Magic, Music & Nature: The Great Smokies With Your Grandchild

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Learn about show biz from local musicians and become a storyteller, magician and passenger on the Titanic as you discover the wonders of the Great Smokies with your grandchild.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Learn about show biz from local musicians and become a storyteller, magician and passenger on the Titanic as you discover the wonders of the Great Smokies with your grandchild.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPigeon Forge, TN
End CityPigeon Forge, TN

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Check-in/Program Registion/Dinner / Orientation Pigeon Forge, TN

Hotel Check-in: Available from 3:00 p.m. Program Registration: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, to get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule and other important inf...

Day 2 Make your own Instrument, storytelling, Country Tonite show Pigeon Forge, TN

Some walking today during team building and behind the scenes at Country Tonite. Shuttle bus or trolley ride to dinner and theater. 20 to 30 minutes of driving time for the evening.

Mike Gwinn will join us for an introduction to Appalachian folklore, folk music,...

Day 3 Explore Dollywood Theme Park Pigeon Forge, TN

Walking approximately 1-3 miles, standing and sitting at Dollywood Entertainment Park. Trolley Bus ride from the hotel to the park about 20 minutes each direction.

We’ll board a trolley for the nearby Dollywood Theme Park, now the best-known attraction in the ar...

Day 4 Impossibilities lecture & show,Rainforest Zoo,Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge, TN

Walking including uneven, unpaved ground. Some stairs, standing and exploring on the Titanic Exhibit. Motorcoach or trolley from hotel to Gatlinburg, 30 minutes each direction.

This morning we enjoy a lecture at the hotel with the owners of the Impossibilities T...

Day 5 Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, Pirates Voyage Pigeon Forge, TN

Today we travel by motorcoach to Gatlinburg and the Smokey Mountain National Park. Some walking today on trails, dirt, uneven services up to 1 to 3 miles. Getting on and off the coach. Travel time is 30 to 45 minutes each direction.

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Day 6 Program Concludes Pigeon Forge, TN

Hotel check-out is by 12:00 Noon.

Enjoy another hearty breakfast including breakfast entree's, juice, fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,399
Price per day$233
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 4
  • Number of Dinner: 4
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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