Trains of the Smoky Mountains
Book Now9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Overview
There’s something about the view of majestic scenery from the inside of a vintage train car that transports you back in time! See the breathtaking beauty of the Smoky Mountains aboard three train rides on this adventure!
- Wichita
- Oklahoma City
- Tulsa
- 14 Included Meals
- Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
- Big South Fork Scenic Railway
- The Sunsphere
- Dollywood
- Pink Jeep Tour of Great Smoky Mountains
- Biltmore Estate
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Lookout Mountain
- Ruby Falls
- Sun Studio in Memphis
Tour days tend to be longer and operate at a quicker pace. Expect to stand and walk for long periods of time, with short regular breaks and climb multiple flights of stairs. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/ or temperature.
Price
- 3369
- Single
- 2749
- Double
- 2589
- Triple
- 2449
- Quad
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy B
$100 Non-Refundable Deposit Per Person | Rates Per Person
Final Payment Due 60 days before departure
To review Village Travel's Cancellation Policies, Click Here
Travel Insurance
Optional Travel Protection Plan Available, for more information Click Here
Itinerary
There's something about the view of majestic scenery from the inside of a vintage train car that transports you back in time! See the breathtaking beauty of the Smoky Mountains aboard three train rides on this adventure!
Day 1 // Sikeston, MO
Cruise in comfort towards our first overnight stay in Sikeston Missouri. Enjoy the scenery and relax in your luxury motorcoach.
Day 2 // Bardstown, KY
We have a bit more driving to do as the landscape transforms alerting us that we're approaching our destination! Nestled in the heart of Historic Bardstown, there's something for every Bourbon fan at the all-new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience® at Heaven Hill Distillery. You're invited to discover their heritage, get a taste of Kentucky tradition, and raise a glass to the fine art of American Whiskey. Dinner will be included this evening.
Day 3 // Knoxville, TN
Grab breakfast at the hotel and then we will drive to Stearns, KY where we will climb aboard the Big South Fork Scenic Railway for a train ride that will transport us through the gorgeous Appalachian scenery. See the wide open vistas, roaring rivers, and lush forests, and enjoy an included lunch while aboard. Built for the 1982 World's Fair, the Sunsphere is a one-of-a-kind structure. Peer down from the 4th Floor Observation Deck for a breathtaking 360-degree view stretching from downtown to the Great Smoky Mountains. The view from the deck include World's Fair Park, the Tennessee River and the University of Tennessee Campus.
Day 4 // Pigeon Forge, TN
Today will be a one-of-a-kind adventure at Dollywood! This sprawling park is jam packed with shopping, food, and even some amusement park rides if you're feeling especially adventurous! Enjoy lunch at the park! This afternoon we will set off into the smoky mountains on a Pink Jeep Tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After our adventure, we'll head back to get some rest at our riverside hotel. Dinner tonight will also be included!
Day 5 // Asheville, NC
Today we're in for a treat with an all-time Village favorite, Biltmore Estate. The sprawling grounds and house must be seen to be believed. This national landmark estate is set on 8,000 private acres and is dripping with old-world opulence and beauty! Enjoy a tour as well as a decadent included lunch.
Day 6 // Murphy, NC
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad historic train depot sits in the heart of Bryson City, North Carolina, and is a favorite regional attraction. A round-trip on the train is an ideal way to see extraordinary places that you can't experience by bus. Get a front-row view of Fontana Lake, the historic Fontana Trestle, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala National Forest, the Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers, historical structures, and stunning foliage.
Day 7 // Chattanooga, TN
Our fourth and final train ride for this adventure will be on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. The ride features a two-hour layover in the charming sister towns of McCraysville and Copperhill where you can explore and grab lunch on your own. Then we will board the train once more for a scenic ride through the beautiful forest and an arrival back at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Day 8 // Little Rock, AR
Today will be impossible to forget as we journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain in Chatanooga to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Ruby Falls! Ruby Falls is the tallest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator and walk the cavern trail to reach the thundering waterfall. Before leaving Tennessee, walk into the legacy of greatness with an in-depth tour of Sun Studio in Memphis. Known as “The Birthplace of Rock & Roll”, this historic and still-active studio launched the careers of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more.” Tonight we'll stay in Little Rock, Arkansas as we begin the journey towards home.
Day 9 // Home
Our adventure may be over, but the memories we will make along the way in our railroad adventure will last forever!
