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Southern States
Nashville & Memphis
TWO CELEBRATED MUSIC CITIES
7 days
from
£799
Fly from
Highlights include Nashville Memphis Graceland Jackson Grand Ole Opry Sun Studios
Gatwick
What's Included
Scheduled flights to Nashville, returning from Memphis Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Five nights' room only accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges Excursions as follows: - Nashville and Memphis city tours - Entrance to Graceland and Sun Studios - Entrance to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Studio B Your Hotels You will stay in the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel or Courtyard by Marriott in Nashville and the Holiday Inn Select in Memphis. All bedrooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning and TV. There is a restaurant and bar in both locations.
Visit the spiritual homes of the great musical heritage of the USA. If you like variety, friendly hospitality, great food and something completely different, this tour featuring Nashville and Memphis has to be for you. Country music, tempting Cajun cookery rock and roll here, blues there a truly awesome blend. This is a colourful and magical experience at an unbeatable price.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Nashville. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. DAY 2 - Nashville is both the capital of Tennessee and the country music capital of the world, and is often referred to as the `Athens of the South' because of its full-size replica of the Parthenon. It is a wonderful place with a pleasant climate and a fantastic standard of living, costs being comparably less than many other US cities. We have included a full day sightseeing tour of Nashville with visits to Fort Nashborough, the original site of the city's pioneer settlement, and the Parthenon replica. You will visit the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum which provides a complete overview of the genre with more than 3,000 items from country music's greatest stars. From Hank Williams to Garth Brooks, the museum features themed exhibits, interactive computers and an in-depth look at the personalities that have shaped the industry. You will also visit Studio B, known as the `home of a thousand hits', which has launched more hit records than any other US recording studio, including those of Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. DAY 3 - Today is free for individual sightseeing. We will also be offering a number of optional excursions. You can visit the legendary Grand Ole Opry, radio's longest running live show. It has been broadcast since 1925 and showcases the best in country music. Alternatively, take a tour of the world famous Jack Daniel's Whiskey Distillery, the oldest registered distillery in America. DAY 4 - Morning departure for the easy drive to Memphis, with a stop at the Jackson home of Casey Jones, America's most famous railroad engineer. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 5 - Memphis stands proudly on the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi and is known as the `Home of the Blues' and the home of Elvis Presley, `The King of Rock and Roll'. It is a city of fun and magic, offering a wealth of activities to enjoy. From musical legends to American history and culture, Memphis boasts an array of attractions that showcase the city's rich heritage. We include a full day sightseeing tour of Memphis visiting the famous Riverfront and Beale Street (the birthplace of the blues). Visits will be made to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Your entry ticket entitles you to visit all of the exhibits including a tour of the mansion and a visit to the Meditation Garden where Elvis is laid to rest. You will also visit Sun Studios. There will be an optional excursion available to visit a club on Beale Street where dinner and an evening of blues entertainment is included. DAY 6 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. DAY 7 - Arrival in the UK.
The Deep South Music Tour
To experience even more of the South's fabulous musical heritage, why not take our Deep South Music Tour. See pages 32-33 for full details.
HOLIDAY REF: VNM
ADD-ON
Smoky Mountains in the Fall
4 nights from only £269
Smoky Mountains and traditional Southern hospitality. With four nights' room only accommodation, plus included visits to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, marvellous Chattanooga and Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood, it's a memorable experience. Please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors for more details.
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