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Tour Overview

Explore the stunning fall foliage, culture, history, and tastes of the Appalachian Region. In North Carolina, we tour the country’s largest private residence, Biltmore Estate, and discover the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Venture over to Tennessee for a tour of the Titanic Museum, spend an afternoon in Dolly Parton’s iconic theme park, and attend two side-splitting performances, including the Hatfield & McCoy dinner show. The exciting adventures continue in Kentucky with a visit to the Mary Todd Lincoln House, an immersive experience at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, and a journey back in time at My Old Kentucky Home, featuring a delightful culinary lesson. We also witness the process of Evan Williams Bourbon being crafted and indulge in a taste! Our final day in Kentucky is spent at some of Louisville’s most famous attractions like Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, and the enchanting Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.

The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Exceptional Accommodations
Exceptional Accommodations
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
Call 1-800-826-2266 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

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Tour Highlights

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 1 night at the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake
  • 1 night at the Hampton Inn Asheville
  • 2 nights at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pigeon Forge-Sevierville
  • 2 nights at the SpringHill Suites Lexington
  • 2 nights at the Drury Inn & Suites Louisville East
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • The Biltmore Estate audio tour & winery
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
  • The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
  • Titanic Museum feat. lunch aboard the "ship"
  • Dollywood
  • Country Tonite show
  • Museum of Appalachia
  • Mary Todd Lincoln House
  • Old Friends at Dream Chase Horse Farm
  • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill guided tour
  • My Old Kentucky Home & culinary biscuit demonstration
  • Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
  • Churchill Downs Racetrack & Kentucky Derby Museum
  • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Meals

12 Excellent Meals Featuring

  • Lunch at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
  • Breakfast at Horseman’s Track Kitchen at Churchill Downs Racetrack
  • Farewell Lunch at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville
Tour Date & Pricing

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Request Booking Now

Double

$3999

Request Booking Now

Single

$4699

Request Booking Now

Final Payment Date: 08/07/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Request Booking Now

Double

$3999

Request Booking Now

Single

$4699

Request Booking Now

Final Payment Date: 08/14/2024

Day Itinerary

Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Fly to Charlotte

We fly to Charlotte, North Carolina for a restful night at a deluxe hotel.

Day 2 : Biltmore Estate

After an included breakfast, we depart for Asheville to visit the country’s largest private residence, Biltmore Estate. Our first stop at this expansive estate is Antler Hill Village where we have free time for lunch and exploration, including complimentary wine tasting at the Biltmore Estate Winery or shopping at many boutiques and craft stores. Later, we tour the immaculate Biltmore mansion with an audio guide. Tonight, we get to know our fellow traveling companions at a Welcome Dinner in Asheville.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : The Smoky Mountains

Our day begins with a motorcoach ride into Great Smoky Mountains National Park to enjoy breathtaking views. The Smokies are the highest mountains east of the Rockies, rising to more than 5,000 feet. Learn about the park during a guided driving tour, then take the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway to the top of Mt. Harrison. There is free time to savor the sights or walk around town before we travel to Pigeon Forge for the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show with our overnight accommodations nearby.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Dollywood

In the morning we’re off to Pigeon Forge’s Titanic Museum featuring a guided tour with exhibits, artifacts, and replica architecture of the famous passenger liner. Enjoy lunch in a secret room aboard the "ship," then spend the remainder of the afternoon at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s fascinating amusement park. This evening, get ready for spectacular entertainment at Country Tonite, voted Best Show in the Smokies! Enjoy the talents of singers and dancers, laugh with comedians, and get lost in the powerful gospel and American patriotism that underpins the spellbinding show.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 : Museum of Appalachia

We’re Kentucky-bound this morning with a stop in Clinton at the Museum of Appalachia, a tribute to the spirit of the American South. Browse historical exhibits, hear musicians play old-time music, and stroll through rustic paths, gardens, and cabins that reflect a bygone era. Later, we arrive in the Bluegrass State and check in to our comfortable accommodations in Lexington for a two-night stay.

