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Bourbon, Bridles & Bluegrass 2023
8 days from Louisville to Nashville
Tour Description:
When teaching visitors the correct pronunciation of their city, Louisville locals advise to say it like you’ve had a shot of bourbon, Loo-a-vul. In this easygoing part of the country where the drawl is part of the draw, a bottle of Kentucky’s finest is easy to come by, as is mighty fine scenery, music, customs, and cuisine. Intoxicating views await in bucolic horse country and the Great Smoky Mountains while elating experiences are just around the corner in the local distilleries, music houses, and grand southern estates. Whereas the sprawling Biltmore will give you a taste of the old South, the current “it” cities of Asheville, Nashville, and Chattanooga will welcome you to the energy of the new South. Through the timeless scenery and happening scenes of Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee, this Southern U.S. tour takes the reins in the land of mares, misty mountains, mandolins, and MoonPies.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 12 May 23 — Friday 19 May 23
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,479 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 Sep 23 — Friday 29 Sep 23
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,459 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Oct 23 — Friday 13 Oct 23 | Starting at $3,329 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
Notes:
For more time in music country, combine this tour with Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis (tour NF).
For more time in music country, combine this tour with Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis (tour NF).
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
Day 2
Start your day in Kentucky Bluegrass country with a sightseeing tour of Louisville followed by a [LF] lunch featuring a local culinary specialty. Then travel south to Bardstown for a bourbon experience and tasting at Heaven Hill Distillery, established in 1935. Continue to Lexington for a free evening
Day 3
This morning, visit the Kentucky Horse Park and the International Museum of the Horse, the largest and most comprehensive museum in the world dedicated to horses and their impact on civilization. Continue deeper into horse country to visit a local thoroughbred horse farm and learn about the majestic horses that make Lexington the “Horse Capital of the World.” Journey behind the fences to a thoroughbred farm and hear about the breeding process, rearing, horseracing, and even meet some of these beautiful champions up close. Later, visit [LF] Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm. Return to Lexington for dinner with entertainment by local bluegrass musicians
Day 4
Day 5
This morning, head to the Biltmore Estate for a guided tour. Next, enjoy a [LF] farm-to-table lunch at Antler Hill Village. Free time this evening, perhaps visit a local craft brewery or one of the many restaurants in downtown
Day 6
Travel through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, America’s most visited national park. Stop in Cherokee for a visit to the [LF] Museum of the Cherokee Indian with a Local Cherokee Guide. Continue to Chattanooga for an orientation drive followed by a tasting of a local treat, dating back to the area for more than 100 years. The evening is free to explore Chattanooga on your own
Day 7
Today, continue to Nashville for an orientation tour followed by a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame to see its rich collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments, photographs, and, of course, Elvis Presley’s “solid gold” Cadillac. After some free time to explore Nashville on your own, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Day 8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Louisville | Lexington | Asheville | Chattanooga | Nashville |
Brown Hotel Louisville
Deluxe
335 West Broadway Louisville KY United States
Opulent yet approachable, the Brown Hotel is a blend of Old World elegance and modern-day comfort. Since its opening in 1923, the hotel is rich in history and colorful stories and features a beautifully restored Rooftop Garden with skyline views of Louisville, updated guestrooms with new furnishings, multiple on-site restaurants, bar offering bourbon flights, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Deluxe
335 West Broadway Louisville KY United States
Opulent yet approachable, the Brown Hotel is a blend of Old World elegance and modern-day comfort. Since its opening in 1923, the hotel is rich in history and colorful stories and features a beautifully restored Rooftop Garden with skyline views of Louisville, updated guestrooms with new furnishings, multiple on-site restaurants, bar offering bourbon flights, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
