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November 10-16, 2023
TOUR PRICES
$2599 double occupancy
$2529 triple occupancy
$2499 quad occupancy
$2999 single rate
All prices are per person based on the number of guests sharing a hotel room.
Be sure to enroll early as this Christmas tour fills up fast.
November 10 (Friday) The excitement begins as we meet at the Salt Lake Airport for our nonstop flight to “The Music Capital of the World,” Nashville, Tennessee. (Please note that flight arrangements can be made for travelers departing from other cities besides Salt Lake City). After checking into our Hampton Hotel, we will visit the amazing Opryland Gaylord Hotel which is decked out for the holidays and is a fun way to begin our holiday tour.
November 11 (Saturday) Our first visit for today will be at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Midday you’ll have some free time to purchase lunch, explore a honky tonk or do some shopping downtown. Afterwards, we will enjoy a guided backstage tour of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the Santa Fe Cattle Company. Tonight we have reserved seating at the “Grand Ole Opry,” the ultimate in world class country music. This finger-snapping, toe-tapping evening is just the beginning of a fantastic tour filled with spectacular scenery and world-class entertainment. (breakfast & dinner included)
November 12 (Sunday) We say goodbye to Nashville and travel a few hours east to Gatlinburg, Tennessee where we will check into our comfortable accommodations which will be home for the next four nights.
Experience Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede, and enjoy the fun and excitement of the grand performances during the spectacular holiday extravaganza! Nothing compares to the way they bring the spirit of the season to life. This amazing Christmas show will warm your heart and touch your soul. (breakfast & dinner included)
November 13 (Monday) We start the day touring Sevierville and then make our way to the Biltmore Estate in nearby North Carolina. Before our arrival we will make a stop at the Bush Bean Museum and General Store. A homestyle lunch is included at the Bush Family Café.
Back in 1895 George Vanderbilt II, grandson of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, decided to build himself “a little mountain escape’ in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The result was the Biltmore Estate, a fabulous 250-room French chateau. Today it is the largest private home in America and is situated on 8000 acres. We will arrive at the estate, giving you time to visit the shops of Antler Hill Village, followed by dinner at the Stable Café at the Biltmore. After dinner we will have an audio guided Candlelight Tour of the Biltmore House. The Christmas at Biltmore extravagant celebration includes 70 elaborate hand-decorated Christmas trees (including the favorite 35-foot live Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall), 1,000+ poinsettias, miles of garland, and lights, live music, and expert holiday demonstrations. (breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
November 14 (Tuesday) Let the good times roll as we have a fun filled day planned at Dollywood! Dolly Parton’s exciting amusement park features stunning scenery, pleasurable performances, old-time crafts, and friendly folks. At Dollywood, see one of the many daily shows and watch local artisans demonstrate their crafts; or enjoy a ride on the Smoky Mountain Express train. Dollywood is the biggest “ticketed” tourist attraction in Tennessee and is all decorated for Christmas. You won’t be disappointed.
This evening we will enjoy dinner and a fun show at the Hatfield & McCoy Christmas Disaster Christmas show. (breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
November 15 (Wednesday) After breakfast we have reserved seats at “Tis the Season” at the Grand Majestic Theater as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Contemporary holiday favorites along with traditional Gospel hymns, holiday hits from Elvis, and of course their famous Classic Christmas Sing-A-Long will have everyone feeling the Christmas spirit! A delicious southern style dinner is in store at the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant.
The magic of Christmas abounds as the talented renditions of Christmas favorites, combined with beautiful choreography, brightly decorated holiday sets and colorful costumes, bring the enchantment of Christmas to the Country Tonite stage. (breakfast & dinner included)
November 16 (Thursday) Your experience in the Great Smokies, the “Music Capital of the World,” and charming Gatlinburg is sure to remain a treasured possession in your heart. Our tour ends today as we catch our nonstop flight back to Salt Lake City with many pleasant memories of Tennessee. (breakfast included)
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For these special group rates you must make your reservation with Knight Tours & Cruises. Space is on a first come – first served basis.