Breakfast

Day 6 : Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The day kicks off with a tour of the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Afterwards, we visit the Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, a home to thoroughbreds living out their golden years in comfort after a career in racing or breeding. Our next stop is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, a beautiful heritage park revealing the culture, community, and ingenuity of the Kentucky Shakers. Lunch features delicious dishes from fresh ingredients grown in the village. There is time to browse the shops and listen to a musical performance before we return to our accommodations for the evening at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 : My Old Kentucky Home

Our first stop today is My Old Kentucky Home mansion, one of America's most famous and celebrated landmarks. Witness extraordinary antiques, paintings, fashion, and stories before enjoying lunch in Bardstown. Following lunch, we depart for Louisville and visit Whiskey Row for a tour of the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, then we check in to our Louisville hotel for our two-night stay.

Breakfast

Day 8 : Louisville Sights

There’s no experience quite like a morning at Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby. Go behind the scenes of the legendary racetrack with breakfast in the Horsemen’s Track Kitchen, then tour the iconic racetrack, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and more! This afternoon, celebrate the end of your fantastic adventure in the south with a Farewell Lunch at the historic Brown Hotel. Afterwards, we arrive at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory for a guided tour with time to explore the museum, gift shop, and witness the world's largest baseball bat, a 120-foot replica of a slugger belonging to Babe Ruth. Tonight, we spend the evening exploring the incredible Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular where 5,000 professionally-carved pumpkins illuminate an enchanting trail along Iroquois Park.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 : Fly Home

Tour Map

Tour Map

Tour Map for Kentucky & the Smokies
Departure Cities

Departure Cities

Airport Pickups

Choose a State:

Birmingham - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Bentonville - Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Little Rock - Little Rock National Airport

Phoenix - Sky Harbor International Airport

Los Angeles - Los Angeles International Airport

Orange County - John Wayne Airport

San Diego - San Diego International Airport

San Francisco - San Francisco International Airport

Denver - Denver International Airport

Hartford - Bradley International Airport

Washington - Ronald Reagan National Airport

Washington - Washington Dulles International Airport

Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Fort Myers - Southwest Florida International Airport

Jacksonville - Jacksonville International Airport

Miami - Miami International Airport

Orlando - Orlando International Airport

Tallahassee - Tallahassee International Airport

Tampa - Tampa International Airport

West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa Airport

Des Moines - Des Moines International Airport

Boise - Boise Airport

Chicago - O'Hare International Airport

Moline - Quad City International Airport

Evansville - Evansville Regional Airport

Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne International Airport

Indianapolis - Indianapolis International Airport

South Bend - South Bend International Airport

Wichita - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Lexington - Blue Grass Airport

Louisville - Louisville International Airport

Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Lafayette - Lafayette Regional Airport

New Orleans - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Shreveport - Shreveport Regional Airport

Boston - Boston Logan International Airport

Baltimore - Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Detroit - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Grand Rapids - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Saginaw - MBS International Airport

Duluth - Duluth International Airport

Minneapolis - Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport

Kansas City - Kansas City International Airport

Springfield - Springfield-Branson National Airport

St Louis - St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Gulfport - Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Jackson - Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Billings - Billings-Logan International Airport

Bozeman - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Missoula - Missoula Montana Airport

Charlotte - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Greensboro - Piedmont Triad International Airport

Raleigh - Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Bismarck - Bismarck Airport

Fargo - Hector International Airport

Grand Forks - Grand Forks International Airport

Omaha - Eppley Airfield

Newark - Newark Liberty International Airport

Albuquerque - Albuquerque International Airport

Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport

Albany - Albany International Airport

Buffalo - Buffalo Niagara International Airport

New York - Kennedy International Airport

New York - La Guardia Airport

Rochester - Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Syracuse - Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Cincinnati - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cleveland - Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Columbus - John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Dayton - Dayton International Airport

Oklahoma City - Will Rogers World Airport

Tulsa - Tulsa International Airport

Portland - Portland International Airport

Allentown - Lehigh Valley International Airport

Harrisburg - Harrisburg International Airport

Philadelphia - Philadelphia International Airport

Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh International Airport

Charleston - Charleston International Airport

Greer - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Rapid City - Rapid City Regional Airport

Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Knoxville - McGhee Tyson Airport

Memphis - Memphis International Airport

Nashville - Nashville International Airport

Austin - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Dallas - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport

San Antonio - San Antonio International Airport

Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City International Airport

Norfolk - Norfolk International Airport

Richmond - Richmond International Airport

Seattle - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Spokane - Spokane International Airport

Appleton - Appleton International Airport

Baldwin - Groome Transportation

Eau Claire - Groome Transportation

Green Bay - Austin Straubel International Airport

Hudson - Groome Transportation

Madison - Dane County Regional Airport

Menomonie - Groome Transportation

Milwaukee - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Charleston - Yeager Airport

