Summary
Take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina. Get a taste of Bourbon, baseball, and Thoroughbreds in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust arts districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s "little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of southern Appalachia still in your heart.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Day 2
- Louisville
- Day 3
- Louisville-Lexington
- Day 4
- Lexington-Berea-Lexington
- Day 5
- Lexington-Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Day 6
- Gatlinburg-Great Smoky Mountains National Park-Gat...
- Day 7
- Gatlinburg-Asheville, North Carolina
- Day 8
- Asheville
- Day 9
- Asheville-Charlotte-Tour Ends
Travel Cities (4): Charlotte, Gatlinburg, Lexington, Louisville