Overview
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Highlights of this tour include places near and dear to music lovers’ hearts. In Nashville, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, with its rare instruments and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac, and RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio and where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and many more stars recorded their biggest hits. You’ll also enjoy the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, a must for any country music fan and where you’ll have reserved seating for a show. In Memphis, see where the film, “Walk the Line,” was filmed and visit Graceland, Elvis’ palatial estate.
Other tour highlights include a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. A visit to the Tina Turner Museum plus the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center. Discover the life of B.B. (Blues Boy) King, from his humble beginnings to his big break on Beale Street in Memphis. In Louisiana, perhaps enjoy an optional boat cruise through the swampy waterways.
On this southern U.S. tour, you’ll also have plenty of time to explore on your own or to join optional outings. In Memphis, you may want to join an optional excursion to Sun Studio or visit a blues club on famous Beale Street. In New Orleans, you may want to visit a plantation or shop in the French Quarter.
For music lovers and those desiring to experience the South, this value-minded tour is the perfect vacation!
Highlights
Sightseeing
ST. LOUIS
Orientation tour; visit the Gateway Arch National Park
NASHVILLESightseeing; tour RCA Studio B; visit Country Music Hall of Fame; reserved seating at Grand Ole Opry
BROWNSVILLEVisit the Tina Turner Museum
MEMPHISOrientation tour; guided audio tour of Graceland
INDIANOLA
Visit the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center
NEW ORLEANS
Sightseeing with Local Guide
2021 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 1 breakfast
CHICAGO
Day1
Welcome to the “Windy City.” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
CHICAGO
Day2
Included sightseeing shows off the city’s landmarks, then an afternoon at leisure. Maybe ride the elevator to the top of Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, or enjoy one of Chicago’s legendary blues clubs.
CHICAGO–ST. LOUIS
Day3
Travel across the fertile Illinois farmlands to St. Louis, “Gateway to the West.” An orientation tour includes a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch National Park, which commemorates the city’s key role in westward expansion. Visit the museum under the Arch, celebrating Lewis & Clark’s famous expedition 200 years ago.
ST. LOUIS–NASHVILLE.
Day4
Recross the Mississippi River today and roll southeast to Paducah on the Ohio River. Late-afternoon arrival in Nashville.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NASHVILLE
Day5
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Nashville’s famous landmarks and the Music Row recording studios. Tour historic RCA Studio B, cradle of the 1960s “Nashville Sound” where stars such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, Willie Nelson, and the Everly Brothers recorded many of their biggest hits. Afterward, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis’ “solid-gold” Cadillac! Tonight, enjoy reserved seating for a show at the world-famous Grand Old Opry, a mecca for country musicians.
NASHVILLE–BROWNSVILLE–MEMPHIS.
Day6
Visit the Tina Turner Museum in the one-room schoolhouse attended by a young Anna Mae Bullock (a.k.a. Tina Turner). See the collection of the “Queen of Rock’s” memorabilia, including costumes, gold records and even her high school yearbook! Afterward, cross Tennessee to Memphis, “Home of the Blues” and a city with a distinct Southern flavor. Enjoy an orientation tour on arrival and see where the film Walk the Line was filmed. Consider the optional excursion to Sun Studio, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
MEMPHIS. VISIT TO GRACELAND
Day7
A good portion of the day is devoted to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s beautiful estate. Your guided audio tour focuses on the memorial garden, and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Return to Memphis mid-afternoon and, if you haven’t done so already, get a taste of Memphis with some southern barbecue or visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum on historic Beale Street.
MEMPHIS–INDIANOLA–NEW ORLEANS
Day8
Today, make your way through the state of Mississippi. Visit the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center. Discover the life of B.B. (Blues Boy) King, from his humble beginnings to his big break on Beale Street in Memphis, TN. An evening arrival in New Orleans allows the opportunity for exploring this lively city on your own.
NEW ORLEANS
Day9
A full morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of New Orleans, featuring a guided tour that includes the French Quarter landmarks, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and a visit to a unique above-ground cemetery. This afternoon, join an optional tour of one of the many plantation homes in southern Louisiana. The architecture and beauty of these homes alone is impressive and the stories that go with them are even better. This evening, perhaps join an optional Mississippi River dinner cruise, and enjoy a delightful buffet dinner complete with live jazz—the perfect finale to a memorable touring adventure of the South.
NEW ORLEANS
Day10
Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the “Big Easy” further.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Inn of Chicago
Moderate First-Class
The Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile is a contemporary, modern destination hotel for leisure and business travelers alike, leaving no detail of amenity, service or comfort overlooked.
Location
162 East Ohio Street, Chicago, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Convention Center
Moderate First-Class
Drury Hotels carefully renovated the Union Market building in 1990, adding two additional stories for guest rooms. Built in 1925, original features were preserved in the hotel lobby and mezzanine meeting level.
Location
711 N. Broadway, St Louis, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Superior Tourist-Class
A few blocks from the wonderful shops and restaurants of Union Station, the Pear Tree Inn at Union Station puts you right in the heart of St. Louis. Walk to the Scott Trade Center, Busch Stadium, the City Garden or any number of attractions in the area. Just don't forget to first fill up on Pear Tree's extras including complimentary Wi-Fi, soda and popcorn in the lobby, fitness center and hot breakfast.
Location
2211 Market St., St Louis, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- ATM
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
The Inn at Opryland, Gaylord Hotel
Moderate First-Class
The ideal location of The Inn at Opryland brings all the excitement of Music City allowing easy access to Nashville's world-famous attractions. On-site conveniences include restaurants, a large indoor pool and a newly renovated fitness center. Guestrooms feature complimentary weekday newspapers, coffeemakers, and high-speed wired Internet access.
Location
2401 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
The Guest House at Graceland
First-Class
Located just a few steps from the gates of Graceland, the newly built Guest House at Graceland hotel features a southern colonial exterior and is decorated with Elvis Presley's personal style in mind. The hotel offers 450 spacious rooms and a range of contemporary facilities, including two restaurants and a 464-seat theater for live performances and movies.
Location
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Concierge desk
- Pool
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
Moderate First-Class
Our convenient downtown Memphis hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the Memphis trolley system which provides easy access to the convention center and business district as well as the local tourist attractions that help make Memphis a great vacation destination.
Location
300 North 2nd Street, Memphis, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Desk
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter
Moderate First-Class
Guests of the Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter hotel will find a relaxing getaway when they stay at this convenient and full-service retreat. This New Orleans hotel is the only hotel with a heated indoor pool in the French Quarter. It features a fitness center, on-site restaurant and lounge, on-site laundry, and on-site parking, as well as 374 comfortable deluxe guest accommodations for your full recharge at the end of a long day of historic and cultural sightseeing.
Location
124 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
