Nashville to Asheville with The Great Smoky Mountains (Gatlinburg - Self Drive)
❮Nashville to Asheville with The Great Smoky Mountains (Gatlinburg - Self Drive)
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 10 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Nashville
- Hotel for 3 nights in Gatlinburg
- Hotel for 3 nights in Asheville
Driving Time
Nashville – Gatlinburg: 3hr 44 min approx.
Gatlinburg– Asheville: 1hr 41 min approx.
A perfect combination of charming cities across Tennessee and North Carolina with a rental car. Explore Nashville (the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and home of the Country Music Hall of Fame), Gatlinburg and Asheville (a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

Flexible Itinerary
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Nashville, TN
Day 1Arrive to Nashville, TN
Overnight in Nashville, TNDay 2Overnight in Nashville, TNDay 3Overnight in Nashville, TNDay 4Departing from Nashville, TN
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Gatlinburg, TN
Day 4Arrive to Gatlinburg, TN
Overnight in Gatlinburg, TNDay 5Overnight in Gatlinburg, TNDay 6Overnight in Gatlinburg, TNDay 7Departing from Gatlinburg, TN
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Asheville, NC
Day 7Arrive to Asheville, NC
Overnight in Asheville, NCDay 8Overnight in Asheville, NCDay 9Overnight in Asheville, NCDay 10Departing from Asheville, NC
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Nashville, TN
Founded in 1779, Nashville is perhaps best known as the capital of country music, as evidenced by such attractions as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city`s famous Music Row district. The city thrives with an ever-present creative vibe and entrepreneurial spirit. Its roots are deeply felt throughout the street art, creative culture and award-winning food.
Explore The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the Centennial Park, the Belle Meade Plantation, the Andrew Jackson`s Hermitage, the Broadway, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and so much more! -
Gatlinburg, TN
The quaint, resort-like village of Gatlinburg is nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee and it is known for its beautiful scenery, great shopping, as well as its colorful history. The city borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where people are welcome to explore the park`s numerous offerings. Within a short walk, you’ll find a world-class aquarium, mini golf and mountain coasters, museums and arcades, and countless other attractions for kids and adults alike, right on the Parkway. Or you can admire the picturesque view over the trees in gondolas, chair lifts and aerial tram cars to discover mountaintop family adventures. With so many great family fun attractions, there's no place quite like Gatlinburg, Tennessee!
Explore The Ober Gatlinburg, the Ripley`s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, the Gatlinburg Space Needle, the Anakeesta, the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, the Ripley`s Believe Ir on Not, the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster and so much more! -
Asheville, NC
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is perhaps best known as the location of George Vanderbilt`s Biltmore Estate and the home of major American novelist, Thomas Wolfe. This town of less than 100,000 people has 17 farmers` markets, and the local restaurant scene is all about taking advantage of the seasonal produce sold there.
Explore The Pisgah National Forest, Biltmore, the North Carolina Arboretum, the Western North Carolina Nature Center, the Folk Art Center, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and so much more!

Explore The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the Centennial Park, the Belle Meade Plantation, the Andrew Jackson`s Hermitage, the Broadway, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and so much more!

Explore The Ober Gatlinburg, the Ripley`s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, the Gatlinburg Space Needle, the Anakeesta, the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, the Ripley`s Believe Ir on Not, the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster and so much more!

Explore The Pisgah National Forest, Biltmore, the North Carolina Arboretum, the Western North Carolina Nature Center, the Folk Art Center, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and so much more!