AMERICAN ROAD TOUR
MEMPHIS, LYNCHBURG, CHATTANOOGA, GATLINBURG, PIGEON FORGE, LEXINGTON, LOUISVILLE, & NASHVILLE
From country music to Rock ‘n Roll with soul, this tour is destined to have you toe-tapping from the very first day. But this tour isn’t only for music lovers, you’ll also explore the great Smoky Mountains and the Daniel Boone National Forest. Horse lovers will cherish the visit to the horse farm as well Churchill Downs, the home of The Kentucky Derby. But that’s not all! If you appreciate a good bourbon, you love Lynchburg, the home of bourbon. And you won’t want to miss the world-famous Jack Daniel’s distillery!
On this smarTours American Road Tour, enjoy the convenience of a thoughtfully planned itinerary and carefully selected accommodations combined with the freedom and flexibility to travel from the comfort of your own car (or rental car)! We’ll have scheduled guided tours along the way to tell you about the rich history and culture of each destination and you’ll share this experience with other like-minded smarTours travelers!
COVID-19 UPDATE
For the safety of everyone in the group, smarTours requires all travelers to provide a negative, viral COVID-19 antigen or PCR test issued no more than 3 days prior to departure, documentation of recovery from COVID-19 from your healthcare provider, or proof of full vaccination before leaving the United States.
Itinerary at
a Glance
- 2 nights in Memphis
- 1 night in Lynchburg
- 1 night in Chatanooga
- 1 night in Pigeon Forge
- 1 night in Lexington
- 1 night in Louisville
- 2 nights in Nashville
Tour
Highlights
- Live it up on Beale Street
- Graceland Elvis Experience Tour & the Planes
- See how Bourbon is made with Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour
- Visit the Chatanooga Choo Choo
- Explore the Great Smoky Mountains
- Hike in the Daniel Boone National Forest
- See Churchill Downs
- Horse Farm visit
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Country Music Hall of Fame
& RCA Studio B - Nashville City Tour
Your Tour
Includes
- Accommodations at carefully curated hotels
- 11 meals: 9 breakfasts & 2 dinners
- Meticulously planned meet-ups, group meals & excursions
- Sightseeing tours & entrance fees per itinerary
- Local welcome guide
- Parking at hotels
- All applicable taxes
Tour Itinerary
Chattanooga/Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge
Today you’ll make your way north to Gatlinburg and pass through the rich culture and natural beauty of Knoxville, which has the perfect blend of southern hospitality and modern development. Start off your day by taking a scenic hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with its plentiful trails and beautiful surroundings. You may wish to visit the Sugarlands Distilling Company, where you can enjoy the varieties of samples they offer. Or perhaps you will choose to visit the Smoky Mountain Brewery and have a quick lunch. Afterwards, stroll through the downtown Village Shops and…
Gatlinburg/Lexington
Today you will leave Gatlinburg and make your way through Kentucky. On this journey you will experience the scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River, with the Ohio River forming a northern boundary. You’ll begin your morning in the Horse Capital of the World, located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region where you’ll embrace the rugged terrain of the Daniel Boone National Forest, named after the fearless legendary American pioneer. Don’t miss Cumberland Falls, the majestic 120-foot wide, 67 foot tall waterfall located in the Daniel Boone…
Lexington/Louisville
Today you’ll visit a horse farm on the way to Louisville. En route you’ll pass by small towns and luscious green fields. Before you reach Louisville, you will visit the home of the world’s most famous thoroughbred horse race, the Kentucky Derby which takes place at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday each May. You might want to bring a beautiful hat for the occasion! Recently featured in the movie Sea Biscuit, Churchill Downs is the mecca of American horse racing and home of the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown or similar |…
Louisville/Nashville
This morning you’ll tour a distillery on your way to Nashville. Once in Nashville, Music City USA, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of downtown. You’ll enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. We suggest you visit to the Opry Mills shopping Center or take a stroll through the Music Valley’s Wax Museum of the Stars and witness life-size wax figures of many country music stars. The State Capitol in downtown Nashville gives visitors a taste of Tennessee’s history and natural wonders and also serves as a lasting monument to Tennessee’s Bicentennial celebration. The…
Nashville
Today you’ll visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and tour the iconic Studio B. Historic RCA Studio B was once the recording home of popular music titans such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, and the Everly Brothers and is a popular cultural attraction. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum adds a strikingly modern touch to the Nashville skyline and is situated at the epicenter of the city’s rapidly growing core. The museum, called the “Smithsonian of country music” because of its unrivaled collection, recently unveiled a $100 million expansion, doubling its…
Guided Tour Pricing
| Depart | Return | Depart - Return | Best Value Pricing - Reserve by Apr 30, 2021 | Reserve after Apr 30, 2021 |
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| 2021 | 2021 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| September 17 | September 26 | Sep 17 - Sep 26 |
$1,699 | $1,799 | $2,099 |
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement is $849
Please note that all optional tours and excursions must be prepaid to smarTours in advance of departure
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $99 per person for all 2021 departures, and $300 per person for all 2022 departures. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
All optional tours must be pre-booked and prepaid to smarTours in advance of departure.
Nashville Old Town Trolley Tour
- Nashville
- From approx. $39 Per Person
Explore the dynamic state capital of Tennessee with an optional city tour aboard Old Town Trolley. Along the way we’ll see the Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium where some say bluegrass was born and Johnny Cash met June Carter. While exploring the city’s landmarks, you might discover some new country music classics before they even hit the charts while visiting one of the many recording studios around town.
Stops include:
- Lower Broadway
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Johnny Cash & Goo Goo
- Ryman Auditorium
- Tennessee…
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
WHAT ARE AMERICAN ROAD TOURS?
smarTours American Road Tours is a hybrid of a self-drive road trip with guided tour elements that we are known for. Travelers have the freedom to drive at their own convenience with scheduled meet-ups with other smarTours travelers. smarTours has done all the planning by booking exciting, iconic routes, carefully selected accommodations, and guided tours & admissions.
TRANSPORTATION
Airfare and ground transportation are not included on this tour. Travelers may choose to drive their own car from city to city or to rent a car independently. Friends and families may choose to drive together or separately and can book separate accommodations with smarTours.
Need to rent a car? As a smarTours traveler, you can save up to 25% with Avis Car Rental when traveling on one of our American Road Tours. For more information, please visit avis.com/smartours.
NATIONAL PARK FEES
National Park Fees are not included. For some parks entry is per vehicle and/or per person. For Park Entrance fees, click here. Some travelers may wish to purchase an annual or lifetime pass. For more information about the America the Beautiful – National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass or Lifetime Pass, please click here.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
Before you depart, we’ll send you detailed tour information including directions, meeting times, routes, places of interest, recommendations, and more. We look forward to being your trusted guide on this remarkable journey.