Weekend
Casino Tours
Two Signature Day-Trip Experiences — Close to Home, Big on Fun
All the fun of a casino weekend.
None of the driving, parking, or hassle.
Imagine boarding the coach on Saturday morning and arriving at a world-class casino resort with nothing to do but enjoy yourself — no traffic to fight, no parking garage to navigate, no designated driver needed. Your expert tour director has arranged everything, including group incentives and gaming credits that individual visitors simply can't access on their own.
Casino weekends should be about relaxation, entertainment, and a little excitement — not logistics. Whether you prefer the AAA Four Diamond experience of Harrah's Cherokee on the Oconaluftee River or the rock-and-roll energy of the brand new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, we put you exactly where you want to be, without a single worry about how you got there.
On these weekend tours, we handle every detail. Your hotel stay is on property at the casino resort — no transfers, no shuttles, just walk from your room to the floor. Group gaming incentives, show tickets, and dining recommendations are all arranged. All you have to do is show up Saturday morning and decide how lucky you feel.
On-Property Casino Hotel
Stay right at the casino — no transfers, no shuttles, just walk from your room to the gaming floor and back. Maximum time at the resort, minimum time in transit.
Entertainment & Shows
Both Harrah's Cherokee and Hard Rock Bristol host regular headline entertainment — national touring acts, comedy shows, and live music that add a whole new dimension to the casino weekend experience.
Casino Dining
From quick bites to sit-down restaurants, casino dining has come a long way. Both properties offer a range of dining options from casual to upscale — your tour director will have recommendations for every taste.
Group Gaming Incentives
Elite Coach & Tours' group sales relationships with both casinos mean our guests often receive gaming credits, free play, and dining discounts that individual visitors don't have access to. Ask us for current incentives when you reserve.
Choose Your Casino Getaway
Harrah's Cherokee
The Southeast's premier casino destination — a AAA Four Diamond resort on the Oconaluftee River featuring over 3,000 slot machines, 150+ table games, a World Series of Poker room, and multiple dining options. The shortest of all Elite Coach getaways — just 1.5 hours through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The mountain drive alone is worth the trip, especially in fall foliage season.
- •AAA Four Diamond resort on the Oconaluftee River
- •3,000+ slot machines & 150+ table games
- •World Series of Poker room
- •Optional Museum of the Cherokee Indian
- •Harrah's entertainment at the Event Center
- •Group gaming incentives available
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Virginia's first legal casino — opened 2024 — featuring over 2,000 slot machines, 85+ table games, poker, a sportsbook, and the Hard Rock's signature rock music energy throughout. Multiple dining options including the Council Oak Steakhouse, Hard Rock Cafe, and a food hall. Just 1.5 hours northeast on I-81 — Bristol straddles the Virginia Tennessee state line, famous for the Bristol Sessions of 1927, the recordings that launched country music as we know it.
- •Virginia's first legal casino — opened 2024
- •2,000+ slot machines & 85+ table games
- •Poker room & sportsbook
- •Optional Birthplace of Country Music Museum
- •Hard Rock live music energy throughout
- •Group gaming incentives available
Your Casino Weekend, Step by Step
Both tours follow the same comfortable structure — the destination is your choice.
Board in Knoxville & Head into the Smokies
The shortest of all Elite Coach getaways — just 1.5 hours west on I-40 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The mountain drive alone is worth the trip, especially in fall foliage season.
Arrival at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
The Southeast's premier casino destination — a AAA Four Diamond resort on the Oconaluftee River featuring over 3,000 slot machines, 150+ table games, a World Series of Poker room, and multiple dining and entertainment options. Guests check in, grab lunch at the resort buffet, and hit the casino floor.
Optional Excursion — Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Just minutes from the casino, this outstanding museum tells the 12,000-year story of the Cherokee people — from ancient origins through the Trail of Tears to the living nation of today. One of the finest tribal museums in the country and a meaningful complement to the casino visit.
Dinner & Entertainment
Harrah's Cherokee hosts regular headline entertainment at the Event Center — national touring acts in an intimate venue. Dinner at one of the resort's restaurants (Brio, Paula Deen's Kitchen, or the buffet) rounds out a full first day.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Hotel
Final Breakfast & Last Session on the Floor
A leisurely Sunday morning breakfast and a final session at the tables or slots before checkout. Some guests prefer a morning stroll along the Oconaluftee River Walkway adjacent to the casino.
Return to Knoxville
Coach departs Cherokee — 1.5 hours back through the Smokies, arriving in Knoxville around 8:30PM. A relaxed, close-to-home getaway with casino excitement.
Everything You Need,
Already Taken Care Of.
This is the part where most travel gets stressful. Not here. Here's exactly what's waiting for you — and what's yours to enjoy on your own.
What's Included
- ✓Round-trip motorcoach from Knoxville
- ✓1 night on-property casino hotel
- ✓1 breakfast (hotel)
- ✓Expert tour director full trip
- ✓Group gaming incentives (where available)
- ✓Luggage handling at hotel
Not Included
- ✗Casino gaming (personal funds)
- ✗Dinners (casino dining — personal expense)
- ✗Show tickets (personal expense)
- ✗Optional museum excursions
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Gratuities for director and driver
- ✗Travel insurance (available on request)
- ✗Any gaming losses
🎰 PLAY RESPONSIBLY
Elite Coach & Tours encourages all guests to set a personal gaming budget before departing and to enjoy casino gaming as entertainment. If you or someone you know has a gambling concern, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-800-522-4700.
ℹ️ Tour Disclosures
(1) Itinerary subject to change: All stops, schedules, and inclusions listed are planned itinerary details and are subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, attraction availability, or other circumstances beyond our control. Elite Coach & Tours reserves the right to modify or substitute any portion of this itinerary to ensure guest safety and experience quality.
(2) Minimum travelers required: This tour requires a minimum number of enrolled travelers to operate. If minimum enrollment is not met, the departure may be cancelled or rescheduled. Guests will be notified as early as possible and offered a full refund or transfer to an alternative departure date.
(3) Pricing: All pricing is per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates are available — contact us for current pricing. A 3.15% card convenience processing fee applies to all card transactions.
(4) Travel protection: We strongly recommend all guests purchase travel protection insurance at the time of booking. Elite Coach & Tours is not responsible for costs incurred due to trip cancellation, interruption, medical emergencies, or lost or damaged luggage.
Not just a trip.
A story you'll be telling for years.
The moment the coach pulls up to the resort and you realize you have nothing to do for the next 24 hours except enjoy yourself. A lucky run at the slots. A show you didn't know was playing. A dinner that turned into a two-hour conversation with new friends from across the coach. Casino weekends have a way of delivering exactly what you needed — even when you didn't know what that was.
See What's Waiting For You
"Our group had been talking about a Cherokee trip for years but nobody wanted to do the driving through the mountains. This tour was the perfect solution — we all rode together, laughed the whole way there, and didn't have to worry about a thing. The gaming credits from the group package were a nice bonus we never would have gotten on our own. Already planning our Bristol trip for next month."
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