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Memphis,
Nashville, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Dollywood,
Gatlinburg, Atlanta!
Vacation Overview -
This eight-day Regional Discovery vacation explores Music City
U.S.A., the birthplace of Rock n' Roll, and Great Smoky Mountain
National Park. Begin in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues," for
sightseeing and a visits to Elvis Presley's Graceland and the Rock
n' Soul Museum. Then on to Nashville, "Music City U.S.A," to attend
the Grand Ole Opry and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and
legendary RCA Studio B. Journey through the Great Smoky Mountains
for a tour of America's most visited national park before touring
nearby Gatlinburg. Also spend a day at world-famous Dollywood and
Pigeon Forge before heading to Atlanta, where your vacation comes
to an end.
Vacation Highlights -
INCLUDED FEATURES
- MEMPHIS: Welcome reception;
sightseeing tour; visit Graceland, Rock 'N' Soul Museum, and Sun
Studios
- NASHVILLE: Sightseeing tour,
visit Country Music Hall of Fame; reserved seats at Grand Ole Opry
show; visit RCA Studio B and record your own hit
- GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL
PARK: Sightseeing tour
- DOLLYWOOD: Explore the park and
Pigeon Forge
- GATLINBURG: Sightseeing tour
- ATLANTA: Sightseeing tour; Globus
Farewell Celebration Dinner
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the
tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about transportation, hotels, and other standard
included features offered by Globus in the 'Other Information'
section following the itinerary.
Optional Excursions -
Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your
vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special
behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional
excursions are wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further.
Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and
experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in
different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation
by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather
conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general
feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives
you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary
once you are on your vacation. Optional excursions
can only be
purchased when you're on vacation and are not sold in advance.
ALL costs subject to change.
Beale Street & King's Palace Dinner
Tonight you'll experience a night on Beale Street, the home of
Memphis "Rhythm & Blues." Enjoy dinner at the King's Palace
Cafe, which offers authentic Southern delicacies and Memphis BBQ.
Evening includes dinner, a drink and admission to Rum Boogie Cafe
and Blues Hall.
Approximate cost: £18 per person
Memphis Riverboat
Sightseeing cruises are 90-minutes of cruising excitement with the
cool breezes of the river. Take a graceful step back in time with
the interesting narrative of the past and present river life.
Marvel at the sights of today's commerce. A riverboat cruise is the
only way possible in Memphis to experience the river era of Native
Americans, explorers, riverboat men like Mark Twain and Mike Fink,
highlights of local Civil War river battles and the heritage of the
Mississippi River bluffs and delta. Subject to availability.
Approximate cost: £10 per person
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Show
Nashville Nightlife is Music City's premier entertainment theatre.
After a wonderful buffet dinner, you'll hear all the songs that
have made Nashville famous worldwide. Nashville Nightlife
celebrates today's country while honouring country's
traditions.
Approximate cost: £21 per person
Historic Tennessee
Southern Plantations, Presidential Estates, Nashville, and Civil
War History will all be a part of your day. Visit the "Queen of the
Tennessee Plantations" Belle Meade, and the stately manor of Andrew
Jackson, The Hermitage. Tour duration is 4 and 1/2 hours.
Approximate cost: £28 per person
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Pigeon Forge
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show offers food, fun,
and excitement all in one! The stars of Dixie Stampede are 32
magnificent horses along with beautiful southern belles and gallant
heroes, competitive events, a friendly North/South rivalry,
illusions, comedy, a fabulous four-course feast and a "Stand on
your feet" patriotic finale written by Dolly Parton herself
entitled "Color Me America."
Approximate cost: £24 per person
Holiday Accommodations -
MEALS
- Welcome reception(WR)
- American breakfasts daily (B); (D
- 3 three-course dinners (D), including a special Globus Farewell
Celebration Dinner in Atlanta
SUPERIOR HOTELS
- MEMPHIS Memphis Marriott
(SF)
- NASHVILLE Opryland Hotel
(SF)
- GATLINBURG Park Vista Resort
(F)
- ATLANTA Sheraton Buckhead
(F)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included.
Tour start dates -
- July 2007 -
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- September 2007 -
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- October 2007 -
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Extras -
- Prices are for all land arrangements.
- Single room supplement: £265.
- Triple room reduction per person: £49.
- Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be
available.
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Your itinerary
Map
Southern
Charms and the Great Smokies
Make your own way to Memphis to join the tour on day 1.
