America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Stay at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, The Inn at Ole Miss, The Guest House at Graceland, and Gaylord Opryland Resort, offering comfort and convenience throughout your musical journey.

• Transport

  Travel through America's music cities with a combination of coach tours and self-guided exploration, allowing you to experience the rich musical heritage of New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville.

• Guided Tours

  Join a local guide for a panoramic city tour of New Orleans, including a walking tour of the French Quarter.

• Reserved Seating

  Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, the 'home of American music.'

• Culinary Experience

  Enjoy Creole delights at a favorite French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans.

What's Not Included

• Optional Tours

  Optional tours such as the Opry Amplified: Best Seats & Behind the Scenes in Nashville and the New Orleans Jazz Afternoon are not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Transportation for Optional Tours

  Transportation is not included for optional tours such as the Opry Amplified and New Orleans Jazz Afternoon.
  
  

• Meals

  Meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary.
  
  

Experiences

Embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of Memphis tracing its ties to the Civil Rights Movement.Tour the historic RCA Studio B for an up-close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio.Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, the “home of American music.”

Options

Nashville, TN: Opry Amplified: Best Seats & Behind the Scenes Amplify your experience at the Opry with this option for upgraded seating and a 1-hour backstage tour. You’ll enjoy a great view of the stars gracing the Opry’s stage with upgraded Tier 1 seats. After the show, it’s time to pull back the curtain and get an up-close look around the house where country music stars and legends make history each week. Get behind-the-scenes access and insider stories as you see the Opry’s themed dressing rooms, artist entrance, broadcast studio, and more. Duration approximately 1 hour(s). Transportation is not included A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option must be purchased by 30 days prior and is not available while on tour. A maximum of 10 travelers can purchase this optional tour and is available on a first come, first served basis.
This venue is within walking distance to the hotel. Shuttle availability is not guaranteed at the conclusion of the post-show backstage tour. Therefore, it may be necessary to return to your hotel walking (accompanied by your Tour Manager). Post-show tour begins at approximately 9:30 p.m. and will finish at approximately 10:30 p.m. so you can expect to return to your hotel just before 11:00 p.m.

New Orleans, LA: New Orleans Jazz Afternoon This afternoon, enjoy a jazz brunch at one of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants, The Court of Two Sisters. Relax and enjoy the live jazz music as you soak in the centuries-old atmosphere and the largest courtyard in the French Quarter. Indulge in the expansive brunch buffet, with over 60 items available, including made to order omelets and Eggs Benedict. After lunch, embark on a leisurely cruise aboard the traditional Steamboat Natchez, iconic in New Orleans. The ambience will transport you back in time to the 19th century when steamboats were the mode of transportation of choice to travel along the Mississippi. Sit back and take in your surroundings during your narrated harbor tour, listening to stories of days gone by along the way. As your paddlewheel boat makes its way back, it is time for a lively jazz band to take the stage for some toe-tapping fun! Duration approximately 4.5 hour(s). Transportation is not included A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Culinaries

Enjoy Creole delights at a favorite French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans.

Must See

Discover historic Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry.Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world.

Choice Highlights

French Quarter One of the most unique city scales in the country, New Orleans French Quarter is a harmonious blend of French, Spanish, American and African cultures. The Vieux Carre, as it is known, is characterized by wrought iron balconies, courtyards, Creole restaurants and jazz music.

Jazz Revue Discover why New Orleans is known as the “Birthplace of Jazz” when you take in a spirited jazz revue at a local French Quarter jazz club. Listen to the world famous sounds that emanated from New Orleans!

Grammy Museum

Graceland Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this 13-acre estate was the last home of music legend Elvis Presley. Originally established as a farm during the American Civil War, Elvis purchased the property in 1957 and spent two decades here before his death in 1977. Graceland has become a modern pilgrimage site for fans.

Civil Rights Tour

Ryman Auditorium One of Nashville's premier entertainment locations, this live performance venue was completed in 1892. Nicknamed the "Carnegie Hall of the South," the auditorium's history includes performances from Harry Houdini, speeches by Theodore Roosevelt and concerts from Enrico Caruso. Home of the Grand Ole Opry for three decades, the Ryman is at the center of Nashville's musical legacy.

Grand Ole Opry Show The Grand Ole Opry was created by an insurance company as a radio show in service to the public as a means to advertise insurance policies. Launched in the 1920s, the Opry quickly became the launch pad for many music greats. Today the worlds longest running live radio program, the Grand Ole Opry is the backbone of American Country Music.

Country Music Hall of Fame This museum in downtown Nashville tells the history of country music from its pre-commercial roots to modern times. The story is told through visual exhibits, photography and recorded songs.

Historic RCA Studio B Built in the late 1950s RCA Studio B quickly became the home of the "Nashville Sound." The Hitmakers of Studio B are country music legends, including Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins and Willie Nelson, just to name a few. Today the studio functions as a cultural attraction for visitors and a classroom for local students learning sound and recording technology.

Goo Goo Cluster or Johnny Cash Museum After a morning visit to both the Country Music Hall of Fame and a tour of RCA Studio B followed by lunch, choose how you want to spend your afternoon in Nashville. You might enjoy learning about how candy history was made and testing your culinary skills during a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop. Or, you can pay a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum in the heart of Nashville, featuring artifacts and memorabilia from life and legacy of the legendary American country singer-songwriter.



Goo Goo Cluster

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Johnny Cash Museum

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Self-guided visit through the Johnny Cash Museum.

Mode of Transport

Travel through America's music cities with a combination of coach tours and self-guided exploration, allowing you to experience the rich musical heritage of New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville.