Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains October 24-November 6, 2008
By train with the Biltmore Estate in Asheville,
the Steamboat American Queen

• Complimentary train travel from any US city to St. Louis and the start of our tour when booked early. Those with less time may take advantage of our $99. airfare from over 189 gateway cities to St. Louis.
  
  
• Superb hotels throughout including the Atlanta Hilton with a special Farewell Dinner at famed Trader Vic's!
  
  
• Fully hosted by professional tour manager from start to finish, to handle all the details to make your holiday even more enjoyable. Most meals with breakfast daily.
  
  
• Two-nights in lovely Asheville, North Carolina at the wonderfully located Doubletree Biltmore at the gates of the fabled Biltmore Estate of the Vanderbilt family. We have included a tour of Asheville as well.
  
  
• Biltmore Estate visit including lunch at Deerpark Restaurant on the Vanderbilt Estate.
  
  
• Two-nights at the excellent Park Vista Resort Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN, in the Great Smoky Mountains. All rooms at Park Vista have their own balcony.
  
  
• Complete tour of the most visited National Parks in America, Great Smoky Mountain National Park as well as a visit to Cades Cove, famed for its blue-misted mountains.
  
  
• The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad excursion train through Nantahala River Gorge with highlights like Horseshoe Curve, Fontana Lake Trestle and the Tennessee River, fantastic scenery during the height of Fall Colors.
  
  
• Overnight stay in St. Louis at the perfectly located Drury Plaza Hotel. Located just minutes away from the famous Arch, the Gateway to the West it’s a great place to begin our journey.
  
  
• Rare six-night Passage from St. Louis to Memphis aboard the Steamboat American Queen, the largest and most opulent river boat ever built. 'Ports' include Cape Girardeau, Mt. Vernon, lovely Paducah, New Madrid before our arrival in Memphis where we transfer and enjoy the spectacular Opryland Resort. Nicely, all meals & entertainment aboard the river boat are included.
  
  
• Special cocktail parties and events just for our guests both ‘ashore’ and aboard the Steamboat.