Overview:

This is classic America. Start with Chicago, the birthplace of the modern skyscrapers, it's about great highs and the best views. In Kentucky, for bourbon, horses and fast cars. Finally to toe tappin' Tennessee to immerse yourself in the world of country music. Meet Charles Woods Jr a former Kentucky Derby Jockey who'll regale stories of the famous race. Gather round the microphone in Nashville's most legendary recording studio for a unique recording session with a professional sound engineer. The luxury Four Seasons hotel in downtown St Louis is the embodiment of gracious Midwestern hospitality. With mainly two-night stops, kick back, relax and enjoy this fascinating journey through the heart of a nation's musical and culinary heritage.

Countries Visited

United States

Be escorted by the crème de la crème of Insight Travelling Concierges - handpicked for every departure. This skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 guest coach, with extended leg room and an on-board restroom. It's Business Class comfort, complete with complimentary bottled water for you to enjoy during your luxury coaching tour.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling with prompt delivery right to your door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus, we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

With Insight Flourishes, from time to time, your Travelling Concierge will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers on first and last itinerary day.

Chicago: Experience a Highlight Dinner at a classic Chicago chophouse at Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse.
Louisville: Enjoy a guided tour of a local distillery, concluding with a mouth-watering tasting.
Nashville: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner.
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 7 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 Lunch (L), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD), 1 Dinners (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD).
Chicago: Experience the greatest highs and the best views of the city from the observatory atop 360 Chicago.
Chicago: A love affair with state-of-the-art high-rise means its history is written across the sky and there is no better vantage point than from the deck of an architectural cruise.
St. Louis: Visit the top of the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch standing at a towering 630 feet (192 metres) tall.
Louisville: Visit one of its premier thoroughbred farms and enjoy a private guided tour of the stables.
Louisville: Visit Churchill Downs, home of the 'Kentucky Derby', explore the Museum and take a private 'Inside the Vault' tour. Meet with Charles Woods Jr. a retired Kentucky Derby jockey.
Bowling Green: The Corvette is America on wheels. The National Corvette Museum pays homage to this most famous sports car.
Nashville: Join the ranks of superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson and record a song at legendary Studio B, take home the recording as a truly unique souvenir.
Nashville: Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and get a behind the scenes look at the songwriting process.
Nashville: Attend a live taping of the Grand Ole Opry, America's longest-running live radio program.
Hotel Overview: Welcome to a cornucopia of luxury resorts which range in style from gleaming skyscrapers to charming heritage hotels. Some are backed by prestigious brands such as the Four Seasons, while others are still family-owned, passed down from generation to generation.