Bluegrass and Blue Ridges: Louisville to Nashville
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TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Filmed narratives exclusively produced for Tauck by filmmakers Ken Burns & Dayton Duncan feature new insights based on themes from their films, from national parks to country music
Tour Louisville’s famous Churchill Downs with a professional jockey who shares insider stories of the Kentucky Derby and the iconic racetrack
Attend an exclusive “Bluegrass” event evening featuring dinner with a live band in Lexington, Kentucky – discover the pleasures of Bluegrass music
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Private national park insider presentation at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.
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Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.
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Celebrate the history, cultural heritage and natural beauty found in three of the most popular states in the Appalachian Mountains... and discover the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains... on an intriguing journey crafted with filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.
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More Time – For all 2021 bookings, final payment will not be due until 60 days prior to departure – giving you more time and flexibility should your plans change.
No change fees – Any Tauck, any time. If your 2021 plans do change any time up until the day of departure, your full deposit (or tour payment) can be applied to a future Tauck journey of your choice.
Book with peace of mind, assured that you’ll also have choices in the event Tauck is unable to operate your journey’s departure date. We’ll give you flexible options to travel on another 2021 or 2022 date – or, if you wish, on a different journey. And if you decide that the time is not right for you to travel, we’ll refund your full tour cost.
Please note: These flexible payment terms apply to 2021 journeys only; deposit must be made at time of booking (does not apply to air travel and Tauck protection plans). Ask for complete details.
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I gave this trip four stars only because it is not a visually WOW! trip. We learned a lot about horse racing (and I loved seeing Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Horse Park), bourbon (at the Buffalo Trace distillery), country music, and the beautiful area covered by this tour. It was great fun to be in this part of the US. Great Experience!
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Each day had memorable moments: Eating at the Brown Hotel, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Horse Park, Great Smokey Mountains, Grand Old Opry, the fabulous Biltmore Estate, the after dinner entertainment at the Gateway Marriott (Bluegrass Band). Great guide: She knew so much about the area and she made us all feel welcome to her "home" area.
Good hotels, good food, good tour guide and good driver. Itinerary was excellent.
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Country Music events. Private performance by Richard Leigh. Biltmore Mansion was excellent as were the Country Music museum/Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. Buffalo trace bourbon tour was weak. The local guide talked about a premium brand we didn't taste and talked too much about silly commemorative horse bottle caps. Pick a better distillery.
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