A valid passport is required for this cruise.
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Day 1 – April 9th – Your flight will take you to Philadelphia, “The City of Brotherly Love” where your amazing historical tour will begin. You’ll be treated like a VIP for the next 8 days as you tour the highlights of the mid-Atlantic states.
Please note flights can be arranged to depart from other cities other than Salt Lake City.
Day 2 – April 10th – After breakfast at the hotel we will start our day off with our local guide and visit America’s Most Historic Mile. We’ll visit the inside of Independence Hall, view and take photos at the Liberty Bell, drive by the outside of the Betsy Ross House, spend time inside Elfreth’s Alley (the oldest continuously occupied residential street in America), and visit Christ Church and Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our lunch stop will be at the Reading Terminal Market Place which is a famous indoor farmer’s market offering a diverse fare and area specialties since 1892.
This afternoon you’ll visit the National Constitution Center which is the first and only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution. Through interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and live theater, the center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Next up is the Museum of the American Revolution. Original artifacts, immersive settings, and dynamic theaters will take you on a journey from the roots of conflict to the outbreak of flighting, and from the bold Declaration of Independence through the long years of warfare and the creation of a new nation in the engaging galleries. We will wind down our fabulous day with a memorable dinner at Moshulu. The “legendary” Moshulu is indeed the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat. She is in fact the one and only restaurant venue on a Tall Ship today in the world. (breakfast and dinner included)
Day 3 – April 11th – We’ll begin the day at Valley Forge and enjoy a ranger-led tour of this historic setting and learn the story of the Continental Army in the winter of 1777-1778.
Today we will also visit Lancaster, Pennsylvania which is in the heart of Amish Country. Our first stop will be at the Amish Experience Theatre. The one-of-a-kind show is only the third “experiential” theatre in the Americas. “Jacob’s Choice,” tells the emotional story of the Fisher family, from Europe to Americas.
Then we’ll visit the Amish Country Homestead and tour an authentic Amish home and learn about the Amish dress and life without electricity. The world knows about the unique lifestyle of the Amish ….. beautiful countryside farms, horses plowing the fields, and buggies clip clopping down the roads. Our local guide will explain many aspect of Amish life, with interesting local stops.
We will arrive in Gettysburg just in time for dinner at the Dobbin House. Four Score and Seven years before the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, (1776), Reverend Alexander Dobbin built a house to begin a new life in America for himself and his family. Today his home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a colonial restaurant where candlelit elegance, superior food is in abundance, and gracious service bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago. Don’t be surprised if Abraham Lincoln joins the group and shares a bit of history. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 4 – April 12th – Our exciting day begins at the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. Our visit will include the film, “A New Birth of Freedom”. We will also be treated with a licensed Battlefield Guide who will join us on our motorcoach as we take a driving tour and learn of the events when the Northern and Southern armies met here in July 1863, and in three days of battle left 51,000 causalities. President Lincoln dedicated the national cemetery on the battlefield in November 1863.
This afternoon we will arrive at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, this small town was once one of the most important in America. Now a National Historic, Park, Harper’s Ferry is the site of John Brown’s raid of 1859, an event many believe started the Civil War. Be sure to stop by the firehouse where Brown and his men were captured.
This evening we will check into our Washington D.C. hotel. (breakfast included)
Day 5 – April 13th – We will start the day off with a visit to the sacred Arlington National Cemetery. It is America’s shrine to valor and sacrifice. This is the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and thousands of soldiers from every major U.S. war. The Cemetery is the former plantation and home of Civil War General Robert E. Lee. The Tomb of the Unknowns speaks of a nation’s debt to the many whose ultimate sacrifice helped make a nation free.
We’ll enjoy lunch at the Capitol Visitor Center Cafeteria followed by a visit to The United States Capitol, the most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world. Next up we’ll visit the United States Library of Congress. The Library of Congress Building (now called the Thomas Jefferson Building) is the largest national library in the world and is perhaps Washington’s most richly ornamented building.
