DAY 01: RALEIGH, USA

Fly direct from London to Raleigh with British Airways. You arrive in the afternoon so you will pick your hire car up from the airport and drive to your overnight hotel. The evening is at leisure relaxing after your flight.

DAY 02: RALEIGH - BLOWING ROCK, USA

Enjoy a morning at leisure before starting your drive towards the Smokey Mountains. Your first stop is for 2 nights at blowing rock. When you arrive, check in and enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure

DAY 03: BLOWING ROCK, USA

From the unmatched, far-reaching views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the quaint storybook mountain village, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is truly deserving of the title: "Crown of the Blue Ridge." Here you'll find popular family attractions including Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock, a plethora of unique downtown shops and outlets, and outdoor adventure ranging from hiking and biking to spelunking and bouldering. It's a venue for adventure, but also a place for ultimate relaxation.

DAY 04: BLOWING ROCK - ASHEVILLE, USA

After 2 days exploring Blowing Rock you will continue your journey along the Blue Ridge pathway to the beautiful town of Asheville. Evening at leisure.

DAY 05 - 06: ASHEVILLE, USA

Asheville has always been one of those places that have naturally drawn people to its streets. It’s sophisticated yet bohemian, upscale yet earthy, artsy yet natural. Set on a plateau in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers sights, sounds and tastes that aren’t easily found collectively elsewhere.

DAY 07: ASHEVILLE - LAKE LURE, USA

After 3 magical days in beautiful Asheville  you will continue your drive to Lake Lure. Your hotel is a 30min drive from the lake so you can either drive straight to Lake Lure to take a look or settle into your hotel and take a visit in the morning.

DAY 08: LAKE LURE, USA

A full day at leisure to enjoy at your own pace.

DAY 09: LAKE LURE - CHARLOTTE, USA

After 2 days exploring this beautiful natural beauty it’s time to drive to Charlotte for 2 nights in the city.

DAY 10: CHARLOTTE, USA

Located in the heart of the Southeast, Charlotte lies within the southern Piedmont of North Carolina, along the state’s border with South Carolina. Charlotte is the largest and most accessible city between Washington, D.C., and Dallas, Texas. Due to its mid-Atlantic location, getting to Charlotte is easy from anywhere in the country or the world, hence its nickname "the International Gateway to the South. Holidays to Charlotte are perfect for all types of traveller.

DAY 11: CHARLOTTE - WILMINGTON, USA

After 2 full days in the city its time to drive to Wilmington. Here you have 2 full days.

DAY 12: WILMINGTON, USA

From the historic river district and Riverwalk that winds around the storied Cape Fear River to three colorful island beaches, there’s something about the water here in Wilmington, N.C. and our beach towns, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville, that speaks, surrounds and transforms visitors.  As North Carolina’s most accessible coastal destination, the area’s location, natural beauty, culture and history all charm visitors and residents alike making it the ideal place to let go, give in and get away for a few days.

DAY 13: WILMINGTON - MOREHEAD CITY, USA

After 2 days on the coast, it’s time to head towards the outer banks. On route you will have 1 night in Morehead City to break the journey up.

DAY 14: MOREHEAD CITY - KITTY HAWK, USA

This morning continue your journey to the final part of your North Carolina Fly drive. When you arrive check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

DAY 15 - 16: KITTY HAWK, USA

DAY 17: KITTY HAWK - RALEIGH - LONDON, UK

DAY 18: LONDON, UK