JavaScript must be enabled

Page will not work without JavaScript enabled

I forgot my password

Create An Account

Creating an account allows you to enroll in a program, reference your upcoming itinerary, and more.

Create an Account

We keep your personal information private, safe, and secure.

Tennessee

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022RJ

See More Photos

Back

Back The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

1 of 3

Overview

Dates & Prices

Itinerary & Map

Travel Information

Lodging & Meals

Reviews

Filter Dates

0 filter applied

Reset All

Travel Dates

Hide Sold Out DatesOnly show program dates with available seats

Select Year

2026 2027

Select Date Range

Start Date End Date

Flexible on dates? Leave this blank to see all available departures.

Good to Know

Weather by Date

Number of People

1 Participant 2 Participants

Room Type

Traveling solo and want your own room? Select "Private Room" below to see single-room availability right away.

Room Type

Shared RoomSolo TravelerSelect if you are traveling solo but are willing to share a room with another solo traveler Private RoomSolo TravelerSelect if you are traveling solo and would like your own private room Standard Double RoomSelect if you are traveling with someone in your household

Dates & Availability

18 results • 0 filter applied

Reset Filters

Filter Dates

0 filter applied

Reset All

Travel Dates

Hide Sold Out DatesOnly show program dates with available seats

Select Year

2026 2027

Select Date Range

Start Date End Date

Flexible on dates? Leave this blank to see all available departures.

Good to Know

Weather by Date

Number of People

1 Participant 2 Participants

Room Type

Traveling solo and want your own room? Select "Private Room" below to see single-room availability right away.

Room Type

Reset Filters

2026

From Sunday

Oct 18, 2026

To Friday

Oct 23, 2026

From

2,049

Each

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Oct

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,049

From Sunday

Oct 18, 2026

To Friday

Oct 23, 2026

From

2,529

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Oct

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,529

From Sunday

Oct 18, 2026

To Friday

Oct 23, 2026

From

2,049

Each

2 Travelers

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Oct

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,098

2027

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

Small Group

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Mar

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Mar

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,499

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,999

Each

Select Date

Small Group

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Mar

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Mar

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,999

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

Small Group

2 Travelers

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Mar

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Mar

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 18, 2027

To Friday

Apr 23, 2027

From

2,299

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Apr

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Apr

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,299

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 18, 2027

To Friday

Apr 23, 2027

From

2,799

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Apr

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Apr

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,799

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 18, 2027

To Friday

Apr 23, 2027

From

2,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Apr

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Apr

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,598

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,299

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Sep

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Sep

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,299

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,799

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Sep

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Sep

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,799

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Sep

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Sep

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,598

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 26, 2027

To Friday

Oct 1, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

Small Group

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Sep

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,499

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 26, 2027

To Friday

Oct 1, 2027

From

2,999

Each

Select Date

Small Group

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Sep

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,999

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 26, 2027

To Friday

Oct 1, 2027

From

2,499

Each

Select Date

Small Group

2 Travelers

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Sep

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

2,299

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Oct

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,299

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

2,799

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Oct

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,799

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

2,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields

Program No. 19022

Oct

BEGINS

Chattanooga, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

Chattanooga, TN

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

11 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,598

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

You’ve hit a bump in the road.

We apologize, but we’re having some technical problems right now. You can either try again later or give us a call at (800) 454-5768, Monday-Friday, 9am – 6:30pm ET.

Not seeing the date you’re looking for?

To be notified if new dates of this program become available, please fill out the form below:

First Name (Optional)

Last Name (Optional)

Earliest Start Date

Latest Start Date

Compare Airfare Prices

Don’t see your airport? Select Custom Flight Arrangements in checkout.

Select an airport

Oct 18 - Oct 23, 2026

Mar 21 - Mar 26, 2027

Apr 18 - Apr 23, 2027

Sep 19 - Sep 24, 2027

Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2027

Oct 17 - Oct 22, 2027

Looking to travel in 2027?

We are limiting the advanced purchase of airfare for travel in 2027. If you see the option to select Gateway Airport when you are enrolling, please do so. Otherwise, select Custom Flight Arrangements and your preferred airport. We will send you your preliminary flight itinerary for your review about seven months before your departure.

Continue

Average Weather for

The Forecast is a Bit Foggy

It seems the weather data for is currently unavailable. Our system is working to clear things up, so please check back again shortly.

Travel Information, Transportation Details & Required Documents

Learn how you can prepare for this adventure.

Oct 18 - Oct 23, 2026

Mar 21 - Mar 26, 2027

Apr 18 - Apr 23, 2027

Sep 19 - Sep 24, 2027

Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2027

Oct 17 - Oct 22, 2027

Documents

Personal Information and Preferences

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Visas

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, TN

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in followed by Program Registration, 5:45 Orientation, 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Chattanooga, TN at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown

End of Trip: 10:00 am after final morning lecture; 11:00 am hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 14 miles .

Nooga Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 4234582701

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 10/18/2026.

Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, TN.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in followed by Program Registration, 5:45 Orientation, 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Chattanooga, TN at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown.

End of Trip: 10:00 am after final morning lecture; 11:00 am hotel check-out..

Parking

Self- parking is available. Call the hotel for the current rate.

Directions

From Knoxville to DoubleTree By Hilton Downtown Chattanooga

Take I-75 South to I-24 West. Then take Highway 27 North and get off at exit 1C. Take a right at first stoplight and a right turn into the DoubleTree Hotel entrance.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Chattanooga

South on Airport Connector Rd.East on Shepard Rd.Turn right onto TN 153S towards I-75.Take exit 2 to merge I-24 West toward I-59.Take exit 178 merge onto I-27 North.Exit 1C first light make a right Distance from Hotel: 15 mi. Drive Time: 20 min.

From Nashville to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Chattanooga

Take I-24 East to Highway 27 North and get off at exit 1C. Take a right at the stoplight and a right turn into the DoubleTree Hotel entrance.

From Atlanta to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Chattanooga

Take I-75 North to I-24 West. Then take Highway 27 North and get off at exit 1C. Take a right at first stoplight and a right turn into the DoubleTree Hotel entrance.

You’ve hit a bump in the road.

We apologize, but we’re having some technical problems right now. You can either try again later or give us a call at (800) 454-5768, Monday-Friday, 9am – 6:30pm ET.

Help & Support

(800) 454-5768

Get in Touch

Web Help

App Help

Apply for Financial Aid

About Us

About Road Scholar

Why Go With Us

Careers

Press

Giving

Trip Planning

Find a Trip

See the Map

Before You Go

Request a Catalog

Organize a Group Trip

Trip Terms and Conditions

Community

Blog

Lifelong Learning Institutes

Become an Ambassador

Alumni Groups

More to Explore

Bookshop

Campus Store

Partnerships

Help & Support

(800) 454-5768

Get in Touch

Web Help

App Help

Apply for Financial Aid

About Us

About Road Scholar

Why Go With Us

Careers

Press

Giving

Trip Planning

Find a Trip

See the Map

Before You Go

Request a Catalog

Organize a Group Trip

Trip Terms and Conditions

Community

Blog

Lifelong Learning Institutes

Become an Ambassador

Alumni Groups

More to Explore

Bookshop

Campus Store

Partnerships

PO Box 56033 Boston, MA 02205-6033

Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. The Federal Tax Identification number (EIN) for Elderhostel, Inc DBA Road Scholar is 04-2632526

Share Your Screen Privacy Terms of Use