Join Best of Times Travel as we journey into the heartland of America and visit the very best sights of Kentucky and Tennessee! This incredible 7 Day trip features Louisville, KY, Churchill Downs, The infamous Bourbon Trail, Kentucky’s famous horse country, Gatlinburg, TN, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Nashville, TN all in one trip! 

The rolling fields of bluegrass, the majesty of horse farms, the great Smoky Mountains, the sweet taste of bourbon, and foot stomping sounds of country music await us on this week long journey.  If you have never experienced this part of the country you owe it to yourself to make this trip.  We’ll visit the horse farm that brought us Secretariat, tour and taste fantastic bourbon distilleries, see the beginning of the Appalachian trail, and take in all that Nashville offers including a show at the Grand Ole Opry.  Great Tours, Great Accommodations, Great Company - This is a trip that will leave you with memories of a lifetime.   

See the Day to Day Itinerary listed further down this webpage for details on the locations we visit during this amazing tour.  In the meantime here are some short video clips of some of the locations we will visit.

Louisville Slugger Museum Click Here

Buffalo Trace Distillery Click Here

Claiborne Farm Click Here

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Click Here

The Grand Ole Opry Click Here

The Country Music Hall of Fame Click Here

Here's What's Included as part of your Best of Times Travel EXCLUSIVE Package:

• Roundtrip Transfers to Logan Airport with hometown pick-up guarantee*

• Roundtrip Air Transportation from Logan Airport

• 1 Night Lodging in Louisville, KY

• 1 Night Lodging in Lexington, KY

• Tours in Louisville/Lexington, KY - including Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Factory, the Oldest Continuously Operating Distillery in America (Buffalo Trace), 2 More Distilleries, Horse Farm Tour, & more.

• 2 Nights Lodging in the Mountain Resort Town -  Gatlinburg, TN

• Touring for Gatlinburg Area - Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest, Tour Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg TN, Option to see Dollywood (Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Theme Park)

• 2 Nights Lodging at the Opulent Gaylord Opryland Hotel - Nashville, TN**

• Tour of Jack Daniel's Distillery with tasting included

• Touring in Nashville to Include - Wildhorse Saloon, Guided City Tour, Ryman Auditorium, Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, and Show at the Grand Ole Opry

• 12 Meals - 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners

• Luggage Handling Fees - with the exception of airline imposed luggage fees

• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager throughout trip
• Gratuities for Best of Times Travel Tour Manager
• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - Click Here for Details on Chubb Travel Insurance Program 

* Single Group Pick-Up within 30 Miles of Boston Logan Airport.  Non-Group Bookings will be required to travel to the nearest Best of Times or Group Set Pick-Up Location. 

**Atrium View Rooms at Gaylord Opryland face the interior of the resort and include either Balcony, patio or bay window overlooking one of 3 atriums featuring lush gardens or Delta River Section**

****Touring schedule/order is subject to adjustment as may be necessary****   

ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON AND ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.  IF YOU ARE A SOLO TRAVELER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE OPTION FOR SOLO TRAVELERS WHEN CHOOSING YOUR ROOM.  IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR TRIPLE OR QUAD OCCUPANCY PRICING PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY.

Enjoy all of the amenities you have come to expect from a Luxury Hotel Property.  

Traditional View Rooms - Our Traditional View sleeping room at our hotel in Nashville features:   

Size: 350 square feet 

• King and Queen/Queen beds available with pillow top mattress and luxurious linens
• Lounge chair (King Room Only)
• Small refrigerator
• Work station with ample lighting
• 37-inch flat panel television
• Wired/wireless high-speed Internet access (for a fee)
• Cable and satellite television
• Two-line phones, speakerphone and voice mail
• In-room safe
• Movies/videos (for a fee)
• Coffee maker/tea service
• ADA compliant available

Atrium View Rooms -  Atrium View sleeping rooms overlook the lush indoor gardens or Delta River Section of the Resort. This room features:

Size: 350 square feet

• King and Queen/Queen beds available with pillow top mattress and luxurious linens
• Balcony, patio or bay window overlooking one of 3 atriums
• Lounge chair (King Room Only)
• Small refrigerator
• Work station with ample lighting
• 37-inch flat panel television
• Wired/wireless high-speed Internet access (for a fee)
• Cable and satellite television
• In-room safe
• Coffee maker/tea service
• ADA compliant available

Atrium View Rooms at Gaylord Opryland face the interior of the resort and include either Balcony, patio or bay window overlooking one of 3 atriums featuring lush gardens or Delta River Section.

For Full Details Regarding the Optional Chubb Travel Insurance Click Here.

Purchasing your trip on-line incurs bank service fees that are charged at the time of check-out and will also be charged on any installment payments as well.     

Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour  or to make any rate changes, as necessary. Prices are subject to change. A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $800pp, plus insurance premium  (if elected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation. Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance. This optional travel insurance  is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost. Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit. Coverage will not be in place unless your full  Deposit is received. Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government  restrictions). Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason. Payment in full must be received by July 26th, 2024 or this may result in an  automatic cancellation. Please note: All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel. The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by  Best of Times Travel. Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows: Cancellations from 6/1/24 - 7/26/2024 will be assessed a $200 cancellation fee. Cancellations  from 7/27/24 until 8/23/24 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare. Cancellations after 8/23/24 will receive no refund, 100% of total fare. Best of Times  Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount. Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or in part, in the form of future  travel credit. 

*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time of purchasing the plan, all prepaid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured. This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for informational purposes only and  is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten by ACE Property & Casualty  Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. 

Please note that a valid government issued photo ID such as a Passport, Passport Card, or Real ID drivers license is required for this trip, and must be valid for 90 days AFTER the date this trip returns.  *BEFORE BOOKING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PROVIDE YOUR LEGAL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PHOTO ID.  Errors in passenger information can result in your being denied boarding privileges.