Southern Charms & Great Smokies Tour


             
Tennessee Regional Music Tour:
Fully-Escorted Memphis, Nashville and Smoky Mountain Coach Tour 

This nine-day Tennessee regional music and sightseeing fully-escorted coach tour tour explores Music City USA, the birthplace of Rock'n Roll, the Great Smokies National Park and Dollywood Entertainment Park. Begin in Memphis, the Home of the Blues, for sightseeing with visits to Elvis Presley’s Graceland and the Rock'n Soul Museum. Then onto Nashville to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and attend the Grand Ole Opry. Your hotel is the world-famous Gaylord Opryland Resort - a destination in itself. Journey through the Great Smoky Mountains for a tour of America’s most visited national park before touring nearby Gatlinburg. Also spend a day at world-famous Dollywood Entertainment Park and Pigeon Forge before heading to Atlanta where your vacation comes to an end.
Elvis Vacation Packages  Memphis Blues Grand Ole Opry     Gaylord Opryland Resort  Dollywood     Smokies
Nine-day/Eight-night tour package from $1869 per person, double occupancy.
(land only - prices vary by date)
All-inclusive air transportation with free airport transfers can be added.

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This all-inclusive package is such a value because it includes the following fabulous features:
  • Reserved seating for all shows
  • Seven nights hotel accommodations
    • Hilton Hotel, Memphis (3 nights)
    • Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville (2 nights)
    • Park Vista Resort, Gatlinburg (2 nights)
    • Sheraton Buckhead, Atlanta (1 nights)
  • Welcome Reception (WR) in Memphis
  • Eight American-style (full) breakfasts
  • Three 3-course dinners including a special  Farewell Celebration Dinner in Atlanta
  • Luxury motor coach transportation
  • Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly tour guides

This tour package begins in Memphis, ends in Atlanta and is offered on the following departure dates - prices vary by date:

Land Only Prices - per person
Start
 End
 Double
 Triple
 Single
2008
May 3
 May 11
 $1929 $1803 $2551
Jun 21
 Jun 29
 $1869
 $1743
 $2491
Jul 5
 Jul 13
Sep 6
 Sep 14
Sep 13
 Sep 21
Sep 20
 Sep 28
Oct 4
 Oct 12
Oct 11
 Oct 19
Oct 18
 Oct 26

All prices are subject to change and availability.
Optional extended stay in Atlanta also can be added.

Southern Charms Tour Map
Tennessee Regional Tour Map


Terms and conditions: A $200 PER PERSON, nonrefundable deposit is required at time of reservation. Payment in full is due 45 days before the tour departure. Payments accepted by check, money order or most major credit cards. A $30 handling charge will be assessed for reservation changes. All prices are $US and subject to change and availability.


Cancellation charges:
  • Between 45-22 days prior to departure: 20% of total price;
  • 21-8 days prior to departure: 30% of total price;
  • 7-1 days prior to departure: 50% of total price;
  • Day of departure or later: 100%
A fee of $30 per transaction will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance is available for $89 per person and highly recommended.


Note: Shows are based on ticket availability and show schedules. If unforeseen conditions necessitate changes, the itinerary may vary with shows substituted with the best alternatives available.

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Enjoy these fantastic shows and attractions:

Day 1: Arrive Memphis, Tennessee (Sat.) Welcome to Memphis the Home of the Blues. This evening mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. welcome reception. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2: Memphis (Sun.) This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the city, followed by a visit to the gardens and mansions of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, named a National Historic Landmark in 2006. The tour ends with a quiet visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. You’ll also be able to board his private jet. The remainder of your day is free to explore on your own; perhaps visit the National Civil Rights Museum. Located at the Lorraine Motel, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it traces the civil rights movement. (B,D)

Day 3: Memphis (Mon.) This morning, tour the Rock'n Soul Museum which traces Memphis’ cultural and musical past, featuring the Smithsonian’s Social Crossroads exhibition. Continue to Sun Studios, the cradle of Rock‘n Roll, and see the original recording studio where musicians like Howlin’ Wolf, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others first created the hot new sounds that became a musical phenomenon and changed the world forever. This evening maybe take in a blues club on recently revitalized Beale Street. (B)

Day 4: Memphis to Nashville (Tue.) Depart for Nashville. Upon arrival experience this city up-close and personal with a sightseeing tour of landmarks with a local guide, including Centennial Park’s full-size replica of Athens’ Parthenon and the recording studios of Music Row. Tonight you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the Grand Ole Opry the ultimate in the world of country music. Your accommodations for the next two evenings will be at the world-famous Gaylord Opryland Resort where you’ll experience all the grandeur of the South with hospitality at its finest. Explore nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding pathways, and sparkling waterfalls, as well as 30 specialty shops, a spa, and a variety of restaurants. (B)

Day 5: Nashville (Wed.) Today visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to see its rich collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments, photographs, and, of course, Elvis Presley’s solid gold Cadillac. Also, visit historic RCA Studio B -  once a recording home of Elvis Presley. You’ll even have the chance to make your own recording and take it home with you! Balance of day is at leisure. This evening, you may opt to join an excursion to the Nashville Nightlife Theater, combining dinner and the best of Music City’s country entertainment. (B)

Day 6: Nashville to Smoky Mountain National Park - Gatlinburg. (Thur.) This morning depart for Gatlinburg, nestled at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. Journey along the spectacular Newfound Gap Road through Great Smoky Mountain National Park, America’s most visited national park. As you travel to Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the park, witness the mist or blue haze that surrounds the mountains for which the park is named. Upon arrival in Gatlinburg enjoy a city tour. (B, D)

Day 7: Gatlinburg (Fri.) Spend the day at the world-famous Dollywood - an 88-acre landscaped entertainment park inspired by Dolly Parton and her love for the mountains, family and country music. Before entering the park, stop in Pigeon Forge with time to shop for unique pottery and regional crafts. This evening join an optional excursion to Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, showcasing a hearty country dinner and an action-packed show. (B)

Day 8: Gatlinburg to Atlanta, Georgia (Sat.) Travel south to Atlanta for a city tour focusing on the downtown area and the elegant residential neighborhoods that reflect a pride in tradition. Highlights of the tour include Peachtree Plaza, Olympic Village, the CNN Headquarters, and the Governor’s Mansion. Gather for tonight‘s special Farewell Celebration Dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D)

Day 9: Depart Atlanta (Sun.) The tour ends this morning, with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)


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