✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Take in the sights and sounds of the holidays in New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville
✓ Experience New Orleans, jazz, food, and fun are always on the menu
✓ Discover Mardi Gras World, where the massive, magical parade floats are crafted
✓ Spend 1 night in Memphis and tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland decked out for the holidays
✓ Marvel the décor of two million holiday lights along Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville
✓ Create your own Goo Goo Cluster Candy at a chocolate-making lesson
✓ Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland Resort
✓ 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
8 Day America's Music Cities Holiday
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✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Take in the sights and sounds of the holidays in New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville
✓ Experience New Orleans, jazz, food, and fun are always on the menu
✓ Discover Mardi Gras World, where the massive, magical parade floats are crafted
✓ Spend 1 night in Memphis and tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland decked out for the holidays
✓ Marvel the décor of two million holiday lights along Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville
✓ Create your own Goo Goo Cluster Candy at a chocolate-making lesson
✓ Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland Resort
✓ 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Travelling with Inspiring Vacations allows you to explore the wonders of the world in a variety of different ways. We have partnered with a worldwide network of local travel experts to bring you culturally unique and delightfully unforgettable travel experiences. Whether it is meandering through narrow canyons by rail, cruising the idyllic waters of the Mediterranean or touring through the backroads of provincial towns, Inspiring Vacations trips offer amazing value and will leave you inspired.
Step back in time on a holiday 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.
It’s your choice! Embark on a walking tour of New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, viewing St. Louis Cathedral, the bustling French Marketplace, Pirates Alley and more -OR- set out on a panoramic motor coach tour of New Orleans with a local guide seeing the famous St. Louis Cemetery #3 and stunning mansions. Later, taste a true New Orleans favorite – beignets at Café Du Monde. Tonight, get to know your travel companions at a festive New Orleans-style welcome dinner.
Journey through Louisiana’s swamp on a cruise* narrated by the captain himself. Learn about the ecosystem’s history and ecology while keeping an eye out for wildlife including bald eagles, herons, turtles and alligators.
Celebrate the festive side of New Orleans at Mardi Gras World, the working warehouse where artisans create the floats for the famous parades, and get a taste of king cake. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own before meeting your fellow travel companions at Maison Bourbon, a live jazz club in the French Quarter.
Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul. Enjoy Southern hospitality at your hotel just steps away from the iconic Graceland.
This morning, head out on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city of Memphis. You may be tempted to sing along as local musicians board the coach to tell the stories of Memphis’ musical heritage and its rich history. Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to visit Graceland, the opulent home of the King himself, Elvis Presley.
Enter Elvis’ 14-acre estate, decorated in its holiday best with impressive poinsettia displays, and visit his home, original business office, trophy building with exhibits depicting Elvis’ life at Graceland, racquetball building, and the Meditation Garden, as well as his private jets.
Then, journey along Music Highway to the “Music Capital of the World” – Nashville – and the glorious Gaylord Opryland Resort. This impressive property is a year-round wonderland but during the holidays it truly sparkles even brighter!
Your day begins with a tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium,** the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Test your culinary skills at a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Opry.***
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 some of their classic hits – you may even have the opportunity to record your own! Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world. The museum's vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings and instruments are artfully presented in cutting-edge exhibits relaying the colorful histories of country music and its artists.
This evening, gather for a spectacular dinner and holiday show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Then, it’s your choice! Embark on a cozy horse-drawn carriage ride -OR- take in your resort’s amazing lights and décor on a relaxing river cruise.
Your rockin’ holiday journey comes to a close today.
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