Thurs., Dec. 4: As the Christmas holiday gets closer, join Utopia Tours as we travel to Nashville and take in many festive activities. We will make our necessary stops today as we go to Oglesby, IL, for the night.

Fri., Dec. 5: We continue south today arriving in Nashville - Music City, USA - later today. Our lodging is at the beautiful Opryland Hotel in Nashville for three nights. During the holidays the hotel is beautifully decorated with poinsettias, trees, lights, and much activity to enjoy. While here you can take a stroll through the conservatory or enjoy a boat ride on the Delta, a river and lake system with passenger-carrying flatboats (on own). In your lodging packet you will have a VIP Coupon Book valued at $250. This evening at the Ryman Auditorium we experience the Grand Ole Opry, the worlds longest-running radio show featuring talented musicians and singers.

Sat., Dec. 6: This morning we will tour "the Hermitage," home of President Andrew Jackson. Then we will go to the Wildhorse Saloon for lunch, or you may choose to eat at other great restaurants in the area and do some shopping. This afternoon we will go to Gaylord Oprylands "ICE," a chilly adventure through hand-carved holiday displays created from more than 2 million pounds of ice. Then get ready for a wonderful evening. At the hotel, we will attend the "Louise Mandrell Christmas Dinner Party." Enjoy a traditional holiday dinner with all the trimmings, while Louise Mandrell performs her favorite Christmas songs and more.

Sun., Dec. 7: Today we will enjoy music and entertainment on the General Jackson Paddlewheel Boat as we cruise the Cumberland River. A delicious lunch is served as we are entertained. A stop will be made at the Opry Mills Complex for shopping. We will then return to the Opryland Hotel for time to enjoy the amenities it has to offer. Plus, while here take time to stroll through the Treasure For the Holidays craft, antique, and art show and the Hall of Trees. Tonight we will go to the Grand Ole Opry Theater to see the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" starring the Rockettes! The Rockettes have been thrilling audiences of all ages with a dazzling musical production that includes the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and the "Living Nativity."

Mon., Dec. 8: From Nashville we ride in the comfort of our motorcoach as we head north through Kentucky and up to Rockford, IL. Our overnight is here in Rockford, IL.

Tues., Dec. 9: With the holidays now close at hand this tour will surely have been part of our holiday celebrations. We continue our way, arriving home this evening after a great tour. Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours.

*Utopia Tours reserves the right to make changes in dates, prices, inclusions, routing, without notice.

~DEPOSIT: $100 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold reservation.
~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Oct. 1, 2008
~Make checks payable to Utopia Tours. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER accepted.
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~PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.