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INCREDIBLE INCLUSIONS

IMMERSIVE INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

NASHVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

NASHVILLE RECORDING STUDIO TOUR

Go behind the scenes of a Nashville recording studio. This intimate experience will introduce you to a performing artist, musicians and the techniques behind a song’s development. You’ll even have the opportunity to connect with a runner up from the hit television show, The Voice.

TOUR GRACELAND

Explore Elvis Presley’s home of Graceland and immerse yourself in his life and legacy at Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex. Graceland is so much more than a mansion; it was the private retreat of the King of Rock 'n Roll. It’s where his family grew up, spent their time together and enjoyed life together.

HOT TAMALES COOKING CLASS

You’ll visit the Viking Cooking School in Greenwood, for a demonstration class that introduces you and your fellow travel companions to a regional specialty, Hot Tamales. This Mesoamerican dish is made up of a corn-based dough that is filled with meats, cheeses or vegetables before being boiled.

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN NASHVILLE Welcome to Nashville, the capital of Tennessee and the USA’s glittering centre stage. Your airport transfer will whisk you to your hotel. Relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and mingling with guests at 18:00 followed by a Welcome Dinner with wine.

Dinner with Wine | Renaissance Hotel.

DAY 2 | TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN NASHVILLE Start your day with an orientation tour of music city. You'll visit the picturesque Riverfront Park, Tennessee State Capitol and the 132 acre Centennial State Park, where you'll encounter an exact replica of the Parthenon. Make your way to the Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry. It is here where Johnny Cash first met June Carter, where bluegrass was born and where country music found an audience. Tonight, head to the famous Grand Ole Opry, the world-renowned country music stage and longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history.

Breakfast | Renaissance Hotel.

DAY 3 | A DAY OF LEGENDS Go behind the scenes of a Nashville recording studio. This intimate experience introduces you to a performing artist, musicians and the techniques behind a song’s development. Make a stop at the Nashville’s Farmers' Market and Market House to explore its artisanal food stalls, crafts and produce. Later, visit Nelson’s Green Brier, a local Tennessee distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste. Tonight's dinner will introduce you to the flavours of Nashville.

Breakfast, Dinner | Renaissance Hotel.

DAY 4 | HEADING BACK HOME TO MEMPHIS This morning you'll head to Memphis. Spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of the city, followed by a visit the National Civil Rights Museum. While there, you’ll be guided through centuries of Civil Rights Movement history and its impact on our culture today. End your day with a private evening at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The museum is part of The Soulsville Foundation, which aims to prepare young adults for life success and inspire future artists.

MANSION, NATCHEZ

DAY 5 | A DAY DEDICATED TO THE KING Begin your day with a visit to Sun Studio, the “birthplace of rock and roll”, where music legends, including B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis recorded. Then make your way to the magnificent Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. Tonight, dine at The Beauty Shop, a former parlour turned whimsical New American eatery where Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done.

Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | The Guest House at Graceland.

DAY 6 | MEMPHIS TO GREENWOOD Travel to the Mississippi Delta down the Mississippi Blues Trail, a route that tells the stories of bluesmen and women. Explore the Delta town of Greenwood at your own pace, before heading to the Viking Cooking School for a demonstration class that introduces you to the regional specialty, Hot Tamales. Later, dine on a mouthwatering dinner at Fan and Johnny’s. The restaurant’s chef is a James Beard Award finalist and features southern inspired dishes that include produce local to the area.

Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | The Alluvian.

DAY 7 | MOVING ON TO NATCHEZ Learn more about Southern history and hospitality as you head to Natchez. Tour the historic Antebellum Mansions while reflecting on the reality of America's slavery history, and learning new lessons about the preservation efforts of later generations. Test your mixologist skills as you concoct a traditional Southern cocktail, the Mint Julep. Minty, cooling and with a touch of sweetness, you're sure to learn a few party tricks to bring back home with you. Enjoy an evening to yourself.

Breakfast | Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens.

DAY 8 | NATCHEZ TO LAFAYETTE Move on to Lafayette for a taste of the Cajun and Creole countryside. Get to know more about Cajun culture and how it is defined by its French roots. Head to the Acadian Cultural Center followed by a unique Cajun music experience. A genre rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians, it is both eclectic and joyous. Learn more about this fast tempo music and its history from a local accordion maker and musician. In the evening, indulge in a delicious dinner with your fellow travellers.