Itinerary
- Day 1
Washington, D.C.
You'll arrive in Washington, D.C. this evening and meet your Travel Director along with other guests. There's a private Welcome Dinner with drinks scheduled, so you can get to know everyone and settle in for the trip ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Private Welcome Dinner with drinks at 1800)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Washington, D.C.), Hotel (Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle)
- Day 2
Washington, D.C. to Shenandoah National Park
Today starts with a guided tour of Washington, D.C. where you'll see the White House, Washington Monument, National Mall, and Lincoln Memorial. After that, you'll visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Later, you'll drive along scenic Skyline Drive into Shenandoah National Park, and you'll arrive at historic Skyland Lodge by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skyland Lodge, Shenandoah National Park)
Included Activities
- Tour of Washington, D.C. including White House, Washington Monument, National Mall, and Lincoln Memorial
- Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Scenic drive along Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park
Landmarks White House Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial National Museum of African American History and Culture National Mall Skyline Drive 
- Day 3
Shenandoah National Park
Morning brings a gentle hike on the Stony Man Trail, which is part of the Appalachian Trail and offers nice views. Later you'll head to Veritas Vineyards and Winery for wine tasting and a farmhouse lunch with Blue Ridge Mountain views. You'll return to the resort hotel for a relaxed evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farmhouse lunch at Veritas Vineyards and Winery overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, including signature wines and vineyard views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels)
Included Activities
- Gentle hike along Stony Man Trail with views of Shenandoah National Park
- Wine tasting and farmhouse lunch at Veritas Vineyards and Winery
Landmarks Stony Man Trail Veritas Vineyards and Winery Blue Ridge Mountains - Day 4
New River Gorge National Park
You'll check out New River Gorge National Park, the newest national park in America. Start at the Canyon Rim Visitor Centre to learn about the park's history, wildlife, and plant life. Then take a walk along the boardwalk trail for views of the New River Gorge Bridge. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels)
Included Activities
- Visit to Canyon Rim Visitor Centre at New River Gorge National Park
- Stroll along picturesque boardwalk trail with views of New River Gorge Bridge
Landmarks New River Gorge National Park Canyon Rim Visitor Centre New River Gorge Bridge - Day 5
Asheville, North Carolina
You're heading to Asheville today. First, you'll tour the Citizen Vinyl record press factory to see how vinyl records are made and learn about the original WWNC radio station and studio. In the afternoon, there's a guided walking food tour through Asheville's restaurants and bars, where you'll sample food and drinks from several local spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Walking food tour of Asheville featuring farm-to-table, local flavours at several acclaimed eateries with food and drink pairings designed by local chefs, brewers, and mixologists)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville)
Included Activities
- Tour of Citizen Vinyl record press factory, including original WWNC radio station and studio
- Walking food tour of Asheville featuring multiple acclaimed restaurants with food and drink pairings
Landmarks Citizen Vinyl WWNC Radio Station - Day 6
Asheville, North Carolina
After a relaxed morning, you'll visit the Biltmore Estate, America's largest privately owned home. You'll tour the 250-room French Renaissance chateau, walk through the gardens and arboretum, and learn about the Vanderbilt family's history. The afternoon is free, so you can explore Asheville on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville)
Included Activities
- Tour of Biltmore Estate, including the house, gardens, and arboretum
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to North Asheville Arts District to meet resident artists and discover the area's craft heritage
Landmarks Biltmore Estate - Day 7
Asheville - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
You'll drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America's most beautiful routes, to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At the Oconaluftee Indian Village, you'll learn about Cherokee culture and history. After that, you'll explore the Mountain Farm Museum and have a picnic lunch with Smoky Mountains views. You'll stop at scenic viewpoints including Newfound Gap along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Intimate picnic lunch overlooking the Smoky Mountains at Collins Creek picnic site near a scenic creek)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Park Vista: A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Gatlinburg), Hotel (The Park Vista: A DoubleTree by Hilton, Gatlinburg)
Included Activities
- Travel along Blue Ridge Parkway scenic route
- Cultural experience at Oconaluftee Indian Village with expert guide
- Visit to Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Picnic lunch overlooking the Smoky Mountains at Collins Creek picnic site
- Stop at Newfound Gap straddling North Carolina and Tennessee border
Landmarks Blue Ridge Parkway Oconaluftee Indian Village Mountain Farm Museum Great Smoky Mountains National Park Newfound Gap - Day 8
Great Smoky Mountains - Nashville, Tennessee
After a relaxed morning, you'll visit the Museum of Appalachia to see original mountain buildings and over 250,000 artifacts that show Appalachian life and history. You'll have a Southern Appalachian lunch with authentic bluegrass music playing. Then you'll travel to Nashville, driving past honky-tonks and street performers on Broadway before reaching the historic Ryman Auditorium.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Full Southern Appalachian country lunch with authentic traditional bluegrass music from The Museum of Appalachia Band)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fraye, Nashville)
Included Activities
- Visit to Museum of Appalachia with exploration of 35 log cabins, barns, churches, schools and gardens
- Southern Appalachian country lunch with traditional bluegrass music performance from The Museum of Appalachia Band
- Orientation tour of Nashville with view of major landmarks
- Visit to Ryman Auditorium, original home of the Grand Ole Opry
Landmarks Museum of Appalachia Ryman Auditorium Broadway - Day 9
Nashville, Tennessee
In Nashville, you can choose between two options: visit the National Museum of African American Music to learn about African Americans' role in American music, or explore Mammoth Cave National Park and its cave system, the world's longest known cave. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like, maybe walking Broadway to catch live music. You'll have dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Puckett's, a locals' favourite restaurant with history stretching back to the 1950s, experiencing Southern hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fraye, Nashville), Hotel (Fraye, Nashville)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local Nashville restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit to National Museum of African American Music
- Self-guided tour of Mammoth Cave National Park and its cave system
Landmarks National Museum of African American Music Mammoth Cave National Park Broadway - Day 10
Nashville, Tennessee
You'll leave Nashville at your own pace today. If you'd like to stay longer in Music City, you have the option to extend your stay.
