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FLY DRIVES
Bluegrass & Country
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Days 11 & 12 The Smoky Mountains
Next it’s on to the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park, America’s most visited park, which stretches
across half a million acres of Tennessee and North
Carolina. Hike, bike, drive or even take a horseback
ride through the scenic byways. You may also
choose to visit Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme
park, which celebrates the heritage and people of
the East Tennessee region.
Hotel: Oak Haven Resort & Spa
Day 13 Chattanooga
Heading south, you journey into the ancient
homeland of the Cherokee Indians before arriving
into Chattanooga. Don’t miss the Sequoyah
Birthplace Museum, Fort Loudoun and, of course,
the infamous Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Hotel: The Chattanoogan Hotel
Day 14 Atlanta
Ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, go
underground at Ruby Falls, or stroll to the National
Park Service’s American Civil War Battlefield at Point
Park before leaving Chattanooga. En route to Atlanta
we suggest a visit to Rock City Gardens.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Atlanta
Day 15 Journey Home
There’s time for some last minute sightseeing
in Atlanta, before returning your rental car and
checking-in for your flight back to the UK.
Day 1 Arrive Cincinnati
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
Cincinnati. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and
proceed to your hotel.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Day 2 Covington & Newport
Today you commence your exploration. Start by
crossing the Ohio River on a trip to Covington
where you can perhaps enjoy a saunter across the
Roebling Suspension Bridge. Next we suggest the
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center,
which portrays three centuries of slavery from its
introduction to abolition.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Day 3 Louisville
Louisville is renowned for the annual Kentucky
Derby. Horse racing enthusiasts will enjoy the
Kentucky Derby Museum, offering a hands-on
experience. Once in town, visit the Slugger Museum
and Factory, take a river cruise on the Belle of
Louisville or follow the Urban Bourbon Trail.
Hotel: Galt House Hotel
Day 4 Lexington
Your first point of interest is The Muhammad Ali
Center, which has majestic views of Kentucky’s
largest city. Continue onto Lexington, the horse
capital of the world, for a true equine experience at
Kentucky Horse Park. During your stay, we suggest
a visit to Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill, which was
once home to America’s largest and best-known
communal society.
Hotel: Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
Day 5 Bowling Green
This morning, visit Bardstown – voted America’s
most beautiful small town. Mammoth Cave
National Park is your next point of interest, where
four hundred miles of passages and caverns can
be explored.
Hotel: Hyatt Place Bowling Green
Day 6 Paducah
Today’s journey takes you towards the heart of
America’s inland waterways. We suggest visiting The
River Discovery Center, which chronicles life on the
river and a stop at the National Corvette Museum.
Paducah is home to the National Quilt Museum.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, Paducah West
Days 7 & 8 Memphis
Continue to Memphis along the Mississippi River
and immerse yourself in the city renowned as the
home of the blues and birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll.
No visit to Memphis is complete without touring
Graceland! In addition, don’t miss a tour to Sun
Studios and be sure to see the Stax Museum of
American Soul Music, Smithsonian’s Rock ‘n’ Soul
Museum and Gibson Guitar Factory.
Hotel: Peabody Hotel
Days 9 & 10 Nashville
Today head east through picturesque cotton fields
to Nashville. Visit the homes and museums of the
country music giants, the Country Music Hall of
Fame & Museum, Johnny Cash Museum, Ryman
Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry.
Hotel: Renaissance Nashville Hotel
15 Days/14 Nights
• Begins in Cincinnati and ends in Atlanta
• Departures year round
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
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