Day 1
- Memphis
(Sat.) Welcome to Memphis the "Home of the Blues." This evening
mix and mingle with your travelling companions at the 6 p.m.
welcome reception. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your
upcoming adventure. (Wr)
Day 2
- Memphis
(Sun.) This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the city, followed
by a visit to the gardens and mansions of Elvis Presley's
GRACELAND, named a National Historic Landmark in 2006. You'll also
be able to board his private jet. The remainder of your day is free
to explore on your own; perhaps visit the National Civil Rights
Museum. Located at the Lorraine Motel, site of the assassination of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it traces the civil rights movement.
(B,D)
Day 3
- Memphis
(Mon.) This morning, tour the ROCK 'N' SOUL MUSEUM, which traces
Memphis' cultural and musical past, featuring Smithsonian's Social
Crossroads exhibition. Continue to SUN STUDIOS, the "cradle of Rock
'n Roll," and see the original recording studio where musicians
like Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl
Perkins, and many others first created the hot new sounds that
became a musical phenomenon and changed the world forever. This
evening, maybe take in a blues club on recently revitalized Beale
Street. (B)
Day 4
- Memphis - Nashville
(Tue.) Depart for Nashville. Upon arrival, experience this city
close-up and personal with a sighseeing tour of landmarks with a
Local Guide, including Centennial Park's full-size replica of
Athens Parthenon and the recording studios of Music Row. Tonight,
you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the
world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, the mecca for country musicians.
(B)
SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel is the world-famous Opryland,
where you'll experience all the grandeur of the South with
hospitality at its finest. Explore nine acres of lush indoor
gardens, winding pathways, and sparkling waterfallls, as well as 30
specialty shops, a spa, and a variety of restaurants.
Day 5
- Nashville
(Wed.) Today, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME to see its
rich collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments, photographs,
and, of course, Elvis Presley's solid gold Cadillac. Also, visit
historic RCA STUDIO B-once a recording home of Elvis Presley.
You'll even have the chance to make your own recording and take it
home with you! Balance of day is at leisure. This evening, you may
opt to join an excursion to Nashville nightlife, combining dinner
and the best of Music City's country entertainment. (B)
Day 6
- Nashville-Smoky Mountain National Park-Gatlinburg
(Thu.) This morning depart for Gatlinburg, nested at the foot of
the Great Smoky Mountains. Journey along the spectacular new found
Gap Road through GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, America's most
visited national park. As you travel to Clingmans Dome, the highest
peak in the park, witness the mist or blue haze that surrounds the
mountains for which the park is named. Upon arrival in Gatlinburg
enjoy a city tour. (B,D)
Day 7
- Gatlinburg. Excursion to Dollywood
(Fri.) Spend the day at the world-famous DOLLYWOOD, an 88-acre
landscaped theme park inspired by Dolly Parton and her love for the
mountains, family, and country music. Before entering the park,
stop in Pigeon Forge with time to shop for unique pottery and
regional crafts. This evening, join an optional excursion to the
Dixie Stampede, showcasing a hearty country dinner and an
action-packed show. (B)
Day 8
- Gatlinburg - Atlanta
(Sat.) Travel south to Atlanta for a city tour focusing on the
downtown area and the elegant residential neighbourhoods that
reflect a pride in tradition. Highlights of the tour include
Peachtree Plaza, Olympic Village, the CNN Headquarters, and the
Governor's Mansion. This evening, gather for tonight's special
GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER hosted by your Tour Director.
(B,D)
Day 9
- Atlanta
(Sun.) The tour ends this morning, with guests departing on
individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)
Other Information -
Every Journey Tells a Story
A Globus Journey. When you travel with Globus, you get more
than the sights. You get the stories behind them that bring a
destination to life, creating unforgettable journeys.
Let Globus take you to places that expand your horizons and
encourage personal discovery. Experience a destination in a deeper,
more memorable way-the Globus way.
The Globus Difference
Globus vacations are designed to offer you flexibility and choice,
plus a pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Globus
offers MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, and MORE
experience with more than 75 years of taking travellers on
unforgettable journeys. In addition, Globus offers MORE value with
an average price less per day than our nearest competitor. The
safety of our travellers and the richness of our vacations is a
priority, and it is what has made Globus the worldwide leader in
travel and a name you can trust.
With Globus, you visit the key sights, but, more importantly, you
learn the stories behind the sights-from the Sistine Chapel, the
Colosseum and the Forum in Rome, to the Prado Museum in Madrid and
Michelangelo's David in the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, your
journey is filled with insider's information unique to your Globus
vacation. You'll also enjoy many inclusions such as cruises,
high-speed trains, and Local Guides. We offer over twice the number
of included features as our nearest competitor, without any
additional cost to you.
