Opryland Country Christmas 24

Day 1

Welcome Aboard! Join us for a fun-filled motor coach vacation full of spectacular scenery, holiday cheer and yuletide spirit in "The Music Capital of the World," Nashville, Tennessee. Before checking into our hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee for the night, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2

After breakfast we depart for Nashville, Tennessee. Upon our arrival, we climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat, an authentic paddle wheel riverboat, for a 2-hour lunch cruise down the Cumberland River that includes an entertaining country music holiday show. Following our cruise, we check into the world-famous Opryland Hotel, and our Atrium Garden View accommodations for the next three nights. Each year the Opryland Resort is decorated with 2 million twinkling lights, acres of larger-than-life decorations, thousands of poinsettias and decorated trees which transport you into a musical paradise and a land of enchantment! Enjoy the beautiful view from your private balcony and marvel at the splendor and elaborate holiday décor of this fabulous world-class resort! Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own at any of the Opryland Resort's restaurants conveniently located within the resort.

Day 3

After breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a tour of Nashville. You will be amazed by Nashville's colorful history, beautiful architecture and hidden treasures that wait to be discovered in "Music City, U.S.A.". Following our tour, we'll visit Nashville's Broadway Historic District. Explore and experience the entertainment of Broadway's vibrant musical honky-tonks, including world famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, restaurants, local stores, shops, and boutiques, all conveniently located within walking distance of each other. Later after returning to our hotel, explore the Opryland Resort and create your own adventure as you stroll under the majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls. You will have some time to freshen up and have dinner on your own before going out for an evening performance of the Grand Ole Opry Show. Don't be surprised if you see one of your favorite Grand Ole Opry members such as Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Jeannie Seely, Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis, or Lorrie Morgan, performing tonight.

Day 4

After breakfast you are free to design the rest of your day and do as you wish! The Opryland Resort offers you a wide variety of attractions that are included for you to enjoy and create a day of adventure and exploration on your own. Admissions to ICE!, a fantastical, indoor winter wonderland entirely hand-carved out of ice and celebrating the spirit of Christmas and the Delta River Flatboat ride down the scenic indoor river are all included for you to enjoy at your leisure. So, unwind, explore, shop, dine and be entertained to your heart's desire amidst this Christmas wonderland! We end the day on a musical note by attending a festive holiday dinner and an evening performance by a country music superstar at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.

Day 5

After breakfast settle back, and relax in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach and enjoy the scenery on our drive across eastern Tennessee through the Great Smoky Mountains, en route to Sevierville, Tennessee. We'll stop for lunch at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, an exceptional dining and shopping complex surrounded by orchards in a tranquil setting in the heart of Sevierville. Located in a historic farmhouse on a working apple orchard, the restaurant serves up delicious, hearty authentic farm-style southern cuisine, with a country flare. Following lunch enjoy some free time browsing and shopping at the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store, the candy factory, winery, creamery, and bakery all located at the farm complex. Later, we check into our overnight accommodations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee before going out to experience the shipboard holiday festivities at the Titanic Museum. The Titanic is magical during the holidays. Come exchange greetings with the Titanic crew and enjoy the glittering lights and the festive decorations. The beauty and charm of a once-upon-a-time Edwardian Christmas will dazzle and truly amaze you, from your arrival at the White Star Line boarding station to the moment you depart through a magical Holiday Gift Shoppe. See all the trimmings: twinkling lights, lush garlands, wreaths and towering Christmas trees. It's during this special time of year that you'll truly experience what it was like aboard ship and how it might have looked on a Christmas voyage 108 years ago. The museum is committed to remembering and honoring the men, women and especially the 133 children who sailed RMS Titanic's maiden voyage in 1912 every day. We conclude our tour with a special dinner aboard the Titanic Museum in the 'Secret' Titanic First Class Dining Room. This elegant evening dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. With beautiful recreations of rooms within the Titanic and painstaking attention to detail, this museum is well known for bringing the elegant Victorian period to life.

Day 6

After breakfast settle back and enjoy a holiday themed movie on our drive home, while reminiscing about Opryland's yuletide sights, sounds, lights and a delightful Country Christmas - Nashville Style! Today's lunch is included at Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant and Bakery in Staunton, Virginia. Enjoy a buffet lunch at this family owned Shenandoah Valley restaurant, serving up delicious Southern style cooking with homemade breads, pies, and pastries baked fresh daily since 1947. Happy Holidays!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D =Dinner