Dinner tonight will be at the Elephant & Castle (a British pub and restaurant), but before dinner we will stop at the new Eisenhower Memorial. After dinner we will be treated with an illuminated monument driving tour. Washington’s grand buildings. memorials, and monuments sparkle and are impressive during the day; but in the evenings they are stunning! We’ll get off our private motorcoach to walk through the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. You’ll feel like a proud American as you explore the Hall of Flags and other remarkable features of this spectacular national cultural center. We will resume our memorial and monument drive with a stop at the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue). (breakfast and dinner included)
Day 6 – April 14th – In a city of impressive monuments, memorials, and historic sites, on this Sunday morning we will begin our day with a brief visit to the Washington National Cathedral and to visit the manicured grounds of the Washington DC Temple. This morning we will also drive along Embassy Row. After the Civil War, the powerful and socially elite built large mansions along Massachusetts Avenue. After the Great Depression, many of the families who built these homes went broke. Today, these lovely homes are occupied by embassies, associations, foundations, and private clubs.
This afternoon you’ll have free time for lunch and then you’ll have time to visit one or more of your choices of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museums on the National Mall. Your options include: National Museum of American History; National Gallery of Art, National Museum of Natural History; National Air & Space Museum; National Museum of African American History and Culture; and more. Before our group dinner we will stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean war Veterans Memorial.
Day 7 – April 15th – Another great day is planned and we’ll start at the White House Visitor’s Center where you’ll watch a 14-minute film that takes you inside the White House. You’ll explore 100’s of artifacts from the White House and you’ll have time at the White House gift shop to find the perfect souvenir! Then we’ll stop at The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and also stop at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. We’ll drive past the Air Force Memorial and make a stop at the Jefferson Memorial so you can stand at gaze up at the 19-foot statue of the third president in the beautiful rotunda. Looking from the memorial across the Tidal Basin provides an unforgettable view of the city.
The Pentagon City Shopping Mall food court will be our stop for lunch and then we’ll make our way to Mount Vernon. We’ll get to discover the real George Washington with a Hollywood-produced action adventure movie, interactive exhibits, more than 1,000 artifacts and so much more. You may also tour the restored mansion, its outbuildings, and 50 spacious acres of gardens and grounds, which include the tombs of George and Martha Washington. The Gardens of Mount Vernon are not to be missed. A tasty dinner is planned at a waterfront restaurant for a memorable evening. (breakfast and dinner included)
Day 8 – April 16th –This morning we will arrive at Monticello. For almost 100 years, Monticello has been maintained and kept open to he public by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. After our amazing visit we’ll enjoy lunch at Michie Tavern, a rustic restaurant setting providing a dining experience rich in southern culture and hospitality.
Later this afternoon we head to Williamsburg, Virginia and take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement which commemorates the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Costumed interpreters present and perform 17th century activities and interact with the crowd to help you appreciate this piece of history. We’ll enjoy dinner tonight at the Whaling Company. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 9 – April 17th – Your admission ticket is your way to experience everything Colonial Williamsburg has to offer. Visit the historic trades including the Blacksmith and Cooper to see how they still use 18th-century tools and methods. Tour the homes and government buildings and stroll through the colonial gardens.
Then we’ll make our way to Norfolk, Virginia airport for our flight home. (breakfast included)
Cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. generally begin in late March and run to mid-April. Blossoms or not, springtime is the best time to visit Washington D.C.
All rates listed are per person based upon occupancy.
$450 deposit is required to hold your space.
Plan now to join us in the fun on this spectacular tour!
