After our full breakfast at the hotel we make our way into the countryside past rolling green hills, horse pastures, and stroll onto the Bourbon Trail.  Our first stop will be Buffalo Trace Distillery - Over 200 years of fine bourbon craftsmanship make Buffalo Trace the World’s Most Decorated Distillery.  On our visit here learn about the history of Buffalo Trace Distillery and walk amidst the path of rolling bourbon barrels. You will be captivated by the alluring smell and atmosphere of bourbon sleeping inside the aging warehouses. Then you will go inside the renowned Blanton’s Bottling Hall where you will see signature bourbons being filled, sealed, labeled, and packaged—all by hand.  Of course the tour includes a tasting of some of their award-winning products and we’ll have time to visit the gift shop where unique gifts can only be found on-site.  Our second distillery tour will be the world renowned Woodford Reserve.  Our tour provides a guided education through the distillery that explains the history of bourbon, how Woodford is unique at all five sources of flavor, the bottling process, and much more. At the end of the tour enjoy a taste of their award-winning craft bourbon.  We will visit one more distillery today to round out the tour of the Bourbon Trail.  Lunch will be on our own today as we make our way through the country roads of Kentucky.  Tonight dinner is included and enjoy our hotel accommodations in Lexington, KY. (B,D)

After our included breakfast at the hotel we depart for touring. In the heart of Horse Country, among the rolling fields of bluegrass, limestone rich soil, and miles of plank board fences... lies an acreage of land steeped in tradition.  From world-class stallions, to breed-shaping broodmares, to legends of the turf..f​ew farms can match the majesty, the history, and the storybook success of world famous Claiborne Farm.  Come see and learn for yourself why Claiborne is known as one of the most iconic thoroughbred breeding farms in Kentucky’s Horse Country! Our tour includes a fascinating overview of Claiborne’s storied history, including its involvement with Triple Crown winner Secretariat. See where the legend is buried, and walk the grounds where many other famous racehorses called home.  From here we make our way south towards Gatlinburg, TN and the home of the Great Smoky Mountains National Forest.  But on the way we’ll first make a stop in Berea a historic college town and the arts and crafts center of KY.  Lunch is included this afternoon in Berea.  Enjoy the sights along the way as we travel through Daniel Boone National Forest and see the incredible landscape before us.  Then welcome to Gatlinburg, TN!  Tonight we’ll dine downtown at Blake Shelton’s famous restaurant - Ole Red for some food and country music.  Our accommodations are located in downtown Gatlinburg, TN within walking distance to all of the attractions in Gatlinburg. (B,L,D)

After our included breakfast at the hotel we head out to tour Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  Learn about one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth and the largest deciduous forest on the East Coast of the U.S.  We’ll make stops at multiple lookouts including the famous Newfound Gap to where you see both the TN and NC sides, stand in 2 states at the same time, and see the start of the Appalachian Trail that runs 1,972 miles up to Maine.  We’ll make our way back into downtown Gatlinburg where we enjoy Anakeesta.  Your ticket will include Anakeesta’s Chondola ride, Ridge Rambler vehicle ride, elevated 16-bridge Treetop Skywalk, Treehouse Village Adventure, Vista Gardens Walk, Memorial Forest Walk with interpretive signs, shopping and dining opportunities at Firefly Village, and the most gorgeous scenic views in all of Gatlinburg.  Lunch is on our own and dining at the top is truly fantastic.  Enjoy your afternoon and evening at your own pace in Gatlinburg.  With sights such as the Aerial Tram, the sky bridge, over 500 Shops, 100 restaurants, and 40 plus attractions there’s plenty to do.  Getting around can’t be easier either with Gatlinburg’s public trolley system.  For those that want we will make our bus available to take you to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain theme park. (B)

Enjoy our breakfast at the hotel before we bid farewell to Gatlinburg and make our way to the Music Capital of the U.S. Nashville, TN.  On our journey we will make a stop to experience the world’s # 1 Bourbon at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery.  Crafting something that endures for over 150 years takes time and character. You’ll find plenty of both in the people and history that make Jack Daniel’s. Let one of Jack Daniel’s seasoned storytellers guide you through Mr. Jack’s distillery and old-time Tennessee whiskey-making process on our included guided tour. Then, finish your trip here with a memorable stop at the historic Barrel House 1-14. Here, you’ll linger over and sip five of the most popular whiskeys and liqueurs. We allow plenty of time  to shop for souvenirs.  Lunch will be on our own today.  Then it’s onto our lodging for the next 2 Nights at the finest in Southern hospitality - the opulent Gaylord Opryland Resort. This evening we head out for Nashville’s # 1 Dining and Entertainment destination - the famous Wildhorse Saloon.  More than 1.5 million music lovers stampede through their doors annually to catch the hottest in live entertainment, learn the newest dance steps and dine on their award-winning Southern smokehouse cuisine.  Enjoy a fabulous evening out on the town. (B,D)     

Enjoy a fabulous Full Breakfast at the resort.  We then depart to enjoy a riding city tour to acclimate us to the wonderful sights of the area such as the State Capitol, Music Row and the Parthenon - a full scale replica of the Athenian original!  We will visit the cultural epicenter of the music city, Ryman Auditorium.  Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 - 1974, its history as Nashville’s premiere theater and central gathering place started even before construction was complete in 1892.  Enjoy lunch on your own along Honky Tonk row in downtown.  This afternoon enjoy our backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry and walk out on the main stage!  You never know you just might run into one of the entertainers for the evening.  This evening we enjoy a terrific meal at one of the great steakhouses just minutes from the Opry.  After dinner we take in the nighttime performance from our reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry. (B,D) 

Enjoy a fabulous Full Breakfast at the resort. Then pack up for our final day of touring.  Our first stop is the Country Music Hall of Fame to be explored at your own pace. The museum has an extensive, permanent objects collection. This collection includes more than eight hundred stage costumes, over six hundred instruments, and hundreds of other objects—from microphones to automobiles—documenting the history of country music. Included in our package is a visit to Historic RCA Studio B, for an up close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining record studio.  Enjoy lunch on your own at the Hall of Fame or take an easy stroll over to Honky Tonk Row for food, beverage, shopping and so much more with your free time.  Enjoy dinner on your own before we embark on our late afternoon or evening flight for home with incredible memories of a wonderful trip together! (B)