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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Guided tour of Nashville

  • Opryland Resort

  • Grand Ole Opry Show

  • Ryman Auditorium

  • Country Music Hall of Fame

  • Nashville Songwriter Program

  • Guided Tour of Memphis & Beale Street

  • Historic Peabody Hotel

  • Evis Presley’s Graceland Home

  • Rock & Soul Museum

  • Sun Studio

  • The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi

  • B.B. King Museum

  • Guided Tour of New Orleans

  • New Orleans School of Cooking

  • Houmas House Sugar Plantation

  • World War II National Museum

  • Hotel Monteleone in French Quarter

  • Jazz Entertainment


Day 1

Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee! Arrive at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, for a 2-night stay. Marvel at the hotel’s nine acres of indoor gardens, Delta River area, restaurants & more. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Discover the “Athens of the South,” Nashville, on a guided tour including famous Music Row. Visit the Ryman Auditorium, historic home of the Grand Ole Opry. Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame followed by lunch and a special program “Stories Behind the Songs” featuring a Nashville songwriter who will perform and share life as a songwriter. This evening head over to the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the best in country music. The Opry has been broadcasting continuously since 1925 - making it America’s longest running live radio show!

Day 3

Breakfast. Arrive in Memphis, the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll and home of the Blues, for a city tour led by a professional guide who uses music, comedy, and song to create a one of-a-kind experience. Free time on Beale Street. Lodging at the historic Peabody Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner

Day 4

Breakfast. Tour Elvis’ Graceland Mansion, two custom jets, auto museum, and his gravesite. Explore the Rock & Soul Museum — telling the story of musical pioneers. Visit Sun Studio, home to the recordings of B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. Dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast. Today our musical journey begins at Dockery Farms, birthplace of the Delta Blues. Visit The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Arrive in Indianola, hometown of legendary B.B. King. To explore the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretative Center. Lodging at the Westin Hotel, Jackson, Mississippi. Dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast. Guided tour of the historic Houmas House Sugar Plantation. Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana. Arrive at Hotel Monteleone, located in the heart of the French Quarter for a 3-night stay. Treat your taste buds to dinner in the French Quarter.

Day 7

Breakfast. Morning guided tour of New Orleans which includes the central business district, Jackson Square, above ground cemeteries, warehouse district, Bayou St. John, Garden District and the famous French Quarter architecture & more! Experience the fun, food and folklore of the New Orleans School of Cooking. Enjoy lunch and a demonstration by Creole & Cajun experts who will teach New Orleans specialties & season them with history, tall tales and trivia. Take home the recipes! Dinner and Jazz Entertainment.

Day 8

Breakfast. Visit the World War II National Museum and enjoy free time to explore the French Quarter.

Day 9

Breakfast. Tour Ends.


DATES

2026 DEPARTURE

  • March 18 - 26

TOur Package

  • $4898 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $5998 Single Occupancy


WHAT’S INCLUDED in tour package?

  • 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations

  • 15 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 5 Dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

*Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.


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TRY OUR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE

Our Classic Door-to-Door Package includes:

  • TOUR PACKAGE (LISTED ABOVE)

  • HOME PICKUP & RETURN SERVICE

    • Begin your tour with a convenient, professional pickup at your front door. Home pickup & return service is available if you live within 50 miles of a major metro airport. If you live beyond 50 miles, call to see if service is available in your area.

  • ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS

    • Our team of dedicated air specialists will arrange your airfare and airport transfers, making air travel seamless and meeting the tour stress-free.

FOR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE PRICE CALL US AT 847.548.3333


Activity Level: 3

Walking or standing for up to 45 minutes at a time; uneven terrain and/or cobblestones; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

cancellation Policy

Cancellations prior to or on the final payment date receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation. Cancellations after the final payment date, there is no refund. If you purchase travel insurance, you are eligible to file a claim with your insurance provider.


READY TO JOIN US ON THIS AMERICAN CLASSIC TOUR?

Call our office and one our trip specialists will be happy to answer any questions you have or assist you in making a reservation.

847-548-3333


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