Your fly drive includes:
- Round trip scheduled flights
- Intermediate 4 door car hire, including insurances and satellite navigation.
- Accommodations as stated
- Personalised Road Book
Day
01
Cincinnati
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Cincinnati. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Day
02
Covington & Newport
Today you commence your exploration. Start by crossing the Ohio River on a trip to Covington where you can perhaps enjoy a saunter across the Roebling Suspension Bridge. Next we suggest the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which portrays three centuries of slavery from its introduction to abolition.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Day
03
Louisville
Louisville is renowned for the annual Kentucky Derby. Horse racing enthusiasts will enjoy the Kentucky Derby Museum, offering a hands-on experience. Once in town, visit the Slugger Museum and Factory, take a river cruise on the Belle of Louisville or follow the Urban Bourbon Trail.
Hotel: Galt House Hotel
88Mi/142Km
Day
04
Lexington
Your first point of interest is The Muhammad Ali Center, which has majestic views of Kentucky’s largest city. Continue onto Lexington, the horse capital of the world, for a true equine experience at Kentucky Horse Park. During your stay we suggest a visit to Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill, which was once home to America’s largest and best-known communal society.
Hotel: Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
101Mi/162Km
Day
05
Bowling Green
This morning, visit Bardstown – voted America’s most beautiful small town. Mammoth Cave National Park is your next point of interest, where four hundred miles of passages and caverns can be explored.
Hotel: Hyatt Place Bowling Green
167Mi/268Km
Day
06
Paducah
Today’s journey takes you towards the heart of America’s inland waterways. We suggest visiting The River Discovery Center, which chronicles life on the river and a stop at the National Corvette Museum. Paducah is renowned for its creativity, and is home to the National Quilt Museum.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, Paducah West
149Mi/239Km
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Day
08
Memphis
Continue to Memphis along the Mississippi River and immerse yourself in the city renowned as the home of the blues and birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. We’ve allowed two full days for you to experience Memphis, an exciting city with a plethora of things to see and do. No visit to Memphis is complete without touring Graceland! In addition, don’t miss a tour to the Sun Studio and be sure to see the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Smithsonian’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Gibson Guitar Factory.
Hotel: The Peabody
178Mi/286Km
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10
Nashville
Today head east through picturesque cotton fields to Nashville. Visit the homes and museums of the country music giants, the Country Music Hall of fame & Museum, Johnny Cash Museum, Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry.
Hotel: Renaissance Nashville Hotel
212Mi/341Km
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12
Great Smoky Mountains
Next it’s on to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited park, which stretches across half a million acres of Tennessee and North Carolina. Hike, bike, drive or even take a horseback ride through the scenic byways. You may also choose to visit Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park, which celebrates the heritage and people of the East Tennessee region.
Hotel: Oak Haven Resort & Spa
205Mi/330Km
Day
13
Chattanooga
Heading south, you journey into the ancient homeland of the Cherokee Indians before arriving into Chattanooga. Don’t miss the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Fort Loudoun and, of course, the infamous Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Hotel: The Chattanoogan Hotel
136Mi/218Km
Day
14
Atlanta
Ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, go underground at Ruby Falls, or stroll to the National Park Service’s American Civil War Battlefield at Point Park before leaving Chattanooga. En route to Atlanta we suggest a visit to Rock City Gardens.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Atlanta
116Mi/186Km
Day
15
Journey home
There’s time for some last minute sightseeing in Atlanta, before returning your rental car and checking-in for your flight back to the UK.
Prices
From £2289 per person based on twin occupancy of Standard rooms in low season. Other prices available on request.
One way drop off charge of $150 on car hire is not included and payable locally.
