10 Day East Coast USA Tour Packages

East Coast USA Itineraries for 10 days

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• 9 Days in the Appalachian Mountains, incl. Kentucky and The Smokies

  Southern culture and natural beauty merge during 9 days across 7 cities from Louisville to Charlotte. Highlights include Churchill Downs, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Biltmore Estate. Package includes 8 nights lodging, 13 meals, and expert guides for around $3,200.

  

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  • Day 1

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Arrive in Louisville and check into your downtown hotel. Visit Angel's Envy distillery in the late afternoon before 5pm to avoid crowds on Whiskey Row. End your day with dinner at Proof on Main for authentic Kentucky farm-to-table food.

    
  • Day 2

    Louisville Derby Heritage

    Get to Churchill Downs by 8:30am before tour buses arrive. Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum. Take an afternoon walking tour of Old Louisville's Victorian mansions. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestone streets. Visit either Louisville Slugger Museum or Frazier History Museum. Book the Slugger factory tour in advance as spots fill quickly.

    
  • Day 3

    Bourbon Trail to Lexington

    Start at Buffalo Trace, the oldest operating bourbon distillery in America. Take the 90-minute tour to see how bourbon is made. Drive to Lexington through horse country (about 1.5 hours). Visit private horse farms to see Kentucky's thoroughbred industry up close. Wear closed-toe shoes since farm grounds can be muddy.

    
  • Day 4

    Lexington & Berea

    Spend your morning in historic downtown Lexington. Drive 45 minutes to artistic Berea for the afternoon to meet local craftspeople. Have dinner at historic Boone Tavern and ask for a table with a view of the college square. "The artists' demonstrations in Berea were fascinating - don't miss the folk arts center."

    
  • Day 5

    Kentucky to Tennessee

    Take a scenic 3.5-hour drive through Daniel Boone National Forest to Gatlinburg. Bring motion sickness medication for the winding roads. Spend the afternoon in Gatlinburg and take the aerial tramway for mountain views. If you're planning to visit Dollywood, go after 4pm when it's less crowded and cooler.

    
  • Day 6

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Explore the Smokies with a local guide. Watch sunrise at Newfound Gap. Pack warm layers as mornings are cold even in summer. Have a picnic lunch at Clingmans Dome. Remember to bring water since facilities are limited. Visit the Cherokee Qualla arts cooperative in the afternoon. Try moonshine tasting at Ole Smoky before 7pm to avoid lines.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Drive two hours to artistic Asheville through mountain landscapes. Visit River Arts District galleries and craft breweries. Spend the next day at the Biltmore Estate. Arrive when they open (9am March-Dec, 10am Jan-Feb) to avoid crowds. The gardens are beautiful in spring but bring rain gear since mountain weather is unpredictable.

    
  • Day 9

    Departure from Charlotte

    Drive two hours to Charlotte airport. Schedule flights after 11am to avoid morning traffic. If you have time, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It opens at 9am and is close to the airport.

    

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• Sunny Shores of Southern Florida

  Florida's diversity shines through this 10-day tour of 8 destinations, featuring 2-night stays in Key West, St. Pete Beach, and Orlando. Highlights include Kennedy Space Center tours, Everglades airboat rides, and wildlife viewing at Homosassa Springs State Park.

  

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  • Miami USA

    49 mi

  • Everglades National Park USA

    79 mi

  • Key West USA

    79 mi

  • Everglades National Park USA

    77 mi

  • Naples USA

    123 mi

  • St. Pete Beach USA

    75 mi

  • Homosassa Springs USA

    74 mi

  • Orlando USA

    48 mi

  • Cape Canaveral USA

    181 mi

  • Miami USA

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• Colours of New England

  Rich history unfolds over 10 days across 11 cities from Boston to Bar Harbor. The route includes iconic sites like Plymouth Rock, Newport's mansions, and Acadia National Park, with 9 nights in premium hotels including Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill.

  

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  • Boston USA

    51 mi

  • Portsmouth USA

    24 mi

  • Kennebunkport USA

    23 mi

  • Portland USA

    109 mi

  • Acadia National Park USA

    4 mi

  • Bar Harbor USA

    173 mi

  • Franconia Notch State Park USA

    15 mi

  • Bretton Woods USA

    191 mi

  • Newport USA

    72 mi

  • Cape Cod USA

    32 mi

  • Plymouth USA

    34 mi

  • Boston USA

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