Monday, July 8th – This morning we’ll head north and travel through the Gem State of Idaho, with a stop for lunch near the banks of the Snake River in Idaho Falls, and then travel on to the “Big Sky Country” of Montana. You’ll be fascinated with the history of Lewis & Clark along the way, as well as the interesting history of our host city tonight, Butte, Montana. We’ll get checked into our pleasing accommodations followed by a delicious welcome dinner. (Dinner included)
Tuesday, July 9th – We have packed this day with fun and an explosion of beautiful scenery. Along our way we’ll travel through picturesque Flathead Valley on the eastern shores of Flathead Lake (which happens to be the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi). You are in for a treat this afternoon as we visit the mountain town of Bigfork. We’ll have the great opportunity to wander around this beautiful lakesde hamlet and enjoy the shops and galleries. Accommodations this evening will be at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful Kalispell, Montana and gateway to Glacier National Park. A wonderful and memorable dinner is planned this evening. (breakfast and dinner included)
Wednesday, July 10th – Just a short drive from our hotel will be our first stop for the day – the postcard perfect Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. It is here that we will board the beautifully restored touring vehicles for our trip on the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is widely acclaimed as one of the outstanding scenic roadways of the world. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, we’ll enter an unspoiled domain of alpine scenery and stop for lunch. We will meet up with our motorcoach at St. Mary’s Lake and cross the border into Canada and head to the sleepy lakeside village of Waterton, which is nestled in the mountains of southern Alberta, Canada. Waterton Lakes National Park borders Glacier National Park in Montana to form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. You’ll love the lakeside setting and comfortable accommodations for the night where you will have the evening free to soak up the beauty of this glorious location. (continental breakfast and lunch included)
Thursday, July 11th – Majestic, awe-inspiring, breathtaking, magnificent – the Canadian Rockies deserve every accolade they have ever inspired. Here in Waterton we will visit Cameron Falls, followed by a scenic two-hour boat ride on Waterton Lake, crossing the international border. Have your cameras ready because this is one of western Canada’s most photographed areas. We will also visit the Prince of Wales Hotel for a photo stop.
This afternoon we will travel north, making a brief stop in Cardston to view the Cardston Temple, which was built in 1923. Then it’s Welcome to Calgary! Once considered a cow town, Calgary is now a very modern and sophisticated city. It was home to the 1988 Winter Olympics and is home to the World-Famous Calgary Stampede! Relax and settle in because the next three nights will be spent in Calgary, Canada’s friendliest city. (Breakfast & Lunch)
Friday, July 12th – Pack your camera for today’s excursion to Banff National Park. We’ll make a photo-stop at picturesque Moraine Lake before our stop at Lake Louise. The beautiful green-blue waters of Lake Louise form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria and its glacier. You’ll have time to take a brief stroll along the shores before we make our way to a grand luncheon at Lake Louise Station Restaurant.
Later this afternoon it is off to Banff, Canada’s favorite year-round resort town. Here in Banff, you will have free time to mosey around town and visit the colorful streets as you visit the great boutiques and galleries Banff is known for. (Breakfast & Luncheon included)
Saturday, July 13st – Late this morning we’re in for some wild-west excitement as we step through the gates of Stampede Park. Early this afternoon we’ll watch the best of the best saddle up for a ground-shaking showcase of world-class rodeo action. Our reserved grandstand seats (in the shade) will be great for viewing the $750,000 Rodeo.
This evening we will watch the pages of western history come alive right before our eyes as we experience the heart-stopping Chuckwagon Races, which have been described as the “Greatest Show on Earth.” But this is only the start of a sensational Stampede evening. We’ll also get to see a 90-minute outdoor stage show featuring hundreds of dancers, singers, and musicians whom will dazzle us in the gigantic production. A spectacular fireworks finale will be the ending of this memorable day. (Breakfast included)
Sunday, July 14st Another Great Day in the mountains! Today we say farewell to Calgary and begin our travel southbound. Just sit back and watch the magnificent landscape unfold as we head south to Helena, Montana. Part of our route today will be in Lewis and Clark territory as we follow the route of the Missouri River. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Helena is known as one of our country’s most gorgeous capital cities. (Breakfast included)
Monday, July 15st – Today we say goodbye to Montana and head South for Utah with wonderful memories of this beautiful mountainous region. (Breakfast included)
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