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Sample the incredible attractions in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Paducah and Covington, before discovering the Great Smoky Mountains and crossing the state line into Tennessee, where Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis await. This fly drive includes:

  • Round trip scheduled flights
  • Intermediate 4 door car hire including insurances (One-way drop off charge applicable)
  • Accommodations as stated

Itinerary

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Cincinnati. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel.

Accommodation

88 Miles / 142 Kilometres

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.

Accommodation

101 Miles / 163 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing in Louisville

Accommodation

167 Miles / 269 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing in Lexington

Accommodation

149 Miles / 240 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing in Bowling Green

Accommodation

178 Miles / 286 Kilometres

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.

Accommodation

212 Miles / 341 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing in Memphis

Accommodation

205 Miles / 330 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing in Nashville

Accommodation

136 Miles / 219 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing, Great Smoky Mountains

Accommodation

116 Miles / 187 Kilometres

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.

Sightseeing in Chattanooga

Accommodation

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.

Sightseeing in Atlanta

Accommodation

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.

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