Memphis & Nashville, TN: Music Cities

Memphis & Nashville, TN: Music Cities

Trip Duration: 7 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches

• Tour Director

• Overnight accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Memphis Sightseeing Tour

This 3-hour guided sightseeing tour covers the historic downtown area with drive-bys of the Mississippi River, Mud Island, The Pyramid, Beale Street, Memphis' early churches and public buildings, and St. Jude's Hospital.

 

Grand Ole Opry Performance

Take country music's greatest legends, mix in today's biggest superstars, add the hottest new voices on the charts and you have the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Known as the undisputed home of country music, the Opry is an attraction for hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors every year.

 

Graceland

Experience the most significant enhancement and expansion of Elvis Presley's Graceland since the historic home opened to the public. The all-new Graceland Visitor Entertainment Complex offers a fully-immersive Elvis and pop culture experience to celebrate the most popular entertainer of all time. While the Graceland Mansion Tour continues to present the personal side of Elvis' life, across the street at the all-new entertainment complex, guests enjoy exciting and engaging exhibitions, attractions and visitor experiences in a 200,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility.

 

Elvis Experience Tour Includes: Mansion Audio-Guided Tour & Orientation film, full access to the state of the art Visitor Entertainment Complex, Elvis' two custom airplanes, Presley Car Museum, Elvis: The Entertainer Career Showcase Museum, and Elvis Discovery Exhibits.

 

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Smithsonian Institution have joined together to create a century long retrospective on the history of Blues, Soul, and Rock 'n' Roll. Hear personal stories of famous artists such as Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and B.B. King. Experience how music migrated from the cotton fields to rural Memphis and experience the social and economic changes that were taking place in this region from the 1930s to the 1970s.

 

Sun Studio

Visit "The Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll" where Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lewis, Howlin' Wolf, Roy Orbison and many more created the music that changed the world!

 

Delta Riverboat Tour at the Opryland Hotel

The Delta Riverboat travels down a scenic river winding through a 4.5-acre indoor garden. Take in the natural beauty while a guide shares facts about the Delta's plants and fish and answers questions about this sprawling Nashville resort and its many activities.

 

Nashville Trolley Tour

Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley! More than just a sightseeing tour, it is a fun and educational adventure as your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little known facts and behind-the-scenes tips. The "Home of Country Music", Nashville hosts the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and the Blue Bird Cafe. The capital of Tennessee is also famous for The District, a downtown area featuring shopping, dining and entertainment. Hop aboard to view these and other popular attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Parthenon and Bicentennial Capitol Mall.

 

Ole Red Restaurant

Inspired by Opry member Blake Shelton's No. 1 hit, "Ol' Red," Ole Red is a restaurant, live music venue and retail space located in downtown Nashville.

 

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is surrounded by orchards in a serene setting in the heart of Sevierville, Tennessee.

Enjoy lunch, free time at the general store, bakery, winery and ice cream shop.

 

 

Need to Know:

Those with walking disabilities may find it difficult to maneuver Graceland.

 

 

Accessibility:

Graceland is wheelchair accessible except for the airplane tours.

 

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

 

 

 

Accommodations Day 1 and 6: Country Inn & Suites, Wytheville, VA

The hotel features a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. Guestrooms include coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing board, microwave, and refrigerator.

 

Accommodations Day 2: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Opryland, Nashville, TN

The hotel features an indoor pool & fitness center. Guestrooms feature coffee maker, ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator & in-room safe.

 

Accommodations Day 3 and 4: Holiday Inn Memphis Downtown

The Holiday Inn Memphis Downtown is located in the heart of the Beale Street Entertainment District! The hotel features a fitness center, restaurant and lounge. Guestrooms include coffee maker, hairdryer and ironing board.

 

Accommodations Day 5: Hyatt House Downtown Nashville/SOBRO

Located in Downtown Nashville, the Hyatt House Nashville Downtown-SOBRO hotel is steps away from premier shopping, dining, and entertainment. The hotel features an indoor pool. The Morning Spread offer breakfast daily. The H Bar serves a variety of your favorite beverages and lite fare. Guestrooms include coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, ironing board and hairdryer.