Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour

Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure

Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Encounter the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in Autumn on this 9-day trip featuring unique rail excursions, a visit to historic Biltmore Estate, and a tour of the Grand Ole Opry.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Nashville, TN

    Arrive Nashville

    Arrive in Nashville and transfer independently to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free.

  2. Day 2overnight: Nashville, TN

    Nashville/Grand Ole' Opry

    A guided tour of Nashville taking in the Historic Downtown District, Riverfront Park and Honky Tonk Row. In the evening, a backstage tour of the Grand Ole' Opry followed by a performance.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Chattanooga, TN

    RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame/Chattanooga

    A tour of RCA Studio B, Nashville's oldest recording studio, and the Country Music Hall of Fame, before continuing to Chattanooga for a two-night stay.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Chattanooga

    Incline Railway & Tennessee Valley Railroad

    A ride on the Incline Railway funicular to the summit of Lookout Mountain, then an afternoon aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad through the Hiwassee Loop, one of only six such loops in North America.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Pigeon Forge

    To the Great Smoky Mountains

    A free morning in Chattanooga, then travel by coach to Pigeon Forge, checking in to a four-star resort hotel near Dollywood.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  6. Day 6overnight: Pigeon Forge, TN

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    A half-day guided tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including the Rockefeller Memorial at Newfound Gap. The rest of the day is at leisure.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7railovernight: Asheville, NC

    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad/Asheville

    A 4.5-hour round-trip on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad from Bryson City through the Nantahala Gorge, crossing the historic Fontana Trestle Bridge, with an hour-long layover at the Gorge, before continuing by motorcoach to Asheville.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8overnight: Asheville, NC

    Biltmore Estate/Asheville

    A visit to the Biltmore Estate, the Vanderbilt family's 8,000-acre home, including the gardens, winery and equestrian center, with a Farewell Lunch with the Tour Manager. The rest of the day is free in Asheville.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  9. Day 9

    Tour Conclusion

    Transfer to Asheville's Airport for your return flight home. Included group transfer accommodates flights departing after 10:30am.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Hotel accommodations for 8 nights
  • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
  • Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
  • 11 meals
  • National Park Entrance Fees

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

Similar journeys, different answers