Nashville & Memphis

Nashville • Lynchburg • Grand Ole Opry • Natchez Trace Parkway • Memphis • Graceland • Tupelo • Tunica

This leisurely tour highlights the beautiful state of Tennessee and showcases an array of attractions including the colourful home of the legendary king of rock’n’roll, Elvis Presley and his birthplace at Tupelo, lively Beale Street and the lush scenery and tranquillity of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Entrance to the famous Grand Ole Opry music show is also included in this comprehensive introduction to Tennessee.DAY 1 LONDON • NASHVILLE
We begin with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service™ to London Heathrow Airport and your American Airlines flight to Dallas or Chicago and onward connecting flight to Nashville. On arrival our coach transfers you to the Opryland Resort our base for the next four nights.

DAY 2 NASHVILLE
This morning we take a guided tour which introduces you to the facets of the city including the Parthenon replica and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Here you will discover an array of artefacts and memorabilia which tells the story of its musical history and the legendary stars. This afternoon we visit Opry Mills Mall, before returning to your hotel for free time to dine at leisure.

DAY 3 NASHVILLE • LYNCHBURG
This morning we travel south to the small town of Lynchburg and the Jack Daniels Distillery where the world famous sippin’ whiskey has been produced since 1866, and where we take a guided tour. Later today we travel back to the outskirts of Nashville and the “Queen of the Tennessee Plantations”, Belle Meade. Our included tour centres around the 1853 Greek Revival mansion and its fascinating antique carriage collection.

DAY 4 NASHVILLE • GRAND OLE OPRY
A full day free to explore at leisure. Tonight we have an included visit to the mecca of Country and Western Music, the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy the wide variety of country music and its many colourful performers as the show is broadcast live.

DAY 5 TUPELO • MEMPHIS
This morning we depart south from Nashville on part of the Historic Natchez Trace Parkway, into Mississippi via the state of Alabama to Tupelo where we visit Elvis Presley’s birthplace. Later today we complete our journey back into Tennessee to Memphis and the Holiday Inn Select, located in the heart of downtown.

DAY 6 GRACELAND
This morning we take an orientation tour of Memphis before our included visit to Graceland, home of Elvis Presley. Our comprehensive tour includes exploration of the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, the Lisa Marie Jet and Hound Dog II JetStar planes. The rest of the day is free to make your own discoveries.

(03 JANUARY 2010 DEPARTURE)
08 January marks The King’s 75th birthday and where better to spend this special day than at the permanent shrine to his memory, Graceland. This evening you are free to enjoy the celebrations and may wish to return to Graceland to take part in the birthday revelry with other devoted fans, and usually including speeches by the Mayor and Priscilla Presley.

DAY 7 AND 8 MEMPHIS • TUNICA
We visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul exhibition, a fascinating and memorable experience showcasing the Blues of BB King to the Rock of Jerry Lee Lewis and for those who wish there is the opportunity to journey to the historic town of Tunica with time to relax in the many restaurants available. We transfer back to Memphis for plenty of free time to explore all the city has to offer.

DAY 9 MEMPHIS • LONDON
Today we transfer to Memphis Airport for our American Airlines flight to Dallas and connecting flight to London Heathrow. Or extend your stay - call for details

DAY 10 LONDON
Arrival at London Heathrow Airport where our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan Transport for your journey home to your own front door.Duration 10 days, 8 nights in hotels – 4 Nashville, 4 Memphis & 1 in flight.

VIP Home Departure Service™

Check-in service by Titan staff.

Scheduled American Airlines flights from Heathrow to Dallas/Chicago

Services of an experinced Titan HiTours tour manager

First class air-conditioned coaches

Accommodation as specified in itinerary or of a similar standard.

Excursions, tours and entrances as detailed in the itinerary

Hotel porterage (1 bag per person).

All airport taxes, security charges and the UK Air Passenger Duty and applicable fuel surcharge.