Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.- Meals
- Dinner (Private Welcome Dinner with drinks at 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Washington, D.C.), Hotel (Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with drinks at private venue
Landmarks White House - Day 2
Washington, D.C. - Shenandoah National Park
Washington, D.C. - Shenandoah National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skyland Lodge, Shenandoah National Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Washington, D.C. including White House, Washington Monument, National Mall, and Lincoln Memorial
- Visit National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Travel along Skyline Drive scenic byway through Shenandoah National Park
Landmarks White House Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial National Mall National Museum of African American History and Culture Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park - Day 3
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farmhouse lunch at Veritas Vineyards and Winery with signature wine tasting and sundeck views over Blue Ridge Mountains)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels)
Included Activities
- Gentle hike along Stony Man Trail (1.5 miles), part of the Appalachian Trail
- Wine tasting at Veritas Vineyards and Winery
- Farmhouse lunch at Veritas Vineyards and Winery overlooking Blue Ridge Mountains
Landmarks Stony Man Trail Veritas Vineyards and Winery Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Mountains - Day 4
New River Gorge National Park
New River Gorge National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels)
Included Activities
- Visit 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
Asheville, North Carolina- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch at several acclaimed Asheville eateries with food and drink pairings designed by noted chefs, brewers, and mixologists during walking food tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of The North Carolina Arboretum (434 acres) with guide revealing history of Bent Creek Experimental Forest and influence of Frederick Law Olmsted
- Walking food tour of Asheville with samples at several acclaimed eateries featuring food and drink pairings designed by Asheville's notable chefs, brewers, and mixologists
Landmarks The North Carolina Arboretum Bent Creek Experimental Forest - Day 6
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville)
Included Activities
- Tour of Biltmore Estate mansion (250 rooms) and exploration of gardens and arboretum
- Browse displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art and furniture at Biltmore Estate
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to North Asheville Arts District to meet resident artists and discover craft heritage
Landmarks Biltmore Estate - Day 7
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Intimate picnic lunch at Collins Creek picnic site overlooking Smoky Mountains near 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
- Interactive cultural experience at Oconaluftee Indian Village with Cherokee cultural expert
- Visit Mountain Farm Museum and explore farm buildings showing historical family life
- Picnic lunch overlooking Smoky Mountains at Collins Creek picnic site
- Stop at Newfound Gap straddling North Carolina-Tennessee state line
Landmarks Blue Ridge Parkway Oconaluftee Indian Village Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mountain Farm Museum Newfound Gap - Day 8
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee- 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 Museum of Appalachia living mountain village with original buildings
- Browse over 250,000 artifacts including folk art, musical instruments, baskets, quilts, and Native American artifacts at Museum of Appalachia
- Full Southern Appalachian country lunch with authentic traditional bluegrass music from The Museum of Appalachia Band
- Orientation tour of Nashville with view of major landmarks
- Visit Ryman Auditorium, original home of the Grand Ole Opry
Landmarks Museum of Appalachia Broadway Ryman Auditorium - Day 9
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant featuring southern hospitality and timeless tradition)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fraye, Nashville), Hotel (Fraye, Nashville)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Nashville with major landmarks
- Dinner at local restaurant featuring southern hospitality
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans
- Visit Mammoth Cave National Park and take self-guided tour of world's longest known cave system with thousands of years of human history and rich biodiversity
Landmarks National Museum of African American Music Mammoth Cave National Park Broadway - Day 10
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
