Name: LOUISVILLE & SMOKEY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS - ITINERARY CHANGE
Start: 2024-11-11T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-15T20:00:00-06:00

**Louisville & Smoky Mountain Christmas**
**Monday, November 11 - Friday, November 15, 2024**
**Includes:**
\* Lights Under Louisville - Mega Caverns
\* Kentucky Derby Museum Reindeer Race
\* Dinner at The Brown Hotel with a Mint Julep Lesson
\* Free Time at The Island
\* Country Tonite Christmas
\* Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
\* Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Dinner Show
\* Cades Cove Heritage Tour
\* Free Time Shopping in Downtown Gatlinburg
\* Gatlinburg Skybridge and Skylift
\* Four Nights Lodging
\* Four Hotel Breakfasts
\* Three Dinners
\* All Taxes and Gratuity Included on above services
\* Hotel luggage handling where available (1 bag per person
**ITINERARY**
**Day 1 -** Arrive in Louisville, drive into the Mega Cavern for Lights Under Louisville. The Cavern is transformed into an underground holiday light spectacular for the Christmas season. Enjoy a 30-minute ride to witness more than 4,000,000 points of lights on over 900 displays!
**Overnight at the Luxurious Brown Hotel** A Louisville legend, with its Georgian-Revival elegance & timeless Southern charm. The Brown Hotel Lobby Bar voted one of the Top 15 Bars in the World with live music nightly. Have an elegant dinner party in a hotel meeting room. This is a 4-course dinner, with a lesson on how to make a Mint Julep & Kentucky Derby Pie for dessert. (D)
**Day 2 -** This morning after breakfast your group will Join in the Reindeer Games at the Kentucky Derby Museum. It’s a laugh-filled festive morning of Reindeer Racing. Receive $5000 worth of Horsey Bucks $$ & a Reindeer Racing Program. All the horses have been given Reindeer Names. It’s contagious excitement, you’ll be cheering and laughing as you yell “On Donner, On Blitzen . . . ho ho ho.” The top 3 money winners (Win – Place – Show) receive silly prizes. Oh and everyone receives their own set of reindeer antlers to wear and keep for luck! Note: Derby Museum is filled with a marvelous collection of everything that deals with the annual Kentucky Derby race. Also included: a walking tour of Churchill Downs.
**Three Nights Lodging - Pigeon Forge p Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center**
Enjoy free time, shopping & dinner on your own this evening at The Island in Pigeon Forge. The Island with over 80 shops, restaurants & attractions, combines all things fun, in a safe environment where you can eat, shop & play. After your time at The Island, depart for this evening's entertainment at the Country Tonite Theater & enjoy the Country Tonite Christmas Show at 8:00 PM. The Magic of Christmas abounds as the r cast covers holiday classics for a nostalgic, spirited holiday celebration that will be enjoyed by all. (B)
**Day 3 -** This morning have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before departing for Gatlinburg. Enjoy strolling the sidewalks & shops of Historic Downtown Gatlinburg and enjoying lunch on your own this afternoon at one of the local restaurants.
Located at the top of the iconic SkyLift, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America! Ride the SkyLift to the top of Crockett Mountain. Then you can relax & enjoy all that SkyPark has to offer: the best views in Gatlinburg, a walk over the SkyBridge with its famous glass floor, or shop in the SkyCenter for souvenirs. , Tonight enjoy a dinner buffet this evening at Ole Red's in Gatlinburg. Ole Red is the full country experience that will get your taste buds boot-scootin’ with what they like to call 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes & signature drinks...all inspired by the boss man himself: Blake Shelton. (B,D)
**Day 4** – Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Then spend the afternoon at the Dollywood Theme Park. While in the park enjoy, "Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival", which is the eight-time award winner of America’s Best Christmas Event. You’ll find this park features four million holiday lights more than 20 rides & attractions with elaborate Christmas decorations, twinkling lights & holiday-themed menus. There are many spectacular holiday performances you won’t want to miss. One is, “Christmas in the Smokies”, also, be sure to experience the, "Parade of Many Colors". Dinner this evening is a 4 course feast at the Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Show at 6:00 PM. The holiday festivities get playful as Elves from the North Pole & South Pole compete in a friendly rivalry while your festive dinner is served. The Stampede arena is magically transformed into a true fantasy land with familiar holiday music. You'll also love the live nativity; it is both dramatic & spectacular. (B,D)
**Day 5** \- After breakfast\, depart for home with many fond memories of your Biltmore Smoky Mountain Christmas tour\! $B$

**ANY QUESTIONS? CALL CINDY AT 708-307-1232**

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