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21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine

 

 

Start Date Sep 08, 2023
End Date Sep 28, 2023
2 Other Dates
Book and save! As low as $447/mo. - 0% interest!
 

Starts: Paducah, KY Ends: Pigeon Forge, TN

From Kentucky to Tennessee, we'll visit the famous Kentucky Bourbon trail and the moonshine boom in Eastern Tennessee while listening to Bluegrass and Country music. We'll visit caves, corvettes, and horses on our route from Paducah, Kentucky to Sevierville, Tennessee. No trip to Kentucky is complete without a stop at Old Friend's Farm to see retired thoroughbreds. We'll also tour the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave.
  • 20 Camping Nights
  • 43 Events & Meals
Traveler Reviews

TOUR MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

TRIP EXTENSIONS

  • Daily Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • Enhance Your Trip
  • Pricing & Offers
  • Activity Level
  • Travel Insurance
  • Traveler Reviews

Daily Itinerary

  • 546 Driving Miles
  • 109 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

DAY 1-2
Paducah, KY
WELCOME
  • Orientation and Get Acquainted Social
  • Group Photo
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Bourbon Social Event
  • Lunch on Your own in Paducah Historic District
  • River Discovery Center with Movie
  • Flood Walls to Walls Murals
  • Market House Museum-Paducah's oldest and ONLY general history Museum
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation City Highlight Tour- Whitehaven Welcome Center, Wall to Wall Murals, River Discovery Center, National Quilt Museum, Paducah Historic District
  • National Quilt Museum Guided Tour-an art museum that exhibits fiber art and quilting from around the world

DAY 3-5
Bowling Green, KY
DRIVING MILES 150
  • Aviation Heritage Park-A Memorial to the aviators who called South Central Home
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Guided Tour of National Corvette Museum, showcases the Chevrolet Corvette
  • National Corvette Museum Private Lunch
  • Historic Rail Park and Train Museum-Features vintage equipment and artifacts about the history of Ky. railroads
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Mammoth Cave Guided Tour -the longest cave system known in the world.
  • Free afternoon to explore- Lost River Cave, Drive a Corvette, Chaney's Dairy Barn, Baker Arboretum & Downing Museum and Bowling Green Ball Park

DAY 6-10
Bardstown, KY
DRIVING MILES 99
  • My Old Kentucky Home Tour & Lunch -Explore the 200 year old mansion and plantation of the Rowan family
  • My Old Kentucky Home Southern Julep Tour-Experience the history of the Julep and tasting one of your own
  • My Old Kentucky Home Culinary Biscuit Tour- Learn how to make the perfect Southern Biscuit
  • Heaven Hill Distillery Tour and Tasting a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner
  • My Old Kentucky Dinner Train - Aboard the beautifully restored 1940's dining cars, throughout beautiful Kentucky countryside while indulging in a gourmet meal
  • OPTIONAL - Bernheim Arboretum, Kentucky Bourbon Festival,
  • Bourbon Festival Shuttle
  • Kentucky Bourbon Festival- Bourbon Capital of the World to celebrate our Kentucky Bourbon Festival!

DAY 11-14
Frankfort, KY
DRIVING MILES 70
  • Campground Cookout
  • Guided Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour and Tasting
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation City Highlight Tour-Capital Tour, Rebecca's Ruth Candy Store, Lunch at Foundry, Buffalo Trace Distillery and downtown shopping with art walk
  • Frankfort Capital Tour
  • Local Lunch
  • Rebecca Ruth's Candy Tour--antique candy making equipment as well as new equipment.
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Shaker Village Tour and Lunch-Experience life in a 17th-century Shaker community
  • Old Friend's Farm for Retired Thoroughbreds Tour
  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co--Our family-owned brewery and distillery is shaped by a heritage that includes seven generations of Irish distillers, brewers and coopers
  • Free Day to Explore Frankfort-Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Salato Wildlife Education Center, Castle & Key Distillery
  • OPTIONAL - The Ark Encounter- it presents a number of historical events centered on a full-size, all-wood Ark, which is the largest timber-frame structure in the USA.
  • OPTIONAL - KY Horse Park

