MONDAY, 20th October:
We travel from Dublin to Atlanta. On arrival, we are met by our driver, who will accompany us for the duration of the tour, and we are transferred by coach to Pigeon Forge, which is located in the Smokey Mountains
Overnight: Ramada Pigeon Forge North (or similar)
TUESDAY, 21st October
After breakfast we will enjoy a tour of the Smokey Mountains with our Step On Guide. Afterwards, we will visit Gatlinburg and make a stop there to enjoy the beautiful area of Gatlinburg. This evening, we have tickets to the Dixie Stampede.
Overnight: Ramada Pigeon Forge North (or similar)
WEDNESDAY, 22nd October
Today, we have some shopping time in Tangers outlets and an afternoon visit to Dollywood, which is the theme park owned by the one and only Dolly Parton.
Overnight: Ramada Pigeon Forge North (or similar)
THURDSAY, 23thrd/sup> October
We must say goodbye to the Smokey Mountains today and head to Nashville, the home of Country Music! On arrival, we will tour Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame and the check into our hotel for the next four nights
Overnight: Inn at Opryland (or similar)/p>
FRIDAY, 24th October
First up today is a self- guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium (which is the original home of the Grand Ole Opry and standing on the famous stage you will almost feel the ghosts of the legends who sang there many years ago) We will also have self -guided tours of the Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline museums. We will pay a visit to George Jones gravesite afterwards. This evening we will attend a performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry.
Overnight: Inn at Opryland (or similar)
SATURDAY, 25th October
We will pay a visit to Johnny Cash grave today and make the trip to visit the late great Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and enjoy a guided tour of her home and museum.
Overnight: Inn at Opryland (or similar)
SUNDAY, 26th October
This morning we will attend the Cowboy Church service and spend the afternoon cruising down the Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat. This will include a delicious buffet lunch and some entertainment followed by visiting the Madame Tussaud museum and some shopping time in Opry Mills Mall.
Overnight: Inn at Opryland (or similar)
MONDAY, 27th October
This morning we bid farewell to Nashville and head for Memphis, where we will visit Graceland – the home of the late great Elvis Presley. We will tour the house, museum, Lisa Marie’s plane and of course Elvis’ Grave. We will also visit Sun Studios whilst in Memphis.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Downtown (or similar)
TUESDAY, 28th October
After breakfast, we will have some free time before heading to the airport for our flights back to Ireland…Arrive back into Dublin airport morning of Wednesday, 29th October 2024…
