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This is classic America - from the Chicago skyline to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. With mainly two-night stops, kick back, relax & enjoy this fascinating journey through the heart of a nation's musical & culinary heritage.
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Starting from | R37 620 |
Package Validity | Set departure dates : 04 & 25 SEP 2016. ***Book & pay by 31 JUL 2016 & SAVE R4180 per person - discount already included in price *** |
Duration | 8 days |
Destination | United States |
Starts in | Chicago |
Ends in | Nashville |
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Chicago, the Windy City
Welcome to Chicago. Upon arrival at Chicago International Airport, a transfer takes you to your exclusive retreat high above the Magnificent Mile on Chicago's Gold Coast. At 6.00pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.
Welcome Reception & Dinner
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Scaling Chicago
After a restful night's sleep, start your discovery with one of the Windy City's greatest highs, the 360 Chicago where you get to see what many call Chicago's best view. Complete with interactive telescopes, this 1,000-foot (300 metre) high vantage point is an experience you'll never forget. Continue your exploration during a 90-minute architectural river cruise and discover how the Great Fire of 1871 paved the way for the birth of the skyscraper. See The Trump Tower, Bertrand Goldberg building, Grant Park and learn about the extreme influence that Chicago still has on the world of modern architecture. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Full Breakfast, Dinner
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St. Louis, the Gateway to the West
Continue along to St. Louis today. This vibrant city played host to the 1904 World's Fair and hosted the Olympics in the same year which were held at St. Louis' prestigious Washington University. More than 20 million visitors came for the Fair, inspiring the famous song 'Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis'. Check into your luxurious downtown hotel.
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St Louis Arch to Louisville
Get a bird's-eye view of the city with a visit to the top of the famed St. Louis Gateway Arch standing 630 feet (190 metres) tall. Then head east through the Hoosier National Forest to Louisville. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Full Breakfast, Dinner
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Spirited Residents and Resident Spirits of Louisville
In the morning, visit a bourbon distillery. During a guided tour, discover the secrets and details involved in the making of the South's signature spirit before indulging in the flavours during a sampling. Continue your immersion into Louisville culture with an up-close look at some of Kentucky's most spirited residents during a visit to a thoroughbred farm. Enjoy a guided tour of the grounds where you will learn the science of breeding champion racers and meet some of the prize horses. The evening is yours to grab dinner in town or enjoy the amenities of your hotel.
Full Breakfast
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Honky-Tonk Highway to Nashville
The fun continues with a guided historic walking tour of Churchill Downs to learn about the history of the Kentucky Derby and its past winners. This is followed by a visit to the Kentucky Derby Museum to discover the history of the event and browse through over 20,000 collectible items and artefacts. Get a closer look during a private ‘Inside the Vault' tour. Move on to Bowling Green to discover the history behind one of America's favourite sports cars at the National Corvette Museum. Explore the rows of display vehicles including vintage models and contemporary styles before having lunch at the Corvette Café. Arrive in Nashville and settle into your hotel.
Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Enjoy Nashville’s Musical History
After a restful night's sleep, enjoy a leisurely morning, before your fascinating visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, full of memorabilia from stars such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks. After a tour of historic Studio B, work with a professional sound engineer in a 30-minute, choir-style recording session. Take home your own copy of the recording as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. How many people can say they recorded a song in the same studio Elvis created so many of his hits? No visit to Nashville would be complete without going to the Grand Ole Opry. Attend a live taping of America's longest-running live radio program.
Full Breakfast
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Depart Nashville
Your tour departs after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.
Full Breakfast
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