America's Music Cities
Experience Overview
Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on a tour of America’s most famed musical cities – New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville. Experience New Orleans, where jazz, food and fun are always on the menu. Explore New Orleans with a tour highlighting the city’s musical history and influence. Spend a night in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues," and tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland decked out for the holidays. Marvel at the more than two million holiday lights along with acres of stunning décor at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Create your own Goo Goo Cluster Candy at a chocolate-making lesson. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry. See where country legends recorded hit tunes at RCA Studio B. Delight in a magical holiday dinner and show at the Opryland Resort. Discover America’s musical legacy wrapped in dazzling lights and seasonal décor.
Highlights
- Trace ties to the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis on a one-of-a-kind tour.
- Step inside history at RCA Studio B for an up-close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio.
- Experience the Gaylord Opryland Resort’s magical holiday displays with over 2 million lights and unique Music City-inspired décor.
Trip Details
Product Code: 18252
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Collette (CA)
Supplier Code: 16212
Starts: New Orleans, LA, United States
Finishes: Nashville, TN, United States
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
- Visit Area: French Quarter
- Admittance: French Quarter
- Meals included: 11
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,349 ($544 /day)
Itinerary
Step back in time on a cultural getaway that opens in the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack. Take in the sights, flavors, and sounds of New Orleans on your own today before meeting your group in the morning.
Hotel Name: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Explore the many sides of New Orleans and how jazz began and thrives here. Join a local guide for a panoramic city tour, seeing the famous St. Louis Cemetery #3 and Esplanade. Then, it’s on to a walking tour of the French Quarter viewing St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and more. Tonight, get to know your travel companions at a New Orleans-style dinner before continuing on to Maison Bourbon, a live jazz club in the French Quarter.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Visit Area: 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.
Leave New Orleans on a high note and head to the next music landmark. Explore the history of one of the world’s most prestigious awards in music at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Later, arrive in the charming college town of Oxford for a laid-back evening.
Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: The Inn at Ole Miss
Admittance: 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!
Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Soul. Enjoy Southern hospitality at your hotel before jiving along to “Jailhouse Rock” as you visit Graceland, the stately mansion of the “King” himself, and tour Elvis’s 14-acre estate, including his home, private jets, and Meditation Garden.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel Name: The Guest House at Graceland
Admittance: Grammy Museum
This morning, embark on a civil rights history tour via coach and follow the route of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march, stopping at Mason Temple where he gave his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech the night before he was assassinated. Take time to explore the National Civil Rights Museum and grab lunch on your own. Then, journey along Music Highway to the “Music Capital of the World” – Nashville – and the glorious Gaylord Opryland Resort. This impressive property is a year-round wonderland but during the holidays it truly sparkles even brighter!
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel Name: Gaylord Opryland Resort
Admittance: 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.
Your day begins with a tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium,** the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Test your culinary skills at a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Opry.***
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Civil Rights Tour
Tour RCA Studio B and gain an insider’s look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride once recorded some of their classic hits – you may even have the opportunity to record your own! Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world. The museum's vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings and instruments are artfully presented in cutting-edge exhibits relaying the colorful histories of country music and its artists. This evening, gather for a spectacular dinner and holiday show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Then, it’s your choice! Embark on a cozy horse-drawn carriage ride -OR- take in your resort’s amazing lights and décor on a relaxing river cruise.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Admittance: 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.
Your rockin’ holiday journey comes to a close today.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Hands-on Chocolate-making Lesson
Test your culinary skills at a hands-on chocolate-making lesson. Delve into the history of chocolate making, perhaps even trying a sample or two! Learn the secrets of this beloved craft and treasure a taste of the local flavor.
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Collette (CA)
A Story of Hard Work and a Passion for Travel “Our first office was so tiny that if you took a step backwards, you fell down an open hole that was stairs to the basement. Now we are a worldwide company with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.” – Alice I. Sullivan, Chairperson of the Collette Board.Collette is about family As his family grew, Dan’s children took on active roles in the company – in sales, tour development, marketing, tour guiding, and in its charitable arm. Working with a team of dedicated employees, they all stayed true to the original vision of expanding travel opportunities for everyone. That tradition continued as Dan’s eldest child, Dan Sullivan Jr., took the reins as President and CEO in 1990 and the company flourished. Collette_HQ_380x250_v2 The third generation of Sullivans entered the company in the early 2000s, and in 2018 Dan Sullivan Jr.’s daughter, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, became President & Chief Customer Experience Officer. In 2023, after she successfully steered Collette through the global pandemic, Dan proudly turned the CEO role over to Jaclyn and transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Leibl-Cote is only the 4th CEO in the company’s history and its first female leader, making Collette one of the rare companies successfully transfer to the 3rd generation of leadership.
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