America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
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 2 nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues." Choose how you explore Nashville highlights – with a chocolate-making lesson or a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. See where country legends recorded hit tunes at RCA Studio B. You’ll be hummin’ and strummin’ long after you’ve returned home.
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 2 nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues." Choose how you explore Nashville highlights – with a chocolate-making lesson or a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. See where country legends recorded hit tunes at RCA Studio B. You’ll be hummin’ and strummin’ long after you’ve returned home.
Highlights
- The Grand Ole Opry was created by an insurance company as a radio show in service to the public as a means to advertise insurance policies. Launched in the 1920s, the Opry quickly became the launch pad for many music greats. Today the worlds longest running live radio program, the Grand Ole Opry is the backbone of American Country Music.
- Built in the late 1950s RCA Studio B quickly became the home of the "Nashville Sound." The Hitmakers of Studio B are country music legends, including Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins and Willie Nelson, just to name a few. Today the studio functions as a cultural attraction for visitors and a classroom for local students learning sound and recording technology.
- 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.
- 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.
- This museum in downtown Nashville tells the history of country music from its pre-commercial roots to modern times. The story is told through visual exhibits, photography and recorded songs.
- Barbecue Lunch
- 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!
- 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.
Hotels
- Sheraton New Orleans Hotel — New Orleans, LA
- The Inn at Ole Miss — Oxford, MS
- The Guest House at Graceland — Memphis, TN
- Gaylord Opryland Resort — Nashville, TN
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette
- Start City
- New Orleans, LA
- End City
- Nashville, TN
- Duration (Days)
- 8
- Activity Level
- Level 2
What's Included
- 11 meals included
- The Grand Ole Opry was created by an insurance company as a radio show in service to the public as a means to advertise insurance policies. Launched in the 1920s, the Opry quickly became the launch pad for many music greats. Today the worlds longest running live radio program, the Grand Ole Opry is the backbone of American Country Music.
- Built in the late 1950s RCA Studio B quickly became the home of the "Nashville Sound." The Hitmakers of Studio B are country music legends, including Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins and Willie Nelson, just to name a few. Today the studio functions as a cultural attraction for visitors and a classroom for local students learning sound and recording technology.
- 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.
- 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.
- This museum in downtown Nashville tells the history of country music from its pre-commercial roots to modern times. The story is told through visual exhibits, photography and recorded songs.
- Barbecue Lunch
- 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!
- 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.
Pricing
| Option | Price | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | USD 3,899.00 | 2026-05-10 | |
| Single | USD 4,799.00 | 2026-05-10 | |
| Triple | USD 3,849.00 | 2026-05-10 | |
| Double | USD 3,899.00 | 2026-05-17 | |
| Single | USD 4,799.00 | 2026-05-17 | |
| Triple | USD 3,849.00 | 2026-05-17 | |
| Double | USD 3,999.00 | 2026-09-06 | |
| Single | USD 4,899.00 | 2026-09-06 | |
| Triple | USD 3,949.00 | 2026-09-06 | |
| Double | USD 3,999.00 | 2026-09-27 | |
| Single | USD 4,899.00 | 2026-09-27 | |
| Triple | USD 3,949.00 | 2026-09-27 | |
| Double | USD 3,999.00 | 2026-10-04 | |
| Single | USD 4,899.00 | 2026-10-04 | |
| Triple | USD 3,949.00 | 2026-10-04 | |
| Double | USD 3,999.00 | 2026-10-25 | |
| Single | USD 4,899.00 | 2026-10-25 | |
| Triple | USD 3,949.00 | 2026-10-25 | |
| Double | USD 3,899.00 | 2027-03-14 | |
| Single | USD 4,799.00 | 2027-03-14 | |
| Triple | USD 3,849.00 | 2027-03-14 | |
| Double | USD 4,199.00 | 2027-04-11 | |
| Single | USD 5,149.00 | 2027-04-11 | |
| Triple | USD 4,149.00 | 2027-04-11 | |
| Double | USD 4,199.00 | 2027-04-18 | |
| Single | USD 5,149.00 | 2027-04-18 | |
| Triple | USD 4,149.00 | 2027-04-18 | |
| Double | USD 4,199.00 | 2027-04-25 | |
| Single | USD 5,149.00 | 2027-04-25 | |
| Triple | USD 4,149.00 | 2027-04-25 | |
| Double | USD 3,899.00 | 2027-03-18 | |
| Single | USD 4,799.00 | 2027-03-18 | |
| Triple | USD 3,849.00 | 2027-03-18 | |
| Double | USD 4,199.00 | 2027-04-01 | |
| Single | USD 5,149.00 | 2027-04-01 | |
| Triple | USD 4,149.00 | 2027-04-01 |
Itinerary
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Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
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. There are no included features today, so take in the sights, flavors, and sounds of New Orleans on your own today before meeting your group in the morning.
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Day 2: New Orleans
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.
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Day 3: New Orleans - Oxford, Mississippi
Leave New Orleans on a high note and head to the charming college town of Oxford.
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Day 4: Oxford - Memphis, Tennessee
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.
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Day 5: Memphis
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 how the era continues to shape equality and freedom to this day during a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. Next, savor a lunch of down-home barbecue done Memphis-style: dry-rubbed and slow-smoked with sauce on the side! Get a taste of the Southern barbecue tradition and its deeply rooted spirit of community. Later, get acquainted with the musical history of Memphis with a visit to Sun Studio, perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world before continuing on to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, highlighting the musical journey of this popular city.
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Day 6: Memphis - Nashville
Roll along Music Highway to Nashville – the “Music Capital of the World.” Arrive in Nashville and tour the historic Ryman Auditorium,* the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. What began as a building where a local radio broadcast show aired once a week in 1925 has grown to become an entertainment complex that attracts music fans from all over the world. After some free time for lunch, it’s your choice! Join a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop -OR- visit the Johnny Cash Museum where you’ll be immersed in the life and legacy of Johnny Cash, a "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" honoree. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Opry.**
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Day 7: Nashville
This morning, 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 classic hits. You may even have the opportunity to record your own hit! Then, visit historic Belle Meade, the first and oldest winery in Nashville, for a tour of the Greek Revival mansion and wine tasting followed by a farewell lunch on this fascinating property. Round out your musical journey at the Country Music Hall of Fame, the world’s largest museum of popular music, and check out the vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings, and instruments.
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Day 8: Nashville - Tour Ends
Your rockin’ musical journey comes to a close today.