DAY 1: Monday, July 27 ... (7 1/2 hours travel time)

• Depart from the Terminal - Available pickups: Mansfield, Blossburg, Liberty, Williamsport
  PLEASE NOTE: The above pickups are available, but you must call to confirm. We do not stop at all pickup locations, unless people are designated to get on at the pickup locations.
• BREAKFAST is included this morning.
• Lunch and rest breaks en route, as needed.
• Arrive in Lewisburg, WV at the beautiful GREENBRIER RESORT, known as "America's Resort."  Discover why Lewisburg is the "Coolest Small Town in America" with historic sites and the Lost World Caverns, within a short distance from the Greenbrier. Located amid the breathtaking Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark and an award-winning resort welcoming guests since 1778.  You will enjoy FREE WI-FI, a HOT BREAKFAST, and an INDOOR POOL during your stay.
• DINNER is included this evening in the Main Dining Room at the Resort.  You will experience the epitome of grand resort dining tonight.  Dazzling chandeliers, stately columns, and arched windows.  It's an opulent setting that has hosted guests with a warm Southern smile for over a century.  This evening's attire for dinner is - LADIES & GENTS IN THE FINEST!  Jackets and collared shirts are required for men, and dresses or evening suits for women.  Men's hats and baseball caps are not permitted.
• Enjoy the rest of the evening to explore this beautiful resort. 

DAY 2: Tuesday, July 28

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel, to start off your morning.
• This morning, we are off on a SECRET BUNKER TOUR of PROJECT GREEK ISLAND.  This sounds like the stuff of movies, but it's true.  In 1958, during the Cold War at the height of Nuclear panic across the United States, Project Greek Island was underway at The Greenbrier in quiet, little White Sulphur Springs, WV.  At the behest of the Eisenhower Administration, a U. S. Government Relocation Facility was being built beneath what the public thought was simply an addition to the hotel proper.  The addition, the West Virginia wing, was a cover-up.  In reality, a concrete-encased fallout shelter was being buried 720 feet underground.  It was intended to withstand an indirect nuclear attach and house all the members of Congress as well as a support staff of hundreds.
• Following the bunker tour, we will depart for Pigeon Forge, TN (3 1/2 hours travel time)
• Arrive to check in to the COUNTRY CASCADES WATERPARK RESORT, your home for TWO NIGHTS.  Located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, you are surrounded by shopping outlets, restaurants, and activities that bring millions of visitors to the area each year.
• Tonight's dining and entertainment will be at DOLLY PARTON'S STAMPEDE DINNER SHOW.  This show is filled with a friendly North and South competition, thrilling horse-riding stunts, spectacular special effects, phenomenal musical productions plus a mouth-watering four-course feast complete with a delicious dessert!  Also, Stampede's SKEETER & NUGGET show delivers a huge helping of family-friendly comedy at every show!  As Dolly says, "It's the most fun place to eat in the Smokies!"  

DAY 3: Wednesday, July 29

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel.
• Following breakfast, you will step into the clandestine world of Appalachian moonshining with a "SECRETS" MOONSHINE GUIDED TOUR in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Led by seasoned local guides, this exclusive journey delves into the hidden history and craft of moonshine production, offering a unique blend of adventure, history, and tasting experiences.

Embark on a scenic trek through lush, secluded forests, where each bend in the trail reveals a new chapter in the region's storied past.  Learn about the daring moonshiners who once roamed those rugged hills, evading authorities while perfecting their craft.  Hear captivating tales of ingenuity and resilience as you visit historic moonshine sites nestled deep within the wilderness.

• Next, enjoy a TOUR & TASTING at OLE SMOKY MOONSHINE MUSEUM & DISTILLERY.  As you approach the entrance, you can detect the distinct smell of their grains cooking and fermenting.  You'll see authentic working moonshine stills and experience the process from beginning to end.  Their distillers will take the time to visit with you and answer any questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee.

DAY 3: Wednesday, July 29 - Continued...

• ADMISSION is included to DOLLYWOOD, including the all-new DOLLY PARTON EXPERIENCE.  Housed in multiple buildings, the multi-faceted experience includes exhibits which span her iconic career, a look at the inspiration for and results of her biggest dreams, the importance of her family, and even a curated exhibit that highlights Dolly's signature style through the years.  The Dolly Parton Experience  provides guests more Dolly than ever, as it is three times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum. 
• Tonight, enjoy a fascinating GUIDED TOUR at the TITANIC MUSEUM.  This top attraction in Pigeon Forge opens the door to the past in it's one-of-a-kind way letting "passengers" experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers.  As you tough a real iceberg, walk the Grand Stairacase and third class hallways, reach your hands into 28-degree water, and try to stand on the sloping decks, you will learn what it was like on the RMS Titanic by experiencing it first-hand.  You will receive a boarding pass of an actual Titanic passenger or crew member.  Feel their spirit presence in the galleries where over 400 personal and private artifacts are on display.  Many are on display for theit first time in the world.  Discover your passenger or crew member's fate at the end of your tour in the Titanic Memorial Room where 2,208 names line this historic wall. 

After your tour, you will be escorted to the 3RD FLOOR SECRET DINING ROOM to enjoy a 1ST CLASS CAPTAIN'S MEAL just as they did on the ship.

DAY 4: Thursday, July 30 

• BREAKFAST is included at the hotel
• Following breakfast, check out and depart for Oak Ridge, TN (1 hour, 15 minutes travel time)
• On arrival, we will explore OAK RIDGE's pivotal role in WWII and the MANHATTAN PROJECT on this 6-HOUR GUIDED TOUR.  Begin with the SECRET CITY, uncovering life in this covert town.  Visit the Y-12 NATIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX, AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ENERGY, and/or OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY, delving into cutting-edge science and history.  Enjoy lunch at a local eatery, savoring stories of wartime innovations and peacetime progress.  This tour offers a unique glimpse into a past that shaped the future, blending historical insights with modern-day significance.
• Travel to Abingdon, VA to check into our final night of lodging, the HAMPTON INN ABINGDON.
• DINNER is included at THE MARTHA WASHINGTON INN.  The ambiance is both refined and inviting, creating the perfect backdrop for intimate gatherings. Their signature dishes are expertly-crafted with locally-sourced ingredients, paired with a commitment to warm hospitality. You may even learn some SECRETS OF THE FIRST PRESIDENT!
• Tongith, enjoy a PERFORMANCE @ BARTER THEATRE.  This theatre opened its doors, proclaiming "with vegetables you cannot sell, you can buy a good laugh."  The price of admission was 35 cents or an equivalent amount of produce.  Four out of five theatregoers paid their way with vegetables, dairy products and livestock.  To the surprise of many, all the seats for the first show were filled.  The concept of trading "ham for Hamlet" caught on quickly.  At the end of the first season, the Barter Company cleared $4.35 in cash, two barrels of jelly, and a collective weight gain of over 300 pounds. 
  

DAY 5: Friday, July 31 ... (8 1/2 hours travel, with a driver swap en route)

• BREAKFAST is included before departure.
• Rest breaks will be made as needed, as well as a FAREWELL MEAL included en route home.