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.
Small-Group Discovery Dates Available
Select Globus 2021 North America tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. 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 North America 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 Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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
Meals
Meals & Itinerary
Breakfast daily, 2 dinners
Notes:
For maximum enjoyment, guests should be able to walk with ease and over uneven pathways and cobblestones.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Welcome to Music City, USA! At 6:oo p.m., meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.NASHVILLE-BOOTS.jpg
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. Visit 
RCA Studio B, the birthplace of the Nashville sound. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Tonight, enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry for an unforgettable live performance. LOCAL FAVORITE The legendary RCA Studio B is a hallowed hall of recording history where legends like Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson 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.XGTY-NASHVILLE.jpg
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Day 3 NASHVILLE
Landmarks & LegendsTour the Country Music Hall of Fame to view iconic costumes, instruments, and archival photographs, then discover the classic wooden pews and world-famous acoustics at the Ryman Auditorium on a private guided tour. Make a positive impact in the Nashville community during a hands-on jewelry workshop with Strings for Hope. Spend the rest of the day at leisure—wander Printer’s Alley, browse Broadway’s souvenir shops, or catch emerging artists at local music venues. LOCAL FAVORITESustainability, social enterprise and survivor leadership come together with Strings for Hope. 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 HIGHLIGHTRyman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark known worldwide as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” was home to the Grand Ole Opry for more than 30 years. From legends like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Johnny Cash to modern stars such as Taylor Swift, Vince Gill, and Amy Grant, being “introduced” at the Ryman remains one of country music’s highest honors.XGTY-NASHVILLE-GRAND-OLE-OPRY.jpg
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Day 4 NASHVILLE–MEMPHIS
Leaders & Legacies Depart Nashville for Memphis and begin your visit with the National Civil Rights Museum, where powerful exhibits trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its enduring impact on American society. Continue to The Guest House at Graceland for a three-night stay just steps from Elvis Presley’s iconic home. Blending Colonial-inspired design with warm Southern hospitality, the hotel reflects Elvis’s personal style and provides an ideal base for exploring the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll and the home of the blues. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. TOUR HIGHLIGHT Explore the National Civil Rights Museum for a powerful perspective on America’s civil rights movement. Located at the former Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, the museum’s compelling exhibits trace key milestones from the 17th century to the present. 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 FAVORITEThe Guest House at Graceland delivers a distinctive resort experience just steps from Graceland Mansion. Guests from around the world are welcomed with Southern hospitality and upscale amenities inspired by Elvis’s signature style, including bedtime PB&J sandwiches served in the lobby—a favorite snack of the King himself.MEMPHIS-CIVIL-RIGHTS-MUSEUM-OUTSIDE.jpg
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Day 5 MEMPHIS
Spend Your Day Your Way in Memphis Discover the best of Memphis on a city tour with a Local Guide, accompanied by songs celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage. Then visit legendary Sun Studio, widely regarded as the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll, where music history was made and recording continues today. Explore more of Memphis with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
THE MEMPHIS SOUND
Visit the Rock `n' Soul Museum for a comprehensive Memphis music experience. Explore the birth of rock and soul music, the evolving sounds of Memphis music, and hear stories of musical pioneers at the Rock `n' Soul Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, located on historic Beale Street.
THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE & BEYOND
While Henry Ford said, "You can have a Model T in any color as long as it is black," you'll see much more as you buckle up for a guided tour of the Edge Motor Museum. Peruse a proud collection of automobiles selected for their historical and cultural significance where museum collection focuses on preservation over restoration to learn about America's past and present from Model Ts to Thunderbirds!
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Day 6 MEMPHIS
Graceland & Memphis BBQ Stroll down memory lane this morning on a tour at Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Explore the mansion and grounds, including Elvis’s original business office, his remarkable collection of gold records and awards, and the “Graceland of the Skies,” a remodeled jet named for his daughter. This evening, celebrate your journey through Nashville and Memphis with a festive farewell dinner at one of the city’s most iconic barbecue restaurants. LOCAL FAVORITE Enjoy an authentic taste of Memphis at your farewell dinner, where classic barbecue is slow cooked in a pit over hickory wood. The city’s signature style comes in two beloved variations: “dry,” seasoned with a spice-rich rub and served without sauce, or “wet,” basted with a tangy tomato-based sauce.XGTY-GRACELAND.jpg
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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. BEALE-STREET-DAYTIME-MEMPHIS.jpg
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Tour Director
With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
BARBARA BURYIAK
Escorting tours for more than 20 years
Escorting tours for more than 20 years
“As a Tour Director for more than two decades, I've always had a passion for travel. At 18, I traveled solo throughout Europe. A few years later, I was one of three youth ambassadors on a cultural exchange to Burkina Faso. As a Tour Director, I enjoy showing off America's Heartland. I encourage my guests to talk to the locals and try the regional foods. Guests often tell me that their fondest memories are of their time spent in small towns with "real Americans."”
Optional Excursions
No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Memphis
THE MEMPHIS SOUND
Visit the Rock `n' Soul Museum for a comprehensive Memphis music experience. Explore the birth of rock and soul music, the evolving sounds of Memphis music, and hear stories of musical pioneers at the Rock `n' Soul Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, located on historic Beale Street.
Price Range: $
THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE & BEYOND
While Henry Ford said, "You can have a Model T in any color as long as it is black," you'll see much more as you buckle up for a guided tour of the Edge Motor Museum. Peruse a proud collection of automobiles selected for their historical and cultural significance where museum collection focuses on preservation over restoration to learn about America's past and present from Model Ts to Thunderbirds!
Price Range: $
The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.