The enchanting music of Nashville and Memphis has given rise to some of the greatest compositions ever created. This captivating tour features live, toe-tapping performances, electrifying museum experiences, and insights from local experts who bring this incredible musical landscape to life. Enjoy accommodations at the AAA 4-diamond Gaylord Opryland and The Guest House at Graceland.
- Backstage tour and reserved seating at Grand Ole Opry
- Guided city tours of Nashville and Memphis
- Graceland guided tour
- International Bluegrass Music Museum
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Johnny Cash Museum & Patsy Cline Museum
- Premier lodging at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and The Guesthouse at Graceland
DAY 1: WELCOME TO TENNESSEE!
Interact with the history of mountain music at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Unique memorabilia and interactive exhibits make this an experience unlike any other. Enjoy a live bluegrass performance, then journey to Nashville with a song in your heart! Upon arrival, check into the renowned Gaylord Opryland Hotel before embarking on a backstage tour, dinner, and show at the illustrious Grand Ole Opry, the heart and soul of country music. D
DAY 2: COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME / BELLE MEADE PLANTATION
Join our local guide for a Nashville Highlights city tour. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, an immersive experience documenting the history of country music. Located in downtown Nashville, it is the world’s largest repository of country music artifacts, making it an essential stop in any music fan’s travels. Enjoy a historic guided tour and wine-tasting at Belle Meade Plantation, the picturesque location of one of the most famous American thoroughbred farms of the 19th century. Dinner and evening at leisure to enjoy Gaylord Opryland Hotel. B
DAY 3: MEMPHIS
Tour the Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Museums, the #1 ranked music museums in the world by Forbes, Conde’ Nast and National Geographic Traveler. Taste a “Goo-Goo” before heading west to Memphis, the birthplace of iconic American music genres like blues, rock ‘n roll, and soul. Make a brief stop at the Bass Pro Shop located in the Memphis Pyramid. Check into The Guest House at Graceland to experience southern hospitality and the royal treatment the "King of Rock and Roll" would expect! B, D
DAY 4: GRACELAND
Celebrate his legacy while exploring iconic Graceland, Elvis Presley’s private home and retreat. Tour the beautiful mansion, walk in the Meditation Garden where Elvis found peace, step inside his private jet and walk among the collection of his favorite automobiles. Enjoy a guided tour of Memphis, The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, emphasizing the music that made Memphis famous. Enjoy dinner on Beale Street, the “Official Home of the Blues,” at a local favorite. B, D
DAY 5: RETURN HOME B
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Nights 1-2: Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville
Nights 3-4: The Guesthouse at Graceland, Memphis
Dates:
- Departure: May 1, 2025
- Return: May 5, 2025
AND
- Departure: September 11, 2025
- Return: September 15, 2025
Pricing:
- Double: $1,799
- Triple/Quad: $1,649
- Single: $2,189
*Price per person
Helpful Hints
Check out the Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame and locate your favorite talent who helped put Memphis music and Beale Street on the map.
While at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, explore "the world's rivers" on the Delta Riverboat. The resort’s indoor Delta River features water from over 1,700 rivers globally. Enjoy a fun cruise, learn the hotel’s unique history, and spot finned guests like catfish, carp, and koi.
Walk in presidential footsteps while at Belle Meade Plantation. Andrew Jackson often visited Belle Meade Plantation, where his son-in-law and private secretary co-founded the Maxwell House Coffee Company in 1837. Jimmy Carter stayed at a private residence in Belle Meade while writing his memoir, Turning Point.
While at The Guest House at Graceland, dine like the King and enjoy the nightly peanut butter and jelly station.
Average Temps
May – high of 80°, low of 55°
September – high of 85°, low of 60°
Time Zone
Central
Hotel Amenities
Each hotel has a fitness center, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, coffee maker, restaurant on site, and pool depending on the season. The Gaylord Opryland Resort has spa services available.
Walking Information
Although extensive walking is not featured on this tour, it is important to note that the Gaylord Opryland is a large resort and may include extensive walking to and from your hotel room.
Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.
Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.
Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available
We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.
We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.
If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.
If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.
If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.
Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.
To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.
Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.
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