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Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville
9 day tour from Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC
Tour Operator
Collette
Departures
May 22, 2025
–
Apr 23, 2026
Prices From
$2,899
May 2025 - Apr 2026
Take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina. Get a taste of Bourbon, baseball, and Thoroughbreds in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust arts districts
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Louisville, Kentucky
Your tour starts in Louisville, Kentucky, famous for Thoroughbreds, Bourbon and baseball. Settle in for a 2-night stay at your hotel, ideally situated in downtown Louisville.
Day 2
Louisville
Enjoy a visit to Churchill Downs, the Thoroughbred racetrack famous for hosting the pinnacle of all horse races: the Kentucky Derby. Then, tour the Kentucky Derby Museum and learn about the legendary history of the “Sport of Kings.” Enjoy a walking tour of Old Louisville, a historic neighborhood of Victorian mansions. Later, head to “Museum Row” where it’s your choice! Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory for an All-Star baseball experience -OR- explore the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, and its Spirit of Kentucky exhibit, the official start of the Bourbon Trail. Tonight, join your
Day 3
Louisville - Lexington
Visit Buffalo Trace, the oldest continuously operating Bourbon distillery in America. Learn about the subtle craft, meet some of the people who make it all happen, and taste some of the home-grown spirit. Stop in the quaint, historic town of Midway. Then, it’s off to explore Kentucky’s horse country. Learn about the area from a local guide and take in the rolling bluegrass pastureland and the horse farms that dot the landscape. Hear about time-honored traditions during visits to private horse farms before settling into Lexington for your two-night stay.
Day 4
Lexington - Berea - Lexington
Travel to Berea, the historic college town known as the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky. Meet a few artisans while they demonstrate their craft. Then, explore musical artifacts and memorabilia during a visit to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Tonight, take in the tastes of Kentucky at a local restaurant.
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May 22, 2025
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May 31, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 20, 2025
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Sep 25, 2025
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Oct 04, 2025
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$3,349
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Oct 02, 2025
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Oct 11, 2025
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Oct 09, 2025
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Oct 18, 2025
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$3,499
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