DAY 15-16
Renfro Valley, KY
DRIVING MILES 78
  • Guided tour of BitterSweet Cabin Village Museum-over 150 years of Kentucky history with authentic cabins, furnishings, tools, and artifacts dating back to the 1700’s
  • Guided tour of Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
  • Local Dinner
  • Local Entertainment
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation City Highlight Tour--Berea College Campus Tour, Old Town Artisan Village, Local Lunch, Civil war Battlefield of Richmond
  • Berea College Campus Tour
  • Dinner Bell Lunch
  • Renfro Valley Concert

DAY 17-21
Pigeon Forge, TN
DRIVING MILES 155
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Local Dinner--Bull Fish Restaurant
  • Country Tonite Theater Show-Repeatedly voted the Best Show in the Smokies! It’s that “feel-good” kind of show that will stay with you
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Ole'Smoky Moonshine Tour and Tasting- You'll see authentic working moonshine stills and experience the process from beginning to end.
  • Shopping at The Island Pigeon Forge and Lunch on your own--with over 80 shops, restaurants, and attractions.
  • Old Forge Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting-Distilling Over 200 Years of Tennessee Tradition
  • Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Theater Show-Become part of the longest running feud in history and help them try to settle their differences mountain-style
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Great Smoky Mountains Guided Bus Tour
  • Hillside Winery Tour and Tasting- brings the vineyards of Tuscany to the Great Smoky Mountains!
  • Mill Bridge Winery Tour and Tasting-offers a variety of local wines and handcrafted Hard Cider
  • Free Day For Shopping and Exploring
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Goodbye Continental Breakfast


What's Included

Featured Activities & Tour Map


Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Wild Turkey Distillery Barrel to Bottle Tour and Tasting

Moonshine Distillery Tours: Sevier, Doc Collier

Southern Julep Tour

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train Murder Mystery

Guided Bus Tours of Paducah Historic District & Frankfort

Mammoth Cave Frozen Niagara Tour

National Corvette Museum Guided Tour

My Old Kentucky Home Culinary Biscuit Tour

National Quilt Museum Guided Tour

Shaker Village Tour and Lunch

Renfro Valley Headliner Concert

Shopping in Gatlinburg

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Theater Show

Country Tonite Theater Show

Historic Boone Tavern Lunch

Old Friend's Farm Tour




21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine (21UBMF-090823) Map
  • 546 Driving Miles
  • 109 Avg Miles Per Travel Day

 

We want to make your RV Vacation as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible, so we take care of all the planning and reservations for you. Once your vacation is booked, all you need to do is show up in your RV and enjoy these inclusive benefits:

  • 20 Nights of RV Camping Fees
  • 43 Events & Meals
  • Professionally Planned Route and Itinerary specifically prepared for 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine
  • Transportation Provided for Most Included Activities
  • Expert Guides – WagonMasters and TailGunners*
  • 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine's Detailed Trip Log with Turn-by-Turn Directions, Fuel Stops & Popular Landmarks
  • Regular Briefings and Travel Tips Report from WagonMasters
  • Pre-Trip Information Packet & Vehicle Checklist
  • Special Socials & Get-Togethers
  • Gratuities for Included Meals, Bus Drivers & Special Guides
  • Customer Appreciation Gift: Tote, Hat, and Tour Pin
  • Frequent Traveler Rewards Program includes $100.00 in Future Travel Credits

 

Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. We’ll give you time to independently explore and have the freedom to choose the stops along the route that interest you. Additionally, our Travel Ambassadors are there to assist you with optional activities in the area that are not included in the itinerary to make the most of your vacation.

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Enhance Your Trip

Freedom to Personalize Your Experience

More than ever, our guests are spending more time on the road and are excited to make the most out of their vacation. By choosing from the 150 pre- and post-trip extensions that we offer, or adding on optional activities to the itinerary, there are many ways you can personalize your experience to make it the vacation of your dreams.

Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine trip, you will have 1 extension to choose from: Smoky Mountain Rally.

Maximize Your Time in the Area

Consider building in extra time for yourself in Paducah, KY (Rally Point) or Pigeon Forge, TN (End Place) to relax and get adjusted or give yourself time to explore on your own before or after your 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine trip. Extending the length of your stay can truly make your trip everything you’ve ever dreamed about and give you the opportunity to enjoy more of what each destination has to offer.

Post-trip: Smoky Mountain Rally Oct 02, 2023 to Oct 08, 2023Rally Point: Pigeon Forge, TN

Visit the Smoky Mountains like never before! The beauty of the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee can't be beaten. We’ll delve into the rich history of the Cherokee Indians and tour the rebuilt Indian villages and settler farmsteads as we drive up the mountains among the beautiful colors of fall. What could be better than going to Dollywood, seeing award-winning musicals, and touring the Biltmore Estate and Winery? Just simply show up and we take care of the rest!

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Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. With their unmatched understanding of the area and commitment to enriching your travel experiences, your WagonMasters will be there to help you choose and schedule the best optional activities that aren’t included in the itinerary. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine trip:


    • On Day 14 - The Ark Encounter- it presents a number of historical events centered on a full-size, all-wood Ark, which is the largest timber-frame structure in the USA.

    • On Day 14 - KY Horse Park


Pricing & Payment Offers

2 Guests in RV

$7,295.00

$6,095.00

$3,095.00

 

Our exclusive, interest-free, monthly payment plan to budget your vacation. Your first monthly payment secures your reservation.

  • Monthly Payment*
  • 0 Monthly Payments
  • Balance Due
  • Monthly Payments are NOT available at this time.

A tour deposit of 15% and the $89.00 non-refundable processing fee confirms your reservation. Final balance due 90 days prior to departure.

  • $1,183.25 USD 15% Deposit*
  • $6,111.75 USD Final Balance*
  • 06/10/2023 Balance Due
  • 15% Deposit option is available at this time.

If your original tour cost is more than $1,500 and choose to pay your final balance by check, you will receive a discount according to the schedule below:

Original Tour Cost

  • $1,500 - $5,000
  • $5,001 - $7,500
  • $7,501 - $10,000
  • $10,001 - $15,000
  • $15,001 - $20,000
  • $20,001 - $25,000
  • $25,001 and up

Discount

  • $50
  • $100
  • $200
  • $250
  • $300
  • $400
  • $500

Ways to Save

Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

Payment Options
We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
Exclusive Travel Partners
We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
Frequent Traveler Credits
We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
Refer & Earn
Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
Special Offers
By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
Exclusive Price Guarantee
Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

Activity Level - LOW

Group Size

  • This trip has a group size up to 22 rigs plus WagonMasters and TailGunners* exclusive to 21 Day Music, Bourbon & Moonshine

Pacing

  • 546 Driving Miles
  • 109 Average Daily Miles
  • 21 days, with 20 camping nights including 43 events & meals

Physical Requirements

  • Short to moderate walking distances (15 to 30 minutes); likely to include ramps and/or short runs of stairs. May include extended periods of standing or sitting.



    Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



    Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



    If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



    Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Protect Your Travel Investment with Trip Cancellation Insurance

 

RV travel is fun and exciting, but the unexpected can happen. Losing the cost of a trip due to cancellation or an unexpected medical emergency during your trip can add the expense of physicians, hospitalization or a medical evacuation, all which can be overwhelming.

During these uncertain times created by COVID-19, travelers want to move about with confidence and peace of mind that comes from protecting both their health and finances.There are NO infectious disease exclusions - meaning that COVID-19 is covered as any other illness.

Travel MedEvac provides a suite of insurance options for all styles of travel. Additional benefits are available when you purchase COMPREHENSIVE TRIP CANCELLATION (Safe Travels First Class Plan), such as optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage when purchased within 10 days of booking your tour. Plans cover both domestic and international travel.

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Traveler Reviews

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