Globus not only brings you the experiences that others simply don't
offer, we also ensure that you end up with more free time to enjoy
your destination on your own. Most competitors require you to take
extra optional excursions to see these important sights, costing
you additional time and money. And, if you don't join their
excursion, you'll spend most of your time waiting in line. But with
Globus, these sights are already included, freeing up the remainder
of your time to enjoy independent activities.
Leave all the details to us. We provide a Tour Director,
comfortable transportation, many meals, a rich sightseeing
programme and much more!
Accurate, detailed tour descriptions -
Read our tour descriptions and you'll understand the true value
of our tours. The agenda for each day is spelled out so that you
know exactly what is included in the price. Inside visits are
spelled out in UPPERCASE. With Globus you don't have to guess.
Compare what we give you in a tour with what other companies
offer-and then compare prices. You'll see why knowledgeable
travelers consider Globus vacations the best value on the market
with even more savings in the off season.
Saving Options -
Various reductions are possible: group reduction, child reduction,
triple room reduction, multiple tour reduction
Discount for young tour members
Share the pleasure of a Globus tour with your children and
grandchildren and take advantage of a 10 percent discount on the
land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years
old on the departure date, and must be accompanied by an adult.
On escorted tours we do not accept children under eight years old
because we've found that they are too young to enjoy these
vacations.
On Monograms-Independent Vacations there is no age
restriction.
New!
For Monograms-Independent Vacations the following land only
discounts apply:
- Free of charge: infants under 2 years of age sharing adult's
accommodation
- 50% discount: under 12 years of age when sharing accommodation
with two adults
- 10% discount: under 18 years of age
Note: We recommend that children under 12 years of age share
accommodation with an adult.
Triple room reduction
On most Globus tours you receive a reduction when three people
travel together and share the same accommodation. Triple room
reductions are listed on the tour pages. A word of caution: Triple
rooms usually are not larger than twin rooms, and the third bed, if
there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room for the
night.
Avoid
the single room supplement
Single rooms are expensive and often are quite small. We do not
take reservations on a "share" basis because we have found that
strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of a
vacation. Sidestep the single room supplement by travelling with a
friend. It's less expensive and much more fun!
Pay
less for your second tour
We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2007, but
for every additional Globus vacation that you take in the same
year, you pay US$35 under list. It's fun to combine vacations to
make the perfect trip, or ask your travel agent for suggestions.
This discount does not apply if one of the vacations is a single
city stay Monograms vacation.
Consecutive vacations can be booked with or without transatlantic
flights. Any intra-European flights between vacations cannot be
reserved as part of the Globus package. Please ask your travel
agent to reserve and ticket such flights for you.
Save
by forming your own group
If you form your own group, you'll receive the following rebates
on the land arrangement of your tour. On vacations to Mexico and
vacations including a cruise of three or more nights, one person
travels free in a group of 32; while one person travels at half
price in a group of 16. On River Cruise Vacations, one person
travels free in a group of 16.
On all other tours, one person travels free in a group of 16; one
person travels at half price in a group of eight.
These rebates are applicable to land-only prices (not air-inclusive
prices). Free and half-price land arrangements are credited at the
twin rate; single room supplements have to be paid in full.
Tour conditions for group bookings may differ from those for
individual bookings.
Joining
late and leaving early
Many Globus land arrangements start and end in London. If you
have already spent time in the British capital, you may want to
skip one or more of the included London nights or even join at the
first overnight hotel on the Continent. Call your Travel Consultant
for any reductions that apply to your vacation for joining late or
leaving early. Vacations with these reductions are sold on a
land-only basis.
It's
in your interest to book early
Plan your vacation in advance, and book your tour as soon as
possible to guard against the disappointment of not finding space.
Many Globus tours sell out months before the departure date.
And remember, the moment we receive your deposit your land price is
guaranteed.
This is valuable protection against currency fluctuations and other
cost increases. So please don't wait. Contact your travel agent now
for a vacation you'll never forget!
Help Along The Way -
Professional Tour Director while touring, Cruise Director on
river cruises, Local Host services on independent vacations, and
hosts to assist you at airports and hotels.
Hotels -
Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes,
service charges, and tips for baggage handling.
Globus Hotels Set the Standard for First-class Touring
At the end of a busy day of sightseeing, you want to relax in
comfortable, clean, attractive accommodations. At our first-class,
conveniently located hotels, you'll always feel welcome and well
looked after.
