Day 1 Arrive to Kansas City, MO
Fly in from home cities to the Kansas City, MO International airport. Upon arrival at the airport, leisurely transfer to the hotel with its complimentary transfer bus. Enjoy a full service hotel, as the rest of the day is free to do as you please. Meet your tour director in the hotel lobby at 7:00 PM.

Day 2 Kansas City to Branson, MO 3 Nts, CB, D
Enjoy the scenery and rolling hills as we travel south to Carthage, MO to visit the home of Precious Moments. Later on, our sing-along drive continues to the Mecca of Country Music, Branson, beautifully nestled in the wooded area of Lake Taneycomo. Be prepared for an exciting three-day stay as entertainment is the name of the game in this town! Join your tour director and driver for a delicious dinner prior to the show this evening. Enjoy the Andy Williams’ musical variety show filled with wholesome family entertainment. (Radisson or similar)

Day 3 Branson, MO B, L, D
We leisurely enjoy Full American Breakfast this morning at the hotel. Later on mid-morning we attend a popular musical show. We enjoy an included lunch and some free time for shopping at the Imax Complex. This afternoon we enjoy the breathtaking performance ofJim Stafford, voted Branson’s “Best Entertainer” and “Best Personality”. Your appetite will be ready for a Delicious Buffet Dinner prior to arriving to Shoji Tabuchi’s Show. After being seated in the theatre, take time to visit the most talked about restrooms and its pool tables. Enjoy extraordinary entertainment by this Japanese entertainer, known for his untouchable talents with the violin.

Day 4Branson, MOB, L, D
Join your tour director this morning for hot breakfast. This morning is free to rest, relax or perhaps attend the popular show of your choice. At lunch time meet your tour director in hotel lobby for delicious included meal. More excitement is reserved for the afternoon. After an included lunch, enjoy explosive laughter at the Yakov Smirnoff Show as well as be amazed with the Russian Dance Ensemble and Boris the Horse. After a Delicious Buffet Dinner you will finish this most memorable day at the Mickey Gilley Show. Jump right in as Mickey takes the audience through a musical medley of his string of Number One hits along with his top-rated, award-winning eight piece band.

Day 6 Memphis to Nashville, TN2 Nts, B
This morning we are treated to a locally guided deluxe city tour of Memphis. After a scattered lunch in Memphis, we travel northeast to the “Music Capital of the World”, Nashville. Unpack your bags for 2 nights in Nashville, home of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. This evening, we have reserved seating for the Grand Ole Opry performance, the ultimate in the world of country music. (Guesthouse Inn or similar)

Day 7Nashville, TNB
Our morning is scheduled for a locally guided three hour sightseeing tour of the “Music City”, U.S.A. We tour historic downtown Nashville, Music Row and its recording studios, and stop at the Old Ryman auditorium. We also drive by the homes of Country Music Stars and hear anecdotes of the entertainers we’ve grown to love. At 11:00 AM, we admit and spend a couple of hours leisurely at the Country Music Hall of Fame to educate ourselves on the history of Country Legends. It’s the heart of historic downtown Nashville. A wide variety of popular restaurants are located within walking distance of the Country Music Hall of Fame for lunch. Enjoy a leisurely scattered lunch here. At 2:30PM, we go to Opry Mills for a brief stop of shopping for our loved ones. This evening join your Tour Director for a visit to the Opryland Hotel to enjoy its laser show and dancing waters of the Cascades (subject to show performance).

Day 8Nashville to Pigeon Forge, TNB
Early rise and shine as we enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel. Our Easternly drive this morning brings us to Knoxville, TN. Our scenic drive through a landscape covered in such lush growth, that it makes you wonder how the early explorers such as Davey Crockett managed to traverse this region. Our destination is Pigeon Forge. It’s nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. We spend the whole afternoon and early evening exploring and enjoying the 118 acres of Dollywood Theme Park. Enjoy a variety of thrilling rides, spectacular shows, acres of attractions, many crafts, and even the Dolly Museum. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. (Holiday Inn or similar)

Day 9Pigeon Forge to Indianapolis, IN B
After an included breakfast, we say goodbye to Pigeon Forge and travel into the Bluegrass Sate of Kentucky, which is world renowned for majestic horse farms and million dollar horses. We travel through the state of Kentucky to Louisville, where we stop to visit Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, for a brief tour and coffee. Our further drive brings us to Indianapolis, Indiana late this afternoon where we check into the Crowne Plaza hotel for our overnight stay.

Day 10Indianapolis to Chicago & Fly HomeB
This morning we enjoy a Full American Breakfast together. At 9:00AM, we depart the hotel for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We enjoy a 30-minute track tour and a 30-minute visit to the Hall of Fame Museum. At 10:00 AM, our leisurely journey takes us from Indianapolis to Windy City Chicago, Illinois. We say goodbye to our fellow Amtrak passengers as they are dropped off at the Chicago Union Station. We are dropped off at the Chicago International Airport by our tour coach and Driver. We take our fond memories home with us as we return home today.