Choose Your Departure Year:

Kentucky & the Smokies

Explore the stunning fall foliage, culture, history, and tastes of the Appalachian Region. In North Carolina, we tour the country’s largest private residence, Biltmore Estate, and discover the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Venture over to Tennessee for a tour of the Titanic Museum, spend an afternoon in Dolly Parton’s iconic theme park, and attend two side-splitting performances, including the Hatfield & McCoy dinner show. The exciting adventures continue in Kentucky with a visit to the Mary Todd Lincoln House, an immersive experience at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, and a journey back in time at My Old Kentucky Home, featuring a delightful culinary lesson. We also witness the process of Evan Williams Bourbon being crafted and indulge in a taste! Our final day in Kentucky is spent at some of Louisville’s most famous attractions like Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, and the enchanting Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.

The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Exceptional Accommodations
Exceptional Accommodations
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
View Dates & Book Online Call 1-800-826-2266 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

EACC

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 1 night at the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake
  • 1 night at the Hampton Inn Asheville
  • 2 nights at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pigeon Forge-Sevierville
  • 2 nights at the SpringHill Suites Lexington
  • 2 nights at the Drury Inn & Suites Louisville East
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • The Biltmore Estate audio tour & winery
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
  • The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
  • Titanic Museum feat. lunch aboard the "ship"
  • Dollywood
  • Country Tonite show
  • Museum of Appalachia
  • Mary Todd Lincoln House
  • Old Friends at Dream Chase Horse Farm
  • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill guided tour
  • My Old Kentucky Home & culinary biscuit demonstration
  • Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
  • Churchill Downs Racetrack & Kentucky Derby Museum
  • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Meals

12 Excellent Meals Featuring

  • Lunch at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
  • Breakfast at Horseman’s Track Kitchen at Churchill Downs Racetrack
  • Farewell Lunch at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Request Booking Now

Double

$3999

Single

$4699

Final Payment Date: 08/07/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Request Booking Now

Double

$3999

Single

$4699

Final Payment Date: 08/14/2024

Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Fly to Charlotte

We fly to Charlotte, North Carolina for a restful night at a deluxe hotel.

Day 2 : Biltmore Estate

After an included breakfast, we depart for Asheville to visit the country’s largest private residence, Biltmore Estate. Our first stop at this expansive estate is Antler Hill Village where we have free time for lunch and exploration, including complimentary wine tasting at the Biltmore Estate Winery or shopping at many boutiques and craft stores. Later, we tour the immaculate Biltmore mansion with an audio guide. Tonight, we get to know our fellow traveling companions at a Welcome Dinner in Asheville.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : The Smoky Mountains

Our day begins with a motorcoach ride into Great Smoky Mountains National Park to enjoy breathtaking views. The Smokies are the highest mountains east of the Rockies, rising to more than 5,000 feet. Learn about the park during a guided driving tour, then take the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway to the top of Mt. Harrison. There is free time to savor the sights or walk around town before we travel to Pigeon Forge for the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show with our overnight accommodations nearby.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Dollywood

In the morning we’re off to Pigeon Forge’s Titanic Museum featuring a guided tour with exhibits, artifacts, and replica architecture of the famous passenger liner. Enjoy lunch in a secret room aboard the "ship," then spend the remainder of the afternoon at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s fascinating amusement park. This evening, get ready for spectacular entertainment at Country Tonite, voted Best Show in the Smokies! Enjoy the talents of singers and dancers, laugh with comedians, and get lost in the powerful gospel and American patriotism that underpins the spellbinding show.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 : Museum of Appalachia

We’re Kentucky-bound this morning with a stop in Clinton at the Museum of Appalachia, a tribute to the spirit of the American South. Browse historical exhibits, hear musicians play old-time music, and stroll through rustic paths, gardens, and cabins that reflect a bygone era. Later, we arrive in the Bluegrass State and check in to our comfortable accommodations in Lexington for a two-night stay.

Breakfast

Day 6 : Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The day kicks off with a tour of the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Afterwards, we visit the Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, a home to thoroughbreds living out their golden years in comfort after a career in racing or breeding. Our next stop is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, a beautiful heritage park revealing the culture, community, and ingenuity of the Kentucky Shakers. Lunch features delicious dishes from fresh ingredients grown in the village. There is time to browse the shops and listen to a musical performance before we return to our accommodations for the evening at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 : My Old Kentucky Home

Our first stop today is My Old Kentucky Home mansion, one of America's most famous and celebrated landmarks. Witness extraordinary antiques, paintings, fashion, and stories before enjoying lunch in Bardstown. Following lunch, we depart for Louisville and visit Whiskey Row for a tour of the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, then we check in to our Louisville hotel for our two-night stay.

