The Opryland Hotel in Nashville 23

Day 1

Welcome Aboard! Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach towards "The Volunteer State," Tennessee. Soon you will discover for yourself why Nashville, is fittingly called "Music City, U.S.A.". Meanwhile relax, enjoy the changing scenery and have fun with onboard activities as we travel west. After 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 meet our step-on guide, and depart for a tour of Nashville. We will learn about Nashville's colorful history and beautiful architecture, drive by the Tennessee State Capitol, world famous Music Row, and through Centennial Park where we'll make a photo-stop at the Parthenon. The Parthenon in Centennial Park is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It was designed by Confederate veteran William Crawford Smith, and built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Today the Parthenon, which functions as an art museum, stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a large public park just west of downtown Nashville. 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. See the street where musical legends were made, and discover how the Broadway Historic District came to be known as "Honky-Tonk Highway". You will find Ernest Tubb's Record Store, Betty Boots and several Western Shops, plus, attractions like the George Jones, the Johnny Cash and the Patsy Cline Museums. Later, we check into the world-famous Opryland Hotel, and our Atrium Garden View accommodations for the next three nights. The Opryland Hotel is more than just a hotel - it is an experience! From the moment you arrive, you will discover a unique blend of southern hospitality and sophisticated style that has established the Opryland Hotel as a world-class resort! Our rooms overlook one of the three stunning gardens, featuring tropical plants, sparkling waterfalls and indoor rivers. Enjoy the beautiful view from your private balcony! Tonight, dinner is on your own. For your convenience, there are several restaurants located within the Opryland Resort.

Day 3

After breakfast we will get to see and walk in the footsteps where country superstars perform and amazing music is made every week for a national audience, when we are treated to a guided backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry. Our backstage tour guide will share an insider's stories of the Opry House, it's place in country music, the stars, and the stage that's home to the unbroken Circle. So, enjoy a peek behind the curtain of Nashville's premier country music stage, hang out backstage, view the dressing rooms, and even stand in the famous center stage circle! Following our tour, 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 variety show. Later, we return to our hotel where you will have time to sit, relax and freshen up before going for dinner and a show. We begin with a visit to Opry Mills, Tennessee's largest outlet mall where you will find a diverse collection of great dining options to choose from for dinner on your own. Finally, we end the day on a musical note by taking our reserved seats for an evening of entertainment at the Grand Ole Opry. 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 for you to enjoy and create a day of adventure and exploration on your own. Find fun in the sun at SoundWaves (tickets are not included), Opryland's exclusive, four-acre oasis filled with indoor and outdoor play structures, slides, lazy and rapid rivers, and even the city's only double FlowRider. Take a pleasurable Delta River Flatboat ride on the scenic indoor river, which is included. Be amazed and delighted while taking a self-guided tour leisurely exploring this Nashville landmark featuring majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls. Experience charming southern hospitality and marvel at the many wonders of this extraordinary hotel and the elaborate décor surrounding you. Or, you may simply wish to sit, relax and experience the serenity of this spectacular resort from your balcony room. For the convenience of those passengers who do not wish to spend the whole day at the hotel, we will offer transportation to downtown Nashville to enjoy Broadway's vibrant musical honky-tonks and live country music. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own at any of the Opryland Resort's restaurants conveniently located within the 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, to reach Sevierville, Tennessee. We'll stop for lunch at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, a delightful complex surrounded by orchards in a serene 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, while you relax and enjoy the serenity and beauty of the grounds. 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 continue traveling on to our hotel accommodations in Wytheville, Virginia. A dinner stop will be made en route to Wytheville. Dinner is on your own.

Day 6

After breakfast we depart for home taking with us amazing memories of America's "Music City, U.S.A.", it's remarkable history, incredible hand-clappin', toe-tappin' contributions to the diverse American music scene, the thrill of Nashville's fun and entertaining attractions, and a beautiful architectural wonder - the Opryland Hotel!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D =Dinner