy a Nashville City Tour to see the State Capitol, famous Music Row, the Parthenon, which is a replica of the Acropolis in Greece, and the Old Ryman Auditorium, referred to as “Mother Church” of country music. Later visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see how country music has evolved through the past 70 years. The Hall of Fame features memorabilia and displays in a museum setting. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner and then a performance of America’s longest-running radio show, The Grand Ole Opry. ~ Breakfast, Dinner - Overnight: Nashville

DAY 8: NASHVILLE - HOME
Today fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Nashville, Smoky Mountains & Bluegrass Tour. ~ Breakfast

Biltmore Estate, courtesy Blake Lewis

Contact Lydia Agidius, Program Director for more information at (509) 662-7036 or fill out our travel inquiry form.