Spectacular National Parks of Eastern USA

Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Washington, D.C. Upon arrival, independently transfer to the Melrose Georgetown Hotel. The evening is at your leisure to explore the capital city of the USA as you wish.

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Royal Sonesta, Washington DC (formerly Hotel Palomar)

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Royal Sonesta, Washington DC (formerly Hotel Palomar)

Royal Sonesta Washington DC has been artistically designed as a contemporary sanctuary, whilst maintaining practicality and reflecting DC’s eccentric personality. A selection of guestrooms, studios, and suites accommodate every need. All offer 55″ flat-screen televisions, 300-thread-count Frette bed linens, warming bathrobes, and Atelier Bloem bathroom products.

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Today, you will have ample time to explore and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and attractions of this incredible city. In the evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner, accompanied by wine, providing an excellent opportunity to get to know each other and discuss the exciting journey ahead. Dinner included.

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Royal Sonesta, Washington DC (formerly Hotel Palomar)

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Royal Sonesta, Washington DC (formerly Hotel Palomar)

Royal Sonesta Washington DC has been artistically designed as a contemporary sanctuary, whilst maintaining practicality and reflecting DC’s eccentric personality. A selection of guestrooms, studios, and suites accommodate every need. All offer 55″ flat-screen televisions, 300-thread-count Frette bed linens, warming bathrobes, and Atelier Bloem bathroom products.

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This morning, immerse yourself on a tour of Washington D.C. View iconic sights and national monuments, including the White House, Washington Monument, the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. As the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution, this is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Leave the city sights behind in the afternoon and travel along Skyline Drive, the main scenic drive into Shenandoah National Park. Enjoy spectacular views across the colourful vistas of the park before arriving at your hotel, the historic Skyland Lodge. The evening is yours to relax and bask in breathtaking views of Shenandoah Valley. Breakfast included.

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Skyland Resort, Shenandoah National Park

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Skyland Resort, Shenandoah National Park

The Skyland Resort’s 28 buildings are scattered on 16 acres of the parks woodland. Choose one of the resort’s Traditional Cabin rooms and enjoy comfortable furnishings and coffee makers. Preferred Cabin rooms have the additional convenience of a television and air conditioning. The resort also offers some larger, self-contained cabins, which feature between one and four bedrooms a living room and kitchen. Complementing the resort’s serene surroundings, rooms do not have telephones.

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Start your day immersed in nature’s beauty with a gentle hike along the Stony Man Trail. The trail is part of the iconic Appalachian Trail and offers some of the best vistas in Shenandoah National Park, so have your camera ready. Visit the acclaimed Veritas Vineyards and Winery, for a wine tasting and farmhouse lunch. Taste signature wines and relax on the sundeck while enjoying spectacular views over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Later travel on to the New River Gorge National Park and your resort hotel, where the evening is yours at leisure. Breakfast and lunch included.

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The Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels

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The Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels

The resort offers traditional hotel rooms, suites, stand-alone villas and lodges. Standard guestrooms provide comfort with plush bedding, flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and spacious bathrooms. For those looking for a little more luxury, suites offer additional living space, premium furnishings, and enhanced amenities such as fireplaces and private balconies. For larger families, the resort’s private villas and lodges deliver an elevated level of privacy and convenience. These accommodations include multiple bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchens, and inviting living areas. 

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Today explore New River Gorge National Park, the newest park in America’s National Park System, encompassing over 70,000 acres of land. Visit the Canyon Rim Visitor Centre to learn all about the flora and fauna of the park. Then stroll along a picturesque boardwalk trail to enjoy magnificent views of the New River Gorge Bridge. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the park and hotel amenities at your leisure. Guests can also choose to take an optional guided Bridge Walk to learn the history of the longest single-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Breakfast included.

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The Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels

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The Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels

The resort offers traditional hotel rooms, suites, stand-alone villas and lodges. Standard guestrooms provide comfort with plush bedding, flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and spacious bathrooms. For those looking for a little more luxury, suites offer additional living space, premium furnishings, and enhanced amenities such as fireplaces and private balconies. For larger families, the resort’s private villas and lodges deliver an elevated level of privacy and convenience. These accommodations include multiple bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchens, and inviting living areas. 

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This morning, depart for Asheville and unleash your inner musician with a tour of the famous Citizen Vinyl Record press factory. Learn the history of the label and factory, get an inside look at how their record pressing operation works, and see the original WWNC radio station and studio. Later, get a true taste of Asheville on a walking food tour. Take a seat at some of the most elegant, trendy, and acclaimed tables in this beloved foodie city to sample an array of flavours, cuisines, local produce, and drinks. Breakfast and lunch included.

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Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville

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Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville

Each of the spacious guestrooms at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park offers unparalleled comfort. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature blackout curtains, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, and Hilton’s signature Serenity Beds with pillow-top mattresses, fine European linens, and feather pillows. Additionally, suites are available, providing extra living space and enhanced amenities, ideal for larger families.

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Enjoy a relaxed start before visiting the magnificent Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately owned home. Tour the remarkable house and explore the lush gardens and arboretum. Through intriguing displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art and furniture, uncover stories of the Vanderbilt family, their guests and employees. The afternoon is yours at leisure to explore Asheville. Maybe try out the famous craft beer scene? Guests can also choose an optional experience of the River Arts District Tour. Visiting some of the working studios where local artists produce and display their works, this guided tour offers a unique insight into the creative culture of the city. Breakfast included.

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Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville

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Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville

Each of the spacious guestrooms at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park offers unparalleled comfort. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature blackout curtains, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, and Hilton’s signature Serenity Beds with pillow-top mattresses, fine European linens, and feather pillows. Additionally, suites are available, providing extra living space and enhanced amenities, ideal for larger families.

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Depart for the Great Smoky Mountains via the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most beautiful drives in America. On the way, visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. You’ll join a cultural expert for an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. On arrival in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, discover the importance of agriculture to the park’s ecosystem with a visit to the Mountain Farm Museum. See how families lived centuries ago through their unique collection of farm buildings. Savour a delicious and picturesque picnic lunch before continuing to your hotel. Enjoy magnificent views with stops along the way, including Newfound Gap, dramatically straddling the Stateline of North Carolina and Tennessee. The rest of the day is yours at leisure. Breakfast and lunch included.

Following a relaxed start, step back in time with a visit to the Museum of Appalachia. Roam the original buildings of this living mountain village and learn about the people of Appalachia through the bounty of artefacts and stories they left behind. Feast on a full Southern Appalachian country lunch and enjoy authentic traditional bluegrass music from The Museum of Appalachia Band. Then journey on to Nashville and get acquainted with Music City on an orientation tour. Visit the picturesque Riverfront Park, Tennessee State Capitol and the 132-acre Centennial State Park, where you’ll encounter an exact replica of the Parthenon. Pass by the city’s lively honky-tonks and street performers on Broadway, as you make your way to the Ryman Auditorium, former and original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Breakfast and lunch included.

This morning, explore Nashville with an Insight Choice. Choose to visit the National Museum of African American Music for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Alternatively, visit Mammoth Cave National Park and explore its intricate cave system with a guide. The rest of the day is yours at leisure. Maybe take a stroll down Broadway, soaking up the live music and atmosphere. Tonight, toast your travels at your Celebration Dinner and enjoy timeless southern hospitality at a local restaurant. Breakfast and dinner included.

Your journey concludes today, not before one final hearty breakfast. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Nashville before independently making your way to Nashville International Airport for your return flight to the UK. Breakfast included.