On the Road From Asheville to Nashville: The Quintessential South

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Country music, bourbon whiskey and horseracing — what could be more Southern? Join local experts as you journey from Asheville to Nashville to discover the distinct flavor of the South.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to an American Saddlebred horse farm
    • Take a field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy a private performance with one of Nashville’s top songwriters
    • Join a master craftsman at Berea College Crafts to make a craft and learn about the artistic heritage of Appalachia

What's this trip about?

    Country music, bourbon whiskey and horseracing — what could be more Southern? Join local experts as you journey from Asheville to Nashville to discover the distinct flavor of the South.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Asheville, NC D Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Please fill out and return the MEAL ORDER FORM at the back of this packet by 30

Day
S PRIOR TO YOUR PROGRAM START DATE. Afternoon: Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing an up-to-date schedule that reflects ...
Day
S PRIOR TO YOUR PROGRAM START DATE. Evening: Evening at leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead. We are about to embark on a special learning adventure, a journey through exceptional and diverse history, culture, sights, and sounds of the quintessential South.

Day
2 Biltmore Estate, Explore Asheville Asheville, NC B,L Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; walking up to 2 miles over the course of the day, climbing 2 flights of stairs. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant, ou...
Day
3 WDVX Blue Plate Special®, Appalachian Music Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel Activity note: We will drive to Knoxville, Tennessee for the afternoon, and then continue on to Berea, Kentucky. The drive to Knoxville is about 116 miles (187km), approximately 2 hour...
Day
4 Craft Project With A Master Craftsman, Festival Dancers Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel Activity note: Sitting and working with handicrafts; strolling around town approximately 1 hour. Breakfast: In the Boone Tavern Main Dining Room, a rotating variety of...
Day
5 Buffalo Trace Distillery, Community Dinner Frankfort, KY B,L,D Capital Plaza Hotel Activity note: Walking up to 1/2 mile through a working distillery; uneven floors, moving through small spaces, climbing 2 flights of stairs; rubber soled shoes recommended. B...
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6 Kismet Farm, My Old Kentucky Home State Park Louisville, KY B,L,D Galt House Hotel Activity note: The drive to the horse farm is about 35 miles, approximately 45 minutes. The drive to the park is about 60 miles, approximately 1 hour, and from the park to Louisvil...
Day
7 Behind the Scenes at Churchill Downs Louisville, KY B,L Galt House Hotel Activity note: Walking up to 1/2 mile; standing for up to an hour at a time; paved and grassy surfaces. Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet offers choices such as an egg dish,...
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8 Nashville Highlights Nashville, TN B,L Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown Activity note: The drive to Nashville is about 175 miles (282 km), approximately 2.5 hours not including a stop en route. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll check out of the hote...
Day
9 Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriter, Free Time Nashville, TN B,L,D Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown Activity note: Walking up to 1 mile, paved surfaces. Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet offers choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, hot an...
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10 Program Concludes Nashville, TN B Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,299
Price per day$230
Last Updated: 2/8/2022

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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.

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Meals Included
  • 23 Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 8 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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