SPRINGTIME IN TENNESSEE

    ** SMALL GROUP TOUR **

                    24 Passengers Maximum!


 

Discover the Beauty of Tennessee                                                                           

8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYSNashville

  • 1 NIGHT BRISTOL
  • 3 NIGHTS NASHVILLE
  • 2 NIGHTS MEMPHIS
  • 2 NIGHTS GATLINBURG
  • 14 MEALS
  • 16 ATTRACTIONS to include:

Reserved seats at Grand Ole Opry  Opry House Back Stage Tour  Ryman Auditorium  RCA Studio B  Country Music Hall of Fame   General Jackson Showboat Belle Meade Plantation  Graceland   Sun Studios  Great Smoky Mountains National Park  Dollywood and MORE!


   

Bristol. Is it Virginia or is it Tennessee…YEP, you’re correct! It just depends which side of State Street you’re standing on!  During our short time in Bristol, you can visit The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, or take in a self-guided walking tour of Historic Downtown, a certified Main Street USA community.

    After a restful night and breakfast, it’s off to Nashville, where we’ll settle in for a few nights at the spectacular Gaylord Opryland Hotel!  While there, we’ll take in the sights & sounds of the Music City, home of the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B and the Ryman Auditorium! 

Next, it’s on to Memphis, the “City of Blues, Soul & Rock n’ Roll”, along the Mississippi River in Southwest Tennessee, for 2 nights. Our stay here will be at Drury Horn Lake. Learn all about Memphis with a sightseeing tour, the famous Sun Studios, an ”Elvis Experience” at Graceland, and a free evening will be yours to explore Beale Street.

Our last stop we’ll experience a slower pace, in a relaxing part of Tennessee.  The Greystone Lodge in Gatlinburg is where we’ll call home for our last 2 nights.  While there, we’ll breath in the fresh mountain air & watch for wildlife, as we ride through Great Smoky Mountains National Park with our guide.  And no trip to Gatlinburg would be complete without experiencing the music & attractions of Dollywood!  This family-friendly amusement park, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, offers something for every age, with over 40 rides, 15 exceptional shows daily & Southern-style dining at its best!  If you choose to ride or just take in the shows, keep your eyes open for Dolly herself!

 

   

 $2188 per person, Double Occupancy

NATURAL WONDERS OF ICELAND

259Much of Iceland is still taking shape – raw, dramatic landscapes born from volcanic eruptions and carved out by glaciers. Other parts have hardly changed since the first Viking settlers saw them more than 1,100 years ago. Experience a world of natural phenomena – gushing waterfalls, volcanoes and stunning landscapes at every turn. The overwhelming beauty of this country will want you returning again and again.

 Day 1 Your Journey BeginsStrokkur,_Iceland

Day 2 Welcome to The Smoky Bay of Reykjavík

Day 3 Hot Springs and Waterfalls to Vík

Day 4 By Glaciers and Icebergs to Höfn

Day 5 Through Eastern Fjords to Egilsstaðir

Day 6 By Desert, Lakes and Divine Waterfalls to Akureyri

Day 7 From the Capital of the North to Borgarnes

Day 8 Exploring Snæfellsjökull National Park

Day 9 Thingvellir and on to Reykjavík

Day 10 Reykjavík

 

   TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:                                                                    Tour Activity Level: 2

    Includes Relaxed Starts, Motorcoach with Business Class legroom & Wi-Fi

 

   SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES AND DINING

    Gullfoss: The spectacular two-tiered waterfall, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara, drops a total of 32m while spanning the entire

width of the Hvítá River.

    Skaftafell: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier.

    Lake Mývatn: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots, and the geothermal hot springs, shooting jets of hot

water and steam into the air.

    Snæfellsjökull National Park: Enjoy a fascinating exploration of this magnificent park, home of lava formations, waterfalls and the

most famous volcano in Iceland.

    Thingvellir: The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country, as the meeting place of the Althing (world’s

oldest parliament), founded in 930.

 

   ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

            Reykjavik: Enjoy an orientation tour.

            Hellisheidavirkjun: Visit Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and electric power station.

            Geysir: Visit the famous spouting Geysir which has become synonymous with hot springs all around the world.

            Lake Jokulsarlon: See the setting for the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’.

            Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town.

            Dettifoss: Visit the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

            Lake Myvatn: Visit this renowned bird watching site.

            Godafoss: See the ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’.

            Akureyri: See the capital of Northern Iceland.

            Scenic Drives: Scenic mountain pass of Almannaskard , the Mödrudal desert, black beaches of the south shore, and east coast fjords.

 

   STAY AT THE BEST ADDRESSES

      Reykjavík: The Radisson Blu Saga  | Höfn: The Hotel Höfn  | Akureyri: Icelandair Hotel | Vik: Hotel Edda | Egilsstadir: Hotel Herad

       Note: Itinerary, Sightseeing Inclusions and Hotel Accommodations are subject to change without notice or compensation.

 

$4940 per person  

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Free Parking while you’re away
  • Roundtrip transfers from Carlisle, PA to Washington Dulles Airport
  • Roundtrip Flights, on IcelandAir, from Washington Dulles International Airport
  • 8 Nights’ Accommodations
  • 14 Meals – Authentic Regional Flavours Included!
  • An Expert Insight Tour Director
  • Insight’s Luxury Coach with Business Class Comfort
  • Complimentary Coach and Hotel Wi-Fi
  • Baggage Handling & Porterage Charges
  • Hotel & Restaurant Gratuities
  • Taxes
  • Great Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Representative

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