Breakfast

Day 8 : Louisville Sights

There’s no experience quite like a morning at Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby. Go behind the scenes of the legendary racetrack with breakfast in the Horsemen’s Track Kitchen, then tour the iconic racetrack, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and more! This afternoon, celebrate the end of your fantastic adventure in the south with a Farewell Lunch at the historic Brown Hotel. Afterwards, we arrive at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory for a guided tour with time to explore the museum, gift shop, and witness the world's largest baseball bat, a 120-foot replica of a slugger belonging to Babe Ruth. Tonight, we spend the evening exploring the incredible Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular where 5,000 professionally-carved pumpkins illuminate an enchanting trail along Iroquois Park.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 : Fly Home

Tour Map

Tour Map for Kentucky & the Smokies

Departure Cities

Airport Pickups

Choose a State:

Birmingham - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Bentonville - Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Little Rock - Little Rock National Airport

Phoenix - Sky Harbor International Airport

Los Angeles - Los Angeles International Airport

Orange County - John Wayne Airport

San Diego - San Diego International Airport

San Francisco - San Francisco International Airport

Denver - Denver International Airport

Hartford - Bradley International Airport

Washington - Ronald Reagan National Airport

Washington - Washington Dulles International Airport

Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Fort Myers - Southwest Florida International Airport

Jacksonville - Jacksonville International Airport

Miami - Miami International Airport

Orlando - Orlando International Airport

Tallahassee - Tallahassee International Airport

Tampa - Tampa International Airport

West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa Airport

Des Moines - Des Moines International Airport

Boise - Boise Airport

Chicago - O'Hare International Airport

Moline - Quad City International Airport

Evansville - Evansville Regional Airport

Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne International Airport

Indianapolis - Indianapolis International Airport

South Bend - South Bend International Airport

Wichita - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Lexington - Blue Grass Airport

Louisville - Louisville International Airport

Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Lafayette - Lafayette Regional Airport

New Orleans - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Shreveport - Shreveport Regional Airport

Boston - Boston Logan International Airport

Baltimore - Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Detroit - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Grand Rapids - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Saginaw - MBS International Airport

Duluth - Duluth International Airport

Minneapolis - Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport

Kansas City - Kansas City International Airport

Springfield - Springfield-Branson National Airport

St Louis - St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Gulfport - Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Jackson - Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Billings - Billings-Logan International Airport

Bozeman - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Missoula - Missoula Montana Airport

Charlotte - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Greensboro - Piedmont Triad International Airport

Raleigh - Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Bismarck - Bismarck Airport

Fargo - Hector International Airport

Grand Forks - Grand Forks International Airport

Omaha - Eppley Airfield

Newark - Newark Liberty International Airport

Albuquerque - Albuquerque International Airport

Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport

Albany - Albany International Airport

Buffalo - Buffalo Niagara International Airport

New York - Kennedy International Airport

New York - La Guardia Airport

Rochester - Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Syracuse - Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Cincinnati - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cleveland - Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Columbus - John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Dayton - Dayton International Airport

Oklahoma City - Will Rogers World Airport

Tulsa - Tulsa International Airport

Portland - Portland International Airport

Allentown - Lehigh Valley International Airport

Harrisburg - Harrisburg International Airport

Philadelphia - Philadelphia International Airport

Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh International Airport

Charleston - Charleston International Airport

Greer - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Rapid City - Rapid City Regional Airport

Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Knoxville - McGhee Tyson Airport

Memphis - Memphis International Airport

Nashville - Nashville International Airport

Austin - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Dallas - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport

San Antonio - San Antonio International Airport

Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City International Airport

Norfolk - Norfolk International Airport

Richmond - Richmond International Airport

Seattle - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Spokane - Spokane International Airport

Appleton - Appleton International Airport

Baldwin - Groome Transportation

Eau Claire - Groome Transportation

Green Bay - Austin Straubel International Airport

Hudson - Groome Transportation

Madison - Dane County Regional Airport

Menomonie - Groome Transportation

Milwaukee - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Charleston - Yeager Airport