Day 1: Welcome to Nashville
Fly from Toronto to Nashville on a late afternoon flight. After landing, depart from the airport for an included welcome dinner at the Opry Backstage Grill. After dinner check in to the opulent Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This hotel features 15 restaurants, 4 bars, and multiple retail stores. To say that this resort has “amenities” is quite an understatement! There are 3 sparkling pools, an award-winning Relâche Spa & Fitness Center, and a beautiful 18-hole golf course.
Stay: Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN (4 nights)
Meals: D
Day 2: Singer/Song Writer City Tour, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ole Smoky Moonshine Tasting & Dinner
Gain some insight into the music and history of Nashville during a city tour led by a very talented singer/songwriter who is active in the industry. End your tour at “The Mother Church of Country Music”, the Ryman Auditorium, for a guided tour through 130 years of music history. Enjoy lunch at the Country Music Hall of Fame
before embarking on a self-guided tour. Often described as “the Smithsonian of music,” the Country Music Hall of Fame takes you through the history and traditions of country music with interactive displays, one-of-a-kind artifacts, historical photos and videos, and archival recordings. Continue your musical journey at either the Johnny Cash Museum
or the Patsy Cline Museum.
In the evening, travel to 6th and Peabody, a unique entertainment district full of distilleries, breweries, bars, tasting areas, and restaurants. Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Ole Smoky Moonshine and an included dinner.
Meals:
B, L, D
Day 3: General Jackson Cruise, Free Time in Nashville
This morning is a leisurely one with breakfast on your own. The hotel offers restaurants, cafés, and even grab-and-go options. Regroup for a fun lunch cruise on the General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy an entertaining musical performance and delicious lunch while cruising the Cumberland River. Once back on land, return to the hotel to enjoy the many amenities. The rest of the evening is yours to discover Nashville’s nightlife. Visit a honky-tonk for live music, try a speakeasy for an experiential evening, or perhaps enjoy a dinner theatre.
Meals:
L
Day 4: RCA Studio B Tour, Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour & Show
After breakfast, visit RCA Studio B, the birthplace of “Nashville Sound”. Tour the famous studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and others have recorded hits. Go shopping at Opry Mills,
Nashville’s premier mall featuring over 200 shops and entertainment options. Go beyond the curtain with a backstage tour of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. See where legends began and hear stories about the biggest moments in country music. After a unique dinner experience, filled with Southern hospitality, at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, enjoy an entertaining Grand Ole Opry performance.
Meals: B, D
Day 5: Heading for Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrive in Toronto mid-afternoon with amazing memories of your trip to Nashville, the Music Capital of the World!
Meals:
B
