Overview
Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis
There’s a whole lotta shakin’ going on when you embark on this boot scootin’ tour of two of the country’s most melodious cities. Follow the tunes through Tennessee to the music-producing meccas of Nashville and Memphis for the sights and sounds that defined country, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. High notes in Nashville include a guided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium, reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, and lesson in sustainability with Strings for Hope. In the home of the blues and birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll, you’ll tap your toes around the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate, and Sun Studios, the famous recording studio that launched the careers of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and countless other crooners. Sublime harmonies and southern hospitality await in both cities as you bebop down Broadway and Beale Streets on this marvelous musical heritage tour. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Memphis so you can plan your day your way.
Experience the musical soul of Tennessee on a lively journey through Nashville and Memphis, where country, blues, and rock ’n’ roll take center stage. In Nashville, tour the legendary Ryman Auditorium, enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, visit RCA Studio B, and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame. You'll also have the opportunity to support a meaningful local cause through a visit with Strings for Hope.In Memphis, walk in the footsteps of music legends at Sun Studio, tour Graceland, and visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the historic Lorraine Motel. Enjoy free time to soak up the energy of Broadway in Nashville and Beale Street in Memphis, where live music, Southern flavors, and local traditions bring these iconic cities to life.PLUS, this tour includes your choice of excursions in Memphis so you can plan your day your way.
Highlights of Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this tour: • Guided sightseeing in Nashville• Visit RCA Studio B• Guided tour of historic Ryman Auditorium• Reserved seats, Grand Ole Opry performance• Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame• Guided sightseeing in Memphis• Globus Choice excursion in Memphis – included in your tour with your choice of a guided tour of the Edge Motor Museum or the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum• Visit Sun Studios, Memphis • Tour of Graceland, Memphis• Overnight stay at The Guest House at Graceland hotel
Notes
• For maximum enjoyment, guests should be able to walk 1/2 mile with ease and over uneven pathways and cobblestones.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this tour: • Guided sightseeing in Nashville including Music Row and Centennial Park • Visit to RCA Studio B, where country legends recorded some of their most celebrated hits• Guided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium, the “Mother Church of Country Music” • Reserved seats for a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, America's longest-running radio show• Tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame to explore exhibits honoring the artists, songs, and stories that shaped country music• Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum, built around the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis and chronicling the American Civil Rights Movement• Globus Choice excursions in Memphis: either choose a guided tour of the Edge Motor Museum or a visit to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum• Visit to Sun Studios, where music icons including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins launched their careers• Tour of Graceland, including Elvis Presley's mansion, personal aircraft, and memorabilia collections• Overnight stay at The Guest House at Graceland, inspired by Elvis' hospitality and Southern style
Notes
For maximum enjoyment, guests should be able to walk with ease and over uneven pathways and cobblestones.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 dinners
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Welcome to Music City, USA! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2
NASHVILLE Studios, Stages & Stars Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Nashville, including Centennial Park with its full-size replica of Athens’ Parthenon, the recording studios of Music Row, and famous Honky Tonk Row. Then, visit [LF] RCA Studio B, known as one of the cradles of the Nashville sound and the region’s oldest recording studio. Learn the stories of music titans who recorded here, including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and the Everly Brothers. Free time this afternoon. Tonight, visit the Grand Ole Opry where you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEM The legendary RCA Studio B is a hallowed hall of recording history where legends like Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, and the Everly Brothers laid down classic tracks in Nashville’s oldest recording studio. Between 1957 and 1977, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here, making their mark on the musical landscape of America.
Day 3
NASHVILLE Landmarks & Legends Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see its collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments, and photographs. Next, enjoy a private guided tour of one of America’s most treasured music landmarks, the Ryman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark. Enjoy creating your own jewelry with a hands-on workshop presented by [LF] Strings for Hope. The remainder of the day is free to explore Nashville at leisure. You may want to visit the historic Printer’s Alley, shop for souvenirs on Broadway, or listen to up-and-coming musicians at one of the many music venues in town. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECRAFTING THE FUTURE Bring your crafty side to a hands-on jewelry-making workshop courtesy of Strings for Hope—an inspiring organization making a positive impact in Nashville. The organization breathes new life into repurposed musical instrument strings to create jewelry−supporting new lives for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and addiction by providing jobs, skills training, and economic stability. TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Ryman Auditorium, known throughout the world as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” served as home to the Grand Ole Opry for over 30 years. Its walls hold the country’s history—from Harry Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Bob Hope to incredible musical artists like Hank Williams, B.B. King, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. The Ryman experience is a hit with performers and guests, featuring outstanding acoustics and unique architecture still attracting today’s hottest performers from all styles of music.
Day 4
NASHVILLE–MEMPHIS Leaders & Legacies Depart Nashville for Memphis, known as “Blues City,” where the first stop will be the National Civil Rights Museum, exploring the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the impact on our culture today. Continue to the [LF] Guest House at Graceland for a 3-night stay. Located just steps away from the historic home of Elvis Presley, The Guest House blends Colonial design with warm Southern hospitality, reflecting Elvis’ personal style. Your stay here is the perfect way to experience the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and the home of the blues. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Visit the National Civil Rights Museum for an informative and inspiring experience in America’s civil rights movement. See fascinating and moving exhibits that trace the movement and milestones from the 17th century to the present. The museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, the site of Martin Luther King’s assassination in 1968. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, this historic site is one example of our commitment to supporting the people and places we share with you.LOCAL FAVORITEACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT The Guest House at Graceland delivers an extraordinary resort hotel experience just steps away from the iconic Graceland Mansion. Music fans and Memphis visitors from around the world find Southern hospitality and luxurious amenities that would make the King of Rock-n-Roll himself proud. Special touches, including PB&J sandwiches served in lobby at bedtime, favorite snack of Elvis himself.
Day 5
MEMPHIS Spend your day your way in Memphis See the landmarks of Memphis on a city tour with a Local Guide while they sing festive songs from Memphis’ rich musical heritage. Explore Sun Studios—considered the most famous recording studio in the world and where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded and is still going strong recording legendary artists. Explore more of Memphis with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. (B)
Day 6
MEMPHIS Goin’ to Graceland Today is devoted to Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Tour the mansion to see his original business office, and his enormous collection of gold records and awards. Also see the “Graceland of the Skies,” a remodeled jet named after Elvis’ daughter. Tonight, celebrate your time in Nashville and Memphis with a festive farewell dinner at one of Memphis’ most famous barbecue restaurants, [LF] Rendezvous. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Bite into a delicious piece of Memphis history with dinner at the Rendezvous where those who know—from locals to tourists to dignitaries and celebrities—all make their way through the alley across from the Peabody Hotel where the Vergos family has been serving their world-famous charcoal ribs, brisket, chicken, and red beans and rice for more than 75 years. A quintessential Memphis experience!TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Tour the mansion at Graceland with access to Elvis’ original business office, his enormous collection of gold records and awards, plus the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. See Elvis’ collection of ornate jumpsuits and capes, the automobile museum, and his collection of airplanes.
Day 7
MEMPHIS Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Memphis? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Gaylord Opryland Resort | This premier Opryland hotel offers guests an unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of the Music City under one spectacular roof. There isn't a shortage of things to do at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, state of the art fitness center, relaxing spa and salon, and nine acres of lush, indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls. | Nashville | 2800 Opryland Drive | Moderate Deluxe |
| 2 | The Guest House at Graceland | 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. | Memphis | 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd | Superior First-Class |
