Music Trails of Tennessee

Itinerary 2013

Day 1 - Memphis

We'll meet you on arrival in Memphis and transfer you to your hotel for the first night of your Tennessee escorted tour.

Accommodation - Days Inn Graceland

Day 2 - Memphis

Today we take you to where it all started. We travel south to Tupelo, birth place of Elvis Presley. Visit the house where he was born, the church he worshipped in and many other artefacts. We will then take you to Main Street Tupelo and visit the hardware store where Elvis bought his first guitar. Time for a wander around this typical American town before we return to Memphis late afternoon.

Accommodation - Days Inn Graceland.

Day 3 - Memphis

Enjoy a guided tour of Graceland this morning, Elvis Presley's former home; visit the famous Jungle room, Elvis? car and jet collection. Then join our included Memphis highlights tour this afternoon, exploring Sun Studios, Beale Street and the Rock N Soul Museum.

Accommodation - Days Inn Graceland.

Day 4 - Memphis to Nashville

Swap the Home of the Blues for the country music capital, Nashville. We start our tour at Ryman Auditorium, home to the Grand Ole Opry for 30 years and the place where so many Country and Western stars such as Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline to name a few started their careers. This afternoon, take in Nashville at your leisure, before joining us for an included visit to the Grand Ole Opry, the famous live radio country music show.

Accommodation - Millennium Maxwell.

Day 5 - Nashville

Make the most of a full day in Nashville, starting with an included city tour, taking in sights like the Parthenon, a full-size replica of the one in Athens; the State Capitol building, made from Tennessee marble; and the stars' homes. Your tour ends with the Country Music Hall of Fame. This evening, join us for some Southern dining and hospitality at your included dinner at an authentic Southern restaurant.

Accommodation - Millennium Maxwell.

Day 6 - Nashville

Spend a day at leisure exploring music city, visiting attractions like Riverfront Park's Fort Nashborough and the colourful Farmers' Market. Shopaholics will The District, with its converted Victorian warehoused now shops, restaurants and bars.

Accommodation - Millennium Maxwell

Day 7 - Nashville

Say goodbye to Nashville as we transfer you to the airport for your flight.