Perfect Pairings: Memphis & Nashville

Get ready to put your hands together for an itinerary that takes you back in time with live music that only Memphis and Nashville can deliver! With guided music tours and VIP access, this USA holiday gives you the chance to get all the industry secrets. You will be transported back to the glitz and glamour of a bygone era as you submerge in a journey through the history of American music, staying in iconic luxury hotels peppered with a mix of surprising delights as you go.

United States of America

5 nights private tour from GBP £4,700

Journey highlights

Lean into luxury staying at the iconic Peabody Hotel, soaking up Memphis’ role in music and history (don’t miss the famous Peabody ducks!)
Pinch yourself on a private VIP tour at Elvis Presley's Graceland with full access to Presley Motors Automobile Museum, Career Museum and Discovery Exhibits
Honky tonks a go go! Brace yourself for an epic and enthralling night out in Nashville
Lose yourself in the iconic birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, as you are guided through Memphis and Sun Studios, learning stories of the local musical heroes

Our tailor made journeys include:

Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
Private international airport transfers in destination
Your own private, English-speaking local guides
Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
Entrance to must-see local sites
Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support

Itinerary

Day 1-3

Memphis, DC and The South, United States of America

Dive straight into the buzz of Memphis as you relish in its legendary charm, gracious hospitality, and rich history - you will get this in abundance at the grand Peabody Hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and world-famous for its five resident ducks (who march daily through the lobby at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m!) The perfect gateway for exploring everything from the birthplace of rock ‘n roll, the home of the blues and Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion.

Calling all music lovers, your first private tour takes you to explore Memphis’ role in music as you visit some of the most iconic locations in town, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with the Peabody’s famous duck master as he leads the daily march of the Peabody Ducks. Walk the iconic birthplace of Rock ‘n' Roll at the Sun Studios, where your guide will share stories of the musical heroes such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison who all recorded here. Stand in the footsteps of musical pioneers and hear stories of Elvis's forays onto Beale Street as a teenager along the way.

End your tour at the Lorraine Motel, now the National Civil Rights Museum, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. After lunch plunge into the must-do tour for all Elvis and music lovers as you explore the world and home of Rock and Roll's most legendary singer with a VIP tour at Elvis Presley's Graceland! Immerse yourself alongside the artifacts that he loved as you walk through his living room, bedroom, kitchen, famous Jungle Room and more. Explore other areas with full access to Presley Motors Automobile Museum, Career Museum and Discovery Exhibits and an exclusive VIP exhibit. Round off the day with an evening to yourself choosing to dine in one of Memphis’ iconic restaurants and discuss your amazing day.

After breakfast bid farewell to Memphis as you sit back and relax into a scenic transfer to Nashville, letting your driver highlight all the key landmarks as you go. Accommodation: The Peabody Memphis ( 2 nights )

Day 3-6

Nashville, United States of America

Welcome to the Music City Nashville. Sink into a bygone era as you arrive at The Hermitage Hotel, standing proud in downtown Nashville, a most iconic hotel bursting with legendary status. You will instantly be taken back to the glitz and glamour of yesteryear with its painted glass skylight, grand staircase, marble floors and ornate chandeliers.

Fuel yourself with a hearty breakfast as you prepare to be blown away with an epic tour past the live music honky tonk venues, iconic eateries, and famous landmarks creating a thrilling day in this buzzing city. You will drive by live music honky tonks adorned with colourful posters, neon signs and sounds of music, with your private guide pointing out their favorite eateries and live music venues, sharing personal stories of how Nashville has changed over the years to a booming city. Stopping to visit the iconic famous Nashville landmarks: Grand Ol’ Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Belle Meade Plantation. Gliding seamlessly into the evening for an incredible night of live music that only Nashville can deliver as you embark on a private Honky Tonk live music walking tour. With your guide you will weave the city's history, culture and local lore as you hop from bar to bar enjoying the drink specials and amazing music all around you as go, this is a truly exhilarating tour.

Accommodation: The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville ( 3 nights )

We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you.
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