Great Smoky Mountains National Park & River Cruise
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES - AMERICAN SYMPHONY
May 17-28, 2025
cruise including
Sign Language Interpreter Service
BOOK BY MAY 30, 2024 AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF $300 PP DBL OCC
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Our ship, the AMERICAN SYMPHONY |
Prices include all of the following:
- Hotel accommodation in Knoxville
- Hotel accommodation in Pigeon Forge
- Meals during the land tour as shown below
- Dinner show
- Transportation via coach
- Tours as shown below on May 18-20
- Accommodation on board the American Symphony
- Port charges
- Breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner on board the American Symphony
- Selection of wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the American Symphony
- Gratuities for crew members on board the American Symphony
- WiFi (can be intermittent)on board the American Symphony
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MAY 17 |
KNOXVILLE, TN
Check into your hotel in Knoxville for an overnight stay.
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MAY 18 |
KNOXVILLE, TN - PIGEON FORGE, TN
Breakfast. Meet your Adventure Guides and fellow guests to begin your Great Smoky Mountains
National Parks exploration. Travel from Knoxville to Pigeon Forge and take in the beauty of the
foothills. Enjoy a special welcome reception at the hotel to get to know fellow explorers. Wrap
up your evening with a dinner show at Dolly Parton's Stampede.
Lunch, Dinner Show
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MAY 19 |
PIGEON FORGE - GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK - PIGEON FORGE
Breakfast. Explore one of the most historic areas of the park, Cades Cove, in a caravan of Jeeps with individual
guides who will provide narration along each bend. From the village to the loop that surrounds the cove,
the beauty and serenity of this Appalachian paradise will be a lasting memory. Learn about the park,
its history, and inhabitants at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Cataract Falls is a short, gentle walk
from the Visitor Center and provides an opportunity to casually explore nature.
Lunch, Dinner
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MAY 20 |
PIGEON FORGE - GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PIGEON FORGE
Breakfast. Above the alpine tree line sits one of the most picturesque locations in the Appalachian Mountains.
On this second day in the park, visit Clingmans Dome, a man-made observation point with breathtaking views
of Smoky Mountains and the surrounding area. Explore the road leading to Cherokee, North Carolina, lined with
trees, roadside waterfalls, and scenic rivers. Enjoy time in Cherokee and the Ocunaluftee Visitor Center to
learn more about the people, history, culture, and wildlife of the area. Visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee which
sits just outside the park, nestled in a narrow valley.
Lunch, Dinner
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MAY 21 |
PIGEON FORGE, TN - CHATTANOOGA, TN - EMBARKATION
Breakfast. Enjoy the scenic ride from Pigeon Forge to Chattanooga where you will be greeted by our onboard team to begin
your Tennessee River cruise. Enjoy a Welcome Reception on board as you begin your journey cruising along this
breathtaking river with the majestic Appalachian Mountains serving as a beautiful backdrop.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 22 |
DECATUR, AL
Breakfast. Southern charm abounds in the Old Decatur Historic District. Admire houses built from the 1800s to
the present, ranging in style from the French-influenced Empire period to Edwardian Cottage and beyond. On your
way, peruse the many unique shops found along Bank Street and 2nd Avenue. It is a fascinating area with many museums,
including the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the Carnegie Visual Art Center, and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 23 |
FLORENCE, AL
Breakfast. Florence is one of four cities that make up the "the Shoals," an area spanning two counties and separated
by the Tennessee River. Explore the charming downtown, with locally owned stores featuring everything from handmade
jewelry and bohemian chic fashion to antique collectables. Stop at the Wine Seller for a tasting or sip Java at the
popular Bookmarks Coffee Shop in the public library. There are a variety of venues in which to enjoy live entertainment
including the Shoals Theatre and FloBama Music Hall. Explore the home of W.C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues,"
and visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House, the only Wright building that is open to the public in the Southeast.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 24 |
SAVANNAH, TN
Breakfast. Part of Hardin County, Savannah is the largest town on the Tennessee River, with a celebrated southern heritage. Home
to the nation's most well-preserved battlefield, Shiloh National Military Park, the town also has a rich Civil War
history. Admire the city's historic district featuring 42 unique, now private homes, including the Cherry Mansion
which served as the headquarters of General Ulysses S. Grant at the time of the Battle of Shiloh. Other points of
interest include the Savannah Theater, Savannah Cemetery, and recently revitalized Main Street.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 25 |
PADUCAH, KY
Breakfast. Residing at the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Ohio River, Paducah will make you feel as if you stepped back
in time. Founded by William Clark (of Lewis and Clark), Paducah is known as a National Heritage Destination with many
talented culinary artists, painters, potters, and jewelers creating and displaying their works there. Also known as
"Quilt City," there is plenty to do in Paducah from shopping to visiting one the many fine museums, to participating
in a hands-on creative workshop at a local art gallery. Be sure to visit the Railroad Museum, featuring equipment and
memorabilia from the romantic past of America's railroads.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 26 |
CRUISING LAKE BARKLEY AND THE CUMBERLAND RIVER
Breakfast. Admire the picturesque scenery of America's Heartland, including the Kentucky Lakes and rolling landscape of 170,000 acres
of protected forest. Experience a relaxing day cruising Lake Barkley and admire panoramic views of the Cumberland River
from the comfort of your private balcony.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 27 |
NASHVILLE, TN
Breakfast. From the legendary Grand Ole Opry to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville is the official headquarters of country music.
The lively streets are lined with art galleries and unique shops that welcome you at every turn. Take time to explore
historic downtown, including the famous Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and Honky Tonk Row. Consider touring The Hermitage,
the home of President Andrew Jackson. In the evening, be treated to a show at the Grand Ole Opry.
Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
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MAY 28 |
NASHVILLE, TN - DISEMBARKATION
Breakfast. Disembarkation.
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BOOK BY MAY 30, 2024 AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF $300 PP DBL OCC |
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Category AAR, private balcony, Deck 1, 275 sq. ft.: |
$7,690 per person |
Category AAC, private balcony, Deck 2, 316 sq. ft.: |
$8,215 per person |
Category AAM, private balcony, Deck 3, 350 sq. ft.: |
$8,610 per person |
Veranda Suite, private balcony, Deck 4, 405 sq. ft.: |
$9,670 per person |
Grand Suite, private balcony, Deck 4, 650 sq. ft.: |
$12,355 per person |
Ready to join our Great Smoky Mountains National Park & River Cruise in 2025?
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All prices are based on double occupancy. Prices and itinerary are subject to change at any time without prior notification.
Prices do not include travel insurance, shore excursions, air arrangement etc. A deposit payment is due NOW in order to make a firm reservation.
Flight arrangements are offered by American Cruise Lines and can be booked through Kerstin's Deaf Travel. A Real ID or a valid passport is required.
Appropriate physical fitness is required since the tour includes walking at each stop.
Minimum group size: 20 guests, maximum group size: approx. 40 guests.
Contact Kerstin's Deaf Travel to book your Great Smoky Mountains National Park & River Cruise vacation
by sending an e-mail to kerstin@kerstinstravel.com
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