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Music Trails of Tennessee

Tour Highlights

7 Day

A tale of two cities, both musical legends, this tour is your chance to immerse yourself in the all - American atmosphere of Tennessee's famous twin cities:- Memphis, the home of the Blues and of "the King" of Rock & Roll, and Nashville, the Country music capital of the world. With bags of time for visits to Mississippi-side Mud Island and the Grand Ole Opry, in "Music City USA", this is a lively tour at a leisurely pace. Think Tammy and Dolly, Graceland and Garth - and start foot-tapping!

Full Itinerary

Day 1

Ireland to Memphis

 

Hotel: Days Inn Graceland

Start your journey with a flight to Memphis. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel for the first night of your Tennessee escorted tour.

Day 2

Memphis

 

Hotel: Days Inn Graceland

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 in the late afternoon.

Day 3

Memphis

 

Hotel: Days Inn Graceland

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.

Day 4

Memphis to Nashville

 

Hotel: Millennium Maxwell

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.

Day 5

Nashville

 

Hotel: Millennium Maxwell

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.

Day 6

Nashville

 

Hotel: Millennium Maxwell

Spend another day in music city, seeing other attractions like Riverfront Park's Fort Nashborough and the colourful Farmers' Market. Shopaholics will love The District, with its converted Victorian warehouses now shops, restaurants and bars.

Day 7

Nashville to Ireland

 
Say goodbye to Nashville as we transfer you to the airport in time for your return flight to Ireland

What's Included

International Flights Quality Accommodation in carefully selected locations Sightseeing as outlined on itinerary Transportation via private, climate controlled motorcoach Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout the entire tour Expert local guides Local transfers to/from airport to hotel on arrival and departure Luggage handling

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