We know that excellent accommodations are of paramount
importance to your enjoyment on tour. Our hotels--many of them
through long association with us--have mastered the art of handling
group check-ins and baggage speedily, preparing tasty and wholesome
meals, and balancing the need for efficiency with the desire of
each traveller to receive individual attention.
You won't be surprised with any hidden charges when you check
out of your Globus hotel. All hotel taxes and tips for restaurant
service and baggage handling are included in the price of your
tour.
Hotel
locations maximize your sightseeing time
We take extra care to select downtown locations for our
independent tours and for longer stays on escorted tours, when your
itinerary features days at leisure to explore on your own.
When your itinerary allows time only for a good night's sleep
between two busy sightseeing days, our expert contractors sometimes
sensibly opt for quiet residential areas.
And you'll be delighted with our choice of hotels in scenic
countryside locations. Wake up to the sound of cow bells, take a
morning walk in crisp mountain air, enjoy glorious panoramic views
of the majestic Alps or the Norwegian fjord country.
Superior
accommodation
Globus uses chains such as Crowne Plaza, Forte, Hilton, Holiday
Inn, Hyatt, Inter-Continental, Jolly, Queens Moat Houses, Marriott,
Mövenpick, Radisson SAS, Renaissance, Scandic, Sheraton,
Sofitel, Thistle and Westin.
The specific hotels we have selected for you are listed
separately for each tour. The vast majority of our hotels are rated
deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class (F). In
overnight places where there is no hotel in these categories or
where our demand exceeds the supply, we choose the best available
superior tourist-class (ST) hotels.
Most hotels have amenities such as satellite TV, mini-bar, a
cocktail lounge, a restaurant, room service and concierge services.
Many also have a swimming pool, health club, shops, and dry
cleaning and laundry services.
Globus hotel ratings follow standards set by the independent
Official Hotel Guide (OHG) or by national tourist boards. The
specific rating for each contract hotel is determined by our
quality controllers.
We reserve the right to substitute hotels listed on the tour
pages with hotels of equivalent standard. With your Globus travel
documents you'll receive a list of hotel addresses, telephone
numbers, and fax numbers for your tour.
Transportation -
Including private deluxe motor coach with air-conditioning and
extra leg room.
We offer many modes of transportation, from trains and motor
coaches to cruise ships and ferries. Each is selected and designed
with comfort in mind.
Coaches -
Each Globus motor coach has upholstered, reclining seats with
headrests and individual air-conditioning vents. A high-fidelity
sound system broadcasts your Tour Director's commentary to every
seat. Our custom of daily seat rotation gives everyone a variety of
vantage points to see the passing countryside and city scenes.
Limited group size for extra comfort
The length and width of modern motor coaches is standard,
prescribed by law. The difference among tour operators is in the
number of seats installed and actually sold. While it is customary
to install and sell 53 seats, Globus installs fewer seats for extra
leg room, and limits group size to a maximum of 46 tour members.
The extra space contributes enormously to your comfort. For airport
and port transfers in Britain we generally use motor coaches with
53 seats.
Smoke-free coaches
For non-smokers and moderate
smokers an otherwise perfect vacation can be spoiled if they are
forced to inhale other people's smoke on a motor coach. We
therefore do not allow smoking on the coach. There are plenty of
opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops.
Globus drivers are experienced professionals
Globus drivers take pride in driving and in their vehicles, keeping
them in great shape and spotlessly clean. Your driver will help you
on and off the motor coach with a smile and load your bags with
care. Our travellers consistently lavish the highest praise on the
person behind the wheel!
Trains, Ferries, Cruises and Gondola Rides -
Many of our itineraries include cruises, river jet boat and
mountain gondola rides, whale-watching expeditions, and journeys by
train. Experience the ultra-modern Eurostar train from Rome to
Florence and the exciting high-speed AVE train from Madrid to
Seville. In the Canadian Rockies, you might take one of the sleek,
ultra-modern BC Ferries or, if travelling by railcar in Canada or
Alaska, enjoy travel operated by VIA Rail ®. Other fascinating
Globus vacations feature cruises on the Rhine or Venetian Canals to
enhance your travel experience.
Ships and River Cruises -
Globus provides the most spacious and newest ships from Avalon
Waterways. Features include unmatched luxury, fine dining, larger
accommodations and impeccable service. Whether you're travelling
Europe, Russia or China-on a Globus river cruise, you'll always
feel well looked after.
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