Road Trip: Shenandoah, Asheville & Great Smoky Mountains

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  • Lodging Level: Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    8 days
    From: $ 646 $ 81 / day
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    Overview

    Short Description

    The mountains, the scenery, and the best of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. All that and more is waiting for you on this 7-night road trip through some of America's most prized national parks. 

    Whether you're driving along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or staring up at the starry night sky, you'll know that this trip is exactly what you needed to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. 

    Style Self-guided tour
    See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
    Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
    Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
    Lodging Level Value (3*)
    Flight & Transport Inclusions Transport not included
    Start City Virginia
    End City Gatlinburg

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    Itinerary

    Day 1 Welcome to Virginia!

    Head for the great state of Virginia! Your first stop is Shenandoah National Park, a wonderland bursting with spectacular vistas, sparkling waterfalls, and serene wooded hollows. 

    Day 2 Shenandoah National Park

    Leap into the action at Shenandoah National Park. Hike a section of the famous Appalachian Trail, see the historic summer retreat of President Herbert Hoover, and dive into the history and science of the park.  

    Day 3 Shenandoah National Park - Asheville

    Hit the Blue Ridge Highway for one of the most scenic drives the country has to offer. The ride from Shenandoah National Park to Asheville, North Carolina can take 5-6 hours, so be sure to plan a stop or two for a bit of sightseeing or souvenir shopping along the way! 

    Day 4 Asheville

    If you're ready for another beautiful day in the great outdoors, make your way to Pisgah National Forest or the Botanical Gardens of Asheville. If you prefer to stay in the city to explore the thriving arts scene, there are tons of offerings to explore. Take a brewery tour, visit a museum or two, or head downtown to check out the buskers performing on nearly every street corner! 

    Day 5 Asheville - Gatlinburg

    The road is calling! Your drive from Asheville to the Great Smoky Mountains will take about 2 hours. Once you've arrived, treat yourself to a tasty meal and some of Gatlinburg's lively entertainment. 

    Day 6 Gatlinburg

    The Great Smoky Mountains are waiting! Why not spend the day in Cades Cove, the most popular destination in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This verdant valley is prime for spotting wildlife, immersing yourself in history, and hiking beautiful nature trails. 

    Day 7 Gatlinburg

    Grab some quality time with the family today. Ride the Gatlinburg Space Needle's glass elevator 407 feet straight up to get an unparalleled 360-degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, After, you may enjoy a visit to Acadia, located below the Gatlinburg Space Needle.

    Day 8 Depart Gatlinburg

    Your epic trip has come to an end. It's time to head home and start planning your next adventure! 

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    Price Per Day: $ 81 per day

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    Road Trip: Shenandoah, Asheville & Great Smoky Mountains

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    A lot of connection

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    A lot of connection that where scheduled well.

    Choose an escorted tour!!

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    There were six of us all traveling together which I had made clear when I called GVV. Our tour did not include transfers, which was not made known to us. Can you imagine 6 old ladies winding up in a foreign country trying to find out how to get to their hotels, train stations, etc., what a disaster! You also had us traveling on different times on the trains between cities which was not brought to our attention and was a disaster.
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    Wasn’t a great experience or Great Value

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    I hate to give bad reviews, but if this review will help in better customer service, it’s worth a try.

    Booking travel deals online can be hectic because you don’t have a direct contact person. You call a 800- number if there is a issue and you get who you get.
    I had an issue with my PNR number not working when it was time to
    Check in for the plane and because it took me almost 2 hours when I finally got checked in, we were the last seats on the very back of the airplane. Well you deal with it because you’re going to Hawaii.. just happy to have a seat.it was frustrating calling the airlines and I was directed back to Great Value ..
    We got that issue resolved.
    Now we get to the hotel and was told the daily resort fee was double the amount that we were quoted.
    The quote we were given verbally over the phone was $29.98 and when we got to the resort it was 59.98 . It wasn’t a issue with the price , it’s the inconsistency of getting the correct info when you call and it’s not explained thoroughly in the paper work, and hotels aren’t to kind when you book thru 3rd party contracts. It appears everything is a good price but you are on the bottom of the totem pole for everything .. plane rides .. very last group and seat , back of the hotel airport bag fees.. not so sure this was a great value and no one cares after they get your money . I’m still waiting for a Manager to call me back and my vacation is over
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    Awesome location

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    Awesome location! Hotel Dei Mellini has a fantastic location and the staff was wonderful.

    This was a great vacation for what we…

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    This was a great vacation for what we paid for it!

    Very nice trip/ great value

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    Overall, this was a very nice trip. The hotels were all good quality and the train departure times were good. My only complaint was that while the hotel in Budapest was very nice, it was pretty far from all the sites we wanted to visit. The other hotels were in good locations. The value of